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Resolution No. 10-8123
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,FLORIDA TO URGE CONGRESS TO
SUPPORT H.R. 4812, THE LOCAL JOBS FOR AMERICA
ACT TO PROVIDE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE TO
MUNICIPALITIES AS THEY SEEK TO PROTECT
ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND AVOID ADDITIONAL
LAYOFFS OF MUNICIPAL WORKERS; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Opa-locka recognizes the difficult economic tide that the nation
faces, and realize that this is one of the most difficult times that the U.S. economy has ever
experienced; and
WHEREAS, communities have cut back on many essential services, such as, education,
public safety, childcare, health care and transportation; and
WHEREAS,H.R.4812 Bill,The Local Jobs for America Act will create and save a million
public and private jobs in local communities,and ensure that local communities can operate essential
services; and
WHEREAS, The Local Jobs for America Act support will target directly to states and
municipalities with the greatest number of people out of work to restore important local services;
and
WHEREAS,The Local Jobs for America Act will fund salaries for private sector on-the-job
training to help local businesses put people back to work; and
Resolution No. 10-8123
WHEREAS,the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka urges Congress to support H.R.
4812, The Local Jobs for America Act:
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT DULY 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, Florida urges Congress to
support H.R.4812,The Local Jobs for America Act to Provide Federal Assistance to municipalities
as they seek to protect essential services and avoid additional layoffs of municipal workers.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 2010.
PH L. LLEY
MAYO'
Resolution No. 10-8123
Attest:
Deborah Irby
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
PU
Joe• S. Geller, Esq.
City Att• ey
Moved by: JOHNSN
Seconded by: TAYL+ R
Commission Vote: 5-0
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Johnson: YES
Commissioner Tydus: YES
Vice-Mayor Taylor: YES
Mayor Kelley: YES