2012-27967 Reso RESOLUTION NOJ 2012 -27967
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN EXPENDITURE OF
BUDGETED FUNDS IN REASONABLE AND NECESSARY AMOUNTS
FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF INFORMING AND EDUCATING THE
VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH REGARDING THE BALLOT
QUESTIONS ON THE CITY'S AUGUST 14, 2012 AND NOVEMBER 6, 2012
SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOTS IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE A MORE
INFORMED ELECTORATE VOTE.
WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Miami Beach will be presented with two City ballot
questions on its August 14, 2012 Special Election ballot and five City ballot questions on its
November 6, 2012 Special Election ballot; and
WHEREAS, the subject matters of the subject City ballot questions relate to amending the
City Charter on issues concerning: authority to increase City's Resort Tax percentage; power to call
Special Meetings of the City Commission; creation of "City Clerk" as a Charter Officer, with related
amendments to powers of the City Commission, City Manager, and City Clerk; change to filing
period for qualifying petitions, and limited waiver of City qualifying fees; the City's Historic
Preservation Board powers and duties, and the City Code's historic preservation standards —all of
which issues affect and involve the interests of the City of Miami Beach and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach City Commission believes that educating the voters on these
matters is in the public interest and serves a public purpose; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to explain, and educate the voters on each of these questions
through various methods which may include video presentation on the City's cable channel, a voter's
guide, and other means, the Administration is requesting approval to spend reasonable and
necessary budgeted amounts for video production, printing, graphics, translation services, layout,
mailing, advertising, and other miscellaneous costs as needed; and
WHEREAS, these expenditure will further serve the public purpose given the City's
reasonable expectation that these efforts at explaining the ballot questions and educating the voters
thereon will result in a more informed electorate vote, benefiting the public good.
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 herein state the
public purpose of explaining to and educating the City's voters on the seven City ballot questions
which will appear on its August 14, 2012 and November 6, 2012 Special Election ballots, and thus
approve the expenditure of budgeted funds in reasonable and necessary amounts in furtherance of
the aforementioned public policy which is intended to benefit the public good and serve a public
purpose.
PASSED and ADOPTED,this 18th day of July 2012.
Jorge R. Exposito
F U. NADO, bTY CLERK f' Vice -Mayor
APPROVED AS TO
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, approving an expenditure of budgeted
funds in reasonable and necessary amounts for the public purpose of informing and educating the voters of the City of
Miami Beach regarding the ballot questions on the City's August 14, 2012 and November 6, 2012 special election ballots in
order to achieve a more informed electorate vote.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Increase community satisfaction with City government.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Miami Beach Customer Survey indicates 75% of residents rated
Miami Beach city government as Good or Excellent in meeting their expectations.
Issue:
Should the City Commission approve this Resolution?
Item Summary /Recommendation:
The voters of the City of Miami Beach will be presented with two City ballot questions on its August 14, 2012 Special
Election ballot and five City ballot questions on its November 6, 2012 Special Election ballot. The subject of the City ballot
questions relate to amending the City Charter on issues concerning: authority to increase City's Resort Tax percentage;
power to call Special Meetings of the City Commission; creation of "City Clerk as a Charter Officer, with related
amendments to powers of the City Commission, City Manager, and City Clerk; change to filing period for qualifying
petitions, and limited waiver of City qualifying fees; the City's Historic Preservation Board powers and duties, and the City
Code's historic preservation standards —all of which issues affect and involve the interests of the City of Miami Beach and
its citizens.
The City Administration believes that educating the voters on these matters is in the public interest and serves a public
purpose. In an effort to explain, and educate the voters on each of these questions, the Administration will be preparing
public education information through various methods which may include video presentation on the City's cable channel, a
voter's guide, and other means. No additional funding is required to educate the public as the Administration will use funds
budgeted and appropriated in FY 11/12 for MB Magazine and MBTV for video production, printing, graphics, translation
services, layout, mailing, advertising, and other miscellaneous costs as needed to disseminate the information. However,
the Administration is requesting authorization to spend these previously appropriated funds for this public purpose.
These expenditures will further serve the public purpose given the City's reasonable expectation that these efforts at
explaining the ballot questions and educating the voters will result in a more informed electorate vote, benefiting the public
g ood.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary: No additional funding is required to educate the public as the Administration will use funds
budgeted and appropriated in FY 11/12 for MB Magazine and MBTV.
Cit Clerk's Office Legislative Trackin
Max A. Sklar, Ext. 6116
Sign -Offs:
Department Director AsiMant it anager City Manager
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City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Manager
DATE: July 18, 2012
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN EXPENDITURE OF BUDGETED
FUNDS IN REASONABLE AND NECESSARY AMOUNTS FOR THE PUBLIC
PURPOSE OF INFORMING AND EDUCATING THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH REGARDING THE BALLOT QUESTIONS ON THE CITY'S AUGUST
14, 2012 AND NOVEMBER 6, 2012 SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOTS IN ORDER TO
ACHIEVE A MORE INFORMED ELECTORATE VOTE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOME SUPPORTED
Increase community satisfaction with City government.
ANALYSIS
The voters of the City of Miami Beach will be presented with two City ballot questions on its
August 14, 2012 Special Election ballot and five City ballot questions on its November 6, 2012
Special Election ballot. The subject of the City ballot questions relate to amending the City
Charter on issues concerning: authority to increase City's Resort Tax percentage; power to call
Special Meetings of the City Commission; creation of "City Clerk" as a Charter Officer, with
related amendments to powers of the City Commission, City Manager, and City Clerk; change
to filing period for qualifying petitions, and limited waiver of City qualifying, fees; the City's
Historic Preservation Board powers and duties, and the City Code's historic preservation
standards —all of which issues affect and involve the interests of the City of Miami Beach and its .
citizens.
The City Administration believes that educating the voters on these matters is in the public
interest and serves a public purpose. In an effort to explain, and educate the voters on each of
these questions, the Administration will be preparing public education information through
various methods which may include video presentation on the City's cable channel, a voter's
guide, and other means. No additional funding is required to educate the public as the
Administration will use funds budgeted and appropriated in FY 11/12 for MB Magazine and
MBTV for video production, printing, graphics, translation services, layout, mailing, advertising,
and other miscellaneous costs as needed to disseminate the information. However, the
Administration is requesting authorization to spend these previously appropriated funds for this
public purpose.
These expenditures will further serve the public purpose given the City's reasonable expectation
that these efforts at explaining the ballot questions and educating the voters will result in a more
informed electorate vote, benefiting the public good.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the Resolution.
KGB /MAS
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