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Home My WebLink AboutReso 2016-2566 RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -2,5 4 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 GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016, 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 POSITIONS OF CITY COMMISSIONER, SEAT 01 (NORTHERN RESIDENTIAL AREA), AND CITY COMMISSIONER, SEAT 03 (SOUTHERN RESIDENTIAL AREA); PROVIDING FOR A RUN- OFF ELECTION, IF NECESSARY, TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016; DESIGNATING ONE REGISTERED VOTER WHO SHALL SERVE WITH THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK AS THE CANVASSING BOARD FOR SAID RUN-OFF ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR CONDUCTING THE ELECTIONS, POLLING PLACES, FORM OF BALLOT, VOTER REGISTRATION, NOTICE OF ELECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Section 5.1 of the Municipal Charter of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, provides that a general election shall be held in even-numbered years in November, a run-off election, if necessary, shall be held in December, and in conjunction with elections held by Miami-Dade County; and WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections and her staff of officials shall serve as Canvassing Board for the November 8, 2016 General Election; and WHEREAS, if a Run-Off Election is needed on December 6, 2016, the City Commission designates 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 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 General 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 General 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 8, 2016, for the purpose of submitting to the electorate the names of all qualified candidates for election to the positions of City Commissioner, Seat 01 (northern residential area), and City Commissioner, Seat 03 (southern residential area). 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 R2016-Election-General 110816 Page 1 of 4 registered voter to serve with the City Manager and the City Clerk as the City of Sunny Isles Beach's Canvassing Board for the Run-Off Election, if needed, on December 6, 2016. 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 in the conduct of said General 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 Miami-Dade County Election's Department 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 General 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 Election for the City. Section 6. Voter Registration. Registration of persons desiring to vote in said General 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 Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at 5:00 p.m., for the General Election (and no later than Monday, November 7, 2016, 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 Elections. That not less than thirty (30) days notice of said General Election shall be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, the first publication to be in the fifth week prior to the Election, and the second publication to be in the third week prior to said Election. Section 8. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption. R2016-Election-General 110816 Page 2 of 4 • PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21' day of July 2016. • '. George H. Scioll, Mayor ATTEST:, 1 7 t0)\74,:40 lane A.\ ines,:MMC, City Clerk Approved o 'orm and Legal Sufi /.! ,III .ns 105F0t, Cit' Attorney Moved by: W kLtDI3 Seconded by: \/1 C _ V\I\Q.t�J® GATT 0 Vote: -(;. Mayor Scholl V (Yes) (No) Vice Mayor Gatto (./' (Yes) (No) Commissioner Alien Iv' (Yes) (No) Commissioner Goldman V (Yes) (No) Commissioner Levin V (Yes) (No) R2016-Election-General 110816 Page 3 of 4 Exhibit "A" GENERAL ELECTION POLLING PLACES IN SUNNY ISLES BEACH Precinct Location Address 001/067 SUNNY ISLES BEACH GOVERNMENT CENTER 18070 COLLINS AVENUE • 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 005/068 ARLEN HOUSE CONDO WEST/Auditorium 350 BAYVIEW DRIVE R2016-Election-General 110816 Page 4 of 4 ,so -'4-(1.-.4 City of Sunny Isles Beach ti or n 18070 Collins Avenue 11,.,_ i , Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 rp;„z,v`P,,. (305)947-0606 City Hall r"7*9, svK "}') (305)949-3113 Fax MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission VIA: Christopher J. Russo, City Manager FROM: Jane A. Hines, MMC, City Clerk DATE: 7/21/2016 Resolution Calling a General Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, and a Run-Off Election, if RE: Necessary, on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, and Designating a Registered Voter to Serve on the Canvassing Board RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution. REASONS: This Resolution provides the required details regarding the conduct of the upcoming General Election on November 8, 2016, and if necessary, a Run-Off Election on December 6, 2016, for the purpose of submitting to the electorate the names of all qualified candidates for election to the positions of City Commissioner, Seat 01 (northern residential area), and of City Commissioner, Seat 03 (southern residential area). The Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections and her staff of officials are serving as the Canvassing Board for the November 8, 2016 General Election. However, if a Run-Off Election is needed on December 6, 2016, 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 on the City's Canvassing Board for the Special Election held on February 17, 2015, and she is 53 willing and able to serve again. She has proved to be very knowledgeable of the process, and therefore it is recommended that Ms. Taft be designated as a member of the Canvassing Board. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Pursuant to Section 5.1 of the Municipal Charter, a general election shall be held in even-numbered years in November, and if necessary, a run- off election in December, in conjunction with elections held by Miami- Dade County. ATTACHMENTS: Description Resolution Item Number: 10.B. 54