HomeMy Public PortalAbout13-8702 Amend Resolution 11-8250 Regarding Approval of all Litigation Matters Sponsored by: Commissioner Santiago
RESOLUTION NO. 13-8702
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA TO AMEND
RESOLUTION 11-8250, REGARDING CITY COMMISSION
APPROVAL OF ALL LITIGATION MATTERS PRIOR TO
EXPENDITURE; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2011, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka adopted
Resolution 11-8250; which states that all litigation must be approved by the Commission prior to
expenditure; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka desires to amend Resolution
11-8250, to provide that any and all litigation matters initiated by the City be approved prior to
expenditure, but with the exception that litigation matters where another party is suing the City,
can be defended by the City Attorney prior to authorization; and
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 amend Resolution
11-8250, to state that the City Commission shall approve any and all litigation matters initiated
by the City prior to expenditure, except those litigation matters where another party is suing the
City, which may be defended by the City Attorney prior to authorization.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSEWANDADOFFED this 23rd day of October, 2013.
MOTION FAILED
Resolution No. 13-8702
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f MYRA TAYLOR
MAYOR
Attest to: Approved as to orm and legal sufficiency:
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Joanna Flores Joseph . 'eller
City Clerk GREENSPOON MARDER, PA
City Attorney
Moved by: COMMISSIONER JOHNSON
Seconded by: COMMISSIONER HOLMES
Commission Vote: 3-2
Commissioner Holmes: NO
Commissioner Johnson: NO
Commissioner Santiago: YES
Vice-Mayor Kelley: NO
Mayor Taylor: YES