HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 23-105 - Rescinding Resolution No. 17-9301Sponsored by: Commissioner Kelley
RESOLUTION NO. 23-105
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION
NO. 17-9301; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it was previously believed that the use of Elected Officials' pictures
created an assumption that an event was City of Opa-Locka ("City") sanctioned when it may
not have been; and
WHEREAS, on January, 11, 2017, the City adopted Resolution No. 17-9301 to direct
the City Manager to remove all signs promoting events within the City that utilize pictures
of City Officials; and
WHEREAS, the City now desires to rescind this resolution and allow the use of signs
that utilize pictures of City Officials to promote City events within the City as a tool to notify
the residents and business owners; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that it is in the best interest of
the City and residents to rescind Resolution No. 17-9301 and allow the use of signs that
utilize pictures of City Officials to promote City events within the City as a tool to notify the
residents and business owners.
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 rescinds Resolution No.
17-9301 and allow the use of signs that utilize pictures of City Officials to promote
City events within the City as a tool to notify the residents and business owners.
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.
Resolution No. 23-105
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 July, 2023.
John H. ylor Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
oanna Flores, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SU IENCY:
ette •rris-Weeks, P.A.
y Attorney
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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Short Title:
A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka rescinding Resolution No. 17-9301.
Staff Summary:
It was previously believed that the use of Elected Officials' pictures created an assumption that an event was
City sanctioned when it may not have been. Resolution No. 17-9301 was adopted to direct the City Manager to
remove all signs promoting events within the City that utilize pictures of City Officials. It is now in the best
interest to rescind this resolution and allow the use of signs to promote City events within the City as a tool to
notify the residents and business owners.
Financial Impact - There is no financial impact associated with this resolution.
Proposed Action:
Staff recommends approval with the amendment that events promoted with City resources don't include the
use of individual photos.
Attachment:
1. Resolution 17-9301
Sponsored by: Commissioner Holmes
RESOLUTION NO. 17-9301
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SIGNS PROMOTING
EVENTS WITHIN THE CITY THAT UTILIZE PICTURES OF
CITY OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, there are signs within the City of Opa-Locka ("City") that
display pictures of City Officials to promote events; and
WHEREAS, use of a City Official's picture creates an assumption that the
event is City sanctioned when it may not be; and
WHEREAS, the City believes that it is in the best interest of the City to
remove all signs from within the City that use pictures of City Officials to promote
events; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka, Florida, hereby
directs the City Manager to remove all signs promoting events within the City that
utilize pictures of City Officials within 30 days from the date of the adoption of this
resolution.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11'" day of Tanuary, 2017.
Resolution No. 17-9301
Attest to:
Joanc Flores
City Clerk
My . Ta for
Mayor
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
Vincent T. Brown, Esq.
The Brown Law Group, LLC
City Attorney
Moved by: VICE MAYOR KELLEY
Seconded by: COMMISSIONER PIGATT
Commission Vote: 4-1
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Riley: YES
Commissioner Pigatt: YES
Vice -Mayor Kelley: NO
Mayor Taylor: YES