Resolution 2022-32247 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-32247
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA CALLING FOR A NOVEMBER 8,
2022 CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SPECIAL ELECTION, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH A QUESTION ASKING WHETHER, IF VOTERS APPROVE THE
LEASES OF CITY-OWNED SURFACE PARKING LOTS WITH 1664
MERIDIAN, LLC AND/OR LINCOLN ROAD PROPERTY OWNER, LP TO
DIVERSIFY THE LINCOLN ROAD CORRIDOR WITH ADDITIONAL
CLASS-A OFFICE PROJECTS, CITY SHOULD DEDICATE THE
GUARANTEED RENT PAYMENTS RECEIVED BY CITY UNDER THE
LEASES, TOTALING UP TO $355,793,085, IN EQUAL PORTIONS,
SOLELY FOR THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC PURPOSES: RESILIENCY
AND SUSTAINABILITY INFRASTRUCTURE INITIATIVES,
WORKFORCE HOUSING, AND PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIME
PREVENTION MEASURES.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND 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 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the purpose of submitting to the electorate the question
as set forth hereinafter.
SECTION 2.
That the appropriate and proper Miami-Dade County election officials shall conduct
the said Special Election hereby called, with acceptance of the certification of the results
of said Special Election to 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.
SECTION 3.
That the said voting precincts in the City of said Special Election shall be as
established by the proper and appropriate Miami-Dade County Election Officials. All
electors shall vote at the polling places and the voting precincts as determined by the
Miami-Dade County Election Officials.1
SECTION 4.
Notice of the adoption of this Resolution and of its provisions calling this Special
Election shall be given by publication in the Miami Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation in Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida. Such publication shall be made
in accordance with the provisions of Section 100.342, Florida Statutes, and Section 38-3
of the Code of the City of Miami Beach.
SECTION 5.
The Notice of Election shall be substantially in the following form:
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION HAS BEEN
CALLED BY THE MAYOR AND 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 8th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2022,AT WHICH
TIME THERE SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE DULY REGISTERED AND
QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH THE FOLLOWING
QUESTION:
1 Pursuant to City Code section 38-3(b): "The City Clerk shall further publish, in a
newspaper meeting the requirements set forth in Florida Statute § 50.031 and on the
City's website, the polling places for the election twice, once in the third week and once
in the first week prior to the week in which the election is to be held."
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Approval of Use of Rent Payments
Received by City from Lincoln Road Parking Lot Leases
If voters approve the leases of City-owned surface parking lots with 1664 Meridian, LLC
and/or Lincoln Road Property Owner, LP to diversify the Lincoln Road corridor with
additional Class-A office projects, shall City dedicate the guaranteed rent payments
received by City under the leases, totaling up to $355,793,085, in equal portions, solely
for the following public purposes:
• Resiliency and Sustainability Infrastructure Initiatives,
• Workforce Housing, and
• Public Safety and Crime Prevention Measures?
Yes
No
Said Notice shall further set forth pertinent information regarding eligibility of
electors to participate in said elections.
SECTION 6.
That the official ballot to be used in the Special Election to be held on November
8, 2022, hereby called, shall be in substantially the following form, to-wit:
"OFFICIAL BALLOT"
Approval of Use of Rent Payments
Received by City from Lincoln Road Parking Lot Leases
If voters approve the leases of City-owned surface parking lots with 1664 Meridian, LLC
and/or Lincoln Road Property Owner, LP to diversify the Lincoln Road corridor with
additional Class-A office projects, shall City dedicate the guaranteed rent payments
received by City under the leases, totaling up to $355,793,085, in equal portions, solely
for the following public purposes:
•
• Resiliency and Sustainability Infrastructure Initiatives,
• Workforce Housing, and
• Public Safety and Crime Prevention Measures?
Yes
No
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SECTION 7.
The form of the ballots to be used in this Special Election and their preparation
shall be in compliance with all statutory requirements relating to the use of mechanical or
other approved voting machines or devices.
SECTION 8.
Registration of persons desiring to vote in the Special and Runoff Elections shall
be in accordance with the general law of the State of Florida governing voter registration.
Qualified persons may obtain registration forms to vote at the Office of the City Clerk, City
Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, First Floor, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, during
normal business hours, and at such other voter registration centers and during such times
as may be provided by the Supervisor of Elections of Miami-Dade County. The Miami-
Dade County Supervisor of Elections will register voters for the Special Election until 5:00
p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. All persons eligible to vote at the Elections must be
registered before the times and dates set forth herein or have registered previously, as
provided by law. Each person desiring to become a registered voter shall be responsible
for properly filling out the registration form and returning it to the Miami-Dade County
Elections Department. All questions concerning voter registration should be directed to
the Miami-Dade County Elections Department, 2700 N.W. 87th Avenue, Miami, Florida
33172; Telephone:(305) 499-VOTE (8683).
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SECTION 9.
That voters participating via a Vote-by-Mail ballot 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 such voting. All questions concerning Vote-by-Mail ballots should
be directed to the Miami-Dade County Elections Department, 2700 N.W. 87" Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33172; Telephone: (305) 499-VOTE (8683).
SECTION 10.
That the City of Miami Beach shall pay all expenses for conducting this Special
Election and will pay to Miami-Dade County or directly to all persons or firms, upon receipt
of invoice or statement approved by the Supervisor of Elections of Miami-Dade County,
Florida.
SECTION 11.
That if the proposal provided for in Sections 5 and 6 above shall be approved by a
majority of the qualified electors of the City voting on the subject proposal, it shall be
considered adopted and effective upon the City Commission's acceptance of certification
of final election results.
SECTION 12.
If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution or of the ballot
measure set forth herein is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, then said holding shall in no way affect the validity of the remaining portions
of said Resolution, or ballot measure.
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SECTION 13.
This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage.
PASSED and ADOPTED this a° day of /id , 2022.
ATTEST:
DAN GELBER, MAYOR
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BALLOT QUESTION
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 SPECIAL ELECTION
I. BALLOT QUESTION:
Approval of Use of Rent Payments
Received by City from Lincoln Road Parking Lot Leases
If voters approve the leases of City-owned surface parking lots with 1664 Meridian, LLC
and/or Lincoln Road Property Owner, LP to diversify the Lincoln Road corridor with
additional Class-A office projects, shall City dedicate the guaranteed rent payments
received by City under the leases, totaling up to $355,793,085, in equal portions, solely
for the following public purposes:
• Resiliency and Sustainability Infrastructure Initiatives,
• Workforce Housing, and
• Public Safety and Crime Prevention Measures?
Yes
No
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Agenda Item R76-
Date 2 ao-2Z
MIAMI BEA
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
City Manager Alina T. Hudak
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney r*---).
DATE: July 20, 2022
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA CALLING FOR A NOVEMBER 8,
2022 CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SPECIAL ELECTION, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH A QUESTION ASKING WHETHER, IF VOTERS APPROVE THE
LEASES OF CITY-OWNED SURFACE PARKING LOTS WITH 1664
MERIDIAN, LLC AND/OR LINCOLN ROAD PROPERTY OWNER, LP TO
DIVERSIFY THE LINCOLN ROAD CORRIDOR WITH ADDITIONAL
CLASS-A OFFICE PROJECTS, CITY SHOULD DEDICATE THE
GUARANTEED RENT PAYMENTS RECEIVED BY CITY UNDER THE
LEASES, TOTALING UP TO $355,793,085, IN EQUAL PORTIONS,
SOLELY FOR THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC PURPOSES: RESILIENCY
AND SUSTAINABILITY INFRASTRUCTURE INITIATIVES,
WORKFORCE HOUSING, AND PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIME
PREVENTION MEASURES.
At the request of Commissioner Richardson, the sponsor of this item, the attached
Resolution has been prepared calling for a City of Miami Beach Special Election to be
held on November 8, 2022 for the purpose of submitting to the City's voters the following
question:
Approval of Use of Rent Payments
Received by City from Lincoln Road Parking Lot Leases
If voters approve the leases of City-owned surface parking lots with 1664 Meridian,
LLC and/or Lincoln Road Property Owner, LP to diversify the Lincoln Road corridor
with additional Class-A office projects, shall City dedicate the guaranteed rent
payments received by City under the leases, totaling up to $355,793,085, in equal
portions, solely for the following public purposes:
• Resiliency and Sustainability Infrastructure Initiatives,
• Workforce Housing, and
• Public Safety and Crime Prevention Measures?
Commission Memorandum—Use of Rent Payments from Lincoln Road Parking Leases
July 20, 2022
Page 2
The companion agenda items related to the Lincoln Road Parking Lot projects shall be
considered at the July 20, 2022 City Commission meeting, including approval, on second
reading, of the leases and development agreements for the subject properties, and
approval of the Resolutions calling for a special election for the purpose of submitting to
the voters ballot questions regarding approval of the leases as required by Section
1.03(b)(2) of the City Charter.
The Miami-Dade County Elections Department has informed the City Clerk that the City's
Resolution calling a November 8, 2022 Special Election must be provided to the County
Elections Department by July 29,2022. Accordingly, it should be noted that the proposed
measure may be considered by the City Commission either at the July 20, 2022 City
Commission meeting or, at the latest, the Special Meeting scheduled for July 25, 2022.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The Miami-Dade County Elections Department has provided the City Clerk with an
estimate of approximately $28,559.85 (Cost Estimate for One Page Ballot) and
$56,217.70 (Cost Estimate in the Scenario Multiple Questions Triggers an Additional
Page) to conduct the November 8, 2022 Special Election, which includes the costs
associated with 14 days of Early Voting. (See Department of Election Estimates.)
Additionally, the City will incur approximately $42,000 in legally mandated
advertisements, required by the Florida Statutes and the City Code,to notice this Special
Election.
Amount(s)/Account(s):
$28,559.85 - Estimate 1-page ballot(Scenario 1)
$56,217.70 - Estimate 2-page ballot(Scenario 2)
$42,000.00 - Estimate of Legally Mandated Advertisements for Special Election
(Charter Amendments/Ballot Questions)
Maximum Estimated Amount: $98,217.70
Account: 011-9322-000312-90-400-592-00-00-00
RAP/ag
ESTIMATE
City of Miami Beach -Piggyback Election -November 8,2022
Rafael E.Granado,City Clerk Estimate N°: MBEACH(2)-PB-11082022
City of Miami Beach Estimate Date: June 21,2022
1700 Convention Center Dr.,#200
Miami Beach,FL 33139
Registered Voters: 50,287 Early Voting Days:
Precincts: 29 Early Voting Sites:
Polling Places: 24
Permanent Absentee Ballots: 14,792
Personnel $
Salaries&Fringe Benefits,Overtime,Poll Workers
Polling Places Security,Polling Place Rentals
Supplies and Services Election Supplies,Communication Charges,Absentee Ballots Set Up
Trucks and Vehicles Truck Rentals,GSA Vehicles
Printing and Advertising 25,143.50
Absentee,Early Voting&Precinct Ballots,Temporary Polling Place Change Notices,Newspaper Ads
Postage
Absentee Ballots Sent and Business Reply,Temporary Polling Place Change Notices,Letters
Ballot Creation 820.00
In-House&Outside Contractual Services,Translations-Based on one question
Administrative Overhead 2,596.35
Indirect Costs,Logic&Accuracy,Post-Election Audits
*TOTAL S 28.559.85
-Please note these costs are estimates and are subject to change. This estimate
does include the cost of ballot printing; however, if your question(s)/race(s)
creates an additional ballot page, the cost will be adjusted accordingly.
For more information,you may contact:
Raimundo Delgado
Manager,Budget and Finance
Miami-Dade Elections Department
2700 NW 87 Avenue
Miami,Florida 33172
Office:305-499-8424 E-mail:raimundo.delgado@miamidade.gov
ESTIMATE
City of Miami Beach -Piggyback Election-November 8,2022 w/additional page
Rafael E.Granado,City Clerk Estimate N°: MB-(2)-PB-110822
City of Miami Beach Estimate Date: June 17,2022
1700 Convention Center Dr.,#200
Miami Beach,FL 33139
Registered Voters: 50,287 Early Voting Days:
Precincts: 29 Early Voting Sites:
Polling Places: 24
Permanent Absentee Ballots: 14,792
Personnel $Salaries&Fringe Benefits,Overtime,Poll Workers
Polling Places Security,Polling Place Rentals
Supplies and Services Election Supplies,Communication Charges,Absentee Ballots Set Up
Trucks and Vehicles Truck Rentals,GSA Vehicles
Printing and Advertising 50,287.00
Absentee,Early Voting 8 Precinct Ballots,Temporary Polling Place Change Notices,Newspaper Ads
Postage Absentee Ballots Sent and Business Reply,Temporary Polling Place Change Notices,Letters
Ballot Creation 820.00
In-House&Outside Contractual Services,Translations-Based on one question
Administrative Overhead 5,110.70
Indirect Costs,Logic&Accuracy,Post-Election Audits
'TOTAL $ 56.217.70
•Please note these costs are estimates and are subject to change. This estimate
does Include the cost of ballot printing; however, if your question(s)/race(s)
creates an additional ballot page, the cost will be adjusted accordingly.
For more information,you may contact:
Raimundo Delgado
Manager,Budget and Finance
Miami-Dade Elections Department
2700 NW 87 Avenue
Miami,Florida 33172
Office:305.499.8424 E-mail:ralmundo.delgado@miamidade.gov
Resolutions-R7 G
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
DATE: July 20, 2022
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA CALLING FOR A NOVEMBER 8, 2022 CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH SPECIAL ELECTION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH A
QUESTION ASKING WHETHER, IF VOTERS APPROVE THE LEASES OF
CITY-OWNED SURFACE PARKING LOTS WITH 1664 MERIDIAN, LLC
AND/OR LINCOLN ROAD PROPERTY OWNER, LP TO DIVERSIFY THE
LINCOLN ROAD CORRIDOR WITH ADDITIONAL CLASS-A OFFICE
PROJECTS, CITY SHALL DEDICATE RENT PAYMENTS RECEIVED BY
CITY FROM EACH PROJECT FOR CERTAIN SPECIFIED PUBLIC
PURPOSES.
(ITEM TO BE SUBMITTED IN SUPPLEMENTAL)
ANALYSIS
The proposed Resolution is being prepared at the request of Commissioner Richardson. The
item will be released as part of the supplemental agenda materials for the July 20, 2022 City
Commission meeting.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
To be included in the Commission Memorandum accompanying the Resolution.
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Known item.pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes No
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Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
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Commissioner David Richardson
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