2012-27923 ResoI
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-27923
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL AND
EXPENDITURE OF $9,350 FOR THE CITY'S JOINT TOURISM AND
HOSPITALITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
GLOBAL SPECTRUM AND CENTERPLATE;AND FURTHER AWARDING
SAID SCHOLARSHIPS.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship Program began in
2003 in partnership with the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), SMG and
Centerplate; and
WHEREAS,Global Spectrum and Centerplate currently partner with the City on this program;
and
WHEREAS, Global Spectrum contributes $12,500 annually and Centerplate contributes
$20,000 annually; and
WHEREAS,the scholarship program is geared toward Miami Beach residents or graduates of
Miami Beach Senior High School who are enrolled or are planning to enroll in post-secondary
education and have expressed interest in the food and hospitality industry (as demonstrated by
coursework and extracurricular activities); and
WHEREAS,the City Administration recommends approval of$9,350 in support of the Tourism
and Hospitality Scholarship Program and further recommends approval of the aforementioned
scholarships.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, authorize the approval and expenditure of$9,350 for
the City's joint Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship Program in partnership with Global Spectrum and
Centerplate; and further awarding said scholarships.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this �1%_ day of Tune, _, 2012.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida,Approving$9,350 for
the City's Joint Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship Program in partnership with Global Spectrum and
Centerplate; and further awarding said scholarships.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Maximize Miami Beach as a Brand Destination.
Supporting Data(Surveys,Environmental Scan,etc.):The 2009 Community Satisfaction Survey reported
69.2%of resident respondents feel the tourism industry contributes"about the right amount"to the quality of
life, while 13.3% indicated the tourism industry contributes"too little"to the quality of life.
Issue:
Shall the City Commission appropriate funding for the award of Tourism and Hospitality Scholarships?
Item Summa /Recommendation:
The City of Miami Beach Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship Program began in 2003 in partnership with
the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau(GMCVB), SMG and Centerplate. Contributions to the
City's scholarship program were contractually required of the three (3) entities. During the GMCVB's
contract renewal in 2004,the requirement was removed from their contract. As you know,in September of
2008, the City replaced SMG with Global Spectrum. Global Spectrum and Centerplate currently partner
with the City on this program and contribute$12,500 and $20,000 respectively annually. There is also a
carry forward balance of$57,350 from 2011. Therefore, the City currently has$89,850 available for this
scholarship program. After the 2012 awards are made, there will be $80,500 (plus future contributions)
available.
The scholarship program is geared toward Miami Beach residents or graduates of Miami Beach Senior
High School who are enrolled or are planning to enroll in post-secondary education and have expressed
interest in the food and hospitality industry(as demonstrated by coursework and extracurricular activities).
Since the inception of the program, $214,500,which includes the current scholarship recommendation of
$9,350, has been awarded to more than 41 different Miami Beach students.There are six(6)scholarship
awards recommended.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Fund 1 $9,350 199.6025.000343
2
3
I.Abi PI Total $9,350 199.6025.000343
Financial Impact Summary: Funding for this is provided by Global Spectrum and Centerplate and
was appropriated in the FY 11/12 budget.
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Max Sklar,Tourism and Cultural Development Director
Si n-Offs:
D partm t rector Ass' taut City Manager City Manager
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfi.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez
DATE: June 6, 2012
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL AND EXPENDITURE OF $9,350
FOR THE CITY'S JOINT TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH GLOBAL SPECTRUM AND CENTERPLATE; AND FURTHER
AWARDING SAID SCHOLARSHIPS.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
FUNDING
Funding is available in account 199.6025.000343 provided by Global Spectrum and Centerplate as per their
agreements with the City and was appropriated in the FY 11/12 budget.
BACKGROUND
The City of Miami Beach Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship Program began in 2003 in partnership with
the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), SMG and Centerplate. Contributions to the
City's scholarship program were contractually required of the three (3) entities. During the GMCVB's
contract renewal in 2004, the requirement was removed from their contract. As you know, in September of
2008,the City replaced SMG with Global Spectrum. Global Spectrum and Centerplate currently partner with
the City on this program and contribute $12,500 and $20,000 respectively annually. There is also a carry
forward balance of $57,350 from 2011. Therefore, the City currently has $89,850 available for this
scholarship program. After the 2012 awards are made, there will be $80,500 (plus future contributions)
available.
The scholarship program is geared toward Miami Beach residents or graduates of Miami Beach Senior High
School who are enrolled or are planning to enroll in post-secondary education and have expressed interest
in the food and hospitality industry (as demonstrated by coursework and extracurricular activities). To be
eligible for the scholarships, applicants must meet the following, minimum criteria:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent(Presumed in Seniors)
• United States resident, citizen or visiting student with valid student visa for college
admission
• Enrollment in post-secondary education institution
• Interest expressed in the food and hospitality industry
• Minimum 2.5 (un-weighted Grade Point Average)
• Application completed accurately
• Two letters of recommendation
• Certified copy of school transcript or credit history form
• Resume attached
• Copy of lease, utility bill or other residency proof
• Copy of birth certificate, Social Security Card, Resident Alien Card or valid student visa
• Additional support material representing service
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Hospitality Scholarships
The level of funding allocated to an eligible applicant is based on several criteria,with a maximum award of
$2,300 possible. The five (5) funding allocation categories and criteria are as follows:
ACADEMICS INCOME APPLICATION STATUS
GPA: 2.5 - 2.999 $ 150 $30,001 + $ 150 3RD TIME APP $ 100
GPA: 3.0- 3.499 $ 300 $15,001 -$30,000 $ 300 2ND TIME APP $ 200
GPA: 3.5 + $ 500 $0 - $15,000 $ 500 1 1ST TIME APP $ 300
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE FIELD OF STUDY
PUBLIC $ 250 RELATED FIELD $ 250
PRIVATE $ 500 TOURISM/HOSP $ 500
Since the inception of the program, $214,500, which includes the current scholarship recommendation of
$9,350, has been awarded to more than 41 different Miami Beach students.
ANALYSIS
There were a total of six (6) applications submitted this year. All applicants were deemed eligible. The
applications are reviewed by a representative of Global Spectrum, Centerplate and the City.
Based on the aforementioned funding allocation criteria, all six (6) applicants for this year's scholarship
program were recommended for scholarship award, as follows:
Francheska Salguero $1,850
Davonte Duverne $1,500
Ashley Carr $1,500
Marlena Dziechiarska $1,650
Leidy Lorenzo: $1,300
Melanie Veizaga: $1,550
TOTAL: $9,350
Three(3) of the recommended recipients are currently students graduating from Miami Beach Senior High
School and will be attending college next school year. The other three (3) recommended recipients are
currently attending Miami Dade College and are pursuing careers in tourism and hospitality. They are all
residents of the City and/or attend(ed) Miami Beach Senior High School.
CONCLUSION
The City Administration recommends authorizing the expenditure of$9,350 in support of the Tourism and
Hospitality Scholarship Program, and further recommends approval of the aforementioned scholarships.
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