Agenda Item # 3
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
02/14/2017
Agenda Report # 88
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Public Works Equipment Rodeo
INITIATED BY: Public Works
Recommendation: Approval is requested to accept donations in the anticipated
amount of $10,000 from various outside vendors to host the First Annual Public
Works Equipment Rodeo.
Background: Equipment Rodeos are typically held to allow operators of light and
heavy equipment to demonstrate their ability to safely and efficiently operate
the equipment they use to perform daily tasks for their prospective occupation.
Analysis: The focus of the competition is on safe, fundamental driving and
skillful operations of specialized light and heavy equipment. The Rodeo events
are tied directly to standard job requirements. This will enhance driving and
operations skills associated with various types of equipment used in each
event, and emphasize safe operation of the equipment.
Financial Considerations: There are no financial considerations, as the funds
will be donated by outside vendors.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: N/A
Legal Considerations: There are no legal considerations, as all of the events
will be held in a controlled environment.
Recommendations/ Actions: Approval is requested to accept donated funds for
this event. We know that the support of our leaders will thrust employees'
morale and performance to the next level, and improve job efficiency and
safety.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATIONS IN THE ANTICIPATED AMOUNT OF $10,000,
AND THE USE OF EQUIPMENT FROM LOCAL AND STATE VENDORS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS
GOVERNMENT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOSTING THE FIRST ANNUAL PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT
RODEO IN COLUMBUS GEORGIA.
WHEREAS, Public Works Department continues to demonstrate its commitment toward
longstanding obligation to enhancing employees? morale and duty performance
through innovative leadership; and,
WHEREAS, it is envisioned that the support from our leaders will thrust
employees? morale and performance to the next level, and improve job efficiency
and safety; and,
WHEREAS, Public Works Equipment Rodeo affords the equipment operator the
opportunity to display their talents in a competitive setting as a contestant;
and,
WHEREAS, he or she will be competing with motorized equipment professionals
from other divisions with the opportunity to compete against other
municipalities or political entities; and,
WHEREAS, the focus of the competition is on safe, fundamental driving and
skillful operation of specialized heavy/light equipment; and,
WHEREAS, the Rodeo events are tied directly to standard job requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the desired outcome of the Rodeo is to recognize operators of
heavy/light equipment and to promote professional fellowship through good
natured competition and cultivate team work; and,
WHEREAS, this will enhance driving and operation skills associated with various
types of equipment, and to emphasize safe operation of the equipment; and,
WHEREAS, the competition will become an annual event with winners competing
against local, state and national competitors; and,
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that CCG leadership would embrace this event and
approve the resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations in the
anticipated amount of $10,000 for hosting the first Public Works Equipment
Rodeo Event.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That Finance Director hereby is authorized to accept donations in an
anticipated amount of $10,000 in support of the Annual Public Works Equipment
Rodeo; and establish an account to expend monies to cover said event and
expenses not to exceed the donated amount; the City Manager is further
authorized to approve the venue location, and participants from outside city
government that are needed for this event; and, any donation in excess of the
cost of the Public Works Equipment Rodeo will be retained in the account to be
used for similar events sponsored by Public Works in future years.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________ day of _____________, and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of
_____________ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Baker voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Davis voting __________.
Councilor Garrett voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor
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