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RESOLUTION NO. 0 9-7 9 4 7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH CSX
CORPORATION ("CSX") TO IDENTIFY AND CLEAR
DEBRIS ON AND AROUND RAILROAD TRACKS AND TO
ENCOURAGE THE REPAIR OF ARMS, RAILINGS AND
OTHER TRAIN RELATED STRUCTURES AND
MECHANISMS WITHIN THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA
WHEREAS,CSX Corporation("CSX")operates and maintains approximately 2,800 miles
of railroad track within the State of Florida, including tracks within the City of Opa-locka("City");
and
WHEREAS,debris on and around the CSX operated railroad tracks can pose a significant
safety hazard for City residents; and
WHEREAS,the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka,Florida("City Commission")
desires to authorize the City Manager to work in conjunction with CSX to identify debris on and
around the CSX railroad tracks and to encourage CSX to clear debris,repair arms,railings and other
train related structures and mechanisms within the City.
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 directs and authorizes
the City Manager to work in conjunction with CSX Corporation to identify debris on and around
CSX maintained and operated railroad tracks within the City and to further encourage the repair of
arms, railings and other train related structures and mechanisms within the City of Opa-locka.
Resolution No. 0 9-7 94 7
Section 3. The City Manager is further authorized to take any and all necessary action to
effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
this 2 8 day of OCTOBER , 2009.
MOTION FAILED
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Attest: Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
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Deborah S. Irby Burnadette Norrs-Weeks
City Clerk City Attorney
Moved by: JOHNSON
Seconded by: TAYLOR
Commission Vote: 3-2
Commissioner Holmes: NO
Commissioner Johnson: NO
Commissioner Tydus: YES
Vice-Mayor Taylor: YES
Mayor Kelley: NO