Columbus, Georgia

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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A RESOLUTION



No.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND IF

AWARDED, ACCEPT A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT BETWEEN $5,000 - $ 25,000, OR OTHERWISE

AWARDED, FROM THE UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION; WITH AN IN-KIND LOCAL MATCH

REQUIREMENT AND TO AMEND THE MULTI-GOVERNMENTAL FUND BY THE APPLICABLE AMOUNT.



WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation administers programs

for the community which offer educational and physical activities for all

citizens; and,



WHEREAS, The Department of Parks and Recreation would like to amend the

Multi-Governmental Fund for the amount approved for the grant; and,



WHEREAS, the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department has three key

locations to implement the program at Benning Park, Double Churches and Cooper

Creek tennis courts utilizing existing staff will facilitate the program; and,



WHEREAS, the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department provides daily

activities to program participants and citizens at no significant cost to the

city; and,



WHEREAS, the need for fitness and educational programs designed to help

those at risk and special populations are vital to the health and stability of

all citizens.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to submit an

application and if approved, accept funds from the United States Tennis

Association for the ?Aces for Kids? grant for a tennis and mentoring program in

the amount between $5,000.00 and $25,000.00, or otherwise awarded, and to amend

the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant awarded.

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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

__________ day of ____________________, 2006, and adopted at said meeting by

the affirmative vote of _______ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.



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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor

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