HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 23-151 Report on Permit and Licensing Processing TimesSponsored by: Mayor Taylor
RESOLUTION NO. 23-151
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA DIRECTING THE INTERIM CITY
MANAGER TO DELIVER TO THE CITY COMMISSION A
REPORT ON THE AVERAGE PERMIT AND LICENSING
PROCESSING TIMES FOR ALL PERMITS AND LICENSES
ISSUED BY THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, INCLUDING THE
PROCESSING TIMES FOR THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA AS
COMPARED TO ALL OTHER MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; TO FURTHER DEVELOP A PLAN
TO IMPROVE THE CITY'S PROCESSES AND REDUCE THE
PROCESSING TIMES BELOW THE COUNTY -WIDE
AVERAGE IN ORDER TO DELIVER MORE EXPEDITED,
QUALITY SERVICES TO CITY RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS
OWNERS WITHIN A PERIOD OF NINETY (90) DAYS FROM
THE PASSAGE OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Opa-Locka ("City") is currently in the peak season of
permitting and licensing renewals. This activity has caused a drastic increase in applications
within the Building and Licensing Department, which has delayed the City's time for
processing and issuance; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission is seeking information on the average permit and
licensing processing times for all permits and licenses issued by the City, to include the
processing times for the City of Opa-Locka compared to all other municipalities within
Miami -Dade County; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission further desires and direct that the Interim City
Manager to develop a plan to improve the City's processes and reduce the processing times
below the county -wide average to deliver more expedited, quality services to City residents
and business owners within a period of ninety (90) days from the passage of this resolution;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that directing the Interim City
Manager to deliver to the City Commission a report on the average permit and licensing
processing time for all permits and licenses issued by the City of Opa-Locka, including
the processing times for the City, as compared to all other municipalities within Miami -
Dade County and develop a plan to improve the City's processes and reduce the
processing times below the county -wide average, all to be conducted within ninety (90)
days of the passage of Resolution is in the best interest of the City of Opa-Locka.
Resolution No. 23-151
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 directs the Interim City
Manager to deliver to the City Commission a report on the average permit and
licensing processing times for all permits and licenses issued by the City of Opa-Locka,
including the processing times for the City of Opa-Locka compared to all other
municipalities within Miami -Dade County. The City Commission further directs that
the City Manager develop a plan to improve the City's processes and reduce the
processing times below the county -wide average in order to deliver more expedited,
quality services to City residents and business owners all to be conducted within a
period of ninety (90) days from passage of this Resolution.
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 October, 2023.
TTEST:
nna Flores, City Clerk
John H I aylor Jr., Mayor
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Resolution No. 23-151
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Burnadefte Norris=Weeks, P.A.
City Attorney
Moved by: Commissioner Kelley
Seconded by: Commissioner Williams
VOTE: 4-0
Commissioner Bass ABSENT
Commissioner Kelley YES
Commissioner Williams YES
Vice Mayor Ervin YES
Mayor Taylor YES
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City of Opa-locka
Agenda Cover Memo
City
Manager: Darvin Williams CM Signature:
Commission
Meeting
Date:
10.11.2023
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Name Mayor Taylor Department: City Commission
Short Title:
A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka directing the Interim City Manager to provide the
City Commission with the processing time for the Building and Licensing Department Permitting and Licensing
Process in comparison to neighboring municipalities.
Staff Summary:
The City is currently in the peak season of permitting and licensing renewals. This has caused a drastic
increase in applications within the Building and Licensing Department which delays the City’s time for
processing and issuance. The Mayor & City Commission is seeking to review and compare the City of Opa-
locka and neighboring municipalities’ response times. The Interim City Manager shall create and provide the
Mayor & Commission with a report detailing this information and shall develop a plan to reduce the
Department’s processing time and improve its practices to ensure residents and businesses are receiving
efficient and satisfactory results. The report and plan shall be presented within 90 days.
Financial Impact – There is no financial impact from this proposed ordinance amendment.
Proposed Action:
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It is recommended the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka adopt legislation directing the Interim City
Manager to take all steps necessary to reduce the processing time for all permitting and licensing processes
and provide the Mayor & Commission with a full report within 90 days.
Attachment:
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