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RESOLUTION NO. 22-031
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SIGNATORIES FOR VARIOUS BANK ACCOUNTS OF
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA AT BRANCH BANKING
AND TRUST COMPANY AND CITY NATIONAL BANK
OF FLORIDA; RECOGNIZING NIEMA WALKER AS
FINANCE DIRECTOR FOR OFFICIAL PURPOSES,
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY; AUTHORIZING CITY
OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS TO COMPORT WITH THIS
RESOLUTION AND WITH SAID BANKING
REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION
OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Opa-Locka ("City") recently hired Niema Walker as
Finance Director and finds that is necessary for Niema Walker to have signatory
authority on various City bank accounts as Finance Director, effective immediately; and
WHEREAS, in the absence of the Interim City Manager or Finance Director to
sign for any reason, Joanna Flores, as City Clerk will serve as an alternate signatory and
may sign in their place, with the Clerk's prior acknowledgment; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes Branch Banking and Trust Company; City
National Bank of Florida; and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as banking institutions associated
with the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka ("City Commission")
finds that it is necessary for Niema Walker to have signatory authority various City
bank accounts as the City Finance Director, effective immediately; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to approve the signatories to the City's
various bank accounts and further authorizes the execution of all necessary documents
for the City's accounts at Branch Banking and Trust Company; City National Bank of
Florida; and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 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 Resolution.
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Resolution No. 22-031
Section 2. Authorization and Approval. The City Commission of the City of Opa-
Locka hereby authorizes the amendment and addition of Neima Walker as a signatory
to the City's bank accounts with Branch Banking and Trust Company; City National
Bank of Florida; and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. The City Commission further authorizes
the addition of City Clerk, Joanna Flores, as an alternate signatory on city bank
accounts, in the absence of the Interim City Manager or Finance Director to sign for any
reason.
Section 3. Expedient Action. The appropriate City staff is hereby authorized to take
all necessary and expedient action to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 14th day of September, 2022.
A EST:
Jo a a Flores, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Bernadette Nq ris-Weeks, P.A.
City Attorney
Moved by: Commissioner Bass
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Taylor
VOTE: 4-0
Veronica J. Williams, Mayor
Commissioner Bass YES
Commissioner Davis ABSENT
Commissioner Dominguez YES
Vice Mayor Taylor YES
Mayor Williams YES
City of Opa-Locka
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Office of the
City Clerk:
Joanna Flores, City Clerk
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Date:
09/14/2022
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Short Title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING SIGNATORIES FOR VARIOUS BANK ACCOUNTS OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA AT BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY AND CITY NATIONAL BANK OF
FLORIDA; RECOGNIZING NEIMA WALKER AS FINANCE DIRECTOR FOR OFFICIAL
PURPOSES EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY; AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE
ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO COMPORT WITH THIS RESOLUTION AND WITH
SAID BANKING REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Summary:
The City of Opa-Iocka recently hired Neima Walker as Finance Director and finds that is is necessary for Neima
Walker to have signatory authority as Finance Director effective immediately. In the absence of the Interim City
Manager or Finance Director to sign for any reason, Joanna Flores, City Clerk will serve as an alternate signatory
and may sign in their place with my acknowledgment.
Proposed Action:
Approval is recommended
Attachment:
• Resolution No. 22-9967
• Resolution No. 22-9959
• Resolution No. 19-9702
• Resoluton No. 18-9588
• Resolution No. 18-9554