2009-27121 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2009-27121
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION AND
EXPENDITURE OF $14,200 FOR THE CITY'S JOINT TOURISM AND
HOSPITALITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
GLOBAL SPECTRUM AND CENTERPLATE; AND FURTHER AWARDING
SAID SCHOLARSHIPS TO AYSHA MOWSHUMI IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,250; ELIZABETH GALVIS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,900; MAYDEL
ALMAGUER IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,300; CHRISTINE ACHILLA IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,900; MELISSA TATTA IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,050;
NOELIA GONZALEZ IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100; GUIHERME CUNHA IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,150; KATIE GONCALVES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,200; AND COLBY GONCALVES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,350.
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 appropriation of $14,200 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 appropriation and expenditure of $14,200
for the City's joint Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship Program in partnership with Global Spectrum
and Centerplate; and further awarding said scholarships to Aysha Mowshumi in the amount of $1,250;
Elizabeth Galvis in the amount of $1,900; Maydel Almaguer in the amount of $2,300; Christine Achilla
in the amount of $1,900; Melissa Tatta in the amount of $2,050; Noelia Gonzalez in the amount of
$1,100; Guiherme Cunha in the amount of $1,150; Katie Goncalves in the amount of $1,200; and
Colby Goncalves in the amount of $1,350.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July , 2009.
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CIT CLERK Robert Parcher
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, Appropriating $14,200
for the City's Joint Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship Program in partnership with Global Spectrum and
Centerplate; and further awarding said scholarships .
Ke Intended Outcome Su orted:
Increase community satisfaction with City services.
Issue:
Shall the City Commission appropriate funding for the award of Tourism and Hospitality Scholarships?
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): The 2009 Community Satisfaction Survey reported
a majority of residents, 84.8% feel their quality of life is either "excellent" or "good"
Item 5ummary~hcecommenaaiion:
The City of Miami Beach Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship Program began in 2003 in partnership with
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 last
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. Therefore, Global Spectrum and Centerplate currently
partner with the City on this program. Global Spectrum contributes $12,500 annually and Centerplate
contributes $20,000 annually. There is also a carry forward balance of $28,600 from 2008. Therefore, the
City currently has $61,100 available for this scholarship program. After the 2009 awards are made, there
will be $46,900 (plus future contributions) available.
The scholarship program is geared toward Miami Beach residents or graduates of Miami Beach Senior
High School who 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, $172,850, which includes the current scholarship recommendation of $14,200, has been
awarded to 30 different Miami Beach students.
Adviso Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1 $14,200 199.6025.000343
2
3
O Total $14,200 199.6025.000343
Financial Impact Summary: Funding for this is provided by Global Spectrum and Centerplate.
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Max Sklar, Tourism and Cultural Development Director
Si n-Offs:
Department Director ys~sistant City Manager City Manager
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City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez
DATE: July 15, 2009 )
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION AND
EXPENDITURE OF $14,200 FOR THE CITY'S JOINT TOURISM AND
HOSPITALITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GLOBAL
SPECTRUM AND CENTERPLATE; AND FURTHER AWARDING SAID
SCHOLARSHIPS TO AYSHA MOWSHUMI IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250;
ELIZABETH GALVIS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,900; MAYDEL ALMAGUER IN
THE AMOUNT OF $2,300; CHRISTINE ACHILLA IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,900;
MELISSA TATTA IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,050; NOELIA GONZALEZ IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,100; GUIHERME CUNHA IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,150; KATIE
GONCALVES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200; AND COLBY GONCALVES IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,350.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution,
ANALYSIS
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 last 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. Therefore, Global Spectrum and Centerplate currently partner
with the City on this program. Global Spectrum contributes $12,500 annually and
Centerplate contributes $20,000 annually. There is also a carry forward balance of $28,600
from 2008. Therefore, the City currently has $61,100 available forthis scholarship program.
After the 2009 awards are made, there will be $46,900 (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, $172,850,
which includes the current scholarship recommendation of $14,200, has been awarded to 30
different Miami Beach students.
Representatives from each entity met to review the applications and have made the
following recommended awards for 2009:
Aysha Mowshumi: $1,250
Elizabeth Galvis: $1,900
Maydel Almaguer: $2,300
Christine Achilla: $1,900
Melissa Tatta: $2,050
Noelia Gonzalez: $1,100
Guiherme Cunha: $1,150
Katie Goncalves: $1,200
Colby Goncalves: $1,350
CONCLUSION
The City Administration recommends appropriation of $14,200 in support of the Tourism and
Hospitality Scholarship Program and further recommends approval of the aforementioned
scholarships.
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