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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS
FOR THE JANUARY 13, 2009 SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI; PROVIDING THE CITY MANAGER THE NECESSARY
AUTHORITY TO USE UP TO $41,292.00 FROM THE UNDESIGNATED
CONTINGENCY CASH RESERVE FUND; CHARGING PAYMENT TO
THE ELECTIONS ACCOUNT NO. 001 - 1200 - 512 -4920; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of South Miami approved Emergency
Ordinance No. 53 -08 -1988 relating to the 2009 Special Election to fill the un- expired term for
City Commissioner for Group I; and,
WHEREAS, the City has not budgeted funds to cover the cost of the special election; and,
WHEREAS, Article II Section B. 2 of the City of South Miami Charter provides that in
the event a vacancy occurs more than nine months prior to the next general election, a special
election must be held no more than 60 days after the vacancy exists; and,
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2008 the City Clerk informed the City Commission that the
Miami -Dade County Elections Department advises that the cost of the special, election will be
$41,292.00.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to utilize up to $41,292.00 of the City's
Undesignated Contingency Cash Reserve Fund to pay for expenses associated with the special
election.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16`h day of December 2008.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Luis R. Figueredo
Nagin Gallop Figueredo, P.A.
Office of the City Attorney
APPROVED:
MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Feliu:
Vice Mayor Beasley:
Commissioner Beckman:
Commissioner Palmer:
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Miami -Dade County Elections Department
2700 NW 87th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33972
`ESTIMATE
ESTIMATE - STAND ALONE
Customer
Misc
Name
City of South Miami
Date
Order No.
Rep
11/20/2008
Address 6130 Sunset Drive
City S. Miami State FL ZIP 33143
Contact
Maria M. Menendez, Clerk
FOB
Qty
Description
Unit Price
TOTAL
Registered Voters - 7,367 - Precincts - 8
Trucks
$
1,000.00
Priming Charges - Ballots
$
2,500.00
Absentee Ballot Postage Charges
$
1,000.00
Precinct Supplies
$
400.00
Ballot CreatiQn/Tabulation
$
6,900.00
Labor Costs
$
7,500.00
Poliworker Payroll
$
15,000.00
Translations - (1) Ballot Question
$
110.00
Administrative Overhead
$
6,882.00
SubTotal
$
41,292.00
Payment
Comments
TO AL
$
41,292.00
This estimate DOES NOT include the cost of Early Voting which is $2,000 persite, per day
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Menendez, Maria M.
From: Saboya, Maria (Elections) [OYA @miamidade.gov)
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 8:29 AM
To: Menendez, Maria M.
Subject: RE: need a quote asap
Attachments: 20081202083229 South Miami estimate.pdf
Good Morning:
Attached please find the estimate for your stand alone election.
Maria Saboya
Deputy Supervisor of Elections
Finance & Administration
Miami -Dade County Elections Department
Office: 305 - 499 -8568
Cellular: 786- 351 -8756
www.miamidade.gov
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From: Menendez, Maria M. [ mailto: Mmenendez @cityofsouthmiami.net]
Sent,. Monday, December 01, 2008 11:06 AM
To: Saboya, Maria (Elections)
Subject: need a quote asap
Importance: High
Hello Maria,
We are holding special elections on January 13, 2009 and I need a quote at your earliest convenience.
There will be only one polling place (City Hall) for all 8 precincts.
Poll workers will be recruited and paid by the County.
Please send it to me as soon as possible because I will need that piece of information tomorrow night for the
Commission meeting.
Thanks,
City Clprk
6130 Suet V ri ve,
Sot cthMua42( FL 33143
(305) 663 -6340
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www. criy_ vet
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12/2/2008
ORDINANCE NO. 53 -08 -1988
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA RELATING TO
SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL AN UN- EXPIRED TERM OF THE CITY
COMMISSIONER FOR GROUP I; SCHEDULING THE DAY, PLACE AND
TIME OF THE ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR QUALIFICATION OF
CANDIDATES; PROVIDING FOR CLOSE OF ELECTION BOOKS;
APPROVING THE OFFICIAL BALLOT; PROVIDING FOR NOTIFICATION;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on November 18, 2008, Randy G. Wiscombe submitted his irrevocable
letter of resignation as Commissioner of the City of South Miami, effective immediately, thus
creating a vacancy in the office of Commissioner for Group I for an un- expired term ending
February 9, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Article 11 Secyion 4 B. 2 of the City of South Miami Charter provides that
in the event a vacancy occurs more than nine months prior to the next general election, the
Commission shall have no power to fill the vacancy and the unexpired term shall be filled by a
special election being held not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days after the vacancy exists;
and
WHEREAS, the Charter provides that no person who has forfeited an office on the
Commission shall be qualified to run for office to fill the vacancy created by the forfeiture; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to schedule a Special Election for the purpose
of electing a Commissioner for Group I for an un- expired term ending February 9, 2010, to be
held Tuesday, January 13, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Charter requires, the City Commission of the City of South Miami to
schedule the day, place and time of the special election by ordinance; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City of South Miami will hold a Special Election to be held on
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 to elect (1) Commissioner to serve an un- expired term created by a
vacancy in Group I, ending February 9, 2010.
Section 2. The qualifying period for this election shall open Monday, December 1,
2008, ending Friday, December 5, 2008, and the hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. sharp.
Candidates shall, qualify at the office of the City Clerk, 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami,
Florida.
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Pg. 2 of Ord. No. 53 -08 -1988
Section 3. Voting shall be conducted at City Hall in the City Commission Chamber,
6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida. The polls shall open precisely at 7:00 a.m., and close
precisely at 7:00 p.m.
Section 4. The official ballot for the 2008 special election is annexed to this
ordinance.
Section 5. The election books shall close December 15, 2008.
Section 6. The City Clerk shall publish notice of such special election on the fifth
and the third week preceding the special election in a newspaper of general circulation in South
Miami. The notice shall contain the date, time, and place of the special election and identify the
Commission Group.
Section 7. This Special Election shall be canvassed by the Miami -Dade County
Supervisor of Elections, or his/her designee.
Section 8. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is for any
reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 9. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance are repealed.
Section 10. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20`x' day. of November, 2008.
ATTEST:
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Y CLERK YOR
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
COMMISSION VOTE: 4 -0
Mayor Feliu: Yea
Vice Mayor Beasley: Yea
Commissioner Palmer: Yea
Commissioner Beckman: Yea
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ELECTION BALLOT
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI GENERAL ELECTION
JANUARY 13, 2009
COMMISSIONER RACE — GROUP I
There is hereby elected a Commissioner for the City of South Miami from Group I to serve for
an unexpired term ending February 9, 2010. Vote for one (1)
The polls will be opened on Tuesday, January 13, 2010 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., at City Hall, City Commission
Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL.
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