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RESOLUTION NO. 09-7438
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
(RFP) FOR UTILITY BILL PROCESSING
WHEREAS, the Finance Department of the City of Opa-locka ("City") currently mails
approximately Six Thousand (6,000) utility bills each month to City residents; and
WHEREAS,the monthly mailing of utility bills costs the City approximately Ten Thousand
($10,000.00) per month and approximately 35 hours in staff time; and
WHEREAS, it would be more cost effective for the City to outsource the printing and
mailing of utility bills; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the City could save a significant amount of money each
month in labor, supplies and materials by outsourcing the processing, printing and mailing of the
City's utility billing; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager requests authorization to issue an RFP for utility bill
processing services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka hereby authorizes the City
Manager to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a qualified company to provide utility bill
processing services.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Resolution No. 09-7438
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2 5 day of F EBB UARY ,, 2009.
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t': r ' L. KEL EY
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Attest: Approved as to form and legal suffici ncy:
Deborah S. I 4y Bu_ - .•ette Norris-Weeks
City Clerk City Attorney
Moved by: HOLMES
Seconded by: JOHNSON
Commission Vote: 5-0
Commissioner Tydus: YES
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Johnson: YES
Vice-Mayor Taylor: YES
Mayor Kelley: YES
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