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Home My Public Portal AboutResolution No. 23 -182 - Reso supporting the Opa-locka Preservation AssociationSponsored by: Mayor Taylor RESOLUTION NO. 23-182 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO SUPPORT THE OPA-LOCKA PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION IN THE CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE OPA-LOCKA HERITAGE TRAIL, A 15 - STATION OUTDOOR WALKING MUSEUM EXPERIENCE LOCATED IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, The Opa-Locka Preservation Association was established to connect with the Opa-Locka community through hosting events, such as walking tours to engage residents and reinvigorate interest in historical and environmental activities; and WHEREAS, The Opa-Locka Preservation Association, in conjunction with the City of Opa-Locka and funded by The Opa-Locka Development Corporation d/b/a Ten North Group, created and developed the Opa-Locka Heritage Trail, a first -of -its -kind, 15 -station outdoor walking museum experience; and WHEREAS, The Heritage Trail has been supported by several county and state leaders, as well as subject matter experts, including Black historian and author Dr. Marvin Dunn, county archaeologist Jeff Ransom, FEC Railway historian and professor Seth Bramson, and others; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this public installation is to showcase and celebrate the history of Opa-Locka and its people dating back to its founding years. The trail will consist of 15 signs that are 24x36" with double mounts, and two (2) wayfinding verticals strategically placed in highly trafficked areas; and WHEREAS, with Ten North Group funding the creation and production of the signs, the City of Opa-Locka is being asked to permit and install the signs alongside the sidewalks in the proposed route. The Opa-Locka Heritage Trail supports the larger initiative to promote and protect the historical framework of the city of Opa-Locka's history; and WHEREAS, each sign of the Heritage Trail will include rare images and forgotten stories that help educate residents and visitors. The Heritage Trail supports tourism, economic revitalization, and community engagement and walkability in the downtown core; and Resolution No. 23-182 WHEREAS, The Heritage Trail incorporated original artifacts, documents, and stories held at the University of Miami, History Miami Museum, the Miami Springs Historical Society and Museum, the Black Archives, Miami -Dade County, Miami -Dade Public Library System, the City of Opa-Locka, and the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka finds that it is in the best interest of the City and its residents to direct the Interim City manager to take all necessary steps to support The Opa-Locka Preservation Association in the creation and development of the Opa-Locka Heritage Trail. 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, and any subsequent City Manager, to take all necessary steps to support The Opa-Locka Preservation Association in the creation and development of the Opa-Locka Heritage Trail, a 15 -station outdoor walking museum experience for the downtown area of the City. 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 13th day of Decemb , 2023. John aylor Jr., Mayor 2 Resolution No. 23-182 AT EST: Joan a Flores, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Burnadette Nofris-Weeks, P.A. City Attorney Moved by: Vice Mayor Ervin Seconded by: Commissioner Kelley VOTE: 5-0 Commissioner Bass YES Commissioner Kelley YES Commissioner Williams YES Vice Mayor Ervin YES Mayor Taylor YES 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 98E42AC4-EDB0-452F-A7F4-F2F06658B826 City of Opa-locka Agenda Cover Memo City Manager: Darvin Williams CM Signature: 0MLW r` 1 Commission Meeting Date: 12.13.2023 Item Type: (EnterX in box) Resolution OrdinancGe8C07C1 E8DE other X Fiscal Impact: (EnterX in box) Yes No Ordinance Reading. (Enter X in box) 1st Reading 2nd Reading Public Hearing: (EnterX in box) Yes No Yes No X X Funding Source: Account#: (Enter Fund & Dept) Ex: See Financial Impact Advertising Requirement: (EnterX in box) Yes No X Contract/P.O. Required: (EnterX in box) Yes No RFP/RFQ/Bid#: X Strategic Plan Related (EnterX in box) Yes No Strategic Plan Priority Enhance Organizational Bus. & Economic Dev Public Safety Quality of Education Qual. of Life & City Image Communication Area: • Strategic Plan Obj./Strategy: (list the specific objective/strategy this item will address) X • IM • 11 • Sponsor 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 take all necessary steps to support The Opa-locka Preservation Association in the creation and development of the Opa-locka Heritage Trail, a 15 -station outdoor walking museum experience located in the downtown area. Staff Summary: The Opa-locka Preservation Association, in conjunction with the City of Opa-locka and funded by Ten North Group, created and developed the Opa-locka Heritage Trail, a first -of -its -kind, 15 -station outdoor walking museum experience The Heritage Trail has been supported by several County and State leaders, as well as subject matter experts, including Black historian and author Dr. Marvin Dunn, County archaeologist Jeff Ransom, FEC Railway historian and professor Seth Bramson, and others. DocuSign Envelope ID: 98E42AC4-EDB0-452F-A7F4-F2F06658B826 The purpose of this public installation is to showcase and celebrate the history of Opa-locka and its people dating back to its founding years. The trail will consist of 15 signs that are 24x36" with double mounts, and two (2) wayfinding verticals strategically placed in highly trafficked areas With Ten North Group funding the creation and production of the signs, the City of Opa-locka is being asked to permit and install the signs alongside the sidewalks on the proposed route. The Opa-locka Heritage Trail supports the larger initiative to promote and protect the historical framework of the City of Opa-locka's history. Each sign of the Heritage Trail will include rare images and forgotten stories that help educate residents and visitors. The Heritage Trail supports tourism, economic revitalization, and community engagement and walkability in the downtown core The Heritage Trail incorporates original artifacts, documents, and stories held at the University of Miami, HistoryMiami Museum, the Miami Springs Historical Society and Museum, the Black Archives, Miami -Dade County, Miami -Dade Public Library System, the City of Opa-locka, and the State of Florida. Financial Impact: The cost of the required sign posts will be less than $1,500. The signs will be installed by City staff. Proposed Action It is recommended the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka approves legislation directing the Interim City Manager to take all necessary steps to support The Opa-locka Preservation Association in the creation and development of the Opa-locka Heritage Trail. Attachment: