HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 23-124 ICM to identify funding to re-establish Chamber of CommerceSponsored by: Mayor Taylor
RESOLUTION NO. 23-124
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF OPA-LOCKA, AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY
MANAGER TO IDENTIFY FUNDING FOR THE RE-
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CITY'S CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Opa-Locka ("City") is seeking to re-establish its Chamber of
Commerce (the "Chamber"); and
WHEREAS, the intent behind re-establishing the Chamber is to develop
long-standing relationships and engage with leaders of the business community and non-
profit organizations; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce shall serve as a forum to assist with the City's
overall economic growth and provide opportunities for new and future businesses within
the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that authorizing the Interim
City Manager to identify funding for the re-establishment of the City's Chamber of
Commerce, is in the best interest of the City.
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 the Interim
City Manager to identify funding for the re-establishment of the City's
Chamber of Commerce.
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. 23-124
J s ; nna Flores, 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 13th day of September, 2023.
TTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Burnadite Norris -Weeks, P.A.
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. T r., Mayor
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City of Opa-locka
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City
Manager:
Darvin Williams
CM Signature:
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Commission
Meeting
Date:
09.13.2023
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Sponsor
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Mayor Taylor
Department:
City Commission
Short Title:
A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Opa-Iocka authorizing the Interim City Manager to identify
funding for the re-establishment of the City's Chamber of Commerce
Staff Summary:
The City of Opa-locka is seeking to re-establish its Chamber of Commerce. The intent is to develop long-
standing relationships and engage with leaders of the business community and non-profit organizations. The
Chamber of Commerce shall serve as a forum to assist with the City's overall economic growth and provide
opportunities for new and future businesses within the City.
Financial Impact - Funding to develop this program has been addressed in the FY 24 Proposed Budget,
Community Development, Other Contract Services (37-515340) with a budget of $50,000.
Proposed Action
Staff recommends that the City Commission authorize the Interim City Manager to identify funding for the re-
establishment of the City's Chamber of Commerce.
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