2015-29113 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2015-29113
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AWARD OF $3,350 FOR THE
CITY'S JOINT TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH SPECTRA MANAGEMENT GROUP AND CENTERPLATE,
INC.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship Program
("Program") began in 2003 in partnership with the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
(GMCVB), SMG, and Centerplate, Inc. ("Centerplate"); and
WHEREAS, Spectra Management Group ("Spectra"; formerly Global Spectrum) and
Centerplate currently partner with the City on this Program; and
WHEREAS, Spectra contributes $15,000 annually and Centerplate contributes $20,000
annually to the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Program's tourism and hospitality scholarship is awarded to 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 an interest in the food and hospitality industry(as
demonstrated by coursework and extracurricular activities); and
WHEREAS,the City Administration recommends approval of$3,350 in support of the Tourism
and Hospitality Scholarship Program and further recommends approval of the aforementioned
scholarships to the following individuals in the amounts stated below:
Giovanna Zambrano Gomez: $1,850
Marlon Castillo: $1,500
TOTAL: $3,350; and
WHEREAS, Giovanna Zambrano Gomez and Marlon Castillo are pursuing degrees at Miami
Dade College in International Business and Culinary Arts Management, respectively, and will use the
funds to further their career goals.
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 authorize
and approve the expenditure of $3,350 for the City's joint Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship
Program, in partnership with Spectra and Centerplate, and award scholarships in the amounts of
$1,850 to Giovanna Zambrano Gomez and $1,500 to Marlon Castillo.
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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 and award
of$3,350 for the City's Joint Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship Program in partnership with Spectra and
Centerplate.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Maximize The Miami Beach Brand As A World Class Destination
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): The 2014 Community Satisfaction Survey
reported 64%of resident respondents feel the tourism industry contributes positively to the quality of life.
Item Summary/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 Spectra(formerly Global Spectrum). Spectra and Centerplate currently
partner with the City on this program and contribute$15,000 and $20,000 respectively annually.
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, over $220,000, which includes the current scholarship
recommendation of$3,350, has been awarded to more than 44 different Miami Beach students.There are
two (2) scholarship awards recommended.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1 $3,350 199.6025.000343
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3
OB" -- Total $3,350 199.6025.000343
Financial Impact Summary: Funding for this is provided by Global Spectrum and Centerplate and
was appropriated in the FY 14/15 budget.
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Max Sklar, Tourism and Cultural Development Director
Sign-Offs:
epart, ent Director Assis a t ity Manager City Manager
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COMMIS ON MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor Philip Levine and' embers t f the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager ' varn■■■..
DATE: September 2, 2015
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AWARD OF $3,350 FOR THE
CITY'S JOINT TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH SPECTRA AND CENTERPLATE.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
FUNDING
Funding is available in account 199.6025.000343 provided by Spectra (formerly Global Spectrum) and
Centerplate as per their agreements with the City and was appropriated in the FY 14/15 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 Spectra (formerly Global Spectrum). Spectra and Centerplate currently
partner with the City on this program and contribute $15,000 and $20,000 respectively annually. There is
also a balance of$177,000 available, which includes the contributions made to the fund in FY 2014/15.
After the 2015 awards are made, there will be $173,650 (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 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, over$220,000,which includes the current scholarship recommendation
of$3,350, has been awarded to more than 44 different Miami Beach students.
ANALYSIS
There were a total of two(2)qualified applications submitted this year. All applicants were deemed eligible.
The applications are reviewed by a representative of Spectra, Centerplate and the City.
Based on the aforementioned funding allocation criteria, all applicants for this year's scholarship program
were recommended for scholarship award, as follows:
Giovanna Zambrano Gomez: $1,850
Marlon Castillo: $1,500
TOTAL: $3,350
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$3,350 in support of the Tourism and
Hospit y Scholarship Program, and further recommends approval of the aforementioned scholarships.
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