Agenda Item # 6
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
06/14/2016
Agenda Report # 137
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Knight Cities Challenge Grant Acceptance
INITIATED BY: Planning Department
Recommendation: Accept Knight Cities Challenge Grant in the amount of $6,900
with no local match required, and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the
amount of the award.
Background The Urban Glens project was one of several applications submitted
to the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation on behalf of the City of Columbus
and its various departments. The project idea is to activate unused spaces in
civic areas and parks by constructing areas specially designed for hammocks.
These areas will allow the installation of hammocks without damage to trees.
The project was selected as one of the winners and the Knight Foundation has
approved the release of a grant to the City of Columbus in the amount of $6,900
to implement the project idea and document the process.
Analysis: As part of the grant application process, a budget was created that
will cover the costs of materials and labor. No additional funding will be
required.
Financial Considerations: The project will be fully funded by the grant amount
and all required steps will be taken to meet grant funding requirements.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: The grant will be released to the
City of Columbus within 60 days of receiving approval from City Council and
receipt of the signed grant contract.
Legal Considerations: Grant requirements and contract have been approved by
City Attorney
Recommendations/ Actions: Accept Knight Cities Challenge Grant in the amount of
$6,900 with no local match required, and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by
the amount of the award.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR THEIR DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR AND
ACCEPT, IF AWARDED, A GRANT FROM THE JOHN S. AND JAMES L. KNIGHT FOUNDATION IN
THE AMOUNT OF $6,900.00, OR AS OTHERWISE AWARDED, WITH NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING THE URBAN GLENS PROJECT, AND TO AMEND THE
MULTI-GOVERNMENTAL FUND BY THE AMOUNT OF THE AWARD.
WHEREAS, the Knight Foundation Awards Communities for the implementation of
their ideas and innovation in the area of civic engagement; and,
WHEREAS, Columbus, Georgia has been awarded a grant in the amount of $6,900 to
implement the Urban Glens Winning Project Idea; and,
WHEREAS, no matching funds shall be required by the City of Columbus, Georgia;
and,
WHEREAS, the grant shall be released to the City of Columbus within 60 days of
approval from City Council and receipt of signed grant agreement; and,
WHEREAS, the project will be implemented by the Planning Department, Community
Reinvestment, and Department of Parks and Recreation in accordance with all
grant requirements; and,
WHEREAS, Urban Glens shall be public areas designed for hammock use.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to receive a grant from the John S.
And James L. Knight Foundation in the amount of $6,900.00, or as otherwise
awarded, with no local match and to amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the
amount awarded.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
_________ day of _____________ 2016, and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of
_____________ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Garrett voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council , Mayor
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