HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 23-104 - Authorizing Expenditures for Travel Cost for Top 3 Candidates for City Manager PositionSponsored by: Commissioner Kelley
RESOLUTION NO. 23-104
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FOR
TRAVEL RELATED COSTS FOR THE TOP THREE
SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR THE CITY MANAGER
POSITION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 23-002, the City established a search
committee to select a permanent City Manager, which consisted of the City Commission
of the City of Opa-Locka, consistent with City of Opa-Locka Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission will be conducting interviews of the top three
candidates for the position of City Manager; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes that some or all candidates may
need to travel in order to attend interviews outside of the tri-county area of Palm Beach,
Broward and Miami -Dade counties; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that it is in the best interests of
the City and its residents to authorize the expenditure for travel, lodging and meal
expenses for those candidates who will be required to travel outside of the tri-county
area to interview of the City Manager position. Upon request, candidates may request
reimbursement for reasonable travel, lodging and meal expenses.
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, Florida hereby authorizes
expenditures for travel related costs for the top three (3) shortlisted candidates for
the City Manager position for those candidates travelling outside of the tri-county
area for interviews.
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,
Resolution No. 23-104
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 18th day of July, 202
AT . ST:
Joa E: Flores, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Bufna iefte Norris -Weeks, P.A.
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City Attorney
Moved by: Commissioner Bass
Seconded by: Commissioner Williams
VOTE:
5-0
Commissioner Bass YES
Commissioner Kelley YES
Commissioner Williams YES
Vice Mayor Ervin YES
Mayor Taylor YES
John H. ' .ij ' • r, Jr., Mayor
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Sponsored By: Commissioner Kelley
RESOLUTION NO. 23-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A SEARCH COMMITTEE
CONSISTENT WITH CITY OF OPA-LOCKA CODE OF ORDINANCES
SECTION 2-8.4; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on April 5, 2022, the City Commission appointed Darvin Williams as
Interim City Manager for a term not to exceed nine (9) months starting on April 5, 2022
and ending approximately January 5, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City of Opa-Locka City Commission desires to conduct a search for
a permanent City Manager; and
WHEREAS, Section 2-8.4 of the City of Opa-Locka's Code of Ordinance (applicable
code) requires a five member search committee for the purpose of soliciting, screening
and recommending candidates for the position of city manager and all other appointed
city officials; and
WHEREAS, the applicable city code also provides that the City Commission may
serve as the City's search committee and City Commission desires to appoint itself as
the search committee with the sole authority to select a permanent City Manager for the
City of Opa-Locka; and
WHEREAS, within seven (7) days, the City Commission hereby authorizes the City
Clerk to engage with the Florida League of Cities, the Florida City and County
Management Association or other similar group to obtain a viable solicitation document
that can be utilized for the search of a permanent city manager; and
WHEREAS, the solicitation document shall be presented to the City Commission at
or before its January 25, 2023 Regular Commission meeting for Commission approval;
and
WHEREAS, thereafter, City Commission will make all efforts to review applications,
conduct interviews and select a permanent City Manager.
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. 23-002
SECTION 2. AUTHORIZATION
The City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka hereby establishes a search committee
consistent with City of Opa-Locka Code of Ordinances Section 2-8.4 and further
authorizes the City Clerk to engage with the Florida League of Cities, the Florida City
and County Management Association or other similar group to obtain a viable
solicitation document that can be utilized for the search of a permanent city manager and
presented no later than January 25, 2023 regular City Commission meeting.
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 11th day of January, 20
ATTEST:
oa j a Flores, City Clerk
APPROVED A.5.
TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFF) IENCY:
Burn -1 e Norris -..Weeks, P.A.
John aylor, ` ayor
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Resolution No. 23-002
Moved by: Commissioner Kelley
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Ervin
VOTE: 5-0
Commissioner Bass YES
Commissioner Kelley YES
Commissioner Williams YES
Vice Mayor Ervin YES
Mayor Taylor YES
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