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ORDINANCE NO. 2020-20
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,
FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE CITY OF
OPA-LOCKA'S CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED
"LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS", ARTICLE
XIV ENTITLED "LANDLORD PERMIT", SPECIFICALLY
AMENDING SECTION, 13-274(3) TO REQUIRE THAT
ALL APARTMENT BUILDINGS WITH ONE HUNDRED
FIFTY (150) UNITS OR MORE TO BE REQUIRED TO
HAVE ONSITE ARMED OFF -DUTY POLICE OFFICER
SECURITY; AMENDING SECTION 13-278(5)(b) TO
REQUIRE PERMIT APPLICANTS WITH ONE
HUNDRED FIFTY (150) OR MORE APARTMENT UNITS
TO COMPLETE A SEPARATE FORM TO BE CREATED
BY CITY CONTAINING AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT
THAT A DAILY LOG WILL BE KEPT CONTAINING
THE NAME OF THE ON -SITE ARMED OFF -DUTY
POLICE OFFICER BEFORE A PERMIT SHALL ISSUE;
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Opa-Locka is concerned about the well-being of its
citizens residing in apartment complexes; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance was passed on first reading by the City Commission
of the City of Opa-Locka on October 14, 2020; and
WHEREAS, due to scheduling errors, the Ordinance was not noticed in time to
allow for proper publication to be read on at least two (2) separate days and run in a
newspaper of general circulation within the municipality for at least 10 days prior to
adoption; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 166.041, Florida Statutes, the governing body of
a municipality may, by a two-thirds vote, enact an emergency ordinance without
complying with the requirements of Section 166.041(3)(a), so long as it does not
establish or amend the actual zoning map designation of a parcel or parcels of land or
that change the actual list of permitted, conditional, or prohibited uses within a zoning
category; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to curtail a recent increase in crime and related offenses
in apartment complexes with one hundred fifty (150) units or more, the City
Commission deems it necessary for there to be armed off duty police officer security
services to directly address the immediate concern of life, health, and safety of
residents; and
WHEREAS, due to recent city events, including multiple shootings on
November 18, 2020, the City finds that larger numbers of residents connected with
larger unit apartment living warrants greater measures in place to curtail criminal
activity; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to incorporate additional requirements
for security in connection with apartments buildings of one hundred fifty (150) or more
units as a part of the City's permitting process; and
WHEREAS, Article VIII, Section 2 of the Florida Constitution and Chapter 166
of Florida Statutes, the City of Opa-Locka ("City") has been granted a broad exercise of
home rule powers granted by the constitution which includes the power and authority
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to enact regulations for valid governmental purposes that are not prohibited by general
or special law; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka desires to make
certain amendments to Chapter 13, Article XIV of the City's Code of Ordinances
entitled "Landlord Permit", to amend section 13-274(3) and requiring all apartment
buildings with one hundred fifty (150) or more units to verify an onsite armed off -duty
police officer as a part of the permit process.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka desires to Amend
Chapter 13 "Licenses and Business Regulations", Article XIV entitled "Application
procedures", to amend language of Section 13-278(5)(b) to require applicants with one
hundred fifty (150) or more apartment units to complete a separate form, to be created
by the City, containing the name of the on -site armed off -duty police officer; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that it will be in the best
interest of the City to specifically amend the aforementioned sections of the City's Code
of Ordinances.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Adoption of Representations.
The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being
true, and the same are hereby made a specific part of this Ordinance.
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Section 2. Amending Chapter 13 "Licenses and Business Regulations", Article XIV
entitled "Landlord Permit", to amended Section 13-274(3) which shall read:
Chapter 13. Licenses and Business Regulations
ARTICLE XIV. - LANDLORD PERMIT
Sec. 13-274. - Landlord permit required.
Every owner of a dwelling or dwelling unit within the city, is required to apply for an
annual landlord permit from the city manager or his/her designee prior to leasing,
subleasing, renting or otherwise allowing the occupancy of any dwelling or dwelling
unit for the purpose of tenancy of unit to another natural person or other natural
persons, whether or not for consideration. In the case of multiple owners of any such
dwelling or dwelling unit, it shall be sufficient for any one of the owners to have
obtained a permit on the dwelling or unit. The application shall be in writing and on a
form provided by the city.
(1) It is hereby deemed unlawful for any person to lease, sublease, rent or allow the
occupancy of any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purpose of tenancy, whether or not
for consideration, without first obtaining the required landlord permit.
(2) No structure, single-family dwelling, two-family dwelling, three-family dwelling,
four -family dwelling, multiple -family dwelling, rooming house, dormitory or other
dwelling or dwelling unit used for the purpose of tenancy or leasing, subleasing, or
rental shall be occupied by anyone other than an owner or his/her family member(s),
without first obtaining a landlord permit therefor, from the city as may be required
herein.
(3) All apartment buildings within the City with one hundred fifty (150) of more units
shall be required to have an onsite property manager who shall live on the premises
and be responsible to residents for addressing life, health and safety issues. In addition,
armed off -duty police officer security shall be required to protect the life, health, safety
and of tenants.
Section 3. Amending Chapter 13 "Licenses and Business Regulations", Article XIV
entitled "Application procedures", to amend language of Section 13-278(5)(b) to require
applicants with one hundred fifty (150) or more apartment units to maintain a daily log
containing the name of the on -site armed off -duty police officer and shall read:
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Sec. 13-278. - Application procedures.
(a) No landlord permit shall be issued or granted to any person unless an application is
filed with the city manager, or his/ her designee on forms provided for that purpose,
disclosing the following:
(1) The landlord's name, address and telephone number, and any other emergency
contact information. Any changes in such information during the period for which the
landlord permit is issued shall be made to the city manager or, his/her designee, in
writing.
(2) If the applicant is a corporation or partnership, the full name and address of the
corporation or partnership and the state of incorporation. Applicant must submit a copy
of the articles of incorporation.
(3) If the property is mortgaged, the name and address of the mortgagee.
(4) The number of dwelling units and number of bathrooms and bedrooms in each unit.
(5) Whether the applicant and/or its principals has ever been cited for, or found in
violation of any required housing standards and if so, the date, jurisdiction, nature of
violation and disposition of violation.
(b) All applicants and permits shall be assigned a number, which may be an
individual's social security number, a corporation's federal tax number, or such other
uniform method of numbering selected by the city manager or his designee. For all
applications involving apartment buildings within the City with one hundred fifty (150)
or more units, a separate form to be created by the City shall be completed by the
applicant containing the name of the on -site property manager and an acknowledgment
that a daily log will be kept containing the name of the on -site armed o f -duty police officer
before a permit shall issue.
(c) Statement of accuracy: The application form shall contain the following language:
"The undersigned has carefully reviewed this application and all facts, figures,
statements contained in this application are true, correct, and complete. The applicant
also acknowledges and understands that the issuance of the City Landlord Permit is
contingent upon a compliance inspection and in conjunction with the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy. The undersigned understands that failure to comply with the
City's Ordinances may result in revocation of said Landlord Permit."
(d) The applicant shall print and sign his or her name on the application immediately
after the statement required in subsection (c) above. In the case of a corporation, an
officer shall be required to sign the application in his individual capacity and not solely
as a corporate agent.
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(e) Dwelling or dwelling units that are required to obtain a certificate of occupancy
pursuant to § 110 of the Florida Building Code, must do so prior to the issuance of a
landlord permit. The city shall honor any certificate of occupancy issued by Miami -
Dade County provided that the occupancy for which the certificate was issued remains
the same.
(f) State license, certification, registration required. All premises regulated by the state
must submit a copy of their current state license, certification, and/ or registration prior
to the issuance of their landlord permit and thereafter each year at time of renewal.
Only the state license itself or receipt therefor shall constitute proof of current state
license.
(g) Landlord permits shall not be issued unless:
(1) There has been a site inspection of the dwelling or dwelling unit(s) by the city.
(2) The city has verified compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and has
collected all applicable fees due to the city.
Section 4. Other Language Remaining Same. All other language set forth in Chapter
13 that is not otherwise amended herein shall remain the same.
Section 5. Conflict & Repealer.
All ordinances, parts of ordinances or code provisions in conflict herewith
ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 6. Severability.
If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions of the
Code or applications of this Ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid
provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared
to be severable.
Section 7. Inclusion In Code.
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It is the intention of the City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka that the
provisions of this Emergency Ordinance shall at some time in the future become and be
made a part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Opa-Locka and that the sections of
this Ordinance may be renumbered or re -lettered and the word "Ordinance" may be
changed to "Chapter," "Section," "Article" or such other appropriate word or phrase, the
use of which shall accomplish the intentions herein expressed; provided, however, that
Section 1 hereof or the provisions contemplated thereby shall not be codified.
Section 8. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect upon the adoption of this Ordinance by the
Commission of the City of Opa-Locka and upon a filing of a certified copy hereof with
the Florida Department of State and is subject to the approval of the Governor or
Governor's Designee.
PASSED FIRST READING this 14th day of October, 2020.
PASSED SECOND READING this 19th day of November, 2020.
Matthew A. Pigatt, Mayor
ATTEST:
a Flores, City Clerk
Ordinance No. 2020-20
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Bu ade orris eeks, Esq.
City orney
Moved by: COMMISSIONER KELLEY
Seconded by: VICE MAYOR DAVIS
VOTE:
5-0
Commissioner Bass YES
Commissioner Burke YES
Commissioner Kelley YES
Vice -Mayor Davis YES
Mayor Pigatt YES
City of Opa-Locka
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Short Title:
An emergency ordinance authorizing the City Manager to establish a requirement for apartment complexes
with 150 units or more to have on -site off duty police officers on the property.
Staff Summary:
Due to the increase crime rate in the City of Opa-locka, primarily occurring at apartment complexes there is a
great need for on -site off duty police in an effort to curtail crime and related offenses.It is necessary to approve
this legislation to address the immediate concern of life, health, and safety of the residents.
Financial Impact- The City will incur no expense related to the proposed action.
Proposed Action:
Upon adoption of legislation staff will inform the management team for all apartment complexes with 150
units more of the requirements....
Attachment:
Ordinance No. 19-14
1st Reading/Public Hearing: October 9, 2019
2nd Reading/Public Hearing: November 13, 2019
Adopted: November 13, 2019
Effective Date: January 1, 2020
Sponsored By: Commissioner Kelley and Vice Mayor Davis
ORDINANCE NO. 19-14
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 13 OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA'S CODE OF
ORDINANCES, ENTITLED "LICENSES AND BUSINESS
REGULATIONS", ARTICLE XIV ENTITLED
"LANDLORD PERMIT", SPECIFICALLY AMENDING
SECTION, 13-274 TO ADD NEW SECTION (3)
REQUIRING ALL APARTMENT BUILDINGS WITH
FORTY (40) UNITS OR MORE TO BE REQUIRED TO
HAVE AN ONSITE PROPERTY MANAGER AND 24
HOUR ARMED SECURITY SERVICES; AMENDING
SECTION 13-278(5)(b) TO REQUIRE PERMIT
APPLICANTS WITH FORTY (40) OR MORE
APARTMENT UNITS TO COMPLETE A SEPARATE
FORM TO BE CREATED BY CITY; PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Opa-Locka is concerned about the well-being of its
citizens residing in apartment complexes; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to curtail crime and related offenses in apartment
complexes with forty (40) units or more, the City Commission deems it necessary for
there to be an on -site property manager, and armed twenty-four (24) hour security
services to address the immediate concern of life, health, and safety of residents; and
WHEREAS, due to recent city events, including shootings, the City finds that
larger numbers of residents connected with apartment living warrants greater measures
in place to curtail criminal activity; and
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WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to incorporate additional requirements
for security in connection with apartments buildings of forty (40) or more units as a part
of the City's permitting process; and
WHEREAS, Article VIII, Section 2 of the Florida Constitution and Chapter 166
of Florida Statutes, the City of Opa-Locka ("City") has been granted a broad exercise of
home rule powers granted by the constitution which includes the power and authority
to enact regulations for valid governmental purposes that are not prohibited by general
or special law; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka desires to make
certain amendments to Chapter 13, Article XIV of the City's Code of Ordinances
entitled "Landlord Permit", to add new section (3) to 13-274 and requiring all apartment
buildings with forty or more units to verify an onsite property manager and twenty-
four (24) hour armed security as a part of the permit process.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka desires to Amend
Chapter 13 "Licenses and Business Regulations", Article XIV entitled "Application
procedures", to add new language to Section 13-278(5)(b) to require applicants with
forty (40) or more apartment units to complete a separate form to be created by the City;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that it will be in the best
interest of the City to specifically amend the aforementioned sections of the City's Code
of Ordinances.
Ordinance No. 19-14
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Adoption of Representations.
The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being
true, and the same are hereby made a specific part of this Ordinance.
Section 2. Amending Chapter 13 "Licenses and Business Regulations", Article XIV
entitled "Landlord Permit", to add new Section 13-274(3) which shall read:
Chapter 13. Licenses and Business Regulations
ARTICLE XIV. - LANDLORD PERMIT
Sec. 13-274. - Landlord permit required.
Every owner of a dwelling or dwelling unit within the city, is required to apply for an
annual landlord permit from the city manager or his/her designee prior to leasing,
subleasing, renting or otherwise allowing the occupancy of any dwelling or dwelling
unit for the purpose of tenancy of unit to another natural person or other natural
persons, whether or not for consideration. In the case of multiple owners of any such
dwelling or dwelling unit, it shall be sufficient for any one of the owners to have
obtained a permit on the dwelling or unit. The application shall be in writing and on a
form provided by the city.
(1) It is hereby deemed unlawful for any person to lease, sublease, rent or allow the
occupancy of any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purpose of tenancy, whether or not
for consideration, without first obtaining the required landlord permit.
(2) No structure, single-family dwelling, two-family dwelling, three-family dwelling,
four -family dwelling, multiple -family dwelling, rooming house, dormitory or other
dwelling or dwelling unit used for the purpose of tenancy or leasing, subleasing, or
rental shall be occupied by anyone other than an owner or his/her family member(s),
without first obtaining a landlord permit therefor, from the city as may be required
herein.
(3) All apartments buildings within the City with forty (40) of more units shall be required to
have an onsite property manager who shall live on the premises and be responsible to residents
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for addressing life, health and safety issues. In addition, twenty-four (24) hour armed security
services shall be required to protect the life, health, safety and of tenants.
Section 3. Amending Chapter 13 "Licenses and Business Regulations", Article XIV
entitled "Application procedures", to add new language to Section 13-278(5)(b) to
require applicants with forty (40) or more apartment units to complete a separate form
to be created by the City and shall read:
Sec. 13-278. - Application procedures.
(a) No landlord permit shall be issued or granted to any person unless an application is
filed with the city manager, or his/her designee on forms provided for that purpose,
disclosing the following:
(1) The landlord's name, address and telephone number, and any other emergency
contact information. Any changes in such information during the period for which the
landlord permit is issued shall be made to the city manager or his/her designee, in
writing.
(2) If the applicant is a corporation or partnership, the full name and address of the
corporation or partnership and the state of incorporation. Applicant must submit a copy
of the articles of incorporation.
(3) If the property is mortgaged, the name and address of the mortgagee.
(4) The number of dwelling units and number of bathrooms and bedrooms in each unit.
(5) Whether the applicant and/or its principals has ever been cited for, or found in
violation of any required housing standards and if so, the date, jurisdiction, nature of
violation and disposition of violation.
(b) All applicants and permits shall be assigned a number, which may be an
individual's social security number, a corporation's federal tax number, or such other
uniform method of numbering selected by the city manager or his designee. For all
applications involving apartment buildings within the City with forty (40) or more units, a
separate form to be created by the City shall be completed by the applicant containing the name
of the on -site property manager and the name of the armed security service before a permit shall
issue.
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(c) Statement of accuracy: The application form shall contain the following language:
"The undersigned has carefully reviewed this application and all facts, figures,
statements contained in this application are true, correct, and complete. The applicant
also acknowledges and understands that the issuance of the City Landlord Permit is
contingent upon a compliance inspection and in conjunction with the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy. The undersigned understands that failure to comply with the
City's Ordinances may result in revocation of said Landlord Permit."
(d) The applicant shall print and sign his or her name on the application immediately
after the statement required in subsection (c) above. In the case of a corporation, an
officer shall be required to sign the application in his individual capacity and not solely
as a corporate agent.
(e) Dwelling or dwelling units that are required to obtain a certificate of occupancy
pursuant to § 110 of the Florida Building Code, must do so prior to the issuance of a
landlord permit. The city shall honor any certificate of occupancy issued by Miami -
Dade County provided that the occupancy for which the certificate was issued remains
the same.
(f) State license, certification, registration required. All premises regulated by the state
must submit a copy of their current state license, certification, and/or registration prior
to the issuance of their landlord permit and thereafter each year at time of renewal.
Only the state license itself or receipt therefor shall constitute proof of current state
license.
(g) Landlord permits shall not be issued unless:
(1) There has been a site inspection of the dwelling or dwelling unit(s) by the city.
(2) The city has verified compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and has
collected all applicable fees due to the city.
Section 4. Other Language Remaining Same. All other language set forth in Chapter
13 that is not otherwise amended herein shall remain the same.
Section 5. Conflict & Repealer.
All ordinances, parts of ordinances or code provisions in conflict herewith
ordinance are hereby repealed.
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Section 6. Severability.
If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions of the
Code or applications of this Ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid
provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared
to be severable.
Section 7. Inclusion In Code.
It is the intention of the City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka that the
provisions of this Ordinance shall at some time in the future become and be made a part
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Opa-Locka and that the sections of this
Ordinance may be renumbered or re -lettered and the word "Ordinance" may be
changed to "Chapter," "Section," "Article" or such other appropriate word or phrase, the
use of which shall accomplish the intentions herein expressed; provided, however, that
Section 1 hereof or the provisions contemplated thereby shall not be codified.
Section 8. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2020 and upon approval by the
State of Florida.
PASSED FIRST READING this 9+h day of October, 2019.
PASSED SECOND READING this 13th day of November, 2019.
Ordinance No. 19-14
Matthew A. Pigatt, Mayor
ATTEST:
Flores, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
B 'r• ette Norris- eeks, Esq.
City Attorney
Moved by: Commissioner Kelley
Seconded by: Commissioner Bass
VOTE: 4-1
Commissioner Bass: YES
Commissioner Burke: YES
Commissioner Kelley: YES
Vice -Mayor Davis: YES
Mayor Pigatt: NO
1 s` Reading:
2na Reading: 03 / 1 1/ 2009
Public Hearing: 03 / 1 1/ 2.0119
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Adopted: 03/11 / 2009
Effective Date: 0 3/ 1 1/ 2 0 0 9
Commissioner D. Johnson
ORDINANCE NO. 09-05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA; REPEALING ORDINANCE
07-02, CODIFIED AS CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE I, SECTION
7-12 OF THE OPA-LOCKA CODE OF ORDINANCES
ENTITLED "APARTMENT BUILDINGS WITH TWENTY-
FOUR UNITS OR MORE"; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka ("City Commission")
adopted Ordinance 07-02, which was later codified into the City of Opa-locka Code of
Ordinances as Chapter 7, Article I, Section 7-12, entitled "Apartment Buildings with Twenty -
Four Units or More"; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that it will be in the best interest of
the City to specifically repeal Chapter 7, Article I, Section 7-12 of the City's Code of Ordinances
entitled "Apartment Buildings with Twenty -Four Units or More".
THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
Section 2. Ordinance 07-02, later codified into the City of Opa-locka Code of
Ordinances as Chapter 7, Article I, Section 7-12, entitled "Apartment Buildings With Twenty -
Four (24) Units" is hereby repealed, and shall be of no further force and effect.
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Section 3. All ordinances or Code provisions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
Section 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this
Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and
such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall, upon adoption, become effective as specified by the
City of Opa-locka Code of Ordinances and the City of Opa-locka Charter.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1 1 day of MARCH , 2009.
PH L. ILLEY
MAYOR
Approved as to fo legal sufficiency:
Burnadette Norns-Weeks, Esq.
City Attorney
Moved by: JOHNSON
Seconded by: TAYLOR
Commission Vote: 5-0
Commissioner Tydus: YES
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Johnson: YES
Vice -Mayor Taylor: YES
Mayor Kelley: YES
1st Reading: DECEMBER 13 , 2006
2nd Reading/Public Hearing: FEBRUARY 14 , 2007
Adopted: february 14, 2007
Effective Date: FEBRUARY 14, 2007
Sponsored by: D. Johnson
Ordinance No. 07-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA-LOCKA, ESTABLISHING A REQUIREMENT FOR ALL
APARTMENT BUILDINGS WITH TWENTY-FOUR (24) UNITS OR
MORE BE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN ON -SITE PROPERTY
MANAGER AND ARMED SECURITY SERVICES; CONTAINING A
REPEALER PROVISION AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND CODIFICATION
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
WHEREAS, the City Commission is concerned about the well-being of its citizens residing
in apartment complexes; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to curtail crime and related offenses in complexes with twenty-four
units or more, the City Commission deems it advisable to have an on -site property manager, and
armed security services to address the immediate concern of life, health and safety of the residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF OPA-LOCK ., FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby requires of all ap a twent buildings in the City of
Opa-locka with twenty-four (24) units or more:
"All apartment buildings within the city with twenty-four (24) units or more
shall be required to have an on site property manager who shall
live on the premises and be responsible to residents for addressing
all life, health, and safety issues pertaining to the general welfare and
maintenance of the property. In addition, armed security services
shall be required to protect the life, health and safety of the tenants."
Section 3. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
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repealed.
Section 4. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is held to be
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, then said holding in no way
affects the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall become effective in the manner provided by law.
Section 6. This ordinance shall, upon adoption, be codified in the City of Opa-locka
Code of Ordinances.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14 day of FEBRUARY
Approved as to form • d legal sufficiency:
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‘i/Pi
DATY
Moved by: VICE MAYOR JOHNSON
Second by: COMMISSIONER TYDUS
Commission Vote: 3_1
Commissioner Holmes: NO
Commissioner Tydus: YES
Vice -Mayor Johnson YES
Mayor Kelley: YES
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Part 1 Crime Stats for Complexes of 150 Units or more
Addresses
Barracks
220 Dunad
Ave
Barracks
190
Fisherman
Street
Barracks
193
Fisherman
Street
Barracks
300
Fisherman
St
Barracks
301
Fisherman
St
Barracks
192 Sabur
Lane
Barracks
200 Sabur
Lane
Barracks
1125
Sharazad
Blvd
Glorieta Gardens
13002 Alexandria Dr
Offenses
22 - Stolen Vehicle
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
26 - Burglary
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
26 - Commerical Burglary
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
26 - Residential Burlgary
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
26 - Burglary Vehicle
0
1
0
0
0
4
0
0
1
27 - Theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
29 - Robbery
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
29 Strongarm Robbery
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
30 - Shooting
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
31- Homicide
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
32 - Aggravated Assault
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
32 Aggravated w/ injuries
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
33 - Sexual Offense
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
49 - Arson (Fire)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Aswan Apts 13105 N.W. 30th Avenue No Data to report
13124 N.W. 32nd Court
13235 Alexandria Drive No data
13006 Alexandria Drive No data
13010 Alexandria Drive No data
13112 Alexandria Drive No data
13114 Alexandria Drive No data
13116 Alexandria Drive No data
13122 NW. 32nd Court No data
13004 Alexandria Drive No Data
13006 Alexandria Drive No data
Created: 10/09/2020 Revised:
Part 1 Crime Stats for Complexes of 150 Units or more
Addresses
Glorieta Gardens
13008 Alexandria Drive
Glorieta Gardens
13118 Alexandria Drive
Glorieta Gardens
13120 Alexandria Drive
Glorieta Gardens
13124 N.W. 32nd Court
Offenses
22 - Stolen Vehicle
0
0
0
0
26 - Burglary
0
0
0
0
26 - Commerical Burglary
0
0
0
0
26 - Residential Burlgary
0
0
0
0
26 - Burglary Vehicle
0
1
0
0
27 - Theft
0
0
0
0
29 -Robbery
0
0
0
0
29 5trongarm Robbery
0
0
0
0
30 - Shooting
0
0
0
1
31- Homicide
0
0
0
0
32 - Aggravated Assault
0
0
1
1
32 Aggravated w/ injuries
0
0
0
1
33 - Sexual Offense
0
0
0
0
49 - Arson (Fire)
1
0
0
0
Created: 10/09/2020 Revised:
Part 1 Crime Stats for Complexes of 150 Units or more
Addresses
Glorieta Gardens
13128 N.W. 32nd Court
Glorieta Gardens
13144 N.W. 32nd Cout
Cordoba
13875 NW 22nd Ave
Offenses
22 - Stolen Vehicle
0
0
5
26 - Burglary
0
1
0
26 - Commerical Burglary
0
0
0
26 - Residential Burlgary
0
0
0
26 - Burglary Vehicle
0
0
2
27 - Theft
0
0
1
29 - Robbery
0
0
0
29 Strongarm Robbery
0
0
1
30 - Shooting
0
0
7
31- Homicide
0
0
0
32 - Aggravated Assault
1
0
10
32 Aggravated w/ injuries
0
0
2
33 - Sexual Offense
0
0
0
49 - Arson (Fire)
0
0
1
Created: 10/09/2020 Revised: