Res. No. 158-05-12137RESOLUTION NO. 158-05-12137
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A CHARTER
AMENDMENT; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER;
SUBMITTING A BALLOT QUESTION TO THE ELECTORATE OF THE
CITY AT THE GENERAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY
14, 2006 CONCERNING THE LENGTH OF TERM OF THE MAYOR;
REPEALING PROVISIONS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is the intent and desire of the City Commission to provide an opportunity
to the electorate to vote on the issue of a four (4) year Mayor's term; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Commission that this Charter amendment be
submitted to the electorate at the February 14, 2006 general election; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Charter amendment is set forth in this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The following question shall be submitted to the electors of the City of
South Miami at the next general election:
Title: MAYOR'S TERM OF OFFICE
QUESTION:
SHALL ARTICLE V, SECTION 2. A. OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI BE AMENDED TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAYOR'S TERM
BE INCREASED FROM TWO (2) YEARS TO FOUR (4) YEARS EFFECTIVE
WITH THE FEBRUARY 2006 ELECTION?
YES _
NO
If the question is approved by a majority of the voters voting in the general election, the
Charter for the City of South Miami shall be amended to read as follows:
Article V Elections
Section 2. General Elections —A. Time
General elections for the Commission shall be held during February of each even year,
the day, place and time to be set by ordinance, at which time the Mayer shall be elee4ea to ° *° °m
e€tweearsnd two commissioners shall be elected to terms of four years. The Mayor shall be
elected at the general election beginning on February 14 2006 and each election four (4) years
thereafter.
Pg. 2 of Res. No. 158 -05 -12137
Section 2. Upon adoption of the amendment to the Charter at the general election on
February 14, 2006, all conflicting provisions of the Charter and the Code of Ordinances shall be
repealed.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption and
amendments to the Charter shall become effective prospectively after approval by the electors at
the general election on February 14, 2006.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this � day of /✓l�, 2005.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Y CLERK MA O
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITYNEY
COMMISSION VOTE:
3 -1
Mayor Russell:
Yea
Vice Mayor Palmer:
absent
Commissioner Wiscombe:
Nay
Commissioner Birts- Cooper:
Yea
Commissioner Sherar:
Yea
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
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From: Marie Birts -Coo r` Agenda Item # ®�
City Commissione Re: Charter Amendment Increasing the
Mayor's Term From Two Years to Four
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RESOLUTION:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A CHARTER AMENDMENT; PROPOSING
AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER; SUBMITTING A BALLOT QUESTION TO THE
ELECTORATE OF THE CITY AT THE GENERAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR
FEBRUARY 14, 2006 CONCERNING THE LENGTH OF TERM OF THE MAYOR;
REPEALING PROVISIONS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS:
The South Miami City Charter currently provides for the Mayor to serve a two -year term,
with all of the Commissioners serving four-year terms. With the Mayor's term set at only
two years, there have been a number of times in South Miami's history that Mayors
appeared to be conducting their re- election campaigns the minute they took the oath of
office, limiting their ability to serve South Miami's citizens effectively. A two -year term
provides one with very little time to overcome the tremendous learning curve involved in
taking on the duty of Mayor, let alone being able to establish initiatives and see projects
through to completion. A four -year tern, identical in length to what all of the
Commissioners serve, would also provide for much - needed continuity on the City
Commission. Since the Mayor's position on the City Commission is no less important
than any of the Commissioner's positions, the Mayor should also serve a four -year term.
The attached resolution would allow for the voters of South Miami to determine whether
the Mayor's term should be increased from two years to four years. This question
would be placed on the ballot for the next general election scheduled for February 14,
2006.
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend that the attached resolution be adopted, placing the charter amendment
question on the February 14, 2006 ballot.
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COURTESY NOTICE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA
On Tuesday, December D, 2005, beginning at 7:30 p.m., In the City Commission
Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive, the City Commission will hold Public Hearings to
consider the following items:
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE YEAR 2006 GENERAL ELECTION OF THE MAYOR
AND CITY COMMISSIONERS FOR GROUPS, I AND IV; SCHEDULING THE DAY, PLACE
AND TIME OF THE ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR QUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES;
PROVIDING FOR CLOSE OF ELECTION BOOKS; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL BALLOT.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CRY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE YEAR
CONTRACT WITH KOCH FINANCIAL CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $97,643.24 IN
ORDER TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OF A CITY -WIDE COMPUTER SYSTEM
SOFTWARE UPGRADE FROM SUNGARD HTE SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGY
SOLUTION; CHARGING MONTHLY PAYMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,712.31.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE EIGHT 2006 FORD
CROWN VICTORIA POLICE PURSUIT VEHICLES; CHARGING FIVE ANNUAL PAYMENTS IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,827.21 PER YEAR AND ONE PAYMENT OF $659.75
FOR DOCUMENTARY STAMPS IN THE FIRST YEAR,.
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO CHARTER AMENDMENTS; PROPOSING AMENDMENTS
TO THE CHARTER; SUBMITTING BALLOT QUESTIONS TO THE ELECTORATE OF THE
CITY AT THE GENERAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2006.
fA RESOLUTION RELATING TO A CHARTER AMENDMENT; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE CHARTER, SUBMITTING A BALLOT QUESTION TO THE ELECTORATE OF THE
CITY AT THE GENERAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2006
LCONCERNING THE LENGTH OF TERM OF THE MAYOR.
Inquiries comirming this Item should be directed to the City Clerk's office at 305- 663 -6340.
ALL interested parties are Invited to attend and will be heard.
If M. Menendez
City Clerk
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