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Home My WebLink AboutReso 2021-3223 RESOLUTION NO. 2021 - 32Z A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.1 OF THE MUNICIPAL CHARTER, CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2021, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH THE NAMES OF ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE POSITION OF MAYOR; PROVIDING FOR A RUN-OFF ELECTION, IF NECESSARY, TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2021; DESIGNATING ONE REGISTERED VOTER WHO SHALL SERVE WITH THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK AS THE CANVASSING BOARD FOR SAID SPECIAL ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR CONDUCTING THE ELECTIONS, POLLING PLACES, FORM OF BALLOT, VOTER REGISTRATION, NOTICE OF ELECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Mayor George Scholl has tendered his resignation as Mayor of the City of Sunny Isles Beach("City") effective September 1, 2021; and WHEREAS, more than six (6)months remain in the Mayor's unexpired term; and WHEREAS, as a result thereof, the vacancy must be filled by a special election to be held not sooner than forty-five (45) days or more than ninety (90) days following the occurrence of the vacancy; and WHEREAS, Section 5.1 of the Municipal Charter of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, provides that a special election shall be held when required; and WHEREAS, the City Commission is required to designate a registered voter to serve with the City Manager and the City Clerk as the City of Sunny Isles Beach's Canvassing Board for the Special Election and Run-Off Election. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Calling a Special Election. In accordance with the Municipal Charter of the City of Sunny Isles 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 Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, and a Run-Off Election, if necessary, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, for the purpose of submitting to the electorate the names of all qualified candidates for election to the position of Mayor, for the unexpired term, with the qualifying period being from 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 3, 2021. R2021 Call Special Election on 110221 Page I of 4 Section 2. Designation of One Registered Voter to Serve on the Canvassing Board. The City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach hereby designates Gloria Taft, as the registered voter to serve with the City Manager and the City Clerk as the City of Sunny Isles Beach's Canvassing Board for the Special Election on November 2,2021. Section 3. Conducting the Elections. The City Clerk is authorized to utilize the services of the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections and her staff of officials for assistance in the conduct of said Special Election. The Miami-Dade County Election Officials shall furnish the official returns for each precinct to the City Clerk of the City of Sunny Isles Beach as soon as the ballots from all precincts have been tabulated, and the Canvassing Board's certification of the duly accepted results of said election shall be accepted by the City Commission. Section 4. Polling Places. That said polling places in the City of Sunny Isles Beach for said General Election shall be as established by the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections and her staff of 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 change by the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Election, in accordance with the laws of Florida) is attached hereto as Exhibit "A". Section 5. Form of Ballot. The ballot for said Special Election shall be printed in compliance with State law as prepared by the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections, and as approved by the City Clerk as the Supervisor of Elections for the City. Section 6. Voter Registration. Registration of persons desiring to vote in said Special Election shall be in accordance with the general laws of the State of Florida governing voter registration. Qualified persons may obtain registration forms to vote at the Office of the City Clerk, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, 33160, Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and at such other voter registration centers and during such times as may be provided by the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections. 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 Office. All completed registration forms must be received by the Miami-Dade County Elections Office and clocked in no later than Monday, October 4, 2021, at 5:00 p.m., for the Special Election (and no later than Monday, October 18, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. for a run-off election, if necessary) in order for a person to vote in said elections. All questions concerning voter registration should be directed to the Miami-Dade County Elections Office, 2700 N.W. 87th Avenue, Doral, Florida, 33172; telephone: 305-499-8502. Section 7. Notice of Special Elections. The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice by publication in a newspaper of general circulation not less than ten(10)days prior to the first day set for qualifying for office of the dates and times in which a candidate may qualify pursuant to Section 26-15 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sunny Isles Beach. The City Clerk is further directed to give notice by publication in a newspaper of general circulation of said Special Election and polling locations once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks preceding the day upon which said Special Election is to be held. R2021 Call Special Election on 110221 Page 2 of 4 Section 8. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of August 2021. George H. Scholl,Mayor AT ES APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: 410 M.uri io B tancur, CMC, City Clerk Edward A.Dio , City Attorney Moved by: aMYY1197>4 WOE- Seconded by: COMM�`tons{�- V ds'(g,CUL4, Vote: Mayor Scholl— £T (Yes) (No) Vice Mayor Svechin _ T(Yes) (No) Commissioner Goldman T(Yes) (No) Commissioner Lama —7(Yes) (No) Commissioner Viscarra ✓ (Yes) (No) R2021 Call Special Election on 110221 Page 3 of 4 Exhibit "A" SPECIAL ELECTION POLLING PLACES IN SUNNY ISLES BEACH Precinct Location Address 002 ST.MARY MAGDALEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 17775 NORTH BAY ROAD 003 WINSTON TOWERS— BLDG. 100 250— 174 STREET 004 INTRACOASTAL YACHT CLUB HOUSE 16900 NORTH BAY ROAD, 5th FL 005 ARLEN HOUSE CONDO WEST/Auditorium 350 BAYVIEW DRIVE 067 SUNNY ISLES BEACH GOVERNMENT CENTER 18070 COLLINS AVENUE R2021 Call Special Election on 110221 Page 4 of 4 Sv�1NY is4,s City of Sunny Isles Beach City Commission George"Bud"Scholl,Mayor �O '�'" ,, `,. R 18070 Collins Avenue Larisa Svechin,Vice Mayor I9= Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 Dana Goldman,Commissioner * j , Alex Lama,Commissioner * * (305)947-0606 City Hall Jeniffer Viscarra,Commissioner /, '--_.. �P (305)949-3113 Fax Christopher J.Russo,City Manager F * F Loll 5 (305)947-2150 Building Department P 9 c l OF SUS rNo (305)947-5107 Fax Mauricio Betancur,CMC,City Clerk MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission VIA: Christopher J. Russo, City Manager FROM: Mauricio Betancur, CMC, City Clerk DATE: August 10, 2021 RE: Calling a Special Election on November 2, 2021, and a Run-Off, if Necessary, on November 16, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending approval of this Resolution. REASON: On Monday, August 3, 2021, Mayor George Scholl submitted his resignation effective September 1, 2021. Pursuant to Section C-2.5(c) of the city's Charter, a special election is required to fill the vacancy, since more than six (6) months remain in the mayor's unexpired term. The Charter states that the special election must be held not sooner than 45 days and no more than 90 days following the vacancy. This Resolution sets the date of the special election for Tuesday, November 2, 2021. It also provides the required details regarding the conduct of said special election, and provides for a Run-Off, if necessary, on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Section 26-5 of the city's Code of Ordinance states that the City Commission must designate a registered voter to serve with the City Manager and the City Clerk as the city's Canvassing Board. Gloria Taft has served as a member in past elections and is willing and able to serve again. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The official candidate qualifying period will commence at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, and conclude at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 3, 2021.