CITY OF ORLANDO
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM


Items Types:
Families-Parks-Recreation
For Meeting of:
February 23, 2015
District: ALL From:
Contract ID: Document Number:
Exhibits: Yes On File (City Clerk) : Yes Draft Only: No
Grant Received by City?: No

Subject:
Memorandum of Understanding between City of Orlando and Microsoft

Summary:
Under this Agreement, Microsoft will partner with the City of Orlando by offering the following programs (at no charge to the City) that support City initiatives:

1. DigiGirlz Day, a technology program targeting middle and high school girls who attend FPR recreation centers and City partner organizations.  DigiGirlz is a full day event during which participants have the opportunity to learn about careers in technology, connect with Microsoft employees, and participate in hands-on computer and technology workshops.

2. Free access to Microsoft's BizSpark and DreamSpark Programs.  BizSpark assists early stage start-ups by providing free mentorship, guidance and technology/software resources, and DreamSpark Provides provides free developer and designer tools for students at schools and other academic institutions.  

Fiscal & Efficiency Data: No fiscal impact.

Recommended Action:
Authorizing the City of Orlando to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft.


Agenda Item attachment(s) on file in the City Clerks Office.

Note: All agenda items must be in the City Clerk's office by Noon Friday, six(6) business days prior to the regular Monday City Council meeting.

Contact: Lisa Early
Approved By:

Department Date and Time
Budget Outside Routing Approval 2/16/2015 11:08 AM
City Clerk 2/16/2015 12:06 PM

ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
MOU_DIGITAL_ALLIANCE_Microsoft_Orlando_02-16-15_FINAL.docx MOU with Microsoft Backup Material

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