Agenda Item # 3
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
April 24, 2018
Agenda Report # 112
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: 2018 Georgia Smart Communities Challenge Grant
INITIATED BY: Information Technology
Recommendation: Approval is requested to submit an application and if awarded,
accept the 2018 Georgia SMART Communities Challenge Grant in the amount of
$50,000, or as otherwise awarded, with a 100% local match requirement and to
amend the multi-governmental fund by the amount of the award.
Background: Developed by the Georgia Institute of Technology, in partnership
with the Institute for People and Technology, the Georgia Smart Communities
Challenge allows communities to plan for their "SMART" future. Working to aid
in the innovation of Georgia communities, the SMART Communities Initiative
provides opportunity to work with research professionals and advisors
throughout the planning process. A total of four cities will be awarded a grant
in the amount of $50,000 dollars, or as otherwise awarded, and the initial
year-one projects will begin in August of 2018.
Analysis: If awarded the Grant, the Columbus Consolidated Government will
receive funding for planning of the implementation of public wireless access
and IoT devices. These devices are intended to increase livability, drive
collaboration and enhance public safety. Additionally, the Georgia Institute of
Technology will provide research staff to conduct onsite development and
initial research plans.
Financial Considerations: The Grant amount of $50,000, or as otherwise
awarded, with a 100% local match requirement.
Legal Considerations: Any Grant concerns will be vetted by the CCG City
Attorney?s Office.
Recommendations/Actions: Approval is requested to submit an application and if
awarded, accept the 2018 Georgia Smart Communities Challenge Grant in the
amount of $50,000, or as otherwise awarded, with a 100% local match requirement
and to amend the multi-governmental fund by the amount of the award.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION FOR, AND IF AWARDED, ACCEPT A 2018 GEORGIA SMART COMMUNITIES
CHALLENGE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000, OR AS OTHERWISE AWARDED, WITH 100%
LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT AND TO AMEND THE MULTI-GOVERNMENTAL FUND BY THE AMOUNT
OF THE AWARD.
WHEREAS, Communities are made up of government and non-government groups that
want to work together towards a common, smart-community future; and,
WHEREAS, the Columbus Consolidated Government is eligible to receive $50,000 in
funding with 100% local match requirement; with 50% of the match coming from
local partners and 50% of the match coming from the Columbus Consolidated
Government; with the in-kind match expected to be 80% of the grant and the cash
match expected to be 20% or $10,000; and the $10,000 being budgeted in the
Information Technology budget; and,
WHEREAS, the grant requires that the governing body be notified of the
application.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the Mayor, City Manager, or Designee is hereby authorized to submit an
application and if awarded, accept the 2018 Georgia Smart Communities Challenge
Grant in the amount of $50,000, or as otherwise awarded, with a 100% local
match requirement and to amend the multi-governmental fund by the amount of the
award.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
_________ day of _____________ 2018, 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 Garrett voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor
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