2016-29412 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29412
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISISON OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A
DONATION OF THIRTY (30) REFURBISHED LAPTOPS VALUED AT $25,470,
FROM THE ON IT FOUNDATION, INC., FOR USE BY THE CITY'S OFFICE OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ALL STARS PROGRAM AS A
COMPONENT OF ITS SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND
MATHEMATICS (STEM) PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City received grant funding in the amount of $312,550 from The
Children's Trust (Trust) to fund the All Stars Program to serve youth in the sixth, seventh, and
eighth grades living in high need neighborhoods within our City; and
WHEREAS, in partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department, the City's All
Stars Program provides life skills curriculum activities, academic support year-round, Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programming, sports, theatre/drama, and
service learning projects; and
WHEREAS, the On It Foundation, Inc. (Foundation), an existing partner of the City's
Office of Housing and Community Services, currently provides Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programming for The Trust-funded All Stars Program;
and
WHEREAS, the Foundation approached the City with an offer to donate thirty (30)
refurbished laptops to benefit the All Stars Program for use during STEM programming; and
WHEREAS, the refurbished laptops are valued at $849 each, and include the Microsoft
7 Software update; and
WHEREAS, these laptops will be used by All Stars participants as part of the program's
STEM curriculum.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby accept the donation of approximately thirty (30) refurbished laptops, valued
at $25,470, from The On It Foundation, Inc., for use by the City's Office of Housing &
Community Services All Stars Program as a component of its Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics (STEM) programming.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day of May, 2016.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution approving the donation of thirty (30) refurbished laptops to benefit the City's All Stars
Program for use during Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programming.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
N/A
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan,etc.): N/A
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The City received grant funding in the amount of$312,550 from The Children's Trust(Trust)to serve youth
in sixth,seventh and eighth grade living in high need neighborhoods within our City. In partnership with the
Parks and Recreation Department, the City's All Stars Program incorporates life skills activities and
academic support programming year-round. All Stars Life Skills Curriculum is an interactive, evidence-
based program that focuses on decision making and critical thinking;goal setting; personal commitments;
bonding with school and family;and increasing positive parental communication.Youth are also involved in
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programming; sports; and theatre/drama
workshops and performances. Additionally, youth participate in service learning projects that focus on
fostering positive social change by using creativity, knowledge, and life experiences to address issues
affecting them.
The On It Foundation, Inc. (Foundation), an existing partner of the City's Office of Housing and
Community Services, currently provides STEM programming for The Trust-funded All Stars Program.
The Foundation approached the City with an offer to donate thirty(30) refurbished laptops to benefit All
Stars Program for use during STEM programming. The refurbished laptops are valued at$849 each,
and include the Microsoft 7 Software update. These laptops will be used for All Stars Programming.
THE ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS ADOPTING THE RESOLUTION.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
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Financial Information:
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Financial Impact Summary: N/A
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Maria Ruiz,Office of Housing&Community Services Department Director
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager City Manager
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of e City Coil ission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager l
DATE: May 18, 2016 _ 11‘
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR D CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A DONATION OF THIRTY(30) REFURBISHED LAPTOPS VALUED
AT $25,470, FROM THE ON IT FOUNDATION, INC., FOR USE BY THE
CITY'S OFFICE OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY SERVICES ALL STARS
PROGRAM AS A COMPONENT OF ITS SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,
ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) PROGRAM.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the resolution.
BACKGROUND
The City received grant funding in the amount of$312,550 from The Children's Trust(Trust)
to serve youth in sixth, seventh and eighth grade living in high need neighborhoods within
our City. In partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department, the City's All Stars
Program incorporates life skills activities and academic support programming year-round.All
Stars Life Skills Curriculum is an interactive, evidence-based program that focuses on
decision making and critical thinking; goal setting; personal commitments; bonding with
school and family; and increasing positive parental communication. Youth are also involved
in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programming; sports; and
theatre/drama workshops and performances. Additionally, youth participate in service
learning projects that focus on fostering positive social change by using creativity,
knowledge, and life experiences to address issues affecting them.
ANALYSIS
The On It Foundation, Inc. (Foundation), an existing partner of the City's Office of Housing
and Community Services, currently provides STEM programming for The Trust-funded All
Stars Program. The Foundation approached the City with an offer to donate thirty (30)
refurbished laptops to benefit All Stars Program for use during STEM programming. The
refurbished laptops are valued at$849 each, and include the Microsoft 7 Software update.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends the approval of this Resolution.