A RESOLUTION
NO.________
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, AND IF AWARDED,
ACCEPT A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000, OR OTHERWISE AWARDED, FROM THE
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES WITH A LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT THAT
WILL COME FROM THE SPLOST FUNDS ALREADY ALLOCATED FOR THIS PROJECT; AND TO
AMEND THE MULTI-GOVERNMENTAL FUND BY THE APPLICABLE AMOUNT.
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation administers programs
and grants for the benefit of the city and our community members and is
instrumental in the completion of the Riverwalk trail; and,
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation would like to utilize
the proposed funds to augment the cost of signage and trash receptacles along
the Columbus Multi Use Bike and Pedestrian Trail; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus provides viable connections to other
trails, greenways, scenic corridors, natural and recreational areas in around
our parks; and,
WHEREAS, the need for funding to expand current and future trail
programs is needed, providing an opportunity for tourism expansion with the
promise of a positive impact on our economy, vital to the health and well-being
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 Georgia Department of
Natural Resources to offset costs of the 6.37 mile Phase I bikeway and
pedestrian trail that is funded through a SPLOST to place trash receptacles and
signage along the trail for $100,000, or otherwise awarded, and to amend the
Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant awarded.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,
held this __________ 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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