C7P-Approve Expenditure City's Joint Tourism And Hospitality Scholarship ProgramCOMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, Approving $5,050 for
the City's Joint Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship Program in partnership with Global Spectrum and
Centerolate; and further awarding said scholarships.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Maximize Miami Beach as a Brand Destination.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): The 2009 Community Satisfaction Survey reported
69.2% of resident respondents feel the tourism industry contributes "about the right amount" to the quality of
life, while 13.3% indicated the tourism industry contributes "too little" 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 Global Spectrum. Global Spectrum and Centerplate currently partner
with the City on this program and contribute $12,500 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, $219,550, which includes the current scholarship recommendation of
$5,050, has been awarded to more than 42 different Miami Beach students. There are three (3)
scholarship awards recommended.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
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Financial Information·
Source of Amount Account
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Fin Impact Summary: Funding for this is provided by Global Spectrum and Centerplate and
was appropriated in the FY 12/13 budget
Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin :
Max Sklar, Tourism and Cultural Development Director
Manager
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
N MEMORANDUM
Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Me
Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
June 5, 2013
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR NO CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN EXPENDITURE OF $5,050 FOR THE CITY'S
JOINT TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH GLOBAL SPECTRUM AND CENTERPLATE; AND FURTHER AWARDING SAID
SCHOLARSHIPS.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
FUNDING
Funding is available in account 199.6025.000343 provided by Global Spectrum and Centerplate as per their
agreements with the City and was appropriated in the FY 12/13 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 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 $80,500 from 2012. Therefore, the City currently has $113,000 available for this
scholarship program. After the 2013 awards are made, there will be $107,950 (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
GPA: 2.5 -2.999 $ 150
GPA: 3.0-3.499 $ 300
GPA: 3.5 + $ 500
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE
PUBLIC
PRIVATE
$ 250
$ 500
INCOME
$30,001 +
$15,001 -$30,000
$0-$15,000
APPLICATION STATUS
$ 150 3RD TIME APP $ 100
$ 300 2ND TIME APP $ 200
$ 500 1ST TIME APP $ 300
FIELD OF STUDY
RELATED FIELD $ 250
TOURISM/HOSP $ 500
Since the inception of the program, $219,550, which includes the current scholarship recommendation of
$5,050, has been awarded to more than 42 different Miami Beach students.
ANALYSIS
There were a total of six (6) applications submitted this year. All applicants were deemed eligible. The
applications are reviewed by a representative of Global Spectrum, Centerplate and the City.
Based on the aforementioned funding allocation criteria, all three (3) applicants for this year's scholarship
program were recommended for scholarship award, as follows:
Francheska Salguero
Melanie Veizaga:
Nathalie Veizaga
TOTAL:
$1,950
$1,650
$1,450
$5,050
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 $5,050 in support of the Tourism and
Hospitality Scholarship Program, and further recommends approval of the aforementioned scholarships.
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RESOLUTION NO. ____ _
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN EXPENDITURE OF $5,050 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 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 approval of$5,050 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 approval and expenditure of $5,050 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 ___ day of _______ , 2013.
ATTEST: MAYOR:
CITY CLERK
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APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE,
& FOR EXECUTION