Agenda Item # 4
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
08/25/2015
Agenda Report # 18
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Learn to Swim donations and/or sponsorships
INITIATED BY: Parks and Recreation
Recommendation: Authorize the Columbus Parks and Recreation to accept
donations for the duration of the program in the form of gift certificates,
check, and cash from sponsors and individuals for the purpose of aiding the
Learn to Swim Program that is currently starting at the Columbus Aquatic
Center. 100% of the money will spent on any items or materials needed for the
swim program.
Background: The Columbus Parks and Recreation Department applied for and
received a grant to run a Learn to Swim program for kindergarten aged children
to learn to swim at the Columbus Aquatic Center. While the grant covers part
of the expenses, additional funds through sponsorships and donations will help
with this program that teaches children to swim that might not otherwise have
the opportunity to do so.
Analysis: Columbus Parks and Recreation provides a site and administration of
the Learn to Swim Program. The Grant will fund other things such as staff,
supplies, etc. The donations requested of money and supplies are provided by
sponsors and individuals.
Financial Considerations: Donations will be provided by sponsors and
individuals.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: None are expected.
Legal Considerations: Approval of Council is required to receive any donations
to this program.
Recommendations/ Actions: Approve the resolution authorizing Columbus Parks and
Recreation to collect donations for the Learn to Swim Program.
A RESOLUTION
NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COLUMBUS PARKS AND RECREATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS IN
THE FROM OF GIFT CERTIFICATES, CHECK AND CASH FROM SPONSORS AND INDIVIDUALS FOR
THE LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM THAT IS A CURRENT PROGRAM HOLD AT THE COLUMBUS
AQUATIC CENTER.
WHEREAS, the Columbus Aquatic Center Learn to Swim mission is ?To create
lifelong participants in aquatic activities for their health, safety, enjoyment
and career opportunities.? Columbus Parks and Recreation will partner with
the Muscogee County School District to help children in this program develop
their swimming and water safety skills.
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department and the Muscogee County School
District recognize the need for Learn to Swim programs. These donations and
sponsorships will be used to help teach kindergarten students the necessary
water safety and swimming skills.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Columbus Parks and Recreation is authorized to accept donations for the
duration of the program in the form of gift certificates, check, and cash from
sponsors and individuals for the Learn to Swim Program currently held at the
Columbus Aquatic Center.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the day of 2015, and adopted at said
meeting by the affirmative vote of members of said
Council.
Councilor Allen voting .
Councilor Baker voting .
Councilor Barnes voting .
Councilor Buck voting .
Councilor Davis voting .
Councilor Henderson voting .
Councilor Huff voting .
Councilor Thomas voting .
Councilor Turner-Pugh voting .
Councilor Woodson voting .
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council , Mayor
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