HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 22-008A Resolution Approving Brookings Scholarship Program Funding
Whereas, the City of Brookings values the impact of continued community success
through the attainment of education; and
Whereas, the City Council desires a program for Brookings area youth to attain an
education beyond high school and reduce the cost to area families; and
Whereas, the attainment of education beyond high school can increase annual median
earnings, decrease crime and associated costs as well as increase quality of life; and
Whereas, the program will provide $100,000 annually for the next five (5) years from the
Brookings Municipal Liquor Store reserves with $80,000 directed towards South Dakota
State University and $20,000 to South Dakota Technical Schools; and
Whereas, those administering the scholarship programs will provide a report, and City
Council will determine the continuation of the funding annually based on this report; and
WhereasAhe scholarships will ' target workforce needs of Brookings area businesses
,?-nd those students whom may attend South Dakota State University and one of Sout
Dakota Technical Schools; and I
Whereas, this Resolution is intended to authorize the use of Brookings Municipal Liquo
Store Reserves and allow the City to enter into an agreement with the South Dakota
State University Foundation and South Dakota Technical College equivalent to
administer a scholarship program; and I
ft"'ow, Therefore, It Is Hereby Resolved by the City Council of the City of Brookings,
South Dakota that staff is authorized to enter into an agreement for the administration of
scholarships.
Passed and approved this 1 1th day of January, 2022.
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