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Resolution No. 1844
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.
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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 less
than $1.DOO nor greater than $5.00O.
Section 4. Scholarship Selection Committee. A Scholarship Selection Committee shall
be created and shall include:
• The Mayor and/or his or her designee;
• The City Council President or his or her Councilmember designee;
• Up to two City staff appointees; and
• Up to two School District representatives.
The number of members on the selection committee will not exceed seven people in any given
year. The committee will 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 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 reao|udon, 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 app|icadona, available funds, the
scholarships avvarded, the number of applications that did not result in scho|mrehipe, 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.
PASSE[) BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, VVASH|NGTON, at a
Regular Meeting thereof this joi'' day of 0e4N-Le-,_ , 2014.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flahartv, K8K8C,, GNy Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
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Ra hel Tu in, City Attorney
ean Quinn, Council President
Filed with the City Clerk: K~- ^/
Passed by the City Council: /0 .,20-«J
Resolution Number: /(F4-1-/
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