HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-7975 Civil Rights Supper Sponsored by: Vice-Mayor M. Taylor
RESOLUTION NO. 09-7975
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00)
FOR A CIVIL RIGHTS SUPPER TO BE HELD ON
JANUARY 16, 2010, PAYABLE FROM ACCOUNT NO. 79-
579403
WHEREAS, in recognition of the great work done during the Civil Rights Movement,
and in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Vice-Mayor "Lady" Myra Taylor desires
that the City of Opa-locka Commission join her in sponsoring a "Civil Rights Supper" to be held
on January 16, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Commemoration activities will begin with the Annual Martin Luther
King Walk lead by former City Commissioner 011ie B. Kelley; and
WHEREAS, Dr. King struggled for educational achievement and understood that
educational opportunities within communities are key to the advancement of all people; and
WHEREAS, the Civil Rights Supper will seek to bring together the Opa-locka
community with a focus on educational advancement while recognizing the contributions of
the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights leaders; and
WHEREAS, Vice-Mayor Taylor proposes that the City Commission of the City of Opa-
locka ("City Commission") authorize a contribution of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00)
towards the Civil Rights Supper; and
WHEREAS, any proceeds from this event will be given to all private educational
institutions within the City limits except for the educational institution associated with the
sponsor of this Resolution.
Resolution No. 0 9-7 9 7 5
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 expend funds in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars
($5,000.00) in support of a "Civil Rights Supper" to be held on January 16, 2010, payable from
Account No. 79-579403.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
this 9 day of DECEMBER , 2009.
MOTION FAILED
ISEP LLEY
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Attest: 1 Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
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Deborah S. Irby Burnadette No> VVeeks
City Clerk City Attorney
Moved by: TAYLOR
Seconded by: TYDUS
Commission Vote: 3-2
Commissioner Holmes: NO
Commissioner Johnson: NO
Commissioner Tydus: YES
Vice-Mayor Taylor: YES
Mayor Kelley: NO