A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF GEORGIA
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 TO THE CITY OF COLUMBUS,
GEORGIA TO CONVERT "THE MOTHER OF THE BLUES" MA RAINEY HOUSE INTO A MUSEUM.
WHEREAS, converting the Ma Rainey house into a museum will create a living
memorial for both an artistic and visual year round program of the blues; and,
WHEREAS, the Friends of Ma Rainey agrees to match the grant funds in the amount
of $10,000; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined to be in the best interest of the City of
Columbus, Georgia to obtain a grant to convert the Ma Rainey house into a
museum.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to accept a grant, if
approved, in the amount of $20,000 from the State of Georgia Local Development
Fund and accept matching funds from the Friends of Ma Rainey in the amount of
$10,000. Amend the Multi-Government Grant Fund by the amount of the grant plus
matching funds.
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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 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 , Mayor
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