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Resolution R-25-0037
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 17201 Final Action Date: 2/13/2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
("AGREEMENT"), IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY,
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND CAREERSOURCE SOUTH
FLORIDA ("PROVIDER") TO FUND THE WOMEN IN TECH ("WIT") PROGRAM;
ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL REVENUE PROJECT TITLED "WOMEN IN TECH"
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO
HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($250,000.00) FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' BUDGET, OR OTHER LEGALLY
AVAILABLE SOURCES OF FUNDING, TO SUPPORT TRAINING AND ON-
THE-JOB PLACEMENTS FOR TWENTY-FIVE (25) WOMEN RESIDENTS IN
HIGH -DEMAND TECH OCCUPATIONS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY
AMENDMENTS, EXTENSIONS, OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGREEMENT,
SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner Damian Pardo,
Commissioner Manolo Reyes, Commissioner Christine King
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") is committed to fostering an equitable workforce by
addressing gender disparities and empowering women to access high -demand, sustainable
careers; and
WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County's tech sector is experiencing rapid growth, yet women
remain significantly underrepresented in key roles such as software developers, computer
support specialists, and programmers, comprising thirty percent (30%) or less of the workforce
in 11 of 16 critical tech occupations ("Miami Tech Works Gap Analysis"); and
WHEREAS, CareerSource South Florida ("Provider") proposes the Women in Tech
("WIT") program to equip twenty-five (25) women residents of the City with industry -recognized
certifications, hands-on experience, and structured paid work placements, including
opportunities within the City's Information Technology Department; and
WHEREAS, the WIT program will consist of an 18-week training curriculum in
programming, web development, and cloud computing, followed by structured on-the-job
training ("OJT") that includes mentorship and task -based training from local employers to
prepare participants for sustainable employment in the tech sector; and
WHEREAS, the requested funds in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 will be used
for wage reimbursement during on-the-job training, matching CareerSource South Florida's
commitment of an additional $250,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the program will promote economic self-sufficiency for women by providing
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pathways to careers with starting wages of $15.00 per hour or higher, while addressing local
labor shortages and fostering the county's economic growth; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager requests the authority to negotiate and execute the
Agreement with the Provider, along with any necessary amendments, extensions, or
modifications to ensure the successful implementation of the WIT program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized' to execute the Women in Tech (WIT)
Program between the City of Miami and the CareerSource South Florida for the implementation
WIT Program tp provide training and structured paid work placements for twenty-five (25)
women City residents, with industry -recognized certifications and hands-on experience in high -
demand tech occupations as defined in the Agreement. The term of the agreement shall be for
a period of one (1) year, commencing on April 1, 2025 and expiring on March 31, 2026 with the
option to renew for up to five (5) additional similar periods, subject to the same not -to -exceed
amounts and terms and conditions, contingent on budgetary approval at the time of renewal.
Section 3. The following new Special Revenue Project is established and resources are
appropriated as described below:
FUND TITLE: "Women In Tech ("WIT")
RESOURCES:
CareerSource of South Flroida $250,000.00
"On -the -Job Training and Apprenticeships"
City -Match $250,000.00
APPROPRIATIONS: $500,000.00
Section 4. The City Manager is authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with
CareerSource South Florida, including any and all necessary amendments, extensions, and
modifications, all in forms acceptable to the City Attorney, to implement the WIT program.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.2
1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be
imposed, including but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.
2 If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from
the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ge Wy j ng III, C1ty ttor' -y 3/7/2025
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