File #: 19R-3145    Version: 1 Name: APPOINTING SHA-MEKEYIA DAVIS TO HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/19/2019 In control: City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 2/25/2019 Final action:
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 19R-02-38: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF SHA-MEKEYIA DAVIS BY THE MAYOR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COMMISSION AS REQUIRED BY FLORIDA STATUTES, CHAPTER 421 TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE FOUR (4) YEAR TERM OF SARAI S. MARTIN EXPIRING NOVEMBER 2019; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON).
Attachments: 1. RES-19R-02-38-BRD-Laud Housing Authority Mayor appt commission approval-Davis.pdf, 2. AR 19R-02-38, 3. Housing Authority Commission List, 4. Sarai Martin Letter of Resignation - Housing Authority Commission, 5. Lauderhill Housing Authority Resume - Sha-Mekeyia Davis
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RESOLUTION NO. 19R-02-38: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF SHA-MEKEYIA DAVIS BY THE MAYOR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COMMISSION AS REQUIRED BY FLORIDA STATUTES, CHAPTER 421 TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE FOUR (4) YEAR TERM OF SARAI S. MARTIN EXPIRING NOVEMBER 2019; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON).

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Request Action:
Adopt a Resolution to appoint Sha-Mekeyia Davis to the Lauderhill Housing Authority Board.

Need:
To fill the vacant position on the Lauderhill Housing Authority Board due to resignation of Sarai S. Martin.

Summary Explanation/ Background:
Sarai S. Martin resigned his position on February 5, 2019, leaving a vacant position expiring November 2019. Sha-Mekeyia Davis has expressed interest in serving for the remainder of this term with Mayor Ken Thurston confirming his approval of the appointment.

Attachments:
1. Board Listing
2. Ray Martin Resignation Letter
3. Sha-Mekeyia Davis Resume

Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
$25.00 per meeting attended.

Estimated Time for Presentation:

Master Plan:

Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption

Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities

Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes

Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas
[ ] Increase commercial tax base [ ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses
[ ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas

Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities
[ ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs [ ] Housing & streets improved, litt...

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