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Home My Public Portal About19-9649 Adopting Guidelines for the Educational Scholarship Program 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 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. 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. Matthew A. Pigatt Mayor Attest to: Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: Jo a Flores THE BROWN LAW GROUP, LLC City Clerk City Attorney Moved by: COMMISSIONER BURKE Seconded by: COMMISSIONER KELLEY Commissioner Vote: 5-0 Commissioner Kelley: YES Commissioner Bass: YES Commissioner Burke: YES Vice Mayor Davis: YES Mayor Pigatt: YES . LOCk4 O )p - 0 R 0 City of Opa-Locka Agenda Cover Memo A f. Office of the City Joanna Flores,City Clerk Clerk: ,; � 1�' - vim Commission 04/24/2019 Item Type: I Resolution Ordinance - Other Meeting Date: X (EnterX in box) Fiscal Impact: Ordinance Reading: 1st Reading 212d Reading (EnterX in box) Yes No (EnterX in box) x Public Hearing: Yes No _ Yes No (Enter X in box) X X Funding Source: (Enter Fund& Advertising Requirement: Yes No 10-511545 Dept) (Enter X in box) X Ex: Contract/P.O. Yes No RFP/RFQ/Bid#: Required: X (Enter X in box) Strategic Plan Yes No Strategic Plan Priority Area: Strategic Plan Obj./Strategy: (list Related X the specific objective/strategy this item will (Enter X in box) Enhance Organizational p address) Bus.&Economic Dev p Public Safety Quality of Education Qual.of Life&City Image U Communcation Sponsor Name Department: City Clerk Office of the City Clerk gm:fit T' : 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 EXHIBIIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Staff S ary: 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-locka 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 Attxhamant 1. Scholarship program advertisement 2. Scholarship program criteria and requirements 3. Scholarship program application ig City of Opa-locka Educational Scholarship Program F. `. fli14` 7 0 Now Accepting Applications O 92; \,',),4-t'ownsE/ 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 jflores(a�,opalockafl.gov. OQ P.L 4\ �F,.OF OQ1 V [ IDI OPA-LOCKA EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OOgA 9" Ogp1E� 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-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-locka City Clerk's Office. 780 Fisherman Street, 4'h 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-locka 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 applicants 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 3 054 (305)953-2800 ` 2801 jtloresa opaIockatl.,u� QO-L Ka <o l CITY OF OPA-LOCKA EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM • i i--Je i Presented by the City of Opa-locka 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