HomeMy Public PortalAbout15-9110 ISSUANCE OF A UNIFIED LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR CONCERNING THE FINANCIAL CONDITION Sponsored by: Mayor & City Commission of Opa-locka, Florida
RESOLUTION NO. 15-9110
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING THE ISSUANCE OF A UNIFIED LETTER TO
THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA,
CONCERNING THE CITY'S FINANCIAL CONDITION AS
REQUIRED BY FLORIDA STATUTE 218.503 (EXHIBIT "A");
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Commission of the City of Opa-locka have
acknowledged that the City of Opa-locka is experiencing financial challenges; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Commission of the City of Opa-locka have a
duty to notify the Governor of the State of Florida when certain events occur, as set
forth in Florida Statute 218.503; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Commission of the City of Opa-locka
acknowledge certain events have occurred which require notification under Florida
Statute 218.503 and desire to issue a unified letter to the Governor concerning the
City's financial condition.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT 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 Mayor and City Commission of the City of Opa-locka,
Florida, hereby issue this unified letter to the Governor of the State of Florida, as set
forth in EXHIBIT "A," regarding the City's financial conditions, as required under
Florida Statue 218.503.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Resolution No. 15-9110
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of November, 2015.
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Mayor
Attest to: Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
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Joi na Flores Vincent T. Brown, Esq.
City Clerk The Brown Law Group, LLC
City Attorney
Moved by: COMMISSIONER SANTIAGO
Seconded by: VICE MAYOR HOLMES
Commissioner Vote: 5-0
Commissioner Kelley: YES
Commissioner Pinder: YES
Commissioner Santiago: YES
Vice Mayor Holmes: YES
Mayor Taylor: YES
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November 12, 2015
The Honorable Governor Rick Scott Via Email: Rick.Scott @EOG.MyFlorida.com
State of Florida Governor's Office Marvin.Doyal @EOG.MyFlorida.com
400 S. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Re: City of Opa-locka, Florida, Notification per FL Statute 218.503
Dear Governor Scott:
First and foremost, we, the Mayor and City Commission of the Great City of Opa-locka, Florida,
would like to thank you and your staff for taking the time to speak with us on November 4, 2015.
As you are aware, on October 22, 2015, our City Manager, Roy Stephen Shiver, Jr., informed
your office of several financial conditions that have occurred which are a source of concern for
our entire elected leadership and which were also disclosed to your office in accordance with the
requirements of Florida Statute 218.503, Determination of Financial Emergency.
As a result of the telephone conference with Ms. Miguel of your office, we will be forwarding
additional information that will assist with a more detailed assessment of the City's financial
condition.
As the elected governing body, we recognize the significance of the challenge that lies ahead.
That said, we, the Mayor and City Commission, respectfully ask that any and all consideration be
given to us, and in our stead, the City Manager, Roy Stephen Shiver, Jr., and our City Attorney,
Vincent T. Brown, as we navigate through this process to bring about viable solutions to address
our beloved City's current condition.
Rest assured that I and the entire Commission will be supportive and adhere to the direction of
your office. We are certain that with your assistance, our professional staff will be able to
adequately address and rectify the financial challenges facing our City.
CITY HALL 780 Fisherman Street OPA-LOCKA,FLORIDA 33054(305)953-2821
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP
Respectfully,
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Honorable Timothy Ho mes, Vice Mayor
City of Opa-Locka, FL
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Honorable Terrence Pinder, Commissioner
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Cc: Roy Stephen Shiver, Jr., City Manager/City of Opa-Locka
Vincent T. Brown, Esq., City Attorney/City of Opa-Locka
Marvin Doyal, Audit Director/EOG Office of the Chief Inspector General
CITY HALL 780 Fisherman Street OPA-LOCKA,FLORIDA 33054(305)953-2821
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP