HomeMy Public PortalAbout16-9188 Requesting the Governor of the State of Florida to Appoint a Financial Oversight Committee Sponsored by: Commissioner J. Kelley
RESOLUTION NO. 16-9188
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO APPOINT A
FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTTEE; PROVIDING
FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka acknowledges
that the City is experiencing financial challenges; and
WHEREAS, The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka acknowledges
that since notifying the Governor of the State of Florida of Its financial condition in
October of 2015, the City's financial condition has not improved; and
WHEREAS, The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka believes that it is
in the City's best interest to request that the Governor of the State of Florida appoint
a financial oversight committee to assist the City with Its financial recovery.
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 Commission of the City of Opa-locka, Florida, hereby
request that the Governor of the State of Florida appoint a financial oversight
committee to assist the City with Its financial recovery.
Section 3. The City Clerk shall forward a certified copy of this resolution to
the Governor of the State of Florida immediately.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Resolution No. 16-9188
this 11th day of May, 2016.
MOTION FAILED
1 ra . Taylor
Mayor
Attest to: Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
Ji nna Flores Vincent T. Brown, Esq.
Ci Clerk The Brown Law Group, LLC
City Attorney
Moved by: VICE MAYOR HOLMES
Seconded by: COMMISSIONER SANTIAGO
Commissioner Vote: 3-1
Commissioner Kelley: YES
Commissioner Pinder: NOT PRESENT
Commissioner Santiago: NO
Vice Mayor Holmes: NO
Mayor Taylor: NO