RESOLUTION 84-17616 RESOLUTION NO. 84-17616
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD ON MARCH 13, 1984 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S CHARTER
AND RELATED LAWS CONCERNING STAGGERED TERMS
FOR CITY COMMISSIONERS , ISSUANCE OF MUNICIPAL
BONDS, AND EXPANSION OF THE BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT FROM FIVE VOTING MEMBERS TO SEVEN
VOTING MEMBERS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH:
SECTION 1.
In accordance with provisions of the Charter of the City
of Miami Beach, Florida and the general laws of the State of
Florida, a Special Election is hereby called and directed to be
held in the City of Miami Beach, Florida, from 7 :00 o'clock a.m.
to 7 : 00 o'clock p.m. on March 13, 1984 for the purpose of
submitting to the electorate the questions as set forth
hereinafter.
SECTION 2 .
The appropriate and proper Dade County election
officials shall conduct said election hereby called except for the
canvassing of returns of said Special Election, which duty shall
be performed by the City Commission. The official returns for
each precinct shall be furnished to the City Clerk of the City of
Miami Beach as soon as the ballots from all precincts have been
tabulated. The official certification of the results of said
Special Election shall be made by the City Commission of the City
of Miami Beach.
SECTION 3 .
Said voting precincts in the City of said Special
Election shall be as established by the proper and appropriate
Dade County Election officials. All electors shall vote at the
polling places and the voting precincts in which the OFFICIAL
REGISTRATION BOOKS show that the said electors reside. A list of
the voting precincts and the polling places therein
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY - 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE -MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA 33139
(subject to change by the Supervisor of Elections of Dade County,
in accordance with the laws of Florida) is attached hereto as
Exhibit A.
SECTION 4 .
Registration of persons desiring to vote in the special
election shall be in accordance with the general law of the State
of Florida governing voter registration. Qualified persons may
register to vote at the City registration office located in the
lobby of the City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach,
Florida 33139, each and every Wednesday until February 8 , 1984
between the hours of 9 : 00 a.m. and 4 : 30 p.m. , and at such other
voter registration centers and during such times as may be
provided by the Supervisor of Elections of Dade County. All
questions concerning voter registration should be directed to the
Dade County Elections Office, 1444 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami ,
Florida 33132; Mailing Address: P.O. Box 012241, Miami , Florida
33101; Telephone: (305) 579-4384.
SECTION 5 .
Copies of the proposed amendments to the City' s Related
Laws and to the Miami Beach City Charter shall be made available
to the electors at the office of the City Clerk from 9 : 00 o'clock
a.m. to 5 :00 o' clock p.m. each day, Saturdays, Sundays, and
holidays excepted, not later than thirty days prior to the date of
said election.
SECTION 6 .
Not less than thirty days ' notice of said Special
Election shall be given by publication in a newspaper of general
circulation in Miami Beach, Dade County, Florida. Such
publication shall be made at least once each week for four
consecutive weeks next preceding said Special Election.
SECTION 7 .
The notice of election shall be substantially in the
following form:
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY-1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE -MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION
HAS BEEN CALLED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AND WILL BE HELD
IN SAID CITY FROM 7 :00 A.M. UNTIL 7 : 00 P.M.
ON THE 13TH DAY OF MARCH, 1984, AT WHICH TIME
THERE SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE DULY
REGISTERED AND QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
QUESTION 2:
"SHALL THE CHARTER BE AMENDED PROVIDING THAT
WITHIN 90 DAYS AFTER THE MARCH 13 , 1984
SPECIAL ELECTION THREE COMMISSION GROUPS BE
SELECTED BY LOT TO SERVE TWO-YEAR TERMS
COMMENCING IN THE NOVEMBER, 1985 ELECTION, THE
THREE REMAINING GROUPS BE SELECTED BY LOT TO
SERVE FOUR-YEAR TERMS COMMENCING IN THE
NOVEMBER, 1985 ELECTION, ALL SUBSEQUENT
COMMISSION GROUPS SHALL SERVE FOUR-YEAR TERMS ,
AND THE MAYOR SHALL SERVE TWO-YEAR TERMS . "
YES
NO
QUESTION 3 :
"SHALL §37 (h) OF THE MIAMI BEACH CHARTER
REQUIRING ELECTORAL APPROVAL FOR ISSUANCE OF
CERTAIN BONDS BE AMENDED TO REQUIRE ELECTORAL
APPROVAL ONLY FOR BONDS, OTHER THAN REFUNDING
BONDS , PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION AND
MATURING MORE THAN TWELVE MONTHS AFTER
ISSUANCE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR APPROVAL BY THE
CITY COMMISSION OF INDEBTEDNESS PAYABLE SOLELY
FROM REVENUE SOURCES OTHER THAN AD VALOREM
TAXATION?"
YES
NO
QUESTION 4 :
"SHALL SECTION 34 OF THE RELATED LAWS, BEING
PART OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, BE AMENDED TO INCREASE THE
EXISTING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FROM FIVE VOTING
MEMBERS TO SEVEN VOTING MEMBERS, PROVIDING
THAT TWO MEMBERS SHALL BE ACTIVE OR RETIRED
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY - 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE -MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
GENERAL BUSINESSMEN AND FIVE MEMBERS SHALL BE
ACTIVE OR RETIRED PROFESSIONALS AND PROVIDING
THAT ANY ORDER OR DECISION OF THE BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT SHALL REQUIRE FIVE VOTES?"
YES
NO
SECTION 8 .
The official ballot to be used in the Special Election
to be held on March 13 , 1984, hereby called, shall be in
substantially the following form, to-wit:
OFFICIAL BALLOT
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
Special Election, March 13, 1984
QUESTION 2:
"SHALL THE CHARTER BE AMENDED PROVIDING THAT
WITHIN 90 DAYS AFTER THE MARCH 13 , 1984
SPECIAL ELECTION THREE COMMISSION GROUPS BE
SELECTED BY LOT TO SERVE TWO-YEAR TERMS
COMMENCING IN THE NOVEMBER, 1985 ELECTION, THE
THREE REMAINING GROUPS BE SELECTED BY LOT TO
SERVE FOUR-YEAR TERMS COMMENCING IN THE
NOVEMBER, 1985 ELECTION, ALL SUBSEQUENT
COMMISSION GROUPS SHALL SERVE FOUR-YEAR TERMS,
AND THE MAYOR SHALL SERVE TWO-YEAR TERMS?"
YES
NO
QUESTION 3 :
"SHALL §37 (h) OF THE MIAMI BEACH CHARTER
REQUIRING ELECTORAL APPROVAL FOR ISSUANCE OF
CERTAIN BONDS BE AMENDED TO REQUIRE ELECTORAL
APPROVAL ONLY FOR BONDS, OTHER THAN REFUNDING
BONDS, PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION AND
MATURING MORE THAN TWELVE MONTHS AFTER
ISSUANCE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR APPROVAL BY THE
CITY COMMISSION OF INDEBTEDNESS PAYABLE SOLELY
FROM REVENUE SOURCES OTHER THAN AD VALOREM
TAXATION?"
YES
NO
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY - 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE -MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
QUESTION 4:
"SHALL SECTION 34 OF THE RELATED LAWS, BEING
PART OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, BE AMENDED TO INCREASE THE
EXISTING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FROM FIVE VOTING
MEMBERS TO SEVEN VOTING MEMBERS , PROVIDING
THAT TWO MEMBERS SHALL BE ACTIVE OR RETIRED
GENERAL BUSINESSMEN AND FIVE MEMBERS SHALL BE
ACTIVE OR RETIRED PROFESSIONALS AND PROVIDING
THAT ANY ORDER OR DECISION OF THE BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT SHALL REQUIRE FIVE VOTES?"
YES
NO
SECTION 9 .
Absentee voters participating in said Special Election
shall be entitled to cast their ballots in accordance with the
provisions of the laws of the State of Florida with respect to
absentee voting.
SECTION 10 .
That the City of Miami Beach shall pay all expenses for
conducting this Special Election and will pay to Dade County or
directly to all persons or firms, upon receipt of invoice or
statement approved by the supervisor of elections of Dade County,
Florida.
SECTION 11 .
This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its
passage.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 13th day of Januar
1984 .
MAYO
Attest:
CITY CLERK
(Adopted as amended January 13, 1984)
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY - 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE-MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
PRECINCT LOCATION LOCATION
412 Biscayne Elementary 800 - 77 Street
413 North Shore Activity Center 7275 Collins Avenue
414 North Shore Activity Center 7275 Collins Avenue
415 North Shore Park Teen Center 501 - 72 Street .
416 Biscayne Elementary 800 - 77 Street
417 Normandy Shores Golf Club 2401 Biarritz Drive
436 Normandy Shores . Golf Club 2401 Biarritz Drive
437 Normandy Isle Municipal Pool 1765 - 71 Street
438 Indian Creek Fire Station 6880 Indian Creek Drive
439 North Shore Park Teen Center 501 - 72 Street
440 Indian Creek Fire Station 6880 Indian Creek Drive
478 St. John' s On The Lake
United Methodist Church 4760 Pinetree Drive
479 Miami Beach Fire Station #3 5303 Collins Avenue
• 480 Miami Beach Fire Station #3 5303 Collins Avenue
481 St. John' s On The Lake
United Methodist Church 4760 Pinetree Drive
482 North Beach Elementary 4100 Prairie Avenue
483 St. Patriek ' s School
and Church 3700 Meridian Avenue
610 Dade Boulevard Fire
Station #2 2300 Pinetree Drive
611 Miami Beach Public
Library Auditorium 2100 Collins Avenue
612 21st Street Community Center 2100 Washington Avenue
613 100 Lincoln Road Building 100 Lincoln Road
615 Miami Beach Garden Center 2000 Convention
Center Drive
616 Flamingo Park Teen Center 1000 - 12 Street
617 . Hibiscus Auditorium - Lobby 955 Alton Road
618 Bayshore Golf Course 2 301 Alton Road
642 St. Francis De Sales Church 621 Alton Road
643 Flamingo Park Teen Center 1000 - 12 Street
644 South Shore Hospital 600 Alton Road
645 St. Francis De Sales Church 621 Alton Road
646 Miami Beach Fire Station #1 1051 Jefferson Avenue
EXHIBIT A - PAGE 3
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647 Miami Beach Police
Athletic League 999 - 11 Street
Ida Fisher Adult & Community
649
Education Center 1424 Drexel Avenue
Flora Hotel 1238 Collins
650 La Avenue
651
The Essex House 1001 Collins Avenue
652
Ocean Front Auditorium 1001 Ocean Drive
653 South Shore Community Center 833 - 6 Street
654
South Shore Community Center 833 - 6 Street
South Shore branch Library 225 Washington Avenue
655
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EXHIBIT A - PAGE 2
ORIGINAL
RESOLUTION NO. 84-17616
Calling Special Election on
March 13 , 1984 , for submittal
to electorate proposed Charter
amendments dealing with staggered
terms for Commissioners ; issuance
of municipal bonds (repeals re-
striction on issuance of bonds
over $250 , 000 without voter
approval whether g . o . or revenue) ;
provides of expansion of Board
of Adjustment from five vmeii rs
to seven voting members
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