Agenda Item # 1
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
04/27/2010
Agenda Report # 494
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Naming of the Rails to Trails Project
INITIATED BY: Planning Department
Recommendation: Approval is requested for the adoption of a resolution naming
the Rails to Trails project the "Columbus Fall Line Trace".
Background: With the construction of the Rails to Trails project underway, it
was determined that a more formal name was needed to help identify this
important recreational resource. A community-wide naming contest was held
which solicited entries from citizens throughout Muscogee County.
Approximately 217 entries were received, and in turn were reviewed by a special
five member citizen committee. The committee reviewed only the suggested names
for the trail and did not know who actually submitted the application. After
much deliberation, the committee unanimously decided on the name presented,
along with winners for both second and third place awards
Analysis: The committee selected the name the "Columbus Fall Line Trace", as
submitted by Ms. Brinkley Pound. It is this name that is recommended to the
Council for acceptance.
Financial Considerations: Donated prizes for local businesses have been
awarded to the first, second and third place winners.
Legal Considerations: None
Recommendations/ Actions: Adopt the resolution naming the Rails to Trails
project the "Columbus Fall Line Trace"
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE NAMING OF THE RAILS TO TRAILS PROJECT TO THE
COLUMBUS FALL LINE TRACE.
WHEREAS, the city is currently developing the existing Rails to Trails project
that begins at the 14th Street Pedestrian Bridge and will end at Psalmond Road,
into a walking, jogging, and biking facility; and,
WHEREAS, a community-wide contest was held to formally name the trail, where
approximately 217 entries were received and reviewed by a five member selection
citizen committee; and,
WHEREAS, the entry selected by the committee was considered to be the best name
for the trail, which represents the overall character and scenic beauty of the
project;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Rails to Trails project be renamed the "Columbus Fall Line
Trace" as submitted by Brinkley B. Pound, and that she be congratulated for
winning the honor of naming this important recreational resource in our
community.
2. That Randall E. Craven and Mattie King also be congratulated for
placing second and third place respectively with their entries "River City
Connector" and "The Greenway."
The Columbus City Council appreciates and thanks each of these
contestants for their participation in this effort. Let a copy of this
resolution be provided to each of these participants.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________day of _____________, and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of _____________members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Hunter voting __________.
Councilor McDaniel voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council , Mayor
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