HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolutio No. 23-152 Authorizing expenditures for Mayor's Quarterly Small Business LuncheonSponsored by: Mayor Taylor
RESOLUTION NO. 23-152
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA-LOCKA, AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES RELATED TO
MAYOR TAYLOR'S QUARTERLY SMALL BUSINESS
LUNCHEONS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,500.00) FOR EACH
BUSINESS LUNCHEON EVENT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR
TAYLOR AND CITY STAFF TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO
PLAN AND EXECUTE EVENTS; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is imperative the City of Opa-Locka ("City") ensures that small
businesses are supported and have the necessary tools, resources, and information for
success; and
WHEREAS, in support of strengthening City businesses, Mayor Taylor intends
to host quarterly networking events for the benefit of the City's business community
during the 2023-2023 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, these events require expenditures for catering and related event
services. As such, the City Commission desires to authorize Mayor Taylor and City staff
the authority to take all necessary steps to plan for the quarterly events and approve
expenses in an amount not to exceed One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00)
for each event; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that it is the best interest of
the City and its residents to authorize expenditures related to Mayor Taylor's Quarterly
Small Business Luncheons, in an amount not to exceed One Thousand Five Hundred
Dollars ($1,500.00) for each event, and to further authorize Mayor Taylor and City staff
to take all necessary steps to plan and execute the quarterly events.
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 expenditures
related to Mayor Taylor's Quarterly Small Business Luncheons, in an amount not
Resolution No. 23-152
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
to exceed One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) for each event, and to
further authorizes Mayor Taylor and City staff to take all necessary steps to plan
and execute the quarterly events.
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 Octob-r, 023.
TEST:
a Flores, City Clerk
Bi dette Norris -Weeks, P.A.
City Attorney
Moved by: Commissioner Kelley
Seconded by: Commissioner Williams
John H. aylor Jr., Mayor
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Resolution No. 23-152
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 of Opa-locka to authorize the expenses related to Mayor Taylor’s Quarterly Business
Luncheon for small businesses not to exceed $1,500 per Quarterly Business Luncheon event and authorizing
the Sponsor and City Staff to take all necessary steps for this event.
Staff Summary:
It is imperative the city ensures that small businesses are supported and have all the necessary tools,
resources, and current information for success. In support of this movement, Mayor Taylor hosts a networking
event curated for the City’s business community quarterly. This event requires expenditures for catering and
related event services. The Sponsor and City staff shall be authorized to take all the necessary steps for
planning and the approval of expenses in the amount not to exceed $1,500.
Financial Impact –
Proposed Action:
It is recommended to authorize the expenses related to Mayor Taylor’s Business Luncheon for small
businesses not to exceed $1,500.
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