HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-34350RESOLUTION NO.2026-34350
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD FOR THE NOVEMBER 3,2026
GENERAL ELECTION TO SERVE AS THE CANVASSING BOARD FOR
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH'S SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 3,2026.
WHEREAS,on November 3,2026,the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections
("Supervisor of Elections")will be conducting the General Election,at which time the City of
Miami Beach has authorized a Special Election to be held,to submit ballot questions to the
electorate of the City of Miami Beach;and
WHEREAS,the Supervisor of Elections is charged with the full responsibility of
conducting the subject Election,except for accepting the Certificate of Election Results
concerning the City of Miami Beach's Special Election,which duty is within the Miami Beach City
Commission's purview;and
WHEREAS,the Miami-Dade County Canvassing Board for the Countywide November 3,
2026 General Election is charged with the statutory responsibilities relating to the conduct of the
subject Election and is hereby further authorized to act consistently with said responsibilities as
the Canvassing Board for the City of Miami Beach's November 3,2026 Special Election.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,that the Miami-Dade County
Canvassing Board for the November 3,2026 General Election is hereby authorized to serve as
the Canvassing Board for the City of Miami Beach's November 3,2026 Special Election.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 22°day of July 2026.
ATTEST:li JUL 2 3 2026
Rafael E.Granado,City Clerk
Steven Meiner,Mayor
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MIAMI BE ACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:City Clerk Rafael E.Granado
DATE:July 22,2026
TITLE:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
CANVASSING BOARD FOR THE NOVEMBER 3,2026,GENERAL ELECTION TO
SERVE AS THE CANVASSING BOARD FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH'S
SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3,2026.
RECOMMENDATION
The Office of the City Clerk recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the attached
resolution authorizing the Miami-Dade County Canvassing Board to serve as the Canvassing
Board for the City's November 3,2026 Special Election,if a Special Election is called through
approval of the proposed ballot question(s)on the July 22,2026 agenda.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections will conduct the Countywide General Election on
November 3,2026.The City has also placed proposed ballot questions on the July 22,2026,
agenda for potential inclusion on a Special Election ballot to be held concurrently.If the City
Commission approves one or more ballot questions and a Special Election is called,the proposed
resolution authorizes the Miami-Dade County Canvassing Board,already responsible for
canvassing the Countywide General Election,to also serve as the Canvassing Board for the City's
Special Election.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections has provided an estimated cost of $25,520.00
for its services (see Exhibit A).Please note that these figures are estimates and may change
without prior notice.If the City's ballot question(s)require additional ballot pages,the costs will be
adjusted accordingly.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable,the Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on:
See BIE at:https:/fwww.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
Does this Agenda Item support the Strategic Plan?:
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Yes
If so,specify what Objective(s):
This action supports the City's Strategic Vision Plan by advancing Smart City governance
priorities,specifically:SC 2:Strengthening public trust through transparent and equitable conduct
of City business.SC 2.1:Enhancing citizen confidence through clear,accessible,and
accountable public processes.The resolution aligns with the City's Organizational Values,which
emphasize honesty,integrity,and excellent public service.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
This resolution authorizes the Miami-Dade County Canvassing Board to serve as the Canvassing
Board for the City's Special Election on November 3,2026,if one is called.Under Florida's
election procedures,when a municipality holds a Special Election concurrently with a Countywide
election,the County Canvassing Board is responsible for canvassing all returns.Accordingly,this
resolution ensures the City complies with State requirements and follows established best
practices for election administration.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know"item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
Yes
Is this item related to a G.O.Bond
Project?
No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which,as defined in Code Sec._2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying?No
If so,specify the name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s):
Department
City Clerk
Sponsor(s)
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Authorize County Canvassing Board for City's November 3,2026,Special Election.CC
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Alina Garcia
Supervisor of Elections
2700 NW 87th Ave
Miami,FL 33172
ESTIMATE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH 11/03/2026 ELECTION
(Piggyback to General Election)
T 305-499-V0TE(8683)
F 305-499-8501
TT305-499-8480
votemiamidade.gov
@votemiamidade
To:CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Rafael E.Granado,Esq.
City Clerk
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach,FL 33139
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Estimate No:
Date:
ML-PG-11032026
April 28,2026
Registered Voters:
Precincts:
Polling Places:
Estimated Vote by Mail Ballots:
50,0@@
21
19
15,000
Questions:Estimate cost per question
$200/each
Early Voting Days:General
Early Voting Sites:General
Description EARLY VOTING ELECTION DAY TOTAL
Personnel (Salaries &Fringe Benefits,Overtime,Poll Workers)$-$-$.
Polling Places (Security,Polling Place Rentals)--.
Supplies and Services (Election Supplies,Janitorial services,Communication -.Charges)-
Trucks and Vehicles (Truck and Vehicle Rentals,Equipment Delivery and Pick-up)--.
Printing &Reproduction (Ballots,Ballots Consumables,Temporary Polling Places .23,000.00 23,000.00Notices)
Postage (Vote by Mail Sent and Business Reply,Temporary Polling Place Change -.Notices,Letters).
Advertising (Legal Notices).--
Ballot Creation (Ballot coding.translation fees,other contract support charges -200.00 200.00
Administrative Overhead 2,320.00 2,320.00
TOTAL .25,520.00 25,520.00
Please note these are estimated costs subject to change without prior
notice.If your question(s)/race(s)create additional ballot pages,the
costs will be adjusted accordingly.
NOTES FOR SPECIAL ELECTIONS:
ESTIMATE TOTAL $
DEPOSIT (50%Special Election)
25,520.00
0
As part of the transition agreements with Miami-Dade County and to reflect the new budgeting processes for the Supervisor of
Election's Office Miami-Dade County is requiring that any municipality who wishes to conduct a special election must agree in
writing,prior to the authorization of the special election,that the municipality will pay fifty percent (50%)of the estimated costs
of the special election within thirty (30)days of the municipal act calling the special election.
For more information,you may contact:
Federico Arana
Manager,Budget &Accounting
Office of The Supervisor of Elections
Office:305-499-8543 E-mail:federico.arana@votemiamidade.gov
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