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RESOLUTION NO.! 2012 -27966
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AUTHORIZING EARLY VOTING FOR THE
AUGUST 14, 2012 AND NOVEMBER 6, 2012 CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach has scheduled Special Elections to be held on
Tuesday, August 14, 2012 and on November 6, 2012 for the purpose of presenting to the City's
electorate numerous ballot questions; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission hereby authorizes early voting for the August 14, 2012
and November 6, 2012 City of Miami Beach Special Elections, and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the 2011 statutory amendments to Florida Statute section
101.657 governing "Early Voting," the City Commission hereby acknowledges that early voting
shall begin on the 10th day before the scheduled election dates and end on the 3rd day before
said elections, and shall be provided for no less than 6 hours and no more than 12 hours per
day at each site during the applicable period (locations and hours to be designated by the
County Elections Supervisor, per Florida law); and
WHEREAS, as currently noticed on the City's website, the County Elections Supervisor
has designated the following early voting schedule for the City's August 14, 2012 Special
Election, and has designated Miami Beach City Hall and the North Shore Branch Library as the
early voting locations within the City of Miami Beach:
Saturday, August 4 7am — 7 pm
Sunday, August 5 7am — 7 pm
Monday, August 6 7am — 7 pm
Tuesday, August 7 7am — 7 pm
Wednesday, August 8 7am — 7 pm
Thursday, August 9 7am — 7 pm
Friday, August 10 7am — 7 pm
Saturday, August 11 7am — 7 pm; and
WHEREAS, the Miami -Dade County Elections Department has given the Administration
a budget estimate of approximately $29,599.35, including the costs of early voting, for each of
the City's August 14, 2012 and November 6, 2012 Special Elections; and
WHEREAS, the County Elections Supervisor has designated the following early voting
schedule for the City's November 6, 2012 Special Election:
Saturday, October 27 .7am — 7 pm
Sunday, October 28 7am — 7 pm
Monday, October 29 7am — 7 pm
Tuesday, October 30 7am — 7 pm
Wednesday, October 31 7am — 7 pm
Thursday, November 1 7am — 7 pm
Friday, November 2 7am — 7 pm
Saturday, November 3 7am — 7 pm; and
WHEREAS, upon receipt from the County Elections Department of the specific early
voting locations for the City's November 6, 2012 Special Election, the Administration is hereby
directed to report this information to the Mayor and Commissioners via a Letter to the
Commission (LTC), which election information shall be posted on the City's website in advance
of that scheduled election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby authorize early voting for the August 14, 2012 and November 6, 2012 City
of Miami Beach Special Elections, said early voting to be conducted in accordance with the
provisions of this Resolution.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 18 day of July 2012.
ATTEST:
Jorge R. Exposito _
R NADO, CITY CLERK Vice -Mayor
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Authorizing Early Voting For The August 14, 2012 And November 6, 2012 City Of Miami Beach Special
Elections.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
N/A
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): In 2011, there were 42,959 registered voters for the
General Election with 6,953 total ballots cast, for a voter turnout of 16.19 %. There were 1,268 early voters, 2,442
absentee voters, and.3,243 voters on election day.
Issue:
Shall the City Commission approve early voting for the August 14, 2012 and November 6, 2012 City of Miami Beach
Special Elections?
Item Summa /Recommendation:
The City of Miami Beach has scheduled a Special Election to be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2012, in conjunction
with the State Primary Election; and it is anticipated that on July 18, 2012, the City Commission will schedule an
additional Special Election for November 6, 2012, in conjunction with the State General Election. These Special
Elections will present to the City's electorate numerous Charter changes.
Section 101.657(1)(d) of the Florida Statutes (the "Early Voting" Statute) requires that early voting begin on the 10`
day before an election that contains state or federal races and end on the 3` day before said election, and stipulates
that early voting shall be held for no less than 6 hours and no more than 12 hours per day at each site during the
applicable period.
The Miami -Dade County Supervisor of Elections has designated the following early voting schedule for the City's
August 14, 2012 Special Election, and has designated Miami Beach City Hall and the North Shore Branch Library as
the early voting locations within the City of Miami Beach:
Saturday, August 4 7 am — 7 pm
Sunday, August 5 7 am — 7 pm
Monday, August 6 7 am — 7 pm
Tuesday, August 7. 7 am — 7 pm
Wednesday, August 8 7 am — 7 pm
Thursday, August 9 7 am — 7 pm
Friday, August 10 7 am — 7 pm
Saturday, August 11 7 am — 7 pm
Upon receipt from the County Elections Department of the specific early voting locations and hours for the City's
anticipated November 6, 2012 Special Election, the Administration will report this information to the Mayor and
Commissioners via Letter to Commission (LTC), and will further post the information on the City's website.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: I Estimated $29,599.35 - August 14, 2012 Special Election 011 - 9322 - 000312
� --J 2 Estimated $29, 599. 35 —November 6, 2012 Special Election 011- 9322-000312
OBPI Total $59,198.70
Financial Impact Summary: Payment of the November 6, 2012 Special Election is being requested in the
FY 13 Budget Process.
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Sign-Offs:
Department Directo Assistant City Manager City ager
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city of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.mia'mibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Manager
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DATE: July 18, 2012
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING EARLY VOTING FOR THE AUGUST
14, 2012 AND NOVEMBER 6, 2012 CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SPECIAL
ELECTIONS.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The City of Miami Beach has scheduled a Special Election to be held on Tuesday, August
14, 2012 in conjunction with the State Primary Election; and it is anticipated that on July 18,
2012, the City Commission will schedule an additional Special Election for November 6,
2012, in conjunction with the State General Election. These Special Elections will present to
the City's electorate numerous Charter changes.
Section 101.657(1)(d) of the Florida Statutes (the "Early Voting" Statute) requires that early
voting begin on the 10 before an election that contains state or federal races and end
on the 3 day before said election, and stipulates that early voting shall be held for no less
than 6 hours and no more than 12 hours per day at each site during the applicable period.
The Miami -Dade County Supervisor of Elections has designated the following early voting
schedule for the City's August 14, 2012 Special Election, and has designated Miami Beach
City Hall and the North Shore Branch Library as the early voting locations within the City of
Miami Beach:
Saturday, August 4 7 am — 7 pm
Sunday, August 5 7 am — 7 pm
Monday, August 6 7 am 7 pm
Tuesday, August 7 7 am — 7 pm
Wednesday, August 8 7 am — 7 pm
Thursday, August 9 7 am — 7 pm
Friday, August 10 7 am — 7 pm
Saturday, August 11 7 am — 7 pm
Upon receipt from the County Elections Department of the specific early voting locations and
hours for the City's anticipated November 6, 2012 Special Election, the Administration will
report this information to the Mayor and the Members of the City Commission via Letter to
Commission (LTC), and will further post the information on the City's website in advance of
that scheduled election.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Miami -Dade County Elections Department has provided the Administration an estimate
of $29,599.35 for each of the City's August 14, 2012 and November 6; . 2012 Special
Elections, which includes early voting costs. (Total anticipated cost is $59,198.70.)
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission hereby authorize early
voting for the August 14, 2012 and November 6, 2012 City of Miami Beach Special
Elections, said early voting to be conducted in accordance with the provisions .of the
attached Resolution and Section 101.657, Florida Statutes.
Attachment
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