HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 23-154 Authorizing Travel Expenditures for Comm. Bass for Opa-locka Historic ProgramSponsored by: Commissioner Bass
RESOLUTION NO. 23-154
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA-LOCKA, AUTHORIZING TRAVEL EXPENDITURES, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($1,500.00), FOR COMMISSIONER SHERELEAN BASS
TO TRAVEL WITH THE OPA-LOCKA HISTORIC PROGRAM
DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2023; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Opa-Locka ("City") was founded by aviation pioneer
Glenn Curtiss in 1926. Its history is significant to the residents and elected officials of
the City; and
WHEREAS, to further boost involvement with the Opa-Locka Historic Program,
Commissioner Bass desires to travel to Douglasville, Georgia to visit relatives of the
City's founder and gather historical information, archives and memorabilia on behalf
of the City; and
WHEREAS, travel will take place in October 2023 and the City Commission
desires to authorize expenditures in an amount not exceed One Thousand Five
Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00); and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that it is in the best interest of
the City and its residents to authorize travel expenditures, in an amount not to exceed,
One Thousand Five, Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) for Commissioner Sherelean Bass to
travel with the Opa-Locka Historic Program during the month of October 2023.
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 travel
expenditures in an amount not to exceed One Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars
($1,500.00) for Commissioner Sherelean Bass to travel with the Opa-Locka Historic
Program during the month of October 2023.
SECTION 3. SCRIVENER'S ERRORS.
Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered and corrections of
Resolution No. 23-154
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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 October, 023.
TEST:
a Flores, City Clerk
B ri ette 1`d"orris-Weeks, P.A.
City Attorney
Moved by: Commissioner Williams
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Ervin
VOTE:
4-0
Commissioner Bass ABSENT
Commissioner Kelley YES
Commissioner Williams YES
Vice Mayor Ervin YES
Mayor Taylor YES
John H. E y or Jr., Mayor
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City of Opa-locks
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City
Manager:
Darvin Williams
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Commission
Meeting
Date:
10.11.2023
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Short Title:
A resolution of the City of Opa-Iocka authorizing travel expenditures not to exceed the amount of $1500.00 for
Commissioner Sherelean Bass to travel with the Opa-locka Historic Program during the month of October
2023.
Staff Summary:
The City of Opa-locka was founded by aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss in 1926. Its history is significant to the
residents and Elected Officials. To further boost the Opa-locka Historic Program, Commissioner Bass will be
traveling to Douglasville, Georgia to visit relatives of the City's founder to gather historic information, archives
and memorabilia on behalf of the City. Travel will take place in October 2023 and expenditures shall not exceed
$1500.
Financial Impact -
Proposed Action:
It is recommended that the City Commission authorize travel expenditures not to exceed the amount of
$1500.00 for Commissioner Sherelean Bass to travel with the Opa-locka Historic Program during the month
of October 2023.
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