HomeMy Public PortalAbout14-8893 To resolve all issues in the Utility Billing DepartmentSponsored by: Commissioner Santiago
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -8893
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER TO REVIEW AND SUBMIT A
WRITTEN PLAN TO RESOLVE ALL ISSUES IN THE
UTILITY BILLING DEPARTMENT REGARDING
BILLING FLUCTUATIONS, PROPER METER
READING AND OTHER MATTERS AFFECTING THE
RESIDENTS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, one of the most important services the City of Opa -locka provides
to its residents is the provision of water and sewer services; and
WHEREAS, there has been persistent and serious problems with accurate bills
that are sent by the Utility Department; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa -locka desires to have a
complete review of the Utility Department to resolve the issues adversely affecting the
residents.
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 directs the
City Manager to provide a written review and plan to correct the billing and meter
reading issues affecting our residents regarding the provision of water and sewer services.
Resolution No. 14 -8893
Section 3. The written plan shall be submitted within thirty (30) days at the
effective date of this resolution.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of December, 2014.
Attest to:
Joa a Flores
City Clerk
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Commission Vote:
Commissioner Kelley:
Commissioner Pinder:
Commissioner Santiago:
Vice -Mayor Holmes:
Mayor Taylor:
TAYI
.YOR
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
Joseph S. Geller / Alin Dellagloria
GREENSPOON VARDER, PA
City Attorney
COMMISSIONER PINDER
COMMISSIONER SANTIAGO
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