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RESOLUTION 84-17805A RESOLUTION NO. 84-17805A A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 6 , 1984 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AN AMENDMENT TO THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CHARTER CONCERNING STAGGERED TERMS FOR CITY COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR. 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 November 6 , 1984 for the purpose of submitting to the electorate the question 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 (subject to OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY-1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE-MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139 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 October 6 , 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 amendment 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: -2- 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 6TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1984 , AT WHICH TIME THERE SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE DULY REGISTERED AND QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH THE FOLLOWING QUESTION: QUESTION 3 : "SHALL SECTION 8 OF THE CHARTER BE AMENDED TO ESTABLISH FOUR YEAR STAGGERED TERMS FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS BY THE CITY CLERK DRAWING LOTS AT LEAST 90 DAYS PRIOR TO THE NOVEMBER, 1985 ELECTION TO DETERMINE WHICH HALF OF THE SIX COMMISSION GROUPS WILL EXPIRE IN NOVEMBER, 1987 AND WHICH HALF OF SAID GROUPS WILL EXPIRE IN NOVEMBER, 1989 ; THE MAYOR'S TERM WILL LIKEWISE BE DETERMINED. THEREAFTER, ALL TERMS OF OFFICE SHALL BE FOR FOUR YEARS. " YES NO SECTION 8 . The official ballot to be used in the Special Election to be held on November 6 , 1984 , hereby called, shall be in substantially the following form, to-wit: OFFICIAL BALLOT CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA Special Election, November 6 , 1984 QUESTION 2 : "SHALL SECTION 8 OF THE CHARTER BE AMENDED TO ESTABLISH FOUR YEAR STAGGERED TERMS FOR -3- OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY-1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE -MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139 ELECTED OFFICIALS BY THE CITY CLERK DRAWING LOTS AT LEAST 90 DAYS PRIOR TO THE NOVEMBER, 1985 ELECTION TO DETERMINE WHICH HALF OF THE SIX COMMISSION GROUPS WILL EXPIRE IN NOVEMBER, 1987 AND WHICH HALF OF SAID GROUPS WILL EXPIRE IN NOVEMBER, 1989 ; THE MAYOR' S TERM WILL LIKEWISE BE DETERMINED. THEREAFTER, ALL TERMS OF OFFICE SHALL BE FOR FOUR YEARS. " 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 25th day of July 1984 . //7 4...e,_126,ty MA OR Attest: CITY CLERK fORM APPROVF ' ro!1t JK/kt LECA., -T 834D liy_ 6\44., - Date -4- OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY-1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE -MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139 ' rt7 . . 1-" Dom. CITY'` CITY OF MIAMI BEACH 3 POLLING PLACES , PRECINCTS lea( kW CO: Precinct Location Address 412 Biscayne Elementary 800 - 77 St 413 North Shore Activity Ctr 7275 Collins Av 414 North Shore Activity Ctr 7275 Collins Av 415 North Shore Park Teen Ctr 501 - 72 St 416 Biscayne Elementary 800 - 77 St 417 Normandy Shores Golf Club 2401 Biarritz Dr 436 Normandy Shores Golf Club 2401 Biarritz Dr 437 Normandy Isle Municipa1 Pool 1765 - 71 St 438 Indian Creek Fire Station . ,�� 6880 Indian Creek Dr 439 North Shore Park Teen Ctr #4 501 - 72 St 440 Indian Creek Fire Station 6880 Indian Creek Dr 478 St John's On The Lake Utd Meth Ch 4760 Pinetree Dr 479 Miami Beach Fire Station #3 5303 Collins Av 480 Miami Beach Fire Station #3 5303 Collins Av 481 St John' s On The Lake Utd Meth Ch 4760 Pintree Dr 482 North Beach Elem School 4100 Prairie Av � 483 St Patrick's School & Church 3700 Meridian Av #2 2300 Pinetree Dr 610 Dade Boulevard Fire Station- Auditorium 2100 Collins Av 611 Miami Beach Public Library 612 Barclay Plaza Hotel & Apartments 1940 Park Ave. 613 Bancroft Hotel 1501 Collins Ave. 615 Miami Beach Garden Ctr 2000 Convention Ctr Dr 616 Flamingo Park Teen Ctr 1000 - 12 St • Lobby Hibiscus Auditorium - Lo y 9 55 Alton Rd 618 Bays ho re Golf Course 2301 Alton Rd 642 St Francis De Sales Church 621 Alton Rd 643 Flamingo Park Teen Ctr 1000 - 12 St 644 South Shore Hosp 600 Alton Rd 645 St Francis De Sales Ch 621 Alton Rd 646 Miami Beach Fire Station #1 1051 Jefferson Av • Athletic 647 Miami Beach Police League 999 - 11 St 649 Leroy D Feinberg Elem School 1420 Washington Av 650 La Flora Hotel 1238 Collins Av 651 The Essex House 1001 Collins Av 652 Ocean Front Auditorium 1001 Ocean Dr 653 South Shore Community Ctr 833 - 6 St 654 South Shore Community Ctr 833 - 6 St 655 South Shore Branch Library 225 Washington Ave . Temp As received from Dade County Elections Department Jul 20 , 1984 in the City Clerk ' s office . Julya If any changes , all affected departments will be advised Elaine M. Baker , City Clerk t% A ,r x 1/3(r ORIGINAL RESOLUTION NO. 84-17805A (Resolution calling for a Special Elect- ion to be held on November 6, 1984 for the purpose of submitting to the elector- ate of the City of Miami Beach an amend- ment to the Miami Beach City Charter con- cerning staggered terms for City Commissioners and Mayor)