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HomeMy Public PortalAbout14-8771 Rescinding Resolution 14-8763 Establishing a Tax Exempt Sponsored by: Commissioner Johnson RESOLUTION NO. 14-8771 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA RESCINDING, RESOLUTION NO. 14-8763, ESTABLISHING A TAX EXEMPT 501(c)(3), NOT-FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS,on February 12,2014,the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka ("City") adopted Resolution No.14-8763 establishing a tax exempt,not-for profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and WHEREAS,the purpose of the 501(c)(3)was to assist at risk,economically disadvantaged residents of the city, in the pursuit of quality educational goals, and to solicit and accept contributions and grants from the public and private sectors and governmental agencies; and WHEREAS,alternative methods of providing funds for this purpose have now presented themselves, and the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka desires to rescind Resolution No. 14-8763. 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 rescinds Resolution No. 14-8763, establishing a tax exempt, not-for profit organization. Resolution No. 14-8771 Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of February, 2014. / i_ / l/ rY; • T ' LOR AYOR Attest: it•' ' 't..i3A-31-- Jo. 1' a Flores City Clerk Approved as to ,orm and legal sufficiency: �� _ i , c- iL Jo 'f S. •'er, Esq. G' ' ENSP a ON MARDER, PA I , Attorney Moved by: COMMISSIONER 'OLMES Seconded by: COMMISSIONER JOHNSON Commission Vote: 5-0 Commissioner Holmes: YES Commissioner Johnson: YES Commissioner Santiago: YES Vice-Mayor Kelley: YES Mayor Taylor: YES 6533825 vl Sponsored by: Commissioner Johnson 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 Resolution No. 14-8763 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. Resolution No. 14-8763 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 Febru. , 2014. / ,,,a rr RA AYLOR MAYOR Attest: Jo. na Flores City Clerk Approved as to fotbu and legal sufficiency: Jos:eh S. 1i eller V Ci ; Atto ey 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