A RESOLUTION
No. ______
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT
LEGISLATION TO FUND AN ADOLESCENT RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY IN MUSCOGEE
COUNTY.
WHEREAS, currently there is a need in the community for a residential substance
abuse treatment facility for adolescents due to the closing of the Alchemy
Residential Treatment Facility operated by New Horizons Community Service Board
in 2006; and,
WHEREAS, the Muscogee County Juvenile Drug Court participants that are in need
of a higher level of treatment are being placed in DHR facilities throughout
the state of Georgia and recently, four DHR facilities closed limiting
placement resources; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2015 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
We hereby respectfully request that the local legislative delegation
introduce/support legislation to fund an adolescent residential treatment
facility in Muscogee County.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________ 2014, and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________.
Councilor Baker voting _____________.
Councilor Barnes voting _____________.
Councilor Davis voting _____________.
Councilor Henderson voting _____________.
Councilor Huff voting _____________.
Seat Vacant _____________.
Councilor Thomas voting _____________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________.
Councilor Woodson voting _____________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor
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