Agenda Item # 3
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
07/26/2012
Agenda Report # 081
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
INITIATED BY: Juvenile Drug Court
Recommendation: Approval is requested to submit an application and if
approved, accept funds from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the
operation of the Juvenile Drug Court Program and to amend the
Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant awarded. Funds in the
amount of $5,965.00 have been awarded to the Juvenile Drug Court.
Background: This is a State grant that provides funding to enhance existing
drug court programs. The grant period is from July 1, 2012 to September 30,
2012.
Analysis: The Muscogee County Juvenile Drug court has had a positive effect on
the juveniles and families served in particular and the community at-large in
general by reducing juvenile drug use, juvenile criminal activity and
encouraging participants to become productive members of society. As one of
the original Juvenile Drug Courts in the State of Georgia, the status of the
Muscogee County Juvenile Drug Court is raised. The citizens of Columbus can be
proud of the work their community is doing to ensure children have the
opportunity to live up to their full potential.
Financial Considerations: The City is not required to provide matching funds
to participate in this grant.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: Funds will be utilized for the
Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator Position.
Legal Considerations: The Columbus Consolidated Government is eligible to
enter into a contract with the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the
funding of this proposed grant.
Recommendations/ Actions: Approve a resolution to authorize the City to accept
a grant award in the amount of $5,965.00 from the Criminal Justice Coordinating
Council for operational purposes for the Juvenile Drug Court Program and to
amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant awarded.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF
$5,965.00 FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL WITH NO LOCAL MATCH
REQUIREMENT AND TO AMEND THE MULTI-GOVERNMENTAL FUND BY THE AMOUNT AWARDED.
WHEREAS, funds have been made available from the Criminal Justice Coordinating
Council for the purpose of funding the Juvenile Drug Court; and,
WHEREAS, the Juvenile Drug Court operates on a team concept, but also, as a
community collaborative effort to address the needs of youth abusing drugs; and,
WHEREAS, the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council has allocated $5,965.00 with
no match requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to accept funds in
the amount of $5,965.00 from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for
Juvenile Drug Court operational expenses and to amend the Multi-Governmental
Fund by the amount of the grant award.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________day of _____________, 2012 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 Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor McDaniel voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council , Mayor
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