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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19-9716 Awarding a $1000.00 Scholarship to Gia CogdellSponsored by: City Commission RESOLUTION NO. 19-9716 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AWARDING A ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR ($1,000.00) SCHOLARSHIP TO GIA COGDELL THROUGH THE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP 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 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 on that date Gia Cogdell was the second applicant who applied and qualified; and WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that Gia Cogdell should be awarded the scholarship as the second applicant who timely applied by the extended deadline date. 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 Educational Scholarship Program Award to Gia Cogdell 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. 19-9716 PASSED and ADOPTED this 13th day of November, 2019. Matthew A. Pigatt, Mayor A EST: oa ` a Flores, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL Sid FICIENCY: ra tte No is -Weeks, P.A. Moved by: Commissioner Burke Seconded by: Vice Mayor Davis VOTE: 5-0 Commissioner Bass: YES Commissioner Burke: YES Commissioner Kelley YES Vice -Mayor Davis YES Mayor Pigatt YES City of Opa-Locka Agenda Cover Memo Office of the City Clerk: Joanna Flores Commission Meeting Date: 11/13/2019 Item Type: (EnterX in box) Resolution Ordinance Other X Fiscal Impact: (EnterX in box) Yes No Ordinance Reading: (EnterX in box) 1st Reading 2nd Reading x Public Hearing: (EnterX in box) Yes No Yes No X x Funding Source: (Enter Fund & Dept) Ex: 10-511545 Advertising Requirement: (Enter X in box) Yes No x Contract/P.O. Required: (EnterX in box) Yes No RFP/RFQ/Bi#: x Strategic Plan Related (Enter X in box) Yes No Strategic Plan Priority Enhance Organizational Bus. & Economic Dev Public Safety Quality of Education Qual. of Life & City Image Communcation Area: Strategic Plan Obj./Strategy: (list the specific objective/strategy this item will address) x • p • IIII I. • Sponsor Name City Commission Department: City Commission Short Title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AWARDING A ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR ($1,000.00) SCHOLARSHIP TO GIA COGDELL THROUGH THE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Staff Summary: The application from Gia Cogdell was reviewed by the Community Relations Board. On September 9, 2019, during the board's 6:30pm meeting it was decided that the applicant met the requirements to potentially receive a scholarship. The award recommendation was forwarded to the City Clerk's office to be added to the 11/13 agenda for approval by the City Commission. Proposed Action: Award (1) student scholarship, in the amount of $1,000.00 to Gia Cogdell. Attachment: 1. Resolution NO. 19-9649 2. Resolution NO. 19-9669 Sponsored by. City Commission RESOLUTION NO. 19-9649 A RESOLUTION OF THE Li'1'Y 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 1. 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. Ekli hCTIVE 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: Jo ' a Flores City Clerk Moved by: Seconded by: Commissioner Vote: Commissioner Kelley: Commissioner Bass: Commissioner Burke: Vice Mayor Davis: Mayor Pigatt: Matthew A. Pigatt Mayor Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: 400,••••ft•••0101""ak, THE BROWN LAW GROUP, LLC City Attorney COMMISSIONER BURKE COMMIISSIONER KELLEY 5-0 YES ' YES YES YES YES City of Opa-Locka Agenda Cover Memo Office of the City Clerk: Joanna Flores, City Clerk ( ` `�^ . Commission Meeting Date: 04/24/2019 Item Type: Resolution Ordinance Other (EnterXin box) X Fiscal Impact: (EnterXin box) •. Yes No Ordinance Reading: (EnterXin box) 1st Reading 2nd Reading x Public Hearing: (EnterXin box) Yes No Yes No X x Funding Source: 10-511545 (Enter Fund & Dept) Advertising Requirement (EnterX in box) Yes No X Contract/P.O. Required: (Enter X in box) Yes No RFP/RFQ/Bid#: X Strategic Plan Related (Enter X in box) . Yes . • No Strategic Plan Priority Area: Strategic Plan Obj./Strategy: (list the specific objective/strategy this item will address) X . Enhance Organizational im Bus. & Economic Dev Q Public Safety IN Quality of Education O QuaL of Life & City image = Communcation Sponsor Name City Clerk Department: Office of the City Clerk Short. Title: A RESOLUTION OF 1.HE CITY COMMISSION OF '1`IiE+' CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE GUIDELINES FOR THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AS SET FORTH IN EMIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. StaffSummary: 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-Iocka 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-Iocka 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-Iocka. The total allocation is $5,000.00 and is payable from account no. 10-511545. • •,"••:: PsopOsed Action Approval is recommended Attachment: 1. Scholarship program advertisement 2. Scholarship program criteria and requirements 3. Scholarship program application City of Opa-locka 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-locka 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-locka. All applications must be received at City Hall by Friday, May 31, 2019. The City of Opa-locka 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-locka 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-locka 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-locka 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-Iocka 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-locka 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-locka; • 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-locka 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-iocka 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 locks, FL 33054 (305)953-2800 / 2801 jflores@opalockafl.gov 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 locks 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 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 applications. 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 June, 2019. Attest to: Jo at .i.a 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 City of Opa-locka Educational Scholarship Program Extends Application Period Opa-locka, FL — The City of Opa-locka is excited to announce that we are extending the application period for the 2019 City of Opa-locka 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-locka. All applications must be received at City Hall by Friday, June 28, 2019. The City of Opa-locka Community Relations, Recreation and Activities Advisory Board will make their selection of the five (5) recipients at their July board meeting. The winners will be announced at the City Commission Meeting on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Interested High School Seniors should contact the Office of the City Clerk for further information via telephone (305) 953-2800 or email j flores(a,opalockafl.gov. City of Opa-locka Educational Scholarship Program Extends Application Period Opa-locka, FL — The City of Opa-locka is excited to announce that we are extending the application period for the 2019 City of Opa-locka 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-locka. All applications must be received at City Hall by Wednesday, July 31, 2019. The City of Opa-locka Community Relations, Recreation and Activities Advisory Board will make their selection of the five (5) recipients at their August board meeting. The winners will be announced at the City Commission Meeting in September 2019. Interested High School Seniors should contact the Office of the City Clerk for further information via telephone (305) 953-2800 or email j floresAopalockafl.gov.