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RESOLUTION NO. 2001 - .3.1J
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, SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, 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 CITY COMMISSIONER, SEAT 02
(CENTRAL RESIDENTIAL AREA), AND OF CITY COMMISSIONER,
SEAT 04 (AT-LARGE); PROVIDING FOR CITY COMMISSION
DESIGNATION OF ONE REGISTERED VOTER WHO SHALL SERVE
WITH THE CITY CLERK AND THE CITY MANAGER AS THE
CANVASSING BOARD FOR SAID GENERAL; PROVIDING FOR
CONDUCTING THE ELECTION, POLLING PLACES, FORM OF
BALLOT, VOTER REGISTRATION, NOTICE OF ELECTION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 5.1 of the Municipal Charter of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,
provides: "A general election shall be held in each odd-numbered year, on the second Tuesday
following the first Monday in September."; and
WHEREAS, City Ordinances Number 99-65 and 2001-124, provide for the City
Commission to designate one registered voter who shall serve with the City Clerk and the
City Manager as the Canvassing Board.
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 ofthe 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,
September 11, 2001, for the purpose of submitting to the electorate the names of all qualified
candidates for election to the positions of City Commissioner, Seat 02 (central residential
area), and of City Commissioner, Seat 04 (At-large).
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
-.ill AN t.J Y PI wE, as the registered voter to serve with the City Clerk
and the City Manager as the City of Sunny Isles Beach's Canvassing Board for the General
Election on September 11,2001.
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Section 3. Conducting the Elections
The City Clerk is authorized to utilize the services of the Miami-Dade County
Supervisor of Elections and his staff of officials for assistance in the conduct 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 City of Sunny Isles Beach 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 his 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, City Hall, Suite 250,
17070 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, August 13,2001,
at 5:00 p.m., for the General Election (and no later than Monday, September 10,2001, 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, 111 NW pt Street, Floor 19, Miami, Florida, 33130; mailing address: P.O.
Box 012241, Miami, Florida 33101; telephone: (305) 375-5553.
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Section 7. Notice of Elections
That not less than thirty 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. Such publication shall be made at least once each week for four consecutive weeks
next preceding said Election.
Section 8. Effective Date.
This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of July, 2001.
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Moved by: LOMh'\\ ~s \ ON~ \ <ARE.S k:Y
Seconded by: COVV\W\lC;:S;: \ o.u~ IC;LE.S:I 4t\~
Vote: 5-0
Mayor Samson
Vice Mayor Kauffman
Commissioner Iglesias
Commissioner Morrow
Commissioner Turetsky
t./ (Yes)
V (Yes)
V (Yes)
V (Yes)
V (Yes)
(No)
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POLLING PLACES LIST
Precinct Location
Address
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OCEAN VIEW AT A VENTURA BEACH
ST MARY MAGDALEN CATHOLIC CHURCH
WINSTON TOWERS - BLDG. 200
PLAZA OF THE AMERICAS
ARLEN HOUSE CONDO WEST
Exhibit "A"
19370 COLLINS AVENUE
17775 N BAY RD
251-174 ST
17001 NORTH BAY RD
350 BA YVIEW DR