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CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES
SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING
April 11, 2014
5:30 P.M.
City Commission Chambers at Sherbondy Village
215 President Barack Obama (Perviz)Avenue
Opa-locka, FL 33054
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Myra L. Taylor called the meeting to order at 5:50 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2014
in the City Commission Chambers at Sherbondy Village, 215 President Barack Obama
(Perviz) Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida.
2. ROLL CALL:
The following members of the City Commission were present: Vice Mayor Kelley,
Commissioner Dorothy Johnson, Commissioner Luis B. Santiago, Commissioner
Timothy Holmes, and Mayor Myra L. Taylor. Also in attendance were: City Manager
Kelvin L. Baker, Sr., City Attorney Joseph S. Geller, and City Clerk Joanna Flores.
3. INVOCATION:
The Invocation was delivered by Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
Commissioner Holmes directed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution for the April 23,
2014 Regular Commission Meeting to send out a search for a pro bono attorney to have
someone to the meetings in a timely manner.
She said in the future before calling a Special Meeting all the supporting documents need
to provided to the City Commission then the public.
5. CITIZENS' INPUT:
Agenda Items Only
For the record, Commissioner Johnson said she has received calls from citizens that the
code red announcement went out late yesterday evening and the information was not
made available to them at that time.
6. RESOLUTIONS:
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a). A RESOLUITION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
WAIVE THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS, IN ORDER TO ADDRESS
EMERGENCY MEDICAL EXPENSES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES, AND NEGOTIATE,
ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BMG, MONEY TO PROVIDE
AN "EMERGENCY LOAN PROGRAM" TO CITY EMPLOYEES, AT NO COST TO
THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by T.H.
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Geller.
It was moved by Commissioner Santiago, seconded by Commissioner Johnson to pass
the resolution.
Commissioner Johnson said she instead of using the words "emergency medical loan
program" she would like to use the wording "emergency loan".
She asked, how many times can an employee apply for a loan?
Attorney Geller said that will depend on the contract that the city enters into with BMG.
It's left up to the company if they will accept repeat applications because it's a direct
contract between the employee and the company.
Commissioner Johnson said she participated in a payday loan program for the State of
Florida and she is concerned when she sees the rate as it is. For the record payday loan
interest rates are 286% and that very expensive.
She further said she will be sponsoring legislation to help people with payday loans.
It was moved by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Holmes to remove
the word"medical" from the title and section 2 of the legislation.
There being no further discussion, the amendment passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Johnson Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
Commissioner Santiago asked, will the city be held responsible if an employee does not
pay their loan?
Manager Baker said the program is specifically between the employee and the company.
If the loan goes in default because the employer is no longer working for the
organization, then BMG will reach out to the individual. The program does not request a
credit check and it's not based on your credit score.
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There being no further discussion, the resolution passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Johnson Yes
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
Commissioner Holmes thanked the City Manager and his staff for their hard work with
the loan program.
b). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
LOAN AGREEMENT WW-13030, IN AN AMOUNT OF $11,120,499.00, WITH THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, RELATING TO
THE STATE REVOLVING FUND (SRF) LOAN PROGRAM FOR WASTE WATER
FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by C.M.
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Geller.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Holmes to pass the
resolution.
Commissioner Holmes said at the previous Regular Commission Meeting the City
Manager was advised by staff not to include a number. She asked, does that remain the
same?
Manager Baker said, yes. He said he will not be able to include a number until they
expose the pipes.
Note: This portion of the minutes is transcribed in verbatim form.
Commissioner Johnson: Before the Manager I assume that it will come back to the
Commissioner for approval. Is that correct?
Manager Baker: The bids for the contractors must be approved by the Commission
Madam. Yes.
Commissioner Johnson: Okay thank you very much.
Note: This concludes the verbatim portion of these minutes.
There being no further discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Johnson Yes
Commissioner Santiago Yes
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Mayor Taylor Yes
Commissioner Holmes said since he have been in office the City Commission have been
trying to work on infrastructure and with this legislation being approved it will start the
process of getting things done.
c). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
LOAN AGREEMENT SW-13032, IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,662,523.00, WITH THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RELATING TO
THE STATE REVOLVING FUND (SRF) LOAN PROGRAM FOR STORM WATER
FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by C.M.
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Geller.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Holmes to pass the
resolution.
Commissioner Johnson thanked everyone that worked on the loan; however for this type
of money it is important that citizens have enough time to voice their concerns.
Commissioner Santiago thanked his colleagues for working together to make this come
true for the citizens.
There being no further discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Johnson Yes
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
d). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE
"TERM OFFER" LETTER FROM CITY NATIONAL BANK TO FINANCE THE
ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW OPA-LOCKA CITY HALL;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by C.M.
The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Geller.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Santiago to pass the
resolution.
Commissioner Johnson directed the City Attorney to page 3 of the agenda back up
information that reads "the city should set up a lockbox account for the collection
communication tax and the city utility tax receipt". She asked, is it her understanding that
is similar to collateral?
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Attorney Geller said the city is pledging those tax revenues to the repayment.
Commissioner Johnson asked, how many financial institutions replied to the city's RFP?
Manager Baker said none. He said he met with about 20 banking institutions
Commissioner Johnson commended City National Bank for considering the city's
application, but when a bank does not respond it appears that your financial statements
are not in a good condition.
She further said moving forth the city have to be cautious with spending because the loan
is 240 months for 20 years.
Vice Mayor Kelley thanked the City Manager and his staff for their hard work. He said
he does not have a problem with collateral because if you don't have a large reserve then
you are required to put up collateral. He said the city have been paying rent to Town
Center for many years so if you are going to pay rent then it needs to be on something
you own. You can only rent for so long and it's time for the city to have its own home.
Commissioner Santiago asked, is the loan tied to the vacant land on Sharazad Boulevard?
Attorney Geller replied, no.
Commissioner Santiago asked is everything okay with the land so the city can move
forth?
Attorney Geller said there are some title issues that they are trying to resolve, but they
will be certain with everything before moving forth.
Mayor Taylor echoed the same concerns as Vice Mayor Kelley, there's no place like your
own.
There being no further discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Johnson Yes
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
e). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE,
ENTER INTO, AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CITY NATIONAL BANK
TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL BANKING SERVICES TO THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 11-8276; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by C.M.
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The above resolution was read by title by Attorney Geller.
It was moved by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Santiago to pass
the resolution.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Santiago Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Johnson Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
Susan Gooding-Liburd, Finance Director appeared before the City Commission and
introduced the Finance Advisor and representatives from City National Bank.
A representative on behalf of BMG appeared before the City Commission and thanked
them for their support.
6. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley to adjourn the meeting at 6:25
p.m.
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