M E M O R A N D U M
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
From: Rafael G. Casals, ICMA-CM, CFM, Town Manager
Date: January 15, 2020
Re: Resolution Awarding Grant Funding to
Miami Southridge Senior High School
RESOLUTION
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AWARD OF $2,500.00 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CUTLER BAY COMMUNITY FUND TO SUPPORT MAMI SOUTHRIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN EXPANDING ITS SPORTS PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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BACKGROUND
On July 17, 2013, the Town of Cutler Bay (“Town”) entered into an agreement with the Miami Foundation to establish the “Cutler Bay Community Fund.” This donor- advised fund allows the Town to support non-profit organizations that serve Cutler Bay residents. The mission of the Cutler Bay Community Fund “is to support nonprofit organizations that endeavor to improve the life of residents in the Town of Cutler Bay through educational, aesthetic (community beautification), environmental, cultural, social services and other philanthropic programs and services.” The Cutler Bay Community Fund’s balance for the quarter that ended September 30, 2019 is $46,840.65 (Attachment “A”).
The Town accepts grant applications throughout the year and reviews the applications quarterly. For the fourth quarter, funding cycle that ended on December 31, 2019, the Town received one (1) grant application. A review panel consisting of three (3) Town employees reviewed the funding request and found that the project is aligned with the Cutler Bay Community Fund’s strategic plan primarily under the “Education” service category. The applicant’s mission and history statement read “Miami Southridge Senior High School (“Southridge”) is an all-inclusive education institution committed to providing a transformative education through the infusion of the 4 A’s (Academics, Activities, Athletics, and the Arts).” Southridge was founded in 1976 and it is the home public high school for Cutler Bay residents.
Southridge’s grant application included the following: (Attachment “B”)
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Requesting Agency |
Amount of Request |
Total Project Cost |
Purpose |
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Miami Southridge Senior High School (Southridge) |
$2,500.00 |
$2,500.00 |
Southridge’s request for $2,500 will fund the purchase of equipment to expand the school’s swimming, badminton, and golf teams. The goal of this project is to increase the diversity of student athletes at the school and make Southridge a top choice for incoming high school students. |
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Total Request |
$2,500.00 |
$2,500.00 |
|
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Town Council approve the Resolution authorizing an award $2,500.00 to Miami Southridge Senior High School.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Ø Attachment “A” - Cutler Bay Community Fund Balance Sheet
Ø Attachment “B” - Southridge Application 4th Qtr. 2019