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RESOLUTION NO. 14-8823
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,FLORIDA, TO AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT PARTICIPATION IN
THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TEEN COURT (MDCTC)
PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA;PROVIDING
FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade County Teen Court (MDCTC) is part of a nationwide
network of teen court programs and a member of the Florida Association of Teen Courts; and
WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade County Teen Court (MDCTC) program is an alternative,
serving a range of youth within its peer sanctioning process, such as first-time youthful offenders
needing a second chance, and youth looking for opportunities to serve their community; and
WHEREAS, through youth participation, the program aids in decreasing juvenile
delinquency by interrupting criminal behavior patterns; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka desires to authorize the City
Manager to implement participation in the Miami-Dade County Teen Court(MDCTC)Program for
the City of Opa-locka.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,FLORIDA:
Resolution No. 14-8823
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locks, Florida,hereby directs, and
authorizes the City Manager to implement participation in the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
(MDCTC) program in the City of Opa-locka.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9�h day of Jam, 2014.
M RA AYLOR
YMAYOR
Attest to: Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
J na Flores J eph . Geller
City Clerk E SPOON MARDER, PA
ity A orney
Moved by: VICE MAYOR KELLEY
Seconded by: COMMISSIONER JOHNSON
Commission Vote: 4-0
Commissioner Holmes: OUT OF ROOM
Commissioner Johnson: YES
Commissioner Santiago: YES
Vice-Mayor Kelley: YES
Mayor Taylor: YES
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