Resolution 2018-30453 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-30453
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 6, 2018 GENERAL ELECTION TO SERVE AS THE
CANVASSING BOARD FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH'S
SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018.
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2018, Miami-Dade County ("County') will be conducting
the General Election, at which time the City of Miami Beach has authorized a Special Election
to be held, in order to submit ballot questions to the electorate of the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County is charged with the full responsibility of conducting the
subject Election, except for accepting Miami-Dade County's 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 County's November 6,
2018 General Election is charged with the statutory responsibilities relating to the conduct of
the subject Election and is hereby further authorized to act consistent with said responsibilities
as the Canvassing Board for the City of Miami Beach's November 6, 2018 Special Election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, that the Miami-Dade County Canvassing
Board for the November 6, 2018 General Election is hereby authorized to serve as the
Canvassing Board for the City of Miami Beach's November 6, 2018 Special Election.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 12th day of September, 2018.
ATTEST:
an Gelber, Mayor
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Rafa-I E. Gra ado, City Clerk
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
DATE: September 12, 2018
SUBJECT: 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 6, 2018 GENERAL ELECTION TO
SERVE AS THE CANVASSING BOARD FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH'S
SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
On November 6, 2018, Miami-Dade County will be conducting a General Election, at which time the
City Commission has authorized a Special Election to be held, in order to submit to the electorate of
the City of Miami Beach the following six ballot questions:
Question 1:
Establishing City of Miami Beach Office of Inspector General
Shall City Charter be amended to create the Office of Inspector General, which shall be independent
and empowered to:
• investigate, audit, review, and oversee municipal matters including City contracts, programs,
projects, and expenditures, in order to identify efficiencies, and detect, investigate, and prevent fraud,
waste, mismanagement, misconduct, and abuse of power; and
•subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and require production of records;
provided such Office's appointment, term, functions, and powers shall be further established by
ordinance?
Yes
No
Question 2:
Referendum Re: Use of Rent Payments Received By City from Convention Center Hotel
Lease
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If voters approve City's Convention Center Hotel lease with MB Mixed Use Investment, LLC, shall
the City adopt an ordinance dedicating the Hotel's guaranteed rent payments received by the City, to
enhance funding, in equal portions annually, for:
• stornnaater projects (in lieu of rate increases),
•traffic reduction measures, and
•education,
with any amendment of such ordinance subject to supermajority(5/7ths) City Comression approval?
Yes
No
Question 3:
Referendum Re: Approval of City's Lease of City Property for Convention Center Hotel
Should City lease 2.6 acre property at northeast corner of 17th Street and Convention Center Drive
to MB Mixed Use Investment, LLC for 99 years, requiring, per Resolution 2018-30425:
• Construction/operation of 800 room Hotel (maximum height of 185 feet), connected to Convention
Center,
• No City funding,
• No gambling,
• Rent to City after Hotel opens, including greater of: guaranteed rent ($16,616,242 over first ten
years, adjusted thereafter), or percentage of Hotel's revenues annually?
Yes
No
Question 4:
$169,000,000 General Obligation Bond issue to improve City's parks, recreational facilities
and cultural facilities
To improve the City's parks, recreational facilities, and cultural facilities, including playgrounds,
baywalks, beachwalks, waterways, landscaping, equipment, lighting, security, and parking related to
such facilities, shall the City be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, from time to time, not
exceeding $169,000,000 in aggregate principal amount, payable from unlimited ad valorem taxes,
bearing interest not exceeding the maximum legal interest rate, and maturing no later than 30 years
from issuance date?
For Bonds
Against Bonds
Question 5:
$198,000,000 General Obligation Bond issue to improve City's neighborhoods and
infrastructure
To improve the City's neighborhoods and infrastructure, including stormwater and flooding mitigation
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projects, sidewalk and street renovation and repairs, protected bicycle lanes, pedestrian paths,
landscaping, and lighting, shall the City be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, from time to
time, not exceeding $198,000,000 in aggregate principal amount, payable from unlimited ad valorem
taxes, bearing interest not exceeding the maximum legal interest rate, and maturing no later than 30
years from issuance date?
For Bonds
Against Bonds
Question 6:
$72,000,000 General Obligation Bond issue for City police, fire, public safety, and security
improvements
To improve the City's police, fire, and public safety facilities, equipment, and technology, and to
improve lighting and security throughout the City, shall the City be authorized to issue general
obligation bonds, from time to time, not exceeding $72,000,000 in aggregate principal amount,
payable from unlimited ad valorem taxes, bearing interest not exceeding the maximum legal interest
rate, and maturing no later than 30 years from issuance date?
For Bonds
_Against Bonds
The Miami-Dade County Canvassing Board for the County's November 6, 2018 General Election is
charged with the statutory responsibilities relating to the conduct of the subject election and is further
charged to act consistent with said responsibilities as the Canvassing Board for the City of Miami
Beach's November 6, 2018 Special Election.
The attached Resolution has thus been prepared for the purpose of formally authorizing the Miami-
Dade County Canvassing Board to serve as the Canvassing Board for the City of Miami Beach's
November 6, 2018 Special Election.
CONCLUSION
I hereby recommend that the Mayor and City Commission authorize the Miami-Dade County
Canvassing Board for the November 6, 2018 General Election to act as the Canvassing Board for
the City of Miami Beach's November 6, 2018 Special Election.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Miami-Dade County Elections Department has provided the City Clerk with an estimate of
approximately $31,000 to conduct the November 6, 2018 Special Election, which includes the costs
of 14 early voting days. (See Department of Election Estimate.) Additionally, the City will incur
approximately $31,100 in legally mandated advertisements, required by the Florida Statutes and the
City Code, to notice this Special Election.
Amount 1 $31,000 Account 1 011-9322-000312-90-400-592-00-00-00-
Elecfion Cost- Payable in FY 18/19-
Subject to budget approval.
Amount 2 $31,100 Account 2 011-9322-000312-90-400-592-00-00-00-
Advertisement Cost
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Total $62,100
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Estimate- Piggyback on General Elecfion- November 6, 2018
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Elections
2700 NW 87th Avenue
MI A M I•DADE Miami, Florida 33172
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ESTIMATE
Miami Beach Election - Piggyback on General Election-November 6. 2018
Rafael E.Granado,City Clerk Estimate N°: Ma PB-N0a18
City of Miami Beach Estimate Date: July 17,2017
1700 Convention Center Drive#200
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Registered Voters: 60,833 Early Voting Days: 14
Personnel $ -
Salaries&Fringe Benefits,Overtime,Poll Workers
Polling Places -
Security,Polling Place Rentals
Supplies and Services -
Absentee Ballots Set Up
Trucks and Vehicles -
Truck Rentals,GSA Vehicles
Printing and Advertising 25,416.50
Absentee,Early Voting&Precinct Bella
Postage -
Absentee Ballots Sent and Business Reply
Ballot Creation 2,410.00
In-House le Outside Contractual Services,Translations-Based on one Question
Administrative Overhead 2,782.65
Indirect Costs,Logic B Accuracy,Post-Election Audits
"TOTAL $ a0 600 15
"Please note these costs are estimates and are subject fo change. This estimate
does Include the cost of ballot printing; however, If your question(syyace(s) -
creates an additional ballot Paoe the cost will be adjusted accordingly.
For more Information,you may contact:
Rena A.Salter
Assistant Deputy SOE-Finance and Administration
Mlaml-Dade Elections Department
2700 NW 57 Avenue
Miami,Florida 33172
Office:306-499-8424 E-mail:ras@miamldade.gov
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