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Resolution R-23-0234
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File Number: 14004
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date: 5/11/2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO INSTRUCT THE CITY'S ELECTIONS EXPERT CONSULTANT
("EXPERT CONSULTANT") TO PREPARE ALTERNATIVE ELECTION
DISTRICT MAPS WITH THE INTENT THAT SUCH MAPS WILL COMPLY WITH
THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT NOW AND FOR TEN (10) YEARS FROM NOW;
FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO DIRECT THE EXPERT
CONSULTANT TO MEET WITH THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
TO DISCUSS AND RECEIVE INPUT ON THE PROPOSED MAPS; AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPLORE THE AT -LARGE DISTRICTS
AND TO LOOK AT ANY OTHER POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Commission hereby directs the City Manager to instruct the City's
elections expert consultant ("Expert Consultant") to prepare alternative election district maps
with the intent that such maps will comply with the Voting Rights Acts now and for ten (10) years
from now.
Section 2. The City Manager is directed to direct the Expert Consultant to meet with the
Mayor and City commissioners to discuss the alternative maps and receive input.
Section 3. The City Manager is directed to explore the at -large districts and to look at
any other possible alternatives.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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