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Res. No. 090-00-10983•_ RESOLUTION NO.90-00-10983 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA,RELATING TO THE CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM;AWARDING A GRANT OF $2,851.50 TO KIDVENTURES,INC.;CHARGING THE AWARD TO ACCOUNT #01-2100-519-9910,ENTITLED "CONTRIBUTION—SPECIAL EVENTS";AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS,KidVentures,Inc.,submitted a Cultural and Community Grants Program Application totheCityof South Miami;and WHEREAS,onApril 12.2000.theGrantsAdvisoryBoardreviewedthe applicationandrecommendedanawardof $2,851.50;and WHEREAS,the Mayor andCity Commission of theCity of SouthMiami support communityeventsandprograms,suchasKidVenlures.whichpositivelyimpactthe quality of lifeenjoyedbythe City's citizens. NOW,THEREFORE,BEIT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI: Section 1.The City Manager is authorized to disburse thesum of $2,851.50 from account #01-2100-519-9910,entitled "Contribution—Special Events",to KidVentures,Inc. Section 2.This resolution shalltake effect immediately upon approval. PASSED AND ADOPTED this}^day of April t 2000. ATTEST:APPROVED: 6*£Z&lU±J& READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY ORMAYO Commission Vote:3-0 MayorRobaina:Recused Vice Mayor Feliu:Yea Commissioner Bethel:Yea Commissioner Russell:Recused Commissioner Wiscombe:Yea CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM To:Honorable Mayor Date:April 13,2000 and City Commission From:Charles D.Scurr /^y Subject:Agenda Item #_ City Manager /)f)//J (J^Commission Meeting 04/18/00 Funding Request KidVentures,Inc. G REQUEST A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO THE CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM;AWARDING A GRANT OF $2,851.50 TO KIDVENTURES,INC.;CHARGING THE AWARD TO ACCOUNT #01-2100-519- 9910,ENTITLED "CONTRIBUTION—SPECIAL EVENTS";AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS KidVentures,Inc.,operates a school-based enterprise program for fourth and fifth-graders at Ludlam Elementary School.Under the guidance of Project Director AliceHorn,the children design,produceandsellauniqueline of greetingcards.The students'operation of areal-life business allows them to learn many business skills,such as product costing,advertising and marketing,business etiquette and record keeping. KidVentures,Inc.,submitted a Cultural and Community Grants Program Application totheCity of South Miami forits "Touch theWorldwith Kindness"campaign.The campaign,which was presented tothe City Commission onJanuary 18,2000,proposes to introduce anewline of cards which encourage gooddeedsandreflectthe students'view of theirlifeinSouthMiamiand South Florida. OnApril12,2000,theGrantsAdvisoryBoardreviewedtheapplicationandvoted4-1to recommend an award of $2,851.50. Thefunding of thein-kindserviceswouldbechargedtoAccount #01-2100-519-9910,entitled "Contribution—Special Events".Theavailableaccountbalanceis$38,342.18;theresulting balance would be $35,490.68. RECOMMENDATION Yourapprovalisrecommended. Organization name: Street Address: Mailing Address: Phone: Applicant Name: City of South Miami Grantsto Non-Profit Organizations Grant Application 2000 KidVentures Inc. 9940 SW 59th Avenue 9940 SW 59th Avenue 305-668-0476 Fax:305-668-0862 Alice Horn Title:President City:Miami State:FL Zip:33156 City:Miami State:FL Zip:33156 E-mail:kidvemturesagl .com "Touch the World with Kindness" The purpose of this document isto describe KIDVENTURES,INC.,a non-profit business recently formed for the purpose of bringing hands-on entrepreneurship education to children,especially at-risk children;and to outline theproposed Touch the Worldwith Kindness Project;which will allow KidVentures,Inc.to market a variety of products designed by South Miami children,while atthesame time promoting civility and kindness in the cityof South Miami. Grant amount requested: ?>f$5l.£>o '•;••:'•"' .-V. First National Bank of South Miami April 11,2000 Ms.Alice Horn KidVentures,Inc. 9940 S.W.59th Avenue Miami,FL 33156 •. Dear Mrs.Horn: This letter confirms that First National Bank of South Miami will contribute 50%of the $5,703.00 KidVentures budget. Inreturn,the Bank's logo would be printed onthe back of each greeting card. I look forward to working with you and the kids. Very truly yours, Si -~ Curtiss F.Sibley President cc:•Denise Kern "~ CFS/lgm 5750 SUNSET DRIVE •SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA 33143 •305.667.5511 KidVentures Background KidVentures Goals and Mission KIDVENTURES,INC.helps students run a real-life business,and gives them exposure toa wide range of business skills,including product costing,advertising and marketing,business etiquette,and accurate record keeping.Additionally,through involvement intheirbusiness endeavor,studentsare motivated to improve in all primary achievement areas,suchas reading,writing and math.Most importantly,students gain self-esteem,while atthesame time working on projects that allow their natural creativity to unfold. "The missionof KidVentures,Inc.isto involve children inthe running ofan actual business.By marketing products which thev have created,they learn basic andlifeskills,and validatetheirself- worth." Art bv Kids:School-Based Enterprise Pilot Project KIDVENTURES initiated a pilot school-basedenterprise project inSeptemberof 1999,with 4thand5th gradersat Ludlam Elementary School in South Miami,Florida.These children were primarily of low-income African American backgrounds,although some children from varying Hispanic backgrounds werealso represented.Currently,73%ofchildrenenrolledintheprogram are South Miami residents.Underthe guidance of Alice Horn,project director,students have designed,produced and sold a line of unique holiday and special-occasion greeting cards.They named theirbusiness ART BY KIDS,anddesigneda logo.The cardswere printed in small quantities and marketed,both at Ludlam andinthe local community. Now initssecond year,ART BY KIDS hasbeen extraordinarily successful.Studentshavesold well over 3000 cards.In addition to selling cardsat their school,students have benefited from a multitude of learning experiences in the extended community.Students involved in the project have already: •Sold cards to a local law firm •SoldcardstoFloridaInternational University's CollegeofEducation •Sold cardsto Florida International University's Institute for Workforce Competitiveness •Receivedanorder from theFloridaStateHouseofRepresentatives •Appeared at Rotary and Kiwanis Club meetings where theygavespeechesand conducted asales event •Participated intheSouth Miami Art Expo,wheretheysoldtheir products •Conducted saleseventsatShopsatSunsetPlaceandinthe lobby ofthe 1st National Bank of South Miami •WonBestofShowfortheir age groupfortheMiami-DadeYouthFair KIDVENTURES,INC.was incorporated in April,1999,in order to lend continued support and guidance to the project.Non-profit status from the IRS was received February 4,2000. •Based onthesuccessof this program,the SOUTH MIAMI ANNENBERG PARTNERSHIP;consisting of Ludlam Elementary School,South Miami Elementary School,South Miami Middle School,and South Miami High School;has committed to including KidVentures as part ofan Annenberg Implementation Grant (see attachedletterof commitment.)This will allow KidVentures toexpanditsreach into additional classrooms and schools. In the attachments you will find articles and letters of recommendation pertaining to KidVentures. KidVentures Board of Directors Address 9940SW 59th Ave.,Miami FL 33156 12520SW 108th Ave.,Miami FL33176 University Park Campus,Miami,FL33195 7701SW 145th Street,Miami FL33158 7775SW 87th Ave.,Miami,FL 33173 City of South Miami Packman,Neuwahl and Rosenberg McCrea Construction Consultants,Inc. Ludlam Elementary School Ludlam Elementary School J.L.Brooks &Associates South Miami Annenberg Partnership Cityof South Miami Name Title Alice Horn President Kristine Dittmar Vice President Dr.Sharon Kossack 2d Vice President Nancy Lipp Secretary Donna Feldman Treasurer Board of Advisors 1.Julio Robaina Mayor 2.Robert Stamen Attorney 3.Dan McCrea President 4.Robert LeBron Teacher 5.Jeanne Corbett Teacher 6.Jesse Brooks President 7.Janice Piedra Director 8.Mary Scott Russell Commissioner 9.Judith Dorry Fundraising and Ex Previous Grants Publix Supermarkets Charities -committed $500 The Ethel&W.George Kennedy Foundation -committed $28,068 for expansion fornext year Bell South Foundation Women's Fund of Dade County* William J.and Tina Rosenberg Foundation*-committed $3500 for program expenses Dade Community Foundation -committed $6000 forcurriculum development *Throughfiscal sponsor South MiamiAllianceforYouth There have been no previous grants from the Cityof South Miami. Proposed Project At the request of South Miami Vice-Mayor Mary Scott Russell,KidVentures,Inc.has designed alogo based around the theme Touch the World with Kindness,"to encourage doing good deeds in the Cityof South Miami.Thislogo was recently presented toViceMayor Russell,Mayor Robaina,and all members ofCity Council at the CityCouncil meeting on January 18,2000.Nowwewouldliketo take thislogo and have it printed on greeting cards.The 'Touch the WorldWith Kindness"logo will serve as afocalpointfora collection of cards themed around children and reflecting their viewof life in South Miami and South Florida. Specifically,the collection will include several cards depicting "OurHolidaysin the Tropics,"allowing childrento record their impressions of the holiday season in South Miami and South Florida. These cards will be marketed incollaborationwiththeSouth Miami Annenberg Partnership througha display at the Shops at Sunset Place.The cards will also be marketed through Chamber South,and offered to members to send as corporate holiday cards,"thank youforyour business cards,"etc.Businesses will be offered the option to customize the cards withtheirown message.Additionally,a number oflocal retailers have already offered to feature the cards intheir stores. Proceeds oftheproject,anticipated to be approximately$5000,will benefityouthinSouth Miami by facilitating the expansion of the KidVentures program toadditional South Miami classrooms,and will be reinvested to cover the start-up cost of cards,envelopes,etc.,forfuture years.The project will begin immediately upon fundingfrom the Cityof South Miami;and will continue untilall merchandise has been sold or otherwise disposed of. Theproject will be overseen byKidVenturespresident Alice Horn,withinputand participation fromthe KidVentures Board of Directors.In addition student volunteers will be recruited from colleges and universities for marketing and classroom assistance. Financial (pfflrrrfntfrp Amount of cash grant requested,^S^OS>.00 Amount of in-kind grant requested: Amount of Annual Budget (before this grant):£2*7,^QQ -&e ofed*^ Estimated Project Expenses CASH EXPENSE $ IN-KIND EXPENSE $ 3L S $_ $_ Estimated Project Revenues *L $_ $ $ $ $ 3L Q>OOQ Vjv£y*4uf*$r sJias^ CATEGORY Personnel-artistic Personnekprodyctiep. Space Rental Transportation Marketing/Publicity Office supplies/utilities Equipment rental/purchase Other cost (please itemize) Total Expense CATEGORY Admission Grants Corporate County State Federal Cash on hand $ 2ty grant request fatal expense &avttw4£ CASH IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION SUBTOTAL $_ $. $ $ s $. $- $ $ $ $_ $_ $-^4\ieM^feg«-isa2g^Mdi|fl0a. $-$_ $_ KidVentures,Inc Touchthe World With Kindness Project forthe City ofSouth Miami Expense Budget Item Printed Greeting Cards Envelopes Tabletopdisplay POP displays for 10 stores Signs,brochures,etc. 10%contingency TOTAL Quantity 6000 @.65 6000 @ .07 10 @ $22.30 $3,900 $420 $340 $225 $300 $518 $5,703 KidVentures Operating Budget July 1 1999 -June 30 2000 Sources of Funds &Contributions Publix Supermarkets Charities Ludlam ElementarySchool(in-kindcontribution,supplies&copying) Rosenberg Foundation Dade Community Foundation ProgramCard Sales (anticipated) Grants yet to be received* Attorney fees (in-kind contribution) Accounting fees (in-kind contribution) Web page development (in-kind contribution) CurriculumReview(in-kind contribution) TOTAL Administrative &Program Expenses Cards &Envelopes cost of materials -students Printing Display &Sales Supplies Art Supplies Office Equipment Manufacturing Equipment Marketing Supplies Curriculum Development Attorney fees Accounting fees Web page development Card Sale Profits Granted back to Students (anticipated) Program Coordination &Evaluation TOTAL $27,800 BALANCE O 'through fiscal agent South Miami Alliance forYouth -7- $500 $600 $3,500 $6,000 $2,000 $6,300 $2,500 $2,500 $1,500 $2,400 $27,800 $1,000 $6,300 $50 $150 $300 $600 $100 $8,400 $2,500 $2,500 $1,500 $1,000 $3,400 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE P.0.BOX 2508 CINCINNATI,OH45201 Date: KIDVENTURES INC C/0 ALICE HORN 9940 SW 59TH AVE MIAMI,FL 33156-2004 DEPARTMENT QF THE TREASURY Employer Identification Number: 65-0914936 DLN: 17053236052029 Contact Person: DENNIS PHILLIPS IDt*52647 Contact Telephone Number: (877)829-5500 Accounting Period Ending: June 30 Foundation Status Classification: 509(a)(2) AdvanceRulingPeriodBegins: April5,1999 Advance Ruling Period Ends: June 30,2003 Addendum Applies: No Dear Applicant: Based on information you supplied,and assuming your operations will be as stated in your application for recognition of exemption,we have determined you are exempt from federal income tax under section 501(a)of the Internal Revenue Code asan organization described in section 501(c)(3). Because you are a newly created organization,we are not now making a final determination of your foundation status under section 509(a)of the Code, However,we have deterained that you can reasonably expect to be a publicly supported organization described in section 509(a)(2). Accordingly,during an advance ruling period you will be treated asa publicly supported organization,and not as a private foundation.This advance ruling period begins and ends on the dates shown above. Within 90 days after the end of your advance ruling period,you must sendusthe information neededto determine whether youhavemetthe require ments of the applicable support test during the advance ruling period.If you establish that you have been a publicly supported organization,we will classi fy you as a section 509(a)(1)or 509(a)(2)organization as long as you continue to meet the requirements of the applicable support test.If you do not meet the public support requirements during the advance ruling period,we will classify you as a private foundation for future periods.Also,if we classify you as a private foundation,we will treat you as a private foundation from your beginning date for purposes of section 507(d)and 4940. Grantors and contributors may rely onour determination that youarenota private foundation until 90 days after the end of your advance ruling period. If you send us the required information within the 90 days,grantors and contributors may continue to rely on the advance determination until we make afinal determination of your foundation status. If we publish a notice in the Internal Revenue Bulletin stating that we Letter 1045 (D0/CG) -2- KIDVENTURES INC will no longer treat you as a publicly supported organization,grantors and contributors may not rely on this determination after the date we publish the notice.In addition,if you lose your status as a publicly supported organi zation,and a grantor or contributor was responsible for,or was aware of,the act or failure to act,that resulted in your loss of such status,that person may not rely on this determination from the date of the act or failure to act. Also,if a grantor or contributor learned that we had given notice that you would be removed from classification as a publicly supported organization,then that person may not rely on this determination as of the date he or she acquiredsuchknowledge. If you change your sources of support,your purposes,character,or method of operation,please let us know so we can consider the effect of the change on your exempt status and foundation status.If you amend your organizational document or bylaws,please send us a copy of the amended document or bylaws. Also,let us know all changes in your name or address. As of January 1,1984,you are liable for social security taxes under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act on amounts of $100 or more you pay to each of your employees during a calendar year-You Are not liable for the tax imposed under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA). Organizations that are not private foundations are not subject to the pri vate foundation excise taxes under Chapter 42 of the Internal Revenue Code. However,you are not automatically exempt from other federal excise taxes.If you have any questions about excise,employment,or other federal taxes,please let us know. Donors may deduct contributions to you as provided in section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.Bequests,legacies,devises,transfers,or gifts to you or for your use are deductible for Federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the applicable provisions of sections 2055,2106,and 2522 of the Code. Donors may deduct contributions to you only to the extent that their contributions are gifts,with no consideration received.Ticket purchases and similar payments in conjunction with fundraising events may not necessarily qualify as deductible contributions,depending on the circumstances-Revenue Ruling 67-246,published in Cumulative Bulletin 1967-2,on page 104,gives guidelines regarding when taxpayers may deduct payments for admission to,or other participation in,fundraising activities for charity. You are not required to file Form 990,Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax,if your gross receipts each year are normally $25,000 or less.If you receive a Form 990 package in the mail,simply attach the label provided, check the box in the heading to indicate that your annual gross receipts are normally $25,000 or less,and sign the return.Because you will be treated as a public charity for return filing purposes during your entire advance ruling period,you should file Form 990 for each year in your advance ruling period that you exceed the $25,000 filing threshold even if your sources of support do not satisfy the public support test specified in the heading of this letter. 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If we said in the heading of this letter that an addendum applies,the addendum enclosed is an integral part of this letter. *u-i-*+^rould helo us resolve any questions about your exempt5^aVlTfoZl,\T:^%olll^teep it in your per.anent records. He have sent a copy of this letter to your representative as indicated in your power of attorney. If you have any questions,P^«J.""^^"ST *™**"^telephone number are shown in the heading of this letter. Sincerely yours, Enclosure(s): Form 872-C >'?.S.'f.n-iZ-'-i^ Steven T.Miller Director,Exempt Organizations Letter1045 (DO/CG) m§^y±Mgra 7320 S.W.79thStreet Miami,Florida 33143 Tel.(305)661-3764 Emaii:nriodra@woridnetatt.iwt November 29,199$ TO WHOM /T MAY CONCERN; Ludlam Hemsniary School kouth Miami Senior High School City ofSouth Miami Hie Mami Herald Nonda mtsnaaoaal Uaiversiiy sought by the South Miami ZX^rttSp ^imptefnertati°»V™ the KidVentures prograSSn^SSv5^°las8°ma^re'«"toour goals.w^cermmea &y our Partnership Sincsrsly, cc: / \^Jariice K.Pjedfa/—r '**^ Curriculum CoordinatorSouthMiamiAnnenberg Partnership Mr.Thomas Shaw,Principal..South IWiami sis • Clinton Alfoury Project Coordinator South Miami Annenberg Partners^ High School to contribute 7^'Ut&bU Y# LUDLAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6639 S.W.74th Street South Miami,Florida 33143 (305)667-5551 ristine Dittmar o ~~Principal Roger CCuevas Superintendent Miami-Dade County Public Schools July 30,1999 Dear Alice, P^'SfiUlf 19g*-99j"*ool veaf.Luc"am Elementary was fortunate to have you working with our l^^.gra^rlnTai^e education dass on an entrepreneurial program.As principal atLudlam,I would like to share my perspective of this wonderful endeavor and its impact on our children.r Previous to the inception of -Art by Kids",the alternative education class was plagued with students functioning in the lower academic range and exhibiting behavioral problems The students in this class had been experiencing continuous faHure in one form or another.Thanks to your innovative ideas and hard work,coupled with a dedicated and caring teacher,these children expenenced success,some ofthemforthe first timeintheir fives. Asan administrator,it was most rewarding to watch these children change,develop and grow both academically and socially.They discovered a real purpose for learning and improved their academic levels through a hands on approach to the wortd of business.Their self confidence soared as they experienced the success of developing a product,marketing and producing it.and reaping the monetary rewards.They learned about business proposals,production costs and meeting deadlines.Their interpersonal skills improved and they were able to interact with business people in the real world.Through hard work and dedication,their test scores improved as did their behavior.This class became theenvyof other students in the school. It is with great pride that I talk about the accomplishments of the "Art by Kkfe"entrepreneurial program^I am most appreciative ofthe multitude ofvolunteer hours you committed to creating a successful and meaningful learning environment for these students.This life-changing SS^S^1*8 ?eat,y ""P****tne ™UTe of mese ch'Wren as they take meaningful real fifestallswiththem.It was so rewarding to see lives turned around in a positive direction;while at the same time academic functioning was increasing. It is my hope that this entrepreneurial program continues to grow in the coming years.This is a E22H1 l*t aBi2lB?B5 !f°benem from'tt va,Wates fhe Puroose for education by givingmeaningtotheskillsstudentsarelearning.I look forward to our continued teamwork in an effort S ^kL^001^0^*ejfperiences ft****™.Thank you for all you have done to enrichthelivesofchildrenatLudlamElementarySchool. Sincerely, Kristine Dittmar,Principal ^^gfJoaltiK^carrw JUUZ2?Sr ,NA 613°SUNSET DR.VEMW"SOUTH MIAMI.FLORIDA 33143 305/663-6340 FAX 683-6348 July 21,1999 Ms.Alice Horn KidVentures,Inc. 9940 SW 59th Avenue Miami,FL 33156 Dear Ms.Horn: Insummary of ourrecentmeeting,I folly support youreffortsto expand the entrepreneurial projectforat-riskkids,whichhas already beenstartedatLudlam Elementary School. Havingseenthesekidsin action,Iamconvincedthis program isone of themost effectiveways of introducing children tothe world of work,developing basic skills,and buildingself-esteem.The children tothe program are confident,excited about their business venture,and glowing with pride about the products theyhave created.We need tosee more of this in the City of South Miami! To help thisworthwhile program develop and grow,KidVentures will needto partner with businesses andorganizationsthatareequallycommittedtothewelfare of children. Basedonthe merits of your program,Iam convinced youwillbe successful in establishing such partnerships. Thanks for your efforts on behalf of our children. Sincerely, Julio Robaina Mayor C:KristineDittmar,Principal,LudlamElementarySchool FloridaInternationalUniversity August II,1999 Mrs.Alice Horn,Director KidVentures,Inc. 9940 S.W.59th Avenue Miami,FL 33156 Dear Mrs.Horn: I am extremely excited about the academic potential of the KidVentures project!Seeing the reaction and the academic spurt of the Drop-Out Prevent students in your initial pilot (Art byKids)at Ludlam Elementary has convinced me that school-to-work initiatives should be included in every classroomateverygradelevel! While reviewing the types of tasks required of the students,such as a Business Plan,Marketing Plan,Proposals,and the actual product itself,itbecame evident that you have ingeniously injected mathematics,reading,and writing in an authentic,practical way into a life-like learning context that is highly motivating to students.In doing so,you incorporate many ofthe cutting edge principles in education today: Authentic Tasks Choice Realistic,Hands On,Embedded Curriculum Demonstrations of Mastery;Realistic Assessment Cooperative Learning/Tasks;Team Work Whole-Child Developmentvs.Skilland Drill And,as could be predicted,the students responded whole-heartedly-both to the task and to the need to learn specific skills because they were necessary,not just assigned. So,know that you have my whole-hearted,enthusiastic endorsement of your program.I will help support your project with any resource atmy disposal. Sincerely, S k,Ph.D. eading/Language Arts University Park•Miami,Florida 33199 EqualOpportunity/Equal AccessEmployerand Institution =5^ March 16,2000 Alice Horn Director Kidventures,Inc. 9940 SW59,h Avenue Miami,Florida 33156 & Dear Alice; Thank you for the opportunity in meeting with me the other day.To recap our meeting,1have listed below several key services we can offer to Kidventures,Inc. Color copies at a reduced price of $.65 each (volume of 3000) *Cutting of the cards at no charge. Outputting you digital file directly to our color system. *Presentation packages Once again,it was a pleasure meeting you,if you have any questions,please feel free to contact me.l look forward m doing business with Kidventures,Inc. 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