HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 23-095 - Authorizing a Bi-Weekly Community Chess TournamentSponsored by: Commissioner Bass
RESOLUTION NO. 23-095
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA-LOCKA, AUTHORIZING A BI -WEEKLY COMMUNITY
CHESS TOURNAMENT TO BE HOSTED BY COMMISSIONER
BASS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR INITIAL EXPENSES AND FIVE
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) MONTHLY FOR THE 2022-2023
FISCAL YEAR; AND PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, community events increase the quality of life for residents; and
WHEREAS, Chess is known to improve cognitive skills among all age groups;
and
WHEREAS, hosting a bi-weekly chess tournament will allow attendees to engage
in this passionate and exhilarating game; and
WHEREAS, the initial cost to purchase supplies shall not exceed Two Thousand
Dollars ($2,000.00). Additional expenditures for the tournament shall not exceed Five
Hundred Dollars ($500.00) monthly for the remainder of the 2022-2023 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Dr. Sherelean Bass is the sponsor of this Event; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that it is in the best interest of the City
and its residents to authorize a bi-weekly community chess tournament, to be hosted
by Commissioner Bass, in an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00)
for initial expenses and Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) monthly for the remainder of
the 2023-2023 fiscal year.
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 hereby authorizes a bi-weekly
community chess tournament, to be hosted by Commissioner Bass, in an amount
not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for initial expenses and Five
Hundred Dollars ($500.00) monthly for the remainder of the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
Resolution No. 23-095
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 28th day of June, 2023
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Burnadette Norr
City Attorney
Moved by: Commissioner Williams
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Ervin
John Tay i • r, Mayor
Resolution No. 23-095
VOTE:
Commissioner Bass YES
Commissioner Kelley YES
Commissioner Williams YES
Vice Mayor Ervin YES
Mayor Taylor YES
City of Opa-locka
Agenda Cover Memo
City
Manager:
Darvin Williams
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Commission
Meeting
Date:
06.28.2023
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Short Title:
A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka authorizing a bi-weekly community chess
tournament to be hosted by Commissioner Bass in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for initial expenses and
$500 monthly.
Staff Summary:
Community events increase the quality of life for residents. Chess is known to improve cognitive skills among
all age groups. Hosting a bi-weekly chess tournament will allow attendees to engage in this passionate and
exhilarating sport. The initial cost to purchase supplies shall not exceed $2,000, whereas additional
expenditure for this event shall not exceed $500 monthly. Commissioner Bass is the sponsor of this event.
Financial Impact - $2,000 will be charged to the Parks & Recreation Special Events budget, 72-572403, which
has an available balance of $53,467 with the cost of each event being charged to the Commission Special Events
budget, 10-572403, which has $25,799 available.
Proposed Action:
It is recommended the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka approves a bi-weekly community chess
tournament to be hosted by Commissioner Bass in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for initial expenses and
$500 monthly.
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