Agenda Item # 3
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
08/26/2014
Agenda Report # 23
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Rotary Clubs of Columbus Donation for Rotary Park
INITIATED BY: Parks and Recreation
Recommendation: Approval is requested for the acceptance of a donation of
approximately $10,500 from the Rotary Clubs of Columbus, Georgia to enhance the
amenities at Rotary Park.
Background: The Rotary Clubs of Columbus received funding to enhance
amenities at Rotary Park which bears the organization?s name. The project would
include the following: Muscogee Rotary to upgrade signage, North Columbus
Rotary to add five (5) BBQ grills, and Rotary Club of Columbus to install
exercise equipment. Columbus Parks and Recreation Department supports the
Rotary Clubs of Columbus desire to enhance the amenities and quality of life at
Rotary Park.
Analysis: The participating Clubs and Columbus Parks and Recreation are aware
of future plans for a Rowing Center at Rotary Park; therefore, all plans and
work will be vetted through Deputy City Manager David Arrington to ensure
communication and collaboration among all involved in this project.
Financial Considerations: The Rotary Clubs of Columbus, Georgia will fund all
amenity enhancements at Rotary Park. The City will not be required to fund any
part of the project.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: None expected.
Legal Considerations: Council must approve the acceptance of this donation.
Recommendations/ Actions: Approve acceptance of a donation from the Rotary
Clubs of Columbus, Georgia to enhance amenities at Rotary Park.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT A DONATION
FROM THE ROTARY CLUBS OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA FOR ENHANCEMENT OF ROTARY PARK.
WHEREAS, the Rotary Clubs of Columbus received funding to enhance the amenities
at Rotary Park which bears the organization?s name; and,
WHEREAS, the project would include the following: Muscogee Rotary to upgrade
signage, North Columbus Rotary to add five (5) BBQ grills, and Rotary Club of
Columbus to install exercise equipment. Columbus Parks and Recreation
Department supports the Rotary Clubs of Columbus desire to enhance amenities
and quality of life at Rotary Park; and,
WHEREAS, the value of the equipment and installation that Rotary Club of
Columbus, Georgia will gift to the City will be approximately $10,500 and will
be at no cost to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to accept
items listed above from The Rotary Club of Columbus, Georgia to enhance
amenities at Rotary Park.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________ day of _____________, 2014 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of _____________ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor McDaniel voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Sandra T. Davis, Deputy Clerk of Council , Mayor
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