LTC 593-2018 November 6, 2018 City of Miami Beach Special ElectiMIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
LTC No. LETTER TO COMMISSION
593-2018
TO : Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the CitY. om mission
FROM:
DATE:
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk /
November 7, 2018
SUBJECT: NOVEMBER 6, 2018 CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SPECIAL ELECTIONS -
PRELIMINARY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
Below please find the Preliminary Unofficial Election Results for the November 6, 2018 City of
Miami Beach Special Election.
Miami Beach Referendum 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
21,466
5,082
80.86%
19.14%
Miami Beach Referendum 2
Referendum Re: Use of Rent Payments Received By City from Convention Center Hotel Lease
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:
• stormwater projects (in lieu of rate increases},
• traffic reduction measures, and
• education,
with any amendment of such ordinance subject to supermajority (5/7ths) City Commission approval?
YES
NO
20,681
5,332
79.50%
20.50%
Miami Beach Referendum 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
16,656
9,423
63 .87%
36.13%
Miami Beach Referendum 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
18,059
7,961
Miami Beach Referendum 5
69.40%
30.60%
$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 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
19,488
7.170
73.10%
26.90%
Miami Beach Referendum 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 exceed ing the maximum legal
interest rate, and maturing no later than 30 years from issuance date?
FOR BONDS
AGAINST BONDS
18.805
8.034
70 .07%
29.93%
The results displayed include Vote-by-Ma il ballots received prior to Election Day, Early Voting,
· Election Day Precincts , and Vote-by-Mail ballots received on Election Day. Provisional Ballots
pending Canvassing Board review and overseas Vote-by-Mail ballots are still pending results .
The Miami-Dade County Elections Department will furnish the Certification of Official Results,
including Provisional Ballots and overseas Vote-by-Mail ballots on November 16, 2018.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 305.673 .7411.
cc: Jimmy L. Morales , City Manager
Raul J. Aguila, City Attorney.
REG/RB
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