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RESOLUTION NO. 21R-08-164: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL ACCEPTED THE BID OF AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY TO SERVE AS THE MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTION, AS DEFINED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN ORDER TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).
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Request Action:
A resolution is requested from the City Commission to approve the bid results from RLI 2021-015 Minority Serving Institutions for the only respondent Nova Southeastern University.
Need:
The grant application for US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) required a partnership with a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the US Department of Education as listed on their website.
Summary Explanation/ Background:
US Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) announced the availability of funds under the authority of 42 USC 300u-6 (Section 1707 of the Public Health Service Act) and the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260). The Notice of funding Announcement (NOFA) required a partnership with a Minority Serving Institution. Therefore, a Request for Information (RLI) was released on April 9, 2021 and Nova Southeastern University (NOVA), a Department of Education approved Minority Serving University, was the only respondent. The agreement is subject to review and approval by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
1. RLI 2021-015
2. Nova Southeastern University Response
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements
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Master Plan:
Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption
Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities
Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes
Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas
[ ] Increase commercial tax base [ ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses
[ ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas
Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities
[ ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs [ ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced
[ ] Increase proportion of single family homes and owner occupied housing
Goal 6: Efficient and Effective City Government, Customer Focused & Values Diversity
[ ] Improves City efficiency [ ] Increase use of Information Technology
[ ] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live