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RESOLUTION NO. 13-8548
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO HIRE SUCH PROFESSIONALS AS ARE
NECESSARY TO ASSIST IN THE PROPOSED PURCHASE OF
TOWN CENTER I, INCLUDING ACCOUNTANTS,
APPRAISERS AND INSPECTORS, AND WAIVING
COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES THEREFORE, AND
RATIFYING THE RETENTION OF GREENSPOON MARDER,
PA, TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION
WITH PROPOSED PURCHASE; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka desires to purchase the
building known as Town Center I, located at 780 Fisherman Street, Opa-locka; and
WHEREAS, the purchase will require the City to utilize various professionals, adept in
real estate transactions, accounting, appraisal and inspection; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to complete its obligations under the proposed purchase
in a short time frame, making it impracticable to utilize normal competitive bidding procedures
for the selection of such professionals; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has determined in writing under oath pursuant to Section
2-320 of the City Code, that the failure to secure the necessary professional services, on an
expedited basis, could result in substantial loss to the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission agrees that the waiver of normal competitive bidding
procedures is necessary to secure the required professional services, such as accountants,
appraisers, and inspectors, on an expedited basis; and
Resolution No. 13-8548
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka desires to authorize the City
Manager to hire such professionals as are necessary to assist in the proposed purchase of Town
Center I, with all of such retentions to be presented to the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, the law firm of Greenspoon Marder, PA, is the City Attorney, and has the
professionals needed to assist with contractual matters and closing of the purchase of Town
Center I; and
WHEREAS, members of the City Commission have indicated individually to the City
Manager their desire for GM to provide non-retainer legal services to the City in connection with
contractual matters and the closing of the purchase of Town Center I, and the City Commission
now wishes to formally ratify the retention of Greenspoon Marder, PA.
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 waives
competitive bidding procedures for the retention of such professionals as are necessary to assist
the City in matters related to the purchase of Town Center I, for the reasons set forth
hereinabove, and authorizes the City Manager to hire such professionals as are necessary to
assist in the proposed purchase of Town Center I, including accountants, appraisers and
inspectors, with all retention to be presented to the City Commission.
Section 3. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka hereby ratifies the
retention of Greenspoon Marder, PA, to provide non-retainer legal services in connection with
the contractual matters and the closing of the proposed purchase of Town Center I.
Resolution No. 13-8548
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of February, 2013.
/ RAT LOR
MAYOR
Attest to:
J,i.nna Flores
Ity Clerk
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
Jo.epliS.I eller
ty Atto ey
Moved by: Vice Mayor Kel ey
Seconded by: Commissioner Holmes
Commission Vote: 4-0
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Johnson: NOT PRESENT
Commissioner Santiago: YES
Vice-Mayor Kelley: YES
Mayor Taylor: YES
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SWORN STATEMENT
STATEMENT in support of waiving the tentative bidding procedures for selection of
professionals to assist with the proposed purchase of Town Center I
STATE OF FLORIDA )
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE )
Before me,the undersigned authority, this day personally appeared Kelvin L. Baker, Sr.,
who, being by me first duly sworn, deposes and says:
1. I am the City Manger for the City of Opa-locka.
2. The City is engaged in negotiations related to the purchase of Town Center I.
3. I require the assistance of various professionals, including accountants, appraisers, and
inspectors, to assist me in evaluating and closing the proposed purchase.
4. Pursuant to Section 2-320(i) of the City Code, I hereby certify that it is my opinion that
normal competitive bidding procedures need to be waived in the selection of such
professionals, in order to select them on an expedited basis, or else a substantial loss for
the City may result.
FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT. / I
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KELVIN L. BAKER, SR.
City Manager
City of Opa-locka
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this?S day of February, 2013 by Affiant
who took an oath and is erally known to me r produced as
identification.
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NOTARY PUBL C, STATE OF FL•RIDA
(Notary Seal)
FAYE DOUGLAS
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