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Resolution No. 12-8465
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, TO APPOINT JOANNA
FLORES AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS;PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the City Clerk position of the City of Opa-locka has been vacant for a number
of months; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka previously advertised for
candidates for the position of City Clerk; and
WHEREAS,it is now incumbent upon the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka to
appoint a City Clerk for the City of Opa-locka; and
WHEREAS,Joanna Flores has been the Interim City Clerk for the past several months;and
WHEREAS,Joanna Flores previously served as the Assistant City Clerk; and
WHEREAS,the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka desires to appoint Joanna
Flores as City Clerk of the City of Opa-locka.
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 hereby appoints Joanna Flores
as City Clerk of the City of Opa-locka.
Section 3. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka, Florida, hereby employs
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Joanna Flores as City Clerk, on the following terms:
a. The City Clerk is to receive an annual base salary of Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars
($85,000)per year.
b. The City Clerk is to receive Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) per month for car
allowance, which includes maintenance and insurance.
c. The City Clerk shall accrue and receive personal annual leave of twenty-five (25)
days per year and annual sick leave of fifteen(15)days per year,both of which may
be rolled over if unused in any year. At the time of separation from the City,the City
Clerk will be entitled to be paid for any unused annual personal leave and unused
sick leave.
d. The City Clerk shall receive the City's premium insurance package,including health
insurance (PPO Plan), major medical, life insurance, accident, disability benefits,
non-cosmetic dental insurance and vision.
e. The City shall pay the required premiums on the basic life insurance policy provided
to the City Clerk and, in addition, the City shall provide a supplemental life and
disability policy to the City Clerk, provided, however that the yearly cost of said
policy will not exceed 7% of the City Clerk's annual base salary.
f. The City shall provide travel insurance for the City Clerk while she is traveling on
City business, with the City Clerk to name a beneficiary.
g. The City shall execute all necessary agreements on behalf of the City Clerk's
retirement benefit participation in ICMA-RC Retirement Plan. (The City will pay an
amount equal to 9%of the City Clerk's annual base salary).
h. The City will pay up to Three Thousand Dollars($3,000.00)reasonable professional
fees and expenses for the City Clerk, including travel related to City business. All
such expenses and other reasonably incurred business expenses shall be charged on a
City credit card to be provided to the City Clerk. All such expenses and
reimbursements shall be subject to the furnishing of original paid receipts or original
invoices, and appropriate backup.
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i. The City will pay certain expenses of a non-personal and generally job-affiliated
nature, and agrees to reimburse the City Clerk for such general expense. All such
expenses and reimbursements shall be subject to the furnishing of original paid
receipts or original invoices, and appropriate backup.
j. The City will defend the City Clerk against any tort, professional liability claim,
demand or legal action arising out of any alleged act or omission occurring in the
performance of the City Clerk's duties.
k. The City shall bear the full cost of fidelity or other bonds required of the City Clerk.
1. The Commission, in consultation with the City Clerk, shall fix any such reasonable
terms and conditions of employment,as it may determine from time to time,relating
to the performance of the City Clerk, provided such terms and conditions are not
consistent with, or in conflict with, the provisions of this resolution, the CITY
Charter, or any other law.
m. All provisions of the City Charter and Code, and regulations and rules of the City,
relating to annual and sick leave, retirement and pension system contribution,
holidays and other fringe benefits and working conditions as they now exist or
hereafter may be amended, also shall apply to the City Clerk as they would to other
employees of the City,in addition to said benefits enumerated specifically herein for
the benefit of the City Clerk, except as herein provided.
n. Such other benefits (such as paid holidays) as are generally afforded to City
employees.
o. In the event of termination of her employment by the City, the City Clerk will be
entitled to five (5) months Severance pay, in accordance with the provisions of
Florida Statutes, Section 215.425.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this lot"day of October, 2012.
Resolution No. 12-8465
MYRA T LOR
MAYOR
Attest to:
1
anna Flores
terim City Clerk
Approved as to form and legal suf' iency:
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Jos- 1 S. 11Ter
Cit • ttorn
Moved by: COMMISSIONE' MILLER
Seconded by: COMMISSIONER HOLMES
Commission Vote: 3-2
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Miller: NO
Commissioner Tydus: YES
Vice-Mayor Johnson: NO
Mayor Taylor: YES