2011-27672 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -27672
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION AND
EXPENDITURE OF $18,750 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 scholarsh p 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 $18,750 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 $18,750
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 hi day of /WU , 2011.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and Cit Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, Appropriating $18,750
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 Supp rted:
J Maximize Miami Beach as a Brand Destination.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Envir' nmental Scan, etc.): The 2009 Community Satisfaction Survey reported
69.2% of resident respondents feel he tourism industry contributes "about the right amount" to the quality of
life, while 13.3% indicated the touris industry contributes "too little" to the quality of life.
Issue:
Shall the City Commission appro.riate funding for the award of Tourism and Hospitality Scholarships?
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Item Summary/Recommenda on:
The City of Miami Beach Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship Program began in 2003 in partnership with
the Greater Miami Convention an 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 req irement was removed from their contract. As you know, in September of
2008, the City replaced SMG wit 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 $43,600 from 2010. Therefore, the City currently has $76,100 available for this
scholarship program. After the 2011 awards are made, there will be $57,350 (plus future contributions)
available.
The scholarship program is gear -d 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 demonstr-ted by coursework and extracurricular activities). Since the inception of
the program, $205,150, which in ludes the current scholarship recommendation of $18,750, has been
awarded to more than 37 differen Miami Beach students. The City received eight (8) applications for the
scholarship program. After re iew of the applications, eight (8) applicants are recommended for
scholarships in 2011.
Advisory Board Recommend - tion:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1 4 199.6025.000343
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OBPI Total 4 . 18,750 199.6025.000343
Financial Impact Summary: F ding for this is provided by Global Spectrum and Centerplate.
City Clerk's Office Legislativ - Tracking:
Max Sklar, Tourism and Cultural I evelopment Director
Sign-0 , s:
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO. Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez (�
DATE: June 1, 2011
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION O' THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE OF
$18,750 FOR THE CITY'S JOINT TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM IN PAR NERSHIP WITH GLOBAL SPECTRUM AND CENTERPLATE; AND
FURTHER AWARD NG SAID SCHOLARSHIPS.
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 Visitor. Bureau (GMCVB), SMG and Centerplate. Contributions to the City's
scholarship program were contractuall 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 Sp •ctrum and Centerplate currently partner with the City on this program and
contribute $12,500 and $20,000 respe tively annually. There is also a carry forward balance of $43,600 from
2010. Therefore, the City currently has .76,100 available for this scholarship program. After the 2011 awards are
made, there will be $57,350 (plus futu - contributions) available.
The scholarship program is geared to and Miami Beach residents or graduates of Miami Beach Senior High
School who are enrolled or are plannin • to enroll in post- secondary education and have expressed interest in the
food and hospitality industry (as demo strated by coursework and extracurricular activities). Since the inception
of the program, $205,150, which includ -s the current scholarship recommendation of $18,750, has been awarded
to more than 37 different Miami Beach students.
There were a total of eight (8) applications. Representatives from each entity (City of Miami Beach, Global
Spectrum and Centerplate) met to revi :•w the applications received and have made the following recommended
awards for 2011:
Lyssa Goldberg: $2,500
Karen Gonzalez: $2,500
Nathalia Gonzalez: $2,250
Noelia Gonzalez: $2,000
Jesse Kirkpatrick: $2,500
Leidy Lorenzo: $2,000
Isabella Mongalo: $2,500
Melanie Veizaga: $2,500
TOTAL: $18,751
CONCLUSION
The City Administration recommend • appropriation of $18,750 in support of the Tourism and Hospitality
Scholars A- rogram, and further recommends approval of the aforementioned scholarships.
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