HomeMy Public PortalAbout15-9073 ESTABLISH A EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Sponsored by: Commissioner Luis B. Santiago
RESOLUTION NO. 15-9073
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OPA-LOCKA; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ESTABLISH A EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN
THE NAME OF FREDDIE JAMES LONDON FOR
RESIDENTS OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Freddie James London, a resident of the Great City of Opa-locka,
Florida, was victim of a senseless homicide on September 19, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Freddie James London, devoted his life to helping young men
and women lead a productive life throughout Miami-Dade County, Florida; and
WHEREAS, It is the desire of the City of Opa-locka, Florida, to create the
Freddie James London Educational Scholarship Fund in his honor and memory for
residents of Opa-locka, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE CITY
COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF OPA LOCAK, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The Manager is hereby directed to take all steps necessary establish
the Freddie James London Educational Scholarship Fund, including but not
limited to, criteria, a segregated bank account, and any other steps necessary
and appropriate to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
Section 3. The Manager further directed to report back to the City
Commission within 60 days of the effective of this Resolution with a report on
its progress in the establishment of the Freddie James London Educational
Scholarship Fund.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Resolution No. 15-9073
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 29th day of September, 2015.
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yra Taylor
Mayor
Attest to:
A. •
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)•anna Flores
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
Vincent T. Brown, Esq.
The Brown Law Group, LLC
City Attorney
Moved by: COMMISSIONER SANTIAGO
Seconded by: COMMISSIONER KELLEY
Commission Vote: 5-0
Commissioner Kelley: YES
Commissioner Pinder: YES
Commissioner Santiago: YES
Vice-Mayor Holmes: YES
May Taylor: YES