HomeMy Public PortalAbout19-9677 Antanete Mitchell Educational ScholarshipSponsored by:Commissioner Kelley
RESOLUTION NO.19-9677
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AWARDING A ONE THOUSAND
DOLLAR ($1,000.00) SCHOLARSHIP TO ANTANETE MITCHELL
THROUGH THE EDUCATIONAL SCOLARSHIP PROGRAM,
AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, On April 24, 2019, five (5) One Thousand Dollar student scholarship
opportunities were made available to students who met the requirements set forth in
Exhibit "A" hereto; and
WHEREAS, the deadline for receiving scholarships was May 31, 2019, and on
that date only one applicant had applied and qualified, Antanete Mitchell; and
WHEREAS, during the City Commission Meeting of July 10, 2019, the City
Commission extended the deadline for receipt of the applications until July 31, 2019;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that Antanete Mitchell should
be awarded the scholarship as the only applicant who timely applied.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Adoption of Representations.The above recitals are true and correct
and are incorporated into this Resolution by reference.
Section 2. Approval of Scholarship Award. The City Commission of the City
of Opa-locka hereby approves the E ducational Scholarship Program Award to
Antanete Mitchell in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), and as otherwise
consistent with the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit "A".
Section 3. Effective Date.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Commission of
the City of Opa-locka.
Resolution No. 19-9677
PASSED and ADOPTED this 24th day of -July, 2019.
Matthew A. Pigatt, Mayor
oa S a Flores, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ette Norris- eks, P.A.
Moved by: Commissioner Kelley
Seconded by: Commissioner Burke
VOTE: 4-0
Commissioner Bass: YES
Commissioner Burke: YES
Commissioner Kelley: YES
Vice -Mayor Davis: YES
Mayor Pigatt : ABSENT
City of Opa-Locka
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA,
AWARDING A ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR ($1,000.00) SCHOLARSHIP TO ANTANETE
MITCHELL THROUGH THE EDUCATIONAL SCOLARSHIP PROGRAM, AS SET FORTH IN
EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Summary:
On April 24, 2019, (5) $1,000.00 student scholarship opportunities were made available with a
deadline May 31, 2019. At the time of deadline, only one applicant had applied, Antanete Mitchell. On
June 14, 2019, the deadline was extended to June 28, 2019. On July 10, 2019, at the regular
Commission meeting, it was proposed by Commissioner Kelley for the only applicant to be awarded at
the July 24, 2019 regular Commission meeting. Antanete Mitchell is the only applicant that met the
original deadline. The deadline has been extended for the second time to July 31, 2019.
Proposed Action:
Award (1) student scholarship, in the amount of $1,000.00 to Antanete Mitchell.
Attachment:
1. Resolution NO. 19-9649
2. Resolution NO. 19-9669
Sponsored by: City Commission
RESOLUTION NO.19-9669
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, EXTENDING THE CITY
OF OPA-LOCKA EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM DEADLINE TO JUNE 28, 2018; INSTRUCTING
THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS, RECREATIONS, AND
ACTIVITIES BOARD TO RECONVENE DURING THE
FIRST WEEK OF JULY TO REVIEW SAID APPLICATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on April 24, 2019, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka
adopted Resolution No. 19-9649, adopting the guidelines for the City of Opa-locka
Educational Scholarship Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission believes it is in the best interest of the City to
extend the Scholarship deadline to June 28, 2018, and to reconvene the Community
Relations, Recreations, and Activities Board during the first week of July to review said
applications.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. RECITALS ADOPTED The recitals to the preamble herein are
incorporated by reference.
Section 2. AUTHORIZATION. The City Commission hereby extends the City of
Opa-locka Educational Scholarship Program deadline to June 28, 2018, and instructs the
Community Relations, Recreations, and Activities Board to reconvene during the first
week of July to review said applicatibns.
Resolution No. 19-9669
Section 3. SCRIVENER'S ERRORS. Sections of this Resolution may be
renumbered or re -lettered and corrections of typographical errors which do not affect
the intent may be authorized by the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee,
without need of public hearing, by filing a corrected copy of same with the City Clerk.
Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon adoption, and is subject to the approval of the Governor of the State of Florida or
his designee.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 14t" day of Tune, 2019.
Attest to:
Jo Flores
City Clerk
Moved By:
Seconded by:
Commission Vote:
Commissioner Kelley:
Commissioner Bass:
Commissioner Burke:
Vice Mayor Davis:
Mayor Pigatt:
MATTHEW A. PIGATT
MAYOR
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
THE BROWN LAW GROUP, LLC
City Attorney
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COMMISSIONER BURKE
4-0
NOT PRESENT
YES
YES
YES
YES
Sponsored by: City Commission
RESOLUTION NO.19-9649
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE GUIDELINES
FOR THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA EDUCATIONAL
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A";
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission approved in its Fiscal Year 2018-2019 annual
budget an educational scholarship program; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission believes it is in the best interest of the City to
adopt the guidelines for the City of Opa-locka Educational Scholarship Program as set
forth in Exhibit "A".
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA:
Section I. RECITALS ADOPTED
The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
Section 2. AUTHORIZATION
The City Commission hereby adopts the guidelines for the City of Opa-locka
Educational Scholarship Program as set forth in Exhibit "A."
SECTION 3. SCRIVENER'S ERRORS
Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered and corrections of
- typographical errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the City
Manager, or the City Manager's designee, without need of public hearing, by filing a
corrected copy of same with the City Clerk.
Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption and is subject to the
approval of the Governor or his designee.
Resolution No. 19-9649
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of April, 2019.
Attest to:
Joa Flores
City Clerk
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Commissioner Vote:
Commissioner Kelley:
Commissioner Bass:
Commissioner Burke:
Vice Mayor Davis:
Mayor Pipit:
Matthew A. Pigatt
Mayor
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
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THE BROWN LAW GROUP, LLC
City Attorney
COMMISSIONER BURKE
COMMISSIONER KELLEY
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YES
YES
YES
YES
City of Opa-Locka
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Short. Title:
A RESOLUTION OF 'I HE, CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE GUIDELINES FOR THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIIT "A";
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Summary:
City of Opa-locka City Commission approved in its Fiscal Year 2018-2019 annual budget an educational scholarship
program for high school seniors who are residents of the City and wish to pursue post -secondary education.
The mission of the City of Opa-locks Scholarship is to support aspiring graduating high school students looking to
achieve a higher education by providing financial assistance.
The vision of the City of Opa-locka Scholarship is to provide opportunities for Opa-locka youth to pursue a college
education and in turn create future leaders committed to the betterment of the community through citizenship,
integrity and community involvement.
Five (5) scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 each will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who are
residents of the City of Opa-locka.
The total allocation is $5,000.00 and is payable from account no. 10-511545.
Approval is recommended
Attachment:
1. Scholarship program advertisement
2. Scholarship program criteria and requirements
3. Scholarship program application
City of Opa-locks Educational Scholarship Program
Now Accepting Applications
Opa-locka, FL — The City of Opa-locka is excited to announce that we are now
accepting applications for the 2019 City of Opa-locks Scholarship Program,
presented by the City of Opa-locka. Five (5) scholarships in the amount of
$1,000 each will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who are
residents of the City of Opa-locks.
All applications must be received at City Hall by Friday, May 31, 2019. The
City of Opa-locks Community Relations, Recreation and Activities Advisory
Board will make their selection of the five (5) recipients at their June board
meeting. The winners will be announced at the City Commission Meeting on
Wednesday, June 12, 2019.
Interested High School Seniors should contact the Office of the City Clerk for
further information via telephone (305) 953-2800 or email
iflores(a,opalockafl.gov.
OPA-LOCKA EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The City of Opa-locks has established a scholarship fund to provide financial assistance to
qualified residents who wish to pursue post -secondary education.
The City of Opa-locka Scholarship was created to assist high school seniors advancing in their
career through five (5) scholarship opportunities. Applicants who reside in the City of Opa-locks
meeting all the requirements will be eligible to receive an award of up to $1,000. The
scholarships may be awarded as follows:
Opportunity 1
High School Senior (5) - $1,000
Applicants are eligible to apply to one of the scholarship opportunities. The City will send
awards directly to the applicant's school of choice upon receipt of registration verification to an
accredited college, university or trade school to assist in tuition, fees, room & board and books.
Mission
The mission of the City of Opa-locks Educational Scholarship is to support aspiring graduating
high school students looking to achieve a higher education by providing financial assistance.
Vision
The vision of the City of Opa-locka Scholarship is to provide opportunities for Opa-locka youth
to pursue a college education and in turn create future leaders committed to the betterment of
the community through citizenship, integrity and community -involvement.
Guidelines
Applications can be obtained online at www.opalockafl.gov or at City of Opa-locks City Clerk's
Office, 780 Fisherman Street, 4th Floor, Opa-locka, Florida. Applications must be filled out
completely. Any incomplete applications will be disqualified from the application process.
All applicants must submit the following:
• Completed Application;
• Three (3) reference letters from non -relatives. At least one letter must be from a school official;.
• One (1) official transcript;
• Essay (750 words maximum)
Qualifications
• Must be a resident of Opa-locks;
• Must be a high school senior;
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75;
• Demonstrate leadership at school or in the community;
• Provide evidence of acceptance to an accredited college, university or trade school; and
Requirements
All applicants awarded a scholarship must meet the following requirements:
• Proof of Acceptance to Accredited College, University or Trade School
All applicants awarded a scholarship will be required to provide proof of acceptance to an
accredited college, university or trade school. A receipt of registration verification is required
before any funds are disbursed directly to the applicant's school of choice. If evidence is not
provided the scholarship is forfeited.
• Proof of Residency
Scholarship recipients must be residents of the City of Opa-locka. Awardees will be required to
provide two (2) proofs of residency. Proofs must be under the applicants name or parent's name
if the applicant is a dependent student. Acceptable proofs of Opa-locks residency include but
are not limited to:
• Utility Bill
• Driver's License or Identification
• Passport
Basis for Selection
Applicants will be selected based on the following items:
• Academic Achievement;
• Dedication to extracurricular activities and or community involvement;
• One -page essay; and
• Interview
Each application will be evaluated and ranked based on the applicant's academic achievement,
community involvement or extracurricular activities, and interview. Applications will be reviewed
by the Scholarship Selection Committee consisting of members of the City of Opa-locks
Community Relations, Recreations and Activities Advisory Board. All decisions of the committee
will be final.
Disbursement of Awards
The City will distribute funds directly to the applicant's school of choice upon receipt of
registration verification to an accredited college or university.
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM CONDITIONS:
a. The City reserves the right to withdraw or cancel the Scholarship Program at any time without
prior notice.
b. The City reserves the right to postpone the Scholarship Program at any time.
c. The City reserves the right to seek clarification of information submitted in response to the
Scholarship Program Application.
d. The City reserves the right to modify the Scholarship Program as it deems necessary.
e. Any material misrepresentations made by the applicant(s) will void the application and
eliminate the applicant from further consideration.
f. The City reserves the right to take all reasonable and appropriate steps to recover diverted
funds.
For More Information
Questions regarding this scholarship application should be submitted to:
Joanna Flores, City Clerk
City of Opa-locka
780 Fisherman Street
Opa-locka, FL 33054
(305)953-2800 / 2801
jflores@opalockafl.gov
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Presented by the City of Opa-locks
NAME DATE OF BIRTH
HOME ADDRESS HOME PHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS CELL PHONE
HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE, EXTRACURRICULAR
AND/OR LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES:
ESSAY REQUIREMENT
Please attach typed essay (750 words maximum) to this application. Explain in your own words,
Why are you a good candidate to receive this award. The student must demonstrate academic
achievement and community service commitment and identify future goals.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Students MUST be residents of the City of Opa-locka to qualify for the scholarship. Non -residency
is an automatic disqualification.
RECOMMENDATION REQUIREMENT
Please attach three letters of recommendation to this application from non -relatives. At least one
letter must be from a school official (i.e. teacher, coach, counselor, school administrator, etc).
TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENT
Please attach an official sealed high school transcript to this application. Please request your Social
Security number be blacked out.
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE DATE
PARENT'S SIGNATURE DATE