Resolution 2024-33226 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33226
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING THAT EARLY
VOTING SHALL BE PROVIDED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SPECIAL ELECTION.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach has scheduled a Special Election to be held on
Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in conjunction with the General Election, to present ballot questions
to the City's electorate; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission hereby acknowledges that, pursuant to State law, Early
Voting shall be provided by Miami-Dade County for the November 5, 2024 City of Miami Beach
Special Election; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of Section 101.657(1)(d) Florida Statutes, which governs Early
Voting, the City Commission hereby acknowledges that each County's Supervisor of Elections is
required to provide for Early Voting to begin on the 10th day before an election that contains State
or Federal races and end on the 3rd day before the election; and providing Early Voting for no
less than 8 hours and no more than 12 hours per day at each site during the applicable period; in
addition, Early Voting may be offered at the discretion of the Supervisor of Elections on the 15th,
14th, 13th, 12th, 11th, or 2nd day before an election that contains State or Federal races for at
least 8 hours per day, but not more than 12 hours per day; and
WHEREAS, Florida's Election Code states that municipalities may provide Early Voting
only in municipal elections that are not held in conjunction with County or State elections;
therefore, the County will be responsible for conducting Early Voting activities related to the City's
November 5, 2024 Special Election; and
WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections has designated the following
Early Voting schedule for the November 5, 2024 City of Miami Beach Special Election, and has
designated Miami Beach City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, and the North Shore Branch
Library, 7501 Collins Avenue, as the Early Voting locations within the City of Miami Beach:
Dates
Monday, October 21 through Sunday, November 3, 2024
Times
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily
WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade County Elections Department's final Early Voting schedule
hours and locations for the November 5, 2024 General Election and City of Miami Beach Special
Election, have yet to be finalized; and
WHEREAS, secure ballot intake stations (Vote-by-Mail Drop Boxes)will be available and
staffed at each of all the Miami-Dade County Early Voting locations, including the two Early Voting
locations in Miami Beach: Miami Beach City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, and North Shore
Branch Library, 7501 Collins Avenue during Early Voting hours of operation; and
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WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade County Elections Department has provided the City Clerk
with an estimate of$66,640 for the City's November 5, 2024 Special Election, which includes the
costs associated with 14 days of Early Voting.
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 acknowledge that Early Voting shall be provided by Miami-Dade County for
the November 5, 2024 City of Miami Beach Special Election, said Early Voting to be conducted
in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution. Once the Miami-Dade County Elections
Department finalizes the hours and locations for the November 5, 2024 General Election and City
of Miami Beach Special Election, the City Clerk is directed to transmit the information via Letter
To Commission (LTC).
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Clerk Rafael E. Granado
DATE: September 11, 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING THAT EARLY VOTING SHALL BE
PROVIDED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH SPECIAL ELECTION.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve a Resolution acknowledging Early Voting for the City of Miami Beach Special Election to
be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in conjunction with the General Election.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
N/A
ANALYSIS
On November 5, 2024, Miami-Dade County ("County") will be conducting the General Election,
at which time the City of Miami Beach Commission has authorized a Special Election to be held,
to submit 8 ballot questions to the electorate of the City of Miami Beach.
Section 101.657(1)(d), Florida Statutes, which governs Early Voting, requires that each County's
Supervisor of Elections commence early voting on the 10th day before an election that contains
State or Federal races and end on the 3rd day before the election; providing Early Voting for no
less than 8 hours and no more than 12 hours per day at each site during the applicable period. In
addition, Early Voting may be offered at the discretion of the Supervisor of Elections on the 15th,
14th, 13th, 12th, 11th, or 2nd day before an election that contains State or Federal races for at
least 8 hours per day, but not more than 12 hours per day.
Florida's Election Code states that municipalities may provide Early Voting only in municipal
elections that are not held in conjunction with County or State elections. Therefore, the County
will be responsible for conducting the Early Voting activities related to the City's Special Election
on November 5, 2024. Accordingly, the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections has
designated the following early voting schedule for the November 5, 2024 City Special Election,
and has designated Miami Beach City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, and the North Shore
Branch Library, 7501 Collins Avenue, as the Early Voting locations within the City of Miami Beach:
Dates
Monday, October 21 through Sunday, November 3, 2024
Times
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily
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The Miami-Dade County Elections Department's final Early Voting schedule hours,and locations
for the November 5, 2024 General Election and City of Miami Beach Special Election, have yet
to be finalized. •
• Secure ballot intake stations (Vote-by-Mail Drop Boxes) will be available and staffed at each of
the Miami-Dade County Early Voting locations, including the two Early Voting locations in Miami
Beach: Miami Beach City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, and North Shore Branch Library,
7501 Collins Avenue during Early Voting hours of operation. Drop boxes are drive-up and are
safe.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The Miami-Dade County Elections Department has provided the City Clerk with an estimate of
approximately $66,640 to conduct the November 5, 2024 Special Election, which includes the
costs associated with 14 days of Early Voting. (See Department of Election Estimates.)
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? N/A -
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on:
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfigov/city-hall/city-clerklmeetinq-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
011-9502-000312-90-400-579-00-00-00
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission acknowledge Early Voting for the
November 5, 2024 City of Miami Beach Special Election, said Early Voting is to be conducted in
accordance with the provisions of this Resolution. Once the Miami-Dade County Elections
Department finalizes the hours and locations of Early Voting for the November 5, 2024 General
Election and the City of Miami Beach Special Election, the City Clerk will transmit the information
via Letter to Commission (LTC).
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
Yes No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Clerk
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Sponsor(s)
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Acknowledging Early Voting - November 5, 2024, Miami Beach Special Election. (CC/CA)
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ESTIMATE
Election Cost Estimate -MIAMI BEACH -PIGGYBACK-11.05.24
Rafael E.Granado City Clerk Estimate N°: MB-PB-11.05.24
MIAMI BEACH(City) Estimate Date: July 16,2024
1700 Convention Center Dr.,
Miami Beach,FL 33139
Registered Voters: 49,000 Early Voting Days: 14
Precincts: 21 Early Voting Sites: 33
Estimated Polling Places: 21
Estimated Vote by Mail Ballots: 9,950
Personnel $ -
Salaries&Fringe Benefits,Overtime,Poll Workers
Polling Places $ -
Security,Polling Place Rentals
Supplies and Services $ -
Election Supplies,Communication Charges,Vote by Mall Ballot Set Up
Trucks and Vehicles $ -
Truck and Vehicle Rentals,Equipment Delivery and Pick-up
Ballot Creation and Printing $ 60,580
Ballot coding and printing of Vote by Mail,Consumables,Temporary Polling Place Change
Notices,Contractual Services,Translations
Postage $ -
Vote by Mail Sent and Business Reply,Temporary Polling Place Change Notices,Letters
Advertising $ -
Early Voting $ -
Administrative Overhead $ 6,060
'TOTAL $ 66,640
.Please note these are estimated costs subject to change. if your
question(s)/race(s) create additional baLot page; the costs will be adjusted
accordingly.
For more Information,you may contact:
Robert Villar
Assistant Deputy Supervisor of Elections
Miami-Dade Elections Department
2700 NW 87 Avenue
Miami,Florida 33172
Office:305-499-8424 E-mail:robert.villar@miamidade.gov
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