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Home My Public Portal About22-9986 The Opa-locka Flea MarketSponsored By: City Manager RESOLUTION NO. 22-9986 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE VENDORS OF THE OPA-LOCKA FLEA MARKET WITH AN EXEMPTION FOR A LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT IF THE BUSINESS QUALIFIES PURSUANT TO §205.162, FLORIDA STATUTES; TO FURTHER EXEMPT PAYMENT FOR OTHER FEES ASSOCIATED WITH OBTAINING A BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Opa-Locka currently has a program and application in place for the exemption of business tax receipts (formally occupational license) if a business qualifies pursuant §206.162, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, on May 20, 2022, the City of Opa-Locka received notification that leases for vendors of the Opa-Locka Flea Market, located at 12605 NW 42nd Avenue, will expire on June 30, 2022 and that those businesses will be closed indefinitely; and WHEREAS, due to the establishments closing, the Interim City Manager brought this resolution forward to the City Commission as an add-on item with the intent of assisting vendors who occupy space at the Opa-Locka Flea Market to have business tax receipts waived for a period of year; and WHEREAS, the intent of the resolution is also to request waiver of all fees associated with Annual Local Business Tax Receipt to include: certificate of use; water and sewer verification, mechanical, electrical, plumbing fees and code enforcement inspection services for a period of one year; and WHEREAS, the City Commission accepts the recommendation of the Interim City Manager and desires to continue to approve application exemptions for those flea market and other businesses that qualify for exemption pursuant §206.162, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, further, the City Manager is authorized to exempt payment for other fees associated with obtaining a business tax receipt for a period of one year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA: SECTION 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference. Resolution No. 22-9986 SECTION 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka, Florida hereby authorizes the City Manager to provide vendors of the Opa-Locka Flea Market with an exemption for a Local Business Tax Receipt if the business qualifies pursuant to §205.162, Florida Statutes and if otherwise permitted by Florida law. The City Commission further authorizes the City Manager to exempt payment for other fees associated with obtaining a Business Tax Receipt to include: certificate of use; water and sewer verification, mechanical, electrical, plumbing fees and code enforcement inspection services for a period of one year. SECTION 3. Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered and corrections of typographical errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the City Manager, following review by the City Attorney, without the need for public hearing, by filing a corrected copy of same with the City Clerk. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption and is subject to the approval of the Governor or Governor's Designee. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of May, 2022. ATTEST: J •F nna Flores, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: i i Burtadette Norri-Weeks, P.A. Moved by: Seconded by: Commissioner Davis Commissioner Bass Resolution No. 22-9986 Commissioner Vote: 5-0 Commissioner Bass: YES Commissioner Davis: YES Commissioner Dominguez: YES Vice Mayor Taylor: YES Mayor Williams: YES 3 City of Opa-locka Agenda Cover Memo Department Director: Department Director Signature: City Manager: Darvin Williams CM Signature: 10,ls� �/' .4.- Commission Meeting Date: 05.25.2022 Item Type: (EnterX in box) Resolution Ordinance Other X Fiscal Impact: (EnterX in box) Yes No Ordinance Reading: (EnterX in box) 1St Reading 2nd Reading X Public Hearing: (EnterX in box) Yes No Yes No X X Funding Source: Account# : (Enter Fund & Dept) Ex: See Financial Impact Section Advertising Requirement: (Enter X in box) Yes No X Contract/P.O. Required: (EnterXinbox) Yes No RFP/RFQ/Bid#: X Strategic Plan Related (EnterX in box) Yes No Strategic Plan Priority Enhance Organizational Bus. & Economic Public Safety Quality of Education Qual. of Life & City Communication Area: Strategic Plan Obj./Strategy: (list the specific objective/strategy this item will address) X IN Dev MI • MI Image EN MI Sponsor Name City Manager Department: City Manager Short Title: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to forego collection of the City of Opa-locka Fees associated with Occupational Licenses for one year for all vendors of the Opa-locka Flea Market. Staff Summary: On May 20, 2022, the City of Opa-locka administration was made aware that the owners of the Opa-locka Flea - Market located at 12605 NW 42nd Avenue lease expires on June 30, 2022. As a result of the establishment closing, the City of Opa-locka would like to assist the business owners by foregoing collection of all fees associated with obtaining an occupational license if they decide to open their business at a new location within the City of Opa-locka. Financial Impact: Numerical value of Business License Fee is an estimate as a different fee is calculated for each business. Maximum Liability is a calculation of all vendors (approximately 700) receiving the benefit. Expected Liability is a calculation of vendors the City expects will accept the benefit, which is approximately 175. Proposed Action: Staff recommends the City Commission approve the legislation in attempt to aid the business owners. Attachment: Notice to merchants. Fiscal Impact. May 20, 2022 Dear Valued Merchant, We regret to inform you that our lease with the owners of 12691 and 12705 NW 42 Avenue in Opa Locka, Florida expires on June 30, 2022, which means after more than 40 years' operating as a pillar of commerce and culture in our community, the Opa Locka Hialeah Flea Market will permanently close its doors. We are extremely proud of the job we have done running the flea market these past five years, including working with you to survive and even thrive after Hurricane Irma, as well as contending with the ongoing global pandemic. We have always appreciated your hard work and partnership. That said, it is important for you to know that your merchant's license agreement and occupancy license will expire on June 20, 2022. Also, as part of the property owners' move -out requirements. you will be responsible for the prompt and timely removal of all goods, inventory and other property that you are storing at the flea market. Any items left on the premises after closure will be discarded. Please know that our goal in providing you with this notice is so that you will have time to make the appropriate arrangements for your business. Should you have any questions, direct them to one of our three onsite managers. Take care, RER Outdoor Marketplace LLC dfbfa Opa Locka Hialeah Flea Market Table 1 ee's aximum Liability Expected Liability Business License Certificate of Use Water & Sewer Verification Mechanical Inspection Electrical Inspection Plumbing Inspection Code Enforcement Inspection TOTAL $75.00 $150.00 $25.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $52,500.00 $105,000.00 $17,500.00 $21,000.00 $21,000.00 $21,000.00 $21,000.00 $259,000.00 $13,125.00 $26,250.00 $4,375.00 $5,250.00 $5,250.00 $5,250.00 $5,250.00 $64,750.00