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RESOLUTION NO. 16-6144
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY ATTORNEY TO DEFEND CENTRAL FLORIDA
EQUIPMENT RENTALS, INC., VS. CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,
FLORIDA, CASE NUMBER 132016CA0005550000001
INVOLVING BREACH OF CONTRACT, EFFECTIVE
IMMEDIATELY; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City has been named as a defendant in the above-referenced
lawsuit; and
WHEREAS, The City must defend itself against the allegations contained
within the lawsuit; and
WHEREAS, The City Commission believes that it is in the best interest of the
City to authorize the City Attorney to represent the City in defense of the Central
Florida Equipment Rental vs. The City of Opa-Locka (Case No.: 132016 CA
0005550000001) lawsuit, including reaching settlement terms, if possible.
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 City Attorney is hereby authorized to commence defense of
Central Florida Equipment Rentals, Inc., vs. City of Opa-Locka, Florida, on
behalf of the City.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of January, 2016.
Resolution No. 16-6144
yra . Taylor
Mayor
Attest to: Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
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Jo nna Flores Vincent T. Brown, Esq.
City Clerk The Brown Law Group, LLC
City Attorney
Moved by: COMMISSIONER PINDER
Seconded by: COMMISSIONER SANTIAGO
Commissioner Vote: 4-0
Commissioner Kelley: YES
Commissioner Pinder: YES
Commissioner Santiago: YES
Vice Mayor Holmes: NOT PRESENT
Mayor Taylor: YES
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Commission Meeting Item Type: :44;4
Date: 1/27/2016 X
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Sponsor Name City Attorney Department: Office of the City Attorney
A resolution authorizing the City Attorney to defend the City in the matter of Central Florida
Equipment Rentals,Inc.,vs. City of Opa Locka
The matter involves a breach of contract and this budgeted contingency expense is estimated to be five
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Staff recommends approval to defend the City's interest.
1. City Attorneys' resolution.