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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-088-1270 - Section 5.2(D) of the charter City of Miami Gardens Agenda Cover Memo Council Meeting Date: May 12, 2010 Item Type: (Enter X in box) Resolution Ordinance Other X Fiscal Impact: (Enter X in box) Yes No Ordinance Reading: (Enter X in box) 1st Reading 2nd Reading X Public Hearing: (Enter X in box) Yes No Yes No X Funding Source: N/A Advertising Requirement: (Enter X in box) Yes No X Contract/P.O. Required: (Enter X in box) Yes No RFP/RFQ/Bid #: X N/A Sponsor Name Sonja K. Dickens City Attorney Department: City Attorney Short Title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, INVOKING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6.03 OF THE CHARTER OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, IN ORDER TO AMEND SECTION 5.2(D) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS; REQUESTING THAT THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS SUBMIT THE BALLOT QUESTION TO THE VOTERS AT THE AUGUST 24, 2010 GENERAL ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Staff Summary: In accordance with Section 6.1 and 6.2 of the City of Miami Gardens Charter, the City’s Charter Revision Commission has recommended amending Section 5.2(D) of the Charter to require that the City Clerk verify all signatures required for initiatives or referendums with the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections. This Resolution directs that the Supervisor of Elections submit the question on the ballot at the general election to be held on August 24, 2010. Proposed Action: ITEM J-6) CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION Charter Amendment Ballot Questions: Section 5.2(D)