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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; PROVIDING
FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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 in the month of February 2010; 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) toward the Civil Rights Supper; and
WHEREAS, proceeds from this event will be given to child care centers
within the City limits, except for the child care center associated with the sponsor
of this Resolution.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble hereby 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", payable from
account No. 79-579403.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 13 day of January 2010.
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...... P . KELLEY
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Attest: Approved as to for and legal sufficiency:
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Deborah S. Irby Jos- oh S. ' eller, Esquire
City Clerk Int, im C ty Attorney
Moved by: JOHNSON
Seconded by: TAYLOR
Commission Vote: 4-1
Commissioner Tydus: YES
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Johnson: YES
Vice-Mayor Taylor: YES
Mayor Kelley: NO