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Home My WebLink AboutReg 2014-10-20 Item 5E - Resolution - "Tukwila, City of Opportunity Scholarship" AmendmentCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS ---------- ------ ----------- ------ Aleet*Date Prepared by Mqyor's rePieli, Council review 07/28/14 CT Motion Mtg Date Z Resolution Mg Date 10/20/14 08/04/14 CT CT _ Public Ffearins Mtg Date >91,4 10/20/14 CT SPONSOR E Couna/ —1 FIR E DCD 1 Finance I— fire IT R&R I—I Police Pr 11 Muyor SpoNsoR's Amending the City Scholarship Resolution SummARy Rimi WED !3Y • COW Mtg. ITEM INFORMATION ITEM No. 5.E. 205 S'! A II SPONSOR: JOYCE TRANTINA ORIGINAL AGENDA DATF: 10/20/14 AcKN DA HEM TITI.1: Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Resolution 7/28&8/4 Motion Mtg Date Z Resolution Mg Date 10/20/14 E ordinance Mfg Date — Bid Award Mtg Date _ Public Ffearins Mtg Date Other Mtg Date 6,v11:,(3oRY Discussion Mtg Date SPONSOR E Couna/ —1 FIR E DCD 1 Finance I— fire IT R&R I—I Police Pr 11 Muyor SpoNsoR's Amending the City Scholarship Resolution SummARy Rimi WED !3Y • COW Mtg. E CA&P Cmte Cmte El Arts Comm. 6/17/14 & 7/8/14 11 F&S Cmte El Transportation Cmte Comm. ] Planning Comm. CHAIR: SEAL E Utilities DATE: 6/3/14, E Parks co.mmrrrEE RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR/ADMIN. C( )Nimil-rm Mayor's Office COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDIFURI.,; REQUI LIT) AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $10,000.00 $ $10,000.00 Fund Source: GENERAL FUND Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 07/28/14 Forward to next meeting 8/4/14 Forward with changes MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 10/20/14 Informational Memorandum dated 10/13/14 Resolution in strike-through underlined format showing changes 205 206 TO: City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM Mayor Haggerton Finance & Safety Committee FROM: David Cline, City Administrator DATE: October 13, 2014 SUBJECT: Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship ISSUE Changes to the City Scholarship program were previously presented to the City Council on August 4, 2014, At that time City Council requested additional clarification about the members of the selection committee. DISCUSSION After discussions at the June 3, June 17 & July 8 Finance and Safety Committee meetings, the July 28 Committee of the Whole meeting and the August 4, 2014 City Council meeting City Council agreed to make the following changes to the City Scholarship program: • Demonstration of Substantial Financial Need: The scholarship application will be amended to request that the applicant provide a written statement that describes his or her need for financial assistance. • Award Amounts: The annual scholarship fund will be increased from $4,000 to $10,000 with the minimum award amount being $1,000 and the maximum award amount being $5,000. Additional clarification was requested about the members of the selection committee. Members of the Selection Committee: It is recommended that we modify the make-up of the selection committee to include: • The Mayor and/or his or her designee; • The Council President a4/or a-Gity-CetieriGi4-Represe-ntative-his or her designee; • Up to two appointed City employees; and • Up to two school District employees cepresentative-srepresenting the district(s) that scholarship applicants attend. The number of members on the selection committee will not exceed seven people in any given year. FINANCIAL IMPACT Increasing the amount of the scholarship fund from $4,000 to $10,000 will mean an additional $6,000 per year from the general fund. RECOMMENDATION The Council is being asked to approve a resolution amending the Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship requirements at the October 20, 2014 Regular Meeting. ATTACHMENTS Resolution 207 208 RAFT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE "TUKWILA, CITY OF OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP" PROGRAM TO INCREASE THE FUNDING LEVEL AND REFINE PROCEDURES; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1817. WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila has a scholarship program for high school students living in Tukwila; and WHEREAS, the purpose of establishing the scholarship program is to provide financial assistance and opportunity to deserving students to continue their education beyond high school; and WHEREAS, the scholarship grant shall be . known and cited as the "Tukwila, City of Opportunity Scholarship;" and WHEREAS, following the initial implementation and awarding of scholarship funds, the City wishes to increase the funding level for the program and refine procedures; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of establishing the scholarship program is to provide financial assistance and opportunity to deserving students to continue their education beyond high school. Section 2. Scholarship Eligibility Requirements. Recipients of the scholarship program shall meet the following qualifications: • Must be a resident of the City of Tukwila. Proof of residency is required at the time of application. • Must be equivalent to a senior in high school. • Must demonstrate a substantial financial need as indicated on the FAFSA Student Aid Report. • Must have applied to an undergraduate program at a community college, trade school or university. • Must demonstrate leadership qualities as evidenced by involvement in extra - curricular activities. • Must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher. • Must have completed a minimum of 15 hours of community service. W: \Word Processing \Resolutions \City scholarship program amended strike -thru 10 -14 -14 CT:bjs Page 1 of 2 209 Section 3. Funding. A sum of $10,000 per calendar year shall be appropriated and reflected in the City of Tukwila budget. Scholarships will be awarded in increments of not Tess than $1,000 nor greater than $5,000. Section 4. Scholarship Selection Committee. A Scholarship Selection Committee shall be created and shall include: • tThe Mayor and /or his or her designees, • tThe City Council President a d/or another City Councilmemberhis or her designee; • arm -Up to two City staff appointeesiand • Up to two School District representatives. (s) The number of members on the selection committee will not exceed seven people in any given year. The committee will who can fairly evaluate the level of academic and extracurricular activities represented in the scholarship applications. If a relative of a member of the Selection Committee submits an application, the committee member shall recuse themselves himself /herself from the rating and evaluation of that application. Section 5. Roles and Authority for the Scholarship Fund. A. City staff shall administer the scholarship fund as directed by this resolution, and it shall be known and cited as the "Tukwila, City of Opportunity Scholarship." B. The Scholarship Selection Committee shall review the program annually and submit a report to Council that summarizes by school district: the applications, available funds, the scholarships awarded, the number of applications that did not result in scholarships, and any recommendations for revisions to the program. C. The Council shall receive the report and request revisions to the program as needed. Section 6. Application Review Process. The deadline for applications to be submitted is March 31 of each year. All applications will be reviewed by City staff to determine that the eligibility requirements have been met. All applications that meet the eligibility requirements will be reviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee, which will present a recommendation to the City Council for approval of scholarship awards. Scholarship recipients will be notified by April 30 each year. Section 7. Repealer. Resolution No. 1817 is hereby repealed. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2014. ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk De'Sean Quinn, Council President APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: Rachel Turpin, City Attorney W: \Word Processing \Resolutions \City scholarship program amended strike -thru 10 -14 -14 CT:bjs 210 Page 2 of 2