Resolution 2022-32155 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-32155
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION,
ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND
ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE A ONE-TIME
MATCHING FUND IN THE. AMOUNT OF $100,000 ("CITY'S
CONTRIBUTION"), FOR EQUIPMENT FOR THE PROSTART KITCHEN
AT MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, TO BE MATCHED BY A
CONTRIBUTION FROM THE MIAMI BEACH CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE ("CHAMBER") IN AN AMOUNT OF AT LEAST $100,000,
AND AN IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION TO RETROFIT THE EXISTING ROOM
FROM THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD
("SCHOOL BOARD"), IN AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF AT LEAST
$750,000; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS
RELATED TO THIS RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, the Education Compact reflects the desire of the Miami Beach community to
support excellence in education in the City's public schools and is an investment in the overall
enhancement of education for the City's residents; and
WHEREAS, at the February 9, 2022 City Commission meeting, the Mayor and City
Commission referred discussion item C4F to the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee
(the "Committee") to discuss providing a one-time matching contribution of $100,000 in funding
towards the cost of implementing a ProStart hospitality training program and kitchen at Miami
Beach Senior High School; and
WHEREAS, ProStart is a nationwide, two-year high school culinary arts and restaurants
management program that reaches approximately 130,000 students in more than 1,700 high
schools across 50 states, Guam and the District of Columbia. From culinary techniques to
management skills, ProStart's industry-driven curriculum provides real-life experience
opportunities and builds practical skills and a foundation that will last a lifetime. Students who
have completed the requirements of the Prostart program are awarded an industry-recognized
certificate, the Prostart National Certificate of Achievement. Students who receive the certificate
are eligible for NRAEF scholarship opportunities and course credits at some of the country's
leading hospitality and culinary arts colleges and universities; and
WHEREAS, Per the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, at least$100,000 will be raised
to support this partnership. Miami-Dade County Public Schools has indicated an in-kind
contribution of at least $750,000 to retrofit the existing student kitchen at Miami Beach Senior
High School to accommodate the new equipment; and _
WHEREAS, As part of the City's contribution, Miami-Dade County Public Schools will
ensure there are at least six (6) culinary classes available each year following completion of the
retrofit and new equipment installation for no less than five (5) years including inclusion of the
classes as elective offerings in the Miami Beach Senior High School master schedule and
marketing of the program annually to students during student subject selection; and
WHEREAS, at the April 29, 2022 Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee meeting,
the Committee recommended that the City allocate matching funds in the amount of$100,000 to
support the cost of implementing a ProStart hospitality training program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY :
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,' that the :Mayor and City
Commission..hereby accept the recommendation of the Finance and Economic Resiliency
Committee to provide a one-time matching fund in the amount of$100,000 ("City's Contribution"),
for equipment for the ProStart Kitchen at Miami Beach Senior High School, to be matched by a
contribution from the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce ("Chamber") in an amount of at least
$100;000, and an in-kind contribution to'retrofit the existing room from the Miami-Dade County
Public School Board ("School. Board"), in an estimated amount of at least $750,000; and further
authorize the City Manager to execute any required documents or agreements related to this
resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this y day ofA� 2022.
ATTEST:
MAY 2 6. 2022
RAFAEL E. GRANADO, CITY CLERK DAN GELBER, MAYOR
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T.Hudak,City Manager
DATE: May 4,2022
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE,TO
PROVIDE A ONE-TIME MATCHING FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 ("CITY'S CONTRIBUTION"), FOR
EQUIPMENT FOR THE PROSTART KITCHEN AT MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,TO BE MATCHED
BYA CONTRIBUTION FROM THE MIAMI BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE("CHAMBER")IN AN AMOUNT
OF AT LEAST$250,000,AND AN IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION TO RETROFIT THE EXISTING ROOM FROM THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD("SCHOOL BOARD"), IN AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF AT
LEAST $750,000; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY REQUIRED
DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THIS RESOLUTION.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration is seeking direction regarding matching funds in an amount of$100,000 for a ProStart hospitality training program and
kitchen at Miami Beach Senior High School.Currently,there is no funding for this partnership in the FY22 budget.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Mayor Dan Gelber requested at the February 9,2022 Commission meeting to place an item for discussion on the Finance and Economic
Resiliency Committee agenda to discuss providing a one-time contribution of$100,000 in matching funds towards the cost of implementing a
ProStart Hospitality Training Program and kitchen at Miami Beach Senior High. At the April 29, 2022 Finance and Economic Resiliency
Committee meeting,members unanimously approved a partnership with the Miami Beach Chanter of Commerce and Miami-Dade County
Public Schools to provide a one-time matching fund contribution of$100,000 to support the purchase, installation, and maintenance of
needed equipment for the kitchen.
ProStart is a nationwide,two-year high school culinary arts and restaurants management program that reaches approximately 130,000
students in more than 1,700 high schools across 50 states, Guam and the District of Columbia. From culinary techniques to
management skills, ProStart's industry-driven curriculum provides real-life experience opportunities and builds practical skills and a
foundation that will last a lifetime.Students who have completed the requirements of the ProStart program are awarded an industry-
recognized certificate,the ProStart National Certificate of Achievement.Students who receive the certificate are eligible for NRAEF
scholarship opportunities and course credits at some of the country's leading hospitality and culinary arts colleges and universities.
According to Chef Guy Fieri,this program helps students learn about food which can benefit them in both their career and their life as
a consumer.
ProStart is a career and technical education program that unites the fcodservice industry and the classroom to teach high school students •
culinary skills and restaurant management principles,as well as employability skills such as communication,teamwork,professionalism and
time management.
According to Jerry Libbin, President and CEO of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, Miami-Dade County Public School
Administration has committed to fund all infrastructure improvements in the selected classroom if the Miami Beach Chamber
Education Foundation and partners will fund the class equipment.The Miami Beach Chamber's Education Foundation has indicated
its commitment to raising the necessary funds to purchase first class equipment and all new supplies for the program.Jerry Libbin
indicated in a letter to Mayor Gelber that estimates a total of $500,000 needed for class equipment of which the Miami Beach
Chamber has verbal commitments for$335,000.
Jerry Libbin,on behalf of the Miami Beach Chamber,is requesting a one-time contribution of$100,000 from the City of Miami Beach
towards this culinary program which he believes will not only support the students for years to come, but will address an immediate
need in our hospitality industry to hire qualified employees for their restaurants and hotels.
ANALYSIS
Per the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, at least$250,000 will be raised to support this partnership. Miami-Dade County
Public Schools has indicated an in-kind contribution of at least$750,000 to retrofit the existing student kitchen at Miami Beach Senior
High School to accommodate the new equipment.
As part of the City's contribution, Miami-Dade County Public Schools will ensure there are at least six(6)culinary classes available
each year following completion of the retrofit and new equipment installation for no less than five (5)years including inclusion of the
classes as elective offerings in the Miami Beach Senior High School master schedule and marketing of the program annually to
students during student subject selection.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FY 22$100,000 Not in budget
Amount(s)IAccount(s):
Applicable Area
Not Applicable
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know"item,pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
Strategic Connection
Prosperity-Be known for(K-12)educational excellence.
Legislative Tracking
Organizational Development Performance Initiatives
Sponsor
Mayor Dan Gelber
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
o MB Chamber Letter
o Resolution
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Dear Mayor Gelber,
Thank you for taking the time to listen to us about our goal to implement a Pro
Start Program at Miami Beach Senior High for the upcoming school year. As I
mentioned to you, Dade County School Administration has already committee to
us that if we raise the funds, they will pay for all of the infrastructure
improvements in the classroom. Lucia Baez and Alberto Carvalho made that
commitment and the Chamber's Education Foundation is committed to raising
the necessary funds to purchase 1st class equipment, and all new supplies for the
program.,We estimate that we will need a total of$500,000 of which we already;
have commitments for$335,000.
I want you to know that in addition, Michael Cheng, from FIU is committed to
assisting Beach High with teachers that will visit the classroom and I believe that
we will be able to create a working relationship with our students and perhaps
the Food and Wine Festival as well.
I have provided two links below for your review. The first (about a minute and a
half) is celebrity, Chef Guy Fieri, speaking about the importance of Pro Start and
the second is about a 3-minute video about the program with students talking
about the importance of Pro Start.
We are asking the City for a one-time contribution of$100,000 towards this •
program which will not only support the students for years to come, but will
address an immediate need in our hospitality industry to hire qualified employees
for their restaurants and hotels.
Thank you for your support.
https://youtu.be/H b9QNBXw7c
https://voutu.be/DApZWvXPnmc
Jerry Libbin
President& CEO
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce