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RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -~
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 6, 2007, 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 01
(NORTHERN RESIDENTIAL AREA), AND OF CITY COMMISSIONER,
SEAT 03 (SOUTHERN RESIDENTIAL AREA); PROVIDING FOR A RUN-
OFF ELECTION, IF NECESSARY, TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 4, 2007; PROVIDING FOR CITY COMMISSION
DESIGNATION OF ONE REGISTERED VOTER WHO SHALL SERVE
WITH THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK AS THE
CANVASSING BOARD FOR SAID GENERAL AND RUN-OFF
ELECTIONS; 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: "A general election shall be held in each odd-numbered year, on the second Tuesday
following the first Monday in November."; and
WHEREAS, on March 15,2007 the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 2007-380
changing the general election date to November 6, 2007 with a run-off election on December
4, 2007 to be consistent with other municipalities having elections on that date; and
WHEREAS, City Ordinances Number 99-65, 2001-124, 2003-170, and 2003-176
provide for the City Commission to designate one registered voter who shall serve with the
City Manager and the City Clerk 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 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 6, 2007, 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).
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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 Z-MPyNlAlL R'N f. , 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 General Election on November 6,2007.
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 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 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. V oter 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 Monday, October 8,
2007, at 5:00 p.m., for the General Election (and no later than Monday, November 5,2007, 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. 8ih Avenue, Doral, Florida, 33172; telephone: 305-499-8502.
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, 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.
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
S_UDJIY lsJe~Ilea~h, FlQrida J31QQ _
City Commission
Norman S. Edelcup, Mayor
Lewis J. Thaler, Vice Mayor
Roslyn Brezin, Commissioner
- -Gerry Goodman,-Gommissioner
Danny Iglesias, Commissioner
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 947-2150 Building Department
(305) 949-3 I I 3 Fax
A. John Szerlag, City Manager
Hans Ottinot, City Attorney
Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk
July 20, 2007
Mr. Emanuel Pine
16425 Collins Avenue, #2214
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Re: Resolution No. 2007-1132 Adopted on July 19,2007
Dear Mr. Pine:
Congratulations on being designated by the City Commission as a member of the Sunny Isles
Beach Canvassing Board for the November 6, 2007 General Election!
Enclosed please find a copy of Resolution No. 2007-1132, adopted on July 19,2007 by the
Sunny Isles Beach City Commission, calling for a General Election to be held on Tuesday,
November 6, 2007, and designating one registered voter who shall serve with the City
Manager and the City Clerk as the Canvassing Board for said General and Run-Off
Elections.
As always, we appreciate your dedication to the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Should you have
any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
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Jane A. Hines, CMC
City Clerk
Enclosures
c: The Honorable City Commission
A. John Szerlag, City Manager
Hans Ottinot, City Attorney
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TO:
VIA:
FROM:
DATE:
Re:
City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
City Commission
Norman S. Edeleup, Mayor
Lewis J. Thaler, Vice Mayor
Gerry Goodman, Commissioner
Danny Iglesias, Commissioner
Roslyn Brezin, Commissioner
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3 II 3 Fax
(305) 947-2/50 Building Department
(305) 947-5107 Fax
A. John Szerlag, City Manager
Hans Ottinot, City Attorney
Jane A. Hines, CMC City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
The Honorable City Commission
A. John Szerlag, City Manager
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Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk
July 19, 2007
A Resolution Designating One Registered Voter to Serve on the Canvassing
Board for the November 6, 2007 General Election, Calling a General
Election, and Run-Off Election, if Necessary
RECOMMENDATION:
It is requested that the City Commission designate "one registered voter" who shall serve with
the City Manager and the City Clerk, as the Canvassing Board for the upcoming General
Election. It is also recommended that the CIty Commission adopt the attached Resolution which
provides for conducting a General Election on November 6, 2007, and if necessary, a run-off
election on December 4,2007.
REASONS:
This Resolution provides the required details regarding the conduct of the upcoming General
Election, and if necessary, a run-off election. Pursuant to City Ordinance Numbers 99-65, 2001-
124,2003-170, and 2003-176, the City Commission must designate one registered voter to serve
on the Canvassing Board for the General Election. The registered voter who would serve on the
Canvassing Board should be willing to remain neutral during the upcoming process.
To be completed by Department Head To be completed by City Clerk's Office
Funding available: Approval: Agenda Item No.:
Finance Department City Manager
Commission Meeting Date:
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Section 8.
Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of July, 2007.
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Exhibit "A"
GENERAL ELECTION POLLING PLACES IN
SUNNY ISLES BEACH
Precinct Location
Address
00] OCEAN VIEW WATERFRONT RESIDENCES
002 ST, MARY MAGDALEN C,ATHOLIC CHURCH
003 WINSTON TOWERS - BLDG. ]00
004 INTRACOASTAL YACHT CLUB HOUSE
005 ARLEN HOUSE CONDO WEST/Auditorium
]9380 COLLINS AVENUE
] 7775 NORTH BAY ROAD
250 - ] 74 STREET
]6900 NORTH BAY ROAD, 5th FL
350 BA YVIEW DRIVE
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