Agenda Item # 1
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
March 14, 2006
Agenda Report #108
TO: Mayor and Councilors
SUBJECT: Grant - Children, Youth and Family Coalition
INITIATED BY: City Manager's Office
Recommendation: Approval is requested to submit and, if approved, accept a
grant for $50,000 from the Georgia Department of Human Resources.
Background: The Children, Youth and Family Coalition is established to provide
family connection activities in order to improve child health including reduced
incidences of teenage pregnancy, child abuse, neglect and other risk factors
that impact on the well being of Columbus children, youth, and families.
Analysis: Funds are available from the Georgia Department of Human Resources to
provide assistance to the Children, Youth and Family Coalition by providing
funds to establish Columbus as a Family Connection Community.
Financial Considerations: The grant amount is $50,000 with no matching funds
required. Funds will be available from July 1, 2006 through June 30 2007.
Legal Considerations: The Columbus Children, Youth and Family Coalition is
qualified to apply for funds under this program with Council approval.
Recommendation/Actions: Authorize the City Manager to submit and, if approved,
accept a grant for $50,000 from the Georgia Department of Human Resources.
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