HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 23-166 - Resolution to establish a drug-free community taskforce within the OLPDSponsored by: Mayor Taylor
RESOLUTION NO. 23-166
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA DIRECTING THE INTERIM CITY
MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A DRUG -FREE COMMUNITY
TASKFORCE WITHIN THE OPA-LOCKA POLICE
DEPARTMENT, IN HONOR OF RED RIBBON WEEK;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Red Ribbon Week takes place annually from October 23rd -31st and
serves as a prevention awareness campaign against drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and
violence; and
WHEREAS, the initiative was established after the death of Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA) Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena who was committed to aiding
communities in combating illegal drugs; and
WHEREAS, during this campaign week, drug -free resources are disbursed to
increase awareness and advocacy; and
WHEREAS, the Interim City Manager shall establish a Drug -Free Community
Taskforce within the Opa-Locka Police Department to continuously promote the
importance of drug -free lifestyles and active participation in drug prevention and
reduction efforts within the community for a safer and healthier environment for
current and future generations; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that directing the Interim City
Manager to establish a Drug -Free Community Taskforce within the Opa-Locka Police
Department is in the best interest of the City of Opa-Locka.
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 establish a Drug -Free Community Taskforce within the Opa-Locka Police
Department, in honor of Red Ribbon Week.
Resolution No. 23-166
J nna Flores, City Clerk
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 25th day of Octobe , 2123.
John H. aylor Jr., Mayor
TTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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Burnadette Norris -Weeks, P.A.
City Attorney
Moved by: Commissioner Bass
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Ervin
VOTE: 4-0
Commissioner Bass YES
Commissioner Kelley YES
Commissioner Williams ABSENT
Vice Mayor Ervin YES
Mayor Taylor YES
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 8EB1937F-6E94-4161-82F3-F5F577F15F05
City of Opa-locka
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DoeuSiynad by:
City Manager:
Darvin Williams
CM Signature:
VA, itn, Matt .NiS
Commission
Meeting Date:
10/25/2023
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Mayor Taylor
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Short Title:
A resolution directing the Interim City Manager to establish a Drug -Free Community Taskforce within the Opa-
locka Police Department, in honor of Red Ribbon Week.
Staff Summary:
Red Ribbon Week takes place annually from October 23rd -31St and serves as a prevention awareness
campaign against drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and violence. The initiative was established after the death of Drug
Enforcement Administration (DEA) Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena who was committed to aiding
communities in combating illegal drugs. During this campaign week, drug -free resources are disbursed to
increase awareness and advocacy. The Interim City Manager shall establish a Drug -Free Community Taskforce
within the Opa-locka Police Department to further promote the importance of Red Ribbon Week to the Opa-
locka residents.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 8EB1937F-6E94-4161-82F3-F5F577F15F05
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Proposed Action:
Staff will execute the legislation directing the Interim City Manager to establish a Drug -Free Community
Taskforce within the Opa-locka Police Department, in honor of Red Ribbon Week.
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