HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 23-046 - Interim City Manager to take necessary steps to process application with Miami-Dade County for AnnexationSponsored by: Mayor Taylor
RESOLUTION NO. 23-046
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE INTERIM CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO PROCESS AND
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR ANNEXATION OF
AREAS "A" AND "B", ATTACHED HERETO, INTO THE
MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Opa-Locka ("City") was established in 1926 as a City with
4.2 square miles; and
WHEREAS, the City is looking to expand its boundaries into additional areas of
Miami -Dade County; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka desires to authorize
the initiation of municipal boundary change procedures, pursuant applicable provisions
of the Miami -Dade Charter and existing Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka hereby directs the
Interim City Manager to pursue possible annexation options for the City, including Areas
identified as "Annexation Area A", an area bounded by NW 47th Avenue to the East, and
NW 135th Street to the North, and the Gratigny Expressway to the Southwest, forming a
triangular area; and the area identified as "Annexation Area B", an area bounded by NW
127th Street to the North, NW 107th Street to the South, NW 27th Avenue to the East, and
NW 37th Avenue to the West, and to identify other unincorporated portions of Miami -
Dade County that border the City of Opa-locka for potential future annexation with
Commission approval (See Attached Composite Exhibits); and
WHEREAS, reasons for annexation include acquisition of industrial and
commercial properties, increased tax revenues, and expansion of the City borders; and
WHEREAS, the Interim City Manager shall take all necessary steps to submit an
annexation application to the Miami -Dade County Board of County Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that it is the best interest of the City to
authorize the Interim City Manager to take all necessary steps to complete and submit an
application to Miami -Dade County for Annexation.
Resolution No. 23-046
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. RECITALS ADOPTED.
The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
SECTION 2. AUTHORIZATION
The City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka, authorizing and directing the
Interim City Manager to take all necessary steps to process, complete and submit
an application to the Miami -Dade County Board of County Commissioners for
Annexation of Areas "A" and "B", attached hereto.
SECTION 3. SCRIVENER'S ERRORS.
Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered and corrections of
typographical errors, which do not affect the intent of this Resolution may be
authorized by the Interim City Manager, following review by the City Attorney,
without need of public hearing, by filing a corrected copy of same with the City
Clerk.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall take effect upon the adoption and is subject to the approval
of the Governor or Governor's Designee.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 26th day of April, 20
TTEST:
anna Flores, City Clerk
B na - e No is -Weeks, P.A.
Ci ttorney
John H. ylor Jr. ayor
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Resolution No. 23-046
Moved by: Commissioner Kelley
Seconded by: Commissioner Williams
VOTE: 5-0
Commissioner Bass YES
Commissioner Kelley YES
Commissioner Williams YES
Vice Mayor Ervin YES
Mayor Taylor YES
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City of Opa-locka
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Mayor Taylor
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City Commission
Short Title:
A resolution of the City Commission authorizing the Interim City Manager to take all necessary steps to
complete and submit an application to Miami -Dade County for Annexation.
Staff Summary:
History- In 1926, the City of Opa-locka was established of 4.2 square miles. The city is looking to expand its
boundaries.
Current Activity- The Interim City Manager shall take the necessary steps to submit an annexation application
to be presented to Miami Dade County Commissioners. The reason for the annexation acquisition of the
industrial and commercial properties is to increase tax revenue and expand city boundaries.
Financial Impact -- A budget of $50,000 will be established to cover consultant fees, application fees, ancillary
studies and other costs which may arise. Since this is a one-time event, the utilization of Fund Balance is
appropriate. General Fund Available Fund Balance will be utilized.
Proposed Action:
Staff recommends the City Commission approve the legislation authorizing the Interim City Manager to take
all necessary steps to apply for Annexation.
Attachment:
Areas of Annexation
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