Agenda Item # 5
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
October 10, 2006
Agenda report # 45
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Council of Juvenile Court Judges of Georgia
INITIATED BY: Juvenile Court
Recommendation: Approval is requested to submit and if approved accept a
grant in the amount of $5,000 or the approved amount from the Council of
Juvenile Court Judges of Georgia from funds allocated by Congress from the
Juvenile Justice Accountability Block Grant and amend the Multi-Governmental
Fund by like amount.
Background: Funds have been allocated to the State of Georgia to improve the
Juvenile Justice System in Georgia. Columbus is eligible for $5,000.
Analysis: The funds will be used for counseling services, psychological
evaluations, and residential ? therapeutic care. The grant period begins
October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.
Financial Considerations: The grant is for $5,000 or the amount approved with
no matching funds. The funds will be used to provide services for youth
referred to Juvenile Court.
Legal Considerations: The Columbus Consolidated Government has been notified
of its eligibility to receive the funds.
Recommendation/Action: Authorize to submit an application and if approved
accept a grant from the Council of Juvenile Court Judges from funds allocated
by Congress and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by a like amount.
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