HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 23-033 - Resolution to take necessary measures to reopen Ingram ParkSponsored by: Commissioner Kelley
Co -Sponsored by: Mayor Taylor
RESOLUTION NO. 23-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY
MEASURES TO REOPEN INGRAM PARK;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Ingram Park is currently closed, however, the City Commission
desires to direct the Interim City Manager to reopen the park no later than April 1, 2023;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission further directs the Interim City Manager not
exceed $40,000 for rental of portable offices with staff amenities and for the removal of
debris around the lake and front areas of Ingram Park; and
WHEREAS, the financial impact and anticipated budget for reopening Ingram
Park is anticipated to be consistent with the staff report prepared by the Interim City
Manager for this resolution, attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
WHEREAS, the reopening of Ingram Park is deemed to be in the best interests of
the City of Opa-Locka.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA:
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.
Section 2. Authorization of City Manager. The City Commission of the City of
Opa-Locka hereby directs the Interim City Manager to take necessary measures to
Resolution No. 23-033
reopen Ingram Park no later than April 1, 2023, consistent with the anticipated budget
projections set forth in Exhibit "A" hereto.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon
its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of March, 2023.
A s est to:
a Flores
Ci Clerk
Moved by: Vice Mayor Ervin
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.
Mayor
Bu Bette Norm -Weeks, P.A.
City Attorney
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City of Opa-locka
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Manager: City
Darvin Williams
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Short Title:
A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka directing the Interim City Manager to take the
necessary measures to reopen Ingram Park.
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Staff Summary:
It is recommended that the Interim City Manager be directed to take the necessary measures and expenditures
to reopen Ingram Park by April 1, 2023. Expenditures are not to exceed $40,000 and shall include the rental
of portable offices with staff amenities and removal of debris around the lake and front area of the park.
Financial Impact - It is currently anticipated that the budget for reopening Ingram Park will be as follows:
Property Clean -Up
Portable Staff Office
Miscellaneous
Total
Funding for this project will be as follows:
$20,000
$15,000 (1)
$ 5.000
$40,000
Activity
Amount
Account
Property Clean -Up
$20,000
41-541340
Office Rent - Two Months
$2,500
72-572493
Office Rent - Four Months
$5,000
72-572440 (2)
Miscellaneous
$5,000
72-572340
(1) The portable staff office is assumed to be rented with six months of rent ($7,500) occurring by
September 30, 2023.
(2) Requires a budget amendment.
Proposed Action:
Staff recommends the City Commission approve the legislation directing the Interim City Manager to take the
necessary measures to reopen Ingram Park.
Attachment: