Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Council Members

REFERRALS FROM MAYOR & COUNCIL



COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 24, 2009



TO THE CITY ATTORNEY:



MERITORIOUS RESOLUTION:



Have the staff to prepare a resolution recognizing the staff and board

members

of the National Infantry Foundation to express our appreciation to them for

their

work on the National Infantry Museum project. (Request of Councilor Anthony)

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TO THE CITY MANAGER:



AMERICAN RED CROSS:



Have the staff to air the information that was presented by

the American Red Cross representatives regarding the shortage of blood supply

at

the March 24th Council meeting on a constant basis on the Government

Access Channel to help encourage the citizens to meet the need of this shortage

in

our community. (Request of Councilor Davis)



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PASS THROUGH GRANTS:



Have the staff to do some research and determine whether or not, the City

can get prior approval from an organization who we do the pass through grants

for before they are able to refinance, renegotiate or re-pledge property on a

loan.

Also, let?s make sure that we review board minutes in a timely manner for these

organizations that we do the pass through grants for. Let?s also look at

evaluating these grants in advance and if there are some that we feel are too

risky, let?s consider whether or not we want to approve them. Let?s also look

at putting some procedures in place to help avoid this type of situation that

recently occurred with 4th Street Legacy Apartments. (Request of Councilor

Baker)



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SECOND CHANCE RE-ENTRY PROGRAM:



Have the staff to look into the information on the grant funding that is

available for the Second Chance Re-Entry Program. (Request of Councilor

Woodson)



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CVS PHARMACY PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM:



Have the staff to also look at the information that was provided regarding

the CVS Pharmacy Prescription Drug Program that is available through National

League of Cities. (Request of Councilor Woodson)



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NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES:



Have the staff to contact National League of Cities with respect to the

various

grant funding that is available for the different programs that have. (Request

of

Councilor Woodson)



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SKATEBOARD PARK GRAND OPENING:



Have the staff to air the date for the grand opening of the Skateboard

Park on

CCG-TV. (Request of Councilor Woodson)

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Copies submitted to the following on April 8, 2009



Mayor Wetherington

City Manager Hugley

City Attorney Fay







Tiny B. Washington, CMC

Clerk of Council

Council of Columbus, Georgia







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