Columbus Army Reserve Center #1
Notice of Interest (NOI)
Fact Sheet
The following list of Notice of Interest were received by the Local
Redevelopment Agency (City of Columbus) prior to the September 15, 2006
deadline.
Department of Parks & Recreation (City of Columbus)
The Department of Parks & Recreation would consolidate all the
administrative office of thedepartment under one roof. This would provide a
centralized location for meetings, coach certifications, rentals and
registration of the wide array of sports activities.
Veteran Upward Bound Program
In partnership with the Kappa Alpha PSI Fraternity, Inc., the Veteran
Upward Bound Program will serve veterans from all walks of life and will be
funded by the Department of Education. It is anticipated this program will be
able to serve over 120 Veterans. The Upward Bound Program is designed to
assist veterans to prepare for a program of postsecondary education. The goal
of the Program is to encourage enrollment in post-secondary education and to
develop the skills and motivation necessary for success in that environment
among low-income, first-generation military veterans.
Enrichment Services Program, Inc.
The intended use of the facility is to serve as the headquarters for
the Enrichment Services Program, Inc. The majority of the services offered by
Enrichment Services Program are administered at various locations throughout
Muscogee County. However, there will be limited services administered from
this location. These services will include Energy Assistance, Emergency
Assistance, Job Skills Training, Commodity Distribution and Nurse Aid Training.
Muscogee County Marshal?s Office
The property would be primarily used for the Field Service Units to
have a central location to report. This facility has the necessary space to
accommodate a briefing room, training room, storage space, and a secure
property and evidence room to store departmental items. The building would
also house the Junior Marshal Program, the West Central Traffic Enforcement
Network (WCTEN) Network Coordinator, and a possible site for an alternate
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for the Office of Homeland Security.
Fellowship Deliverance Ministries, Inc. (FDM)
The proposed use of the facility is to provide sheltering and
rehabilitation of homeless persons. The provision of emergency shelter to
homeless person ? inclusive offerings of food, bedding and clothing- with the
option of joining FDM?s Transitional Housing Program, that will have as it?s
goal the positioning and securing of permanent housing for each client.
Columbus State University
- Notified of a NOI submitted through the US Department of Education.
- University?s Criminal Justice program provides law enforcement
training for agencies through the Regional Police Academy.
- The ROTC Program is need of expanded availability for classess and
training exercises.
- Growth in both credit classes through the Department of Art and
non-credit through Continuing Education have demonstrated need for additional
space for programs such as ceramic, sculpture and printmaking.
Georgia Department of Education
Notified of a NOI submitted through the US Department of Education.
The details of the NOI are forthcoming.
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