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RESOLUTION NO. 09-7441
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH OMEGA CONTRACTING, INC. FOR
DEMOLITION OF UNSAFE STRUCTURES LOCATED AT
2141 AND 2151 ALI BABA AVENUE AT A COST OF
SEVENTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY
DOLLARS ($17,780.00), IN A CONTRACT FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY AND PAYABLE
FROM ACCOUNT NO. 44-541822
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2007, the Miami-Dade County Unsafe Structures Board
ruled that structures located at 2141 and 2151 Ali Baba Avenue in the City of Opa-locka("City")
were unsafe; and
WHEREAS,the property owner was given one hundred and eighty(180)days by the Miami-
Dade County Unsafe Structures Board to complete structural and building repairs in order to
conform to the requirements of the South Florida Building Code; and
WHEREAS, the property owner has not completed the required structural and building
repairs within said time; and
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2008, the City advertised for the demolition of the unsafe
structures; and
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2008, the City received bids from companies interested in
performing services related to the demolition of the unsafe structures; and
WHEREAS,Omega Contracting,Inc.provided the most responsive and responsible bid for
the demolition of unsafe structures; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager is recommending that the City Commission authorize the
City Manager to enter into and execute an agreement with Omega Contracting, Inc. for the
Resolution No. 09-7441
demolition of unsafe structures, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA:
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 accept the bid and enter into a contract with Omega Contracting, Inc for demolition
services related to the unsafe structures located at 2141 and 2151 Ali Baba Avenue within the City
at a cost of Seventeen Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty Dollars($17,780.00)and in a contract form
acceptable to the City Attorney, payable from Account No. 44-541822.
Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take all necessary and expedient
action to effectuate the intent of this resolution.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25 day of FEBRUARY , 2009.
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Attest: Approved as to form and legal sufficie cy:
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City Clerk Attorney
Moved by: HOLMES
Seconded by: JOHNSON
Commission Vote: 5-0
Commissioner Tydus: YES
COMM. HOLMES YES
COMM. JOHNSON YES
VICE MAYOR TAYLOR YES
MAYOR KELLEY YES
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Memorandum
TO: Mayor Joseph Kelley
Vice-Mayor Myra L. Taylor
Commissioner Dorothy Johnson
Commissioner Timothy Holmes
Commissioner Rose Tydus
FROM: Bryan . , erim City Manager
DATE: February 6, 009
RE: DEMOLITION OF UNSAFE STRUCTURES
Request: APPROVAL OF OMEGA CONTRACTING TO DEMOLISH 2141 AND 2151 ALI-
BABA AVENUE FOR $17,780.00 DUE TO THE PROPERTIES BEING DECLARED
UNSAFE.
Description: On December 12, 2007, the Miami Dade County Unsafe Structures Board ruled that 2141 and
2151 All Baba Avenue was un-safe. The property owner was given one hundred eighty (180)days to complete
structural and building repairs to conform to the requirements of the Florida Building Code. These repairs were
not done and it is City's right to demolish the property. .
On December 7, 2008, the City advertised for the demolition of the above properties. On December 12, 2008,
the City received proposals from interested companies(see attached).It is determined that Omega Contracting is
the lowest responsible bidder.
Financial Impact: This work was planned to be completed in FY 2008 and was not budgeted in the FY 2009
Budget and will be provided for the in the upcoming budget amendment. The private properties will be liened
for the amount paid for the demolition. The account number is 44-541822.
Implementation Timeline: Once approved these buildings will be completely removed within 60 days.
Legislative History: None
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval.
Analysis: These structures are an eyesore to our community. Once removed, it will help eliminate trash and
loitering at these buildings. This project will improve public health and safety.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1.Summary of quotes
2. Quotes
3.Miami Dade County Unsafe Structures Board Ruling
PREPARED BY: Dr.Ezekiel Orji,CPA