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2012-27966 Reso l RESOLUTION NO.! 2012 -27966 l l A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AUTHORIZING EARLY VOTING FOR THE AUGUST 14, 2012 AND NOVEMBER 6, 2012 CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SPECIAL ELECTIONS. WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach has scheduled Special Elections to be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 and on November 6, 2012 for the purpose of presenting to the City's electorate numerous ballot questions; and WHEREAS, the City Commission hereby authorizes early voting for the August 14, 2012 and November 6, 2012 City of Miami Beach Special Elections, and WHEREAS, in recognition of the 2011 statutory amendments to Florida Statute section 101.657 governing "Early Voting," the City Commission hereby acknowledges that early voting shall begin on the 10th day before the scheduled election dates and end on the 3rd day before said elections, and shall be provided for no less than 6 hours and no more than 12 hours per day at each site during the applicable period (locations and hours to be designated by the County Elections Supervisor, per Florida law); and WHEREAS, as currently noticed on the City's website, the County Elections Supervisor has designated the following early voting schedule for the City's August 14, 2012 Special Election, and has designated Miami Beach City Hall and the North Shore Branch Library as the early voting locations within the City of Miami Beach: Saturday, August 4 7am — 7 pm Sunday, August 5 7am — 7 pm Monday, August 6 7am — 7 pm Tuesday, August 7 7am — 7 pm Wednesday, August 8 7am — 7 pm Thursday, August 9 7am — 7 pm Friday, August 10 7am — 7 pm Saturday, August 11 7am — 7 pm; and WHEREAS, the Miami -Dade County Elections Department has given the Administration a budget estimate of approximately $29,599.35, including the costs of early voting, for each of the City's August 14, 2012 and November 6, 2012 Special Elections; and WHEREAS, the County Elections Supervisor has designated the following early voting schedule for the City's November 6, 2012 Special Election: Saturday, October 27 .7am — 7 pm Sunday, October 28 7am — 7 pm Monday, October 29 7am — 7 pm Tuesday, October 30 7am — 7 pm Wednesday, October 31 7am — 7 pm Thursday, November 1 7am — 7 pm Friday, November 2 7am — 7 pm Saturday, November 3 7am — 7 pm; and WHEREAS, upon receipt from the County Elections Department of the specific early voting locations for the City's November 6, 2012 Special Election, the Administration is hereby directed to report this information to the Mayor and Commissioners via a Letter to the Commission (LTC), which election information shall be posted on the City's website in advance of that scheduled election. 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 hereby authorize early voting for the August 14, 2012 and November 6, 2012 City of Miami Beach Special Elections, said early voting to be conducted in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution. PASSED and ADOPTED this 18 day of July 2012. ATTEST: Jorge R. Exposito _ R NADO, CITY CLERK Vice -Mayor �y APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE . INCORP ORATED: & A TTO ECUTION C YW DA T N2 F:\ATTO \TURN \RESOS \Early Voting Aug and Nov 2012 Rev.docx COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY Condensed Title: A Resolution Authorizing Early Voting For The August 14, 2012 And November 6, 2012 City Of Miami Beach Special Elections. Key Intended Outcome Supported: N/A Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): In 2011, there were 42,959 registered voters for the General Election with 6,953 total ballots cast, for a voter turnout of 16.19 %. There were 1,268 early voters, 2,442 absentee voters, and.3,243 voters on election day. Issue: Shall the City Commission approve early voting for the August 14, 2012 and November 6, 2012 City of Miami Beach Special Elections? Item Summa /Recommendation: The City of Miami Beach has scheduled a Special Election to be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2012, in conjunction with the State Primary Election; and it is anticipated that on July 18, 2012, the City Commission will schedule an additional Special Election for November 6, 2012, in conjunction with the State General Election. These Special Elections will present to the City's electorate numerous Charter changes. Section 101.657(1)(d) of the Florida Statutes (the "Early Voting" Statute) requires that early voting begin on the 10` day before an election that contains state or federal races and end on the 3` day before said election, and stipulates that early voting shall be held for no less than 6 hours and no more than 12 hours per day at each site during the applicable period. The Miami -Dade County Supervisor of Elections has designated the following early voting schedule for the City's August 14, 2012 Special Election, and has designated Miami Beach City Hall and the North Shore Branch Library as the early voting locations within the City of Miami Beach: Saturday, August 4 7 am — 7 pm Sunday, August 5 7 am — 7 pm Monday, August 6 7 am — 7 pm Tuesday, August 7. 7 am — 7 pm Wednesday, August 8 7 am — 7 pm Thursday, August 9 7 am — 7 pm Friday, August 10 7 am — 7 pm Saturday, August 11 7 am — 7 pm Upon receipt from the County Elections Department of the specific early voting locations and hours for the City's anticipated November 6, 2012 Special Election, the Administration will report this information to the Mayor and Commissioners via Letter to Commission (LTC), and will further post the information on the City's website. Advisory Board Recommendation: N/A Financial Information: Source of Amount Account Funds: I Estimated $29,599.35 - August 14, 2012 Special Election 011 - 9322 - 000312 � --J 2 Estimated $29, 599. 35 —November 6, 2012 Special Election 011- 9322-000312 OBPI Total $59,198.70 Financial Impact Summary: Payment of the November 6, 2012 Special Election is being requested in the FY 13 Budget Process. City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking: Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk Sign-Offs: Department Directo Assistant City Manager City ager REG / N/A KGB T:\AGENDA\2012\7-JI8-12\Early Vbting Summary.doc AGENDA ITEM R M DATE 7 e-12- L� MIAMI BEAC city of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.mia'mibeachfl.gov COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission FROM: Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Manager i � DATE: July 18, 2012 SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING EARLY VOTING FOR THE AUGUST 14, 2012 AND NOVEMBER 6, 2012 CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SPECIAL ELECTIONS. ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION Approve the Resolution. ANALYSIS The City of Miami Beach has scheduled a Special Election to be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 in conjunction with the State Primary Election; and it is anticipated that on July 18, 2012, the City Commission will schedule an additional Special Election for November 6, 2012, in conjunction with the State General Election. These Special Elections will present to the City's electorate numerous Charter changes. Section 101.657(1)(d) of the Florida Statutes (the "Early Voting" Statute) requires that early voting begin on the 10 before an election that contains state or federal races and end on the 3 day before said election, and stipulates that early voting shall be held for no less than 6 hours and no more than 12 hours per day at each site during the applicable period. The Miami -Dade County Supervisor of Elections has designated the following early voting schedule for the City's August 14, 2012 Special Election, and has designated Miami Beach City Hall and the North Shore Branch Library as the early voting locations within the City of Miami Beach: Saturday, August 4 7 am — 7 pm Sunday, August 5 7 am — 7 pm Monday, August 6 7 am 7 pm Tuesday, August 7 7 am — 7 pm Wednesday, August 8 7 am — 7 pm Thursday, August 9 7 am — 7 pm Friday, August 10 7 am — 7 pm Saturday, August 11 7 am — 7 pm Upon receipt from the County Elections Department of the specific early voting locations and hours for the City's anticipated November 6, 2012 Special Election, the Administration will report this information to the Mayor and the Members of the City Commission via Letter to Commission (LTC), and will further post the information on the City's website in advance of that scheduled election. FINANCIAL INFORMATION The Miami -Dade County Elections Department has provided the Administration an estimate of $29,599.35 for each of the City's August 14, 2012 and November 6; . 2012 Special Elections, which includes early voting costs. (Total anticipated cost is $59,198.70.) CONCLUSION The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission hereby authorize early voting for the August 14, 2012 and November 6, 2012 City of Miami Beach Special Elections, said early voting to be conducted in accordance with the provisions .of the attached Resolution and Section 101.657, Florida Statutes. Attachment KGB /REG T:\AGENDA\2012\ -18 -12 \Early Voting CM.doc 0 IL 0 Q ° o IL H � Q a' Q C C= g D o } ° o co p I N a' r 0 N1 L N 6 c o > p U J J + A� d J d J J J i ca O Q Rf O J O c4 0 t +.+ = 0 O 0 C C O Y +, O i C O O) N c Nab mcn m� a cn m `a °'� �0 L mcn°0 �� 0 Q a r �M ° d M �r U tn�Y L m Z GF �n Y'a >+tA co EN L C 'CN LL CN ON �++� E CD It W 0 0 co . 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