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RESOLUTION NO. 14-8763
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH A TAX EXEMPT,
NOT-FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION
501(c)(3)OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE,WITH THE
PURPOSE OF ASSISTING AT RISK, ECONOMICALLY
DISADVANTAGED RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA IN THE PURSUIT OF QUALITY EDUCATIONAL
GOALS, AND TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT
CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS FROM THE PUBLIC AND
PRIVATE SECTORS AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, for many years the City of Opa-locka ("City") has been a key advocate of
improving the quality and availability of educational programs to its resident,by sponsoring and
participating in numerous events and organizations; and
WHEREAS, in line with its commitment to improve the availability of educational
programs to its residents,the City administration seeks to establish the formation of a tax exempt,
not-for-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3)of the Internal Revenue Code("Organization");
and
WHEREAS,the mission and vision of this Organization will be to assist deserving at-risk
students and families,and economically disadvantaged residents,in the attainment of educational
opportunities and through philanthropic activities; and
WHEREAS,the formation of the Organization would make possible the solicitation and
acceptance of financial contributions and grants from the public and private sectors and
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governmental agencies,in order to achieve the goals and mission of making education and learning
a reality for those in need; and
WHEREAS, the formation of the Organization would greatly facilitate financial
collaboration and partnerships with other funding programs, serving to improve access to lifelong
educational opportunities including higher education programs.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka to support
and promote the realization of education by establishing an Organization, in accordance with
Florida law, which is fully dedicated to the mission of providing educational programs and
scholarships to deserving at-risk students and to residents who are the first in their families to
attend college, and which will be funded in part as will be provided for by future ordinance.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble are hereby incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka,Florida,hereby authorizes the
City Manager and City Attorney to do all the things necessary to establish a tax exempt, not-for-
profit organization under Section 501(c)(3)of the of the Internal Revenue Code,with the purpose
of assisting at-risk,economically disadvantaged residents of the City of Opa-locka in the pursuit of
educational goals, and to solicit and accept contributions and grants from the public and private
sectors and governmental agencies to achieve these goals. The initial Board of Directors shall be
appointed by the Mayor and City Commission, with each Commission member appointing one
Director, who shall be chosen from among prominent members of the community.
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Thereafter,the Board of Directors shall be appointed annually by the City Commission,with each
member of the Commission appointing one Director,in January of each calendar year. Members
may be reappointed to the Board by the City Commission without limitation. The incumbent City
Manager shall be the registered agent during his/her tenure, to be updated within 30 days of any
change in status.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of Februa , 2014.
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RA vAYLOR
MAYOR
Attest:
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Jo.'t a Flores
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
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Jos .h1 . 1�a ler, Esq.
GI ENS' ION MARDER, PA
•i Attorney
Moved by: COMMISSIONER JOHNSON
Seconded by: VICE MAYOR KELLEY
Commission Vote: 4-1
Commissioner Holmes: NO
Commissioner Johnson: YES
Commissioner Santiago: YES
Vice-Mayor Kelley: YES
Mayor Taylor: YES