HomeMy WebLinkAboutexhibit-2CERTIFICATION AND DECLARATION OF RESULTS
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL CITY OF MIAMI ELECTION
November 4, 2003
STATE OF FLORIDA )
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE )
CITY OF MIAMI )
I, Priscilla A. Thompson, City Clerk of the City of Miami, Florida, and as the Canvassing
Board for the City of Miami (hereinafter referred to as "Canvassing Board") do hereby
certify and lay witness to the fact that all necessary legal steps were taken in connection
with the conduct of the City of Miami Special Municipal Election held on November 4,
2003, including, though not limited to, the following Logic and Accuracy Tests:
On Friday, October 17, 2003 (testing of equipment used during early voting):
A. Commencing at approximately 9 a.m., the Miami -Dade County Supervisor of
Elections representative had the tabulating equipment tested to ascertain that
the equipment will correctly count the precinct and absentee ballots cast for the
issues to be voted in the City of Miami Special Election to be held on
November 4, 2003.
B. The Canvassing Board representative compared the test results with the
predetermined totals for each candidate and pursuant to the requirements
established in Section 101.5612, Florida Statutes, observed the performance
and results of all required tests and verified the correctness of the programs and
equipment, as well as any replacement of said materials required by said tests,
subject to said tests.
C. At the completion of the above test, there were delivered to the Canvassing
Board representative, in a sealed container with Seal No. 0001658 the verified
Logic and Accuracy reports and test materials, and steps have been taken to
ensure the security of said materials prior to, during and subsequent to the
election, except when said materials are properly in the possession of the
Elections Department staff appointed to conduct the election.
II. On Monday, October 27, 2003 (testing of equipment used on election day):
A. Commencing at approximately 9 a.m., the Miami -Dade County Supervisor of
Elections representative had the tabulating equipment tested to ascertain that
the equipment will correctly count the precinct and absentee ballots cast for the
issues to be voted in the City of Miami Special Election, to be held on
November 4, 2003.
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B. The Canvassing Board representative compared the test results with the
predetermined totals for each issue and pursuant to the requirements
established in Section 101.5612, Florida Statutes, observed the performance
and results of all required tests and verified the correctness of the programs and
equipment, as well as any replacement of said materials required by said tests,
subject to said tests.
C. At the completion of the above test, there were delivered to the Canvassing
Board representative, in a sealed container with Seal No. 0001733, the verified
Logic and Accuracy reports and test materials; and steps have been taken to
ensure the security of said materials prior to, during, and subsequent to the
election, except when said materials are properly in the possession of the
Elections Department staff appointed to conduct the election.
III. On Tuesday, November 4, 2003 (election day):
A. Commencing at 6 p.m., the Canvassing Board resumed the canvassing of the
absentee ballots. At approximately 12:15 a.m. on November 5, 2003, the
Miami -Dade County Supervisor of Elections had the testing materials of the
Public Test, delivered still under Seal Nos. 0001658 and 0001733, opened in
my presence.
B. Except as otherwise specifically set forth and declared in this certification, in
my presence and sight, no absentee ballot was removed from or added, and no
absentee ballot was in any manner altered or tampered with by any person, and
no person touched any absentee ballot or PEB (personal electronic ballot),
except a person authorized to do so pursuant to Section 101.5612, Florida
Statutes.
C. At the completion of the vote count, the absentee ballot tabulating equipment
was again tested to ascertain that the equipment correctly counted the votes
cast for the issues.
D. Stored in five containers, sealed, dated and signed by the Miami -Dade County
Supervisor of Elections representative, were placed the voted absentee ballots,
voided ballots, Logic and Accuracy reports, and test materials. The sealed
containers were delivered to me and placed in my custody on November 7,
2003.
IV. I further certify and declare that the results of the City of Miami Special Election
held on November 4, 2003 are as follows:
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CITY OF MIAMI SPECIAL ELECTION RESULTS
November 4, 2003
(129 Precincts Processed, plus early voting and absentees)
Total Registered Voters in Miami:
Ballots Cast:
131,753
12,237
100%
9%
CHARTER AMENDMENT NO. 1, AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF RUSTY
PELICAN LEASE, INCREASING MINIMUM GUARANTEE, AND REQUIRING
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS:
YES: 9,305 76.51%
NO: 2,857 23.49%
CHARTER AMENDMENT NO. 2, TO INCREASE COMPENSATION OF
COMMISSIONERS TO $58,200, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:
YES: 6,525 53.65%
NO: 5,637 45.35%
BALLOT QUESTION NO. 1: ENDORSING CONTINUED IMPOSITION OF A
PARKING SURCHARGE AT PUBLIC PARKING FACILITIES:
YES: 7,639 62.43%
NO: 4,598 37.57%
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ABSENTEE BALLOT COUNT
TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS: 131,753
TOTAL ABSENTEE BALLOTS CAST: 1,950 (28 ballots were invalidated)
CHARTER AMENDMENT NO. 1, AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF RUSTY
PELICAN LEASE, INCREASING MINIMUM GUARANTEE, AND REQUIRING
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS:
YES: 1,482 77.11%
NO: 440 22.89%
CHARTER AMENDMENT NO. 2, TO INCREASE COMPENSATION OF
COMMISSIONERS TO S58,200, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:
YES: 945 49.24%
NO: 974 50.76%
BALLOT QUESTION NO. 1: ENDORSING CONTINUED IMPOSITION OF A
PARKING SURCHARGE AT PUBLIC PARKING FACILITIES:
YES: 1,045 54.37%
NO: 877 45.63%
V. I further certify that Charter Amendment No. I, authorizing extension of Rusty
Pelican lease, increasing minimum guarantee, and requiring capital improvements,
was approved by the electorate.
VI. I further certify that Charter Amendment No. 2, setting compensation of
commissioners to $58,200, effective immediately, was approved by the electorate.
VII. I further certify that Ballot Question No. 1, endorsing continued imposition of a
parking surcharge at public parking facilities, was approved by the electorate.
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WITNESS MY HAND and the official Seal of the City of Miami, Florida, this 7th
of November, 2003.
Priscilla A. hompson, City Clerk
Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 7th day of November, 2003, by Priscilla
A. Thompson, personally known to me, who did take an oath.
ylvia Scheider, Notary Public
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CITY OF MIAMI
General and Special Election
November 4, 2003
Candidate/
Issue
Total
Votes
Commissioner District 2:
Percentage
Ivotronic
Absentees
Early
Voting
Michelet Philome
486
17.65%
418
65
3
Johnny L. Winton
2,268
82.35%
2,090
169
9
TOTAL
2,754
100%
2,508
234
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Charter Amendment No. 1 (Authorizing extension of Rusty Pelican lease, increasing
minimum guarantee, and requiring capital improvements
YES
9,305
76.51%
7,741
1,482
82
NO
2,857
23.49%
2,395
440
22
TOTAL
12,162
100%
10,136
1,922
104
Charter Amendment No. 2 (Setting compensation of Commissioners to $58,200,
effective immediate)
YES
6,525
53.65%
5,517
945
63
NO
5,637
45.35%
4,624
974
39
TOTAL
12,162
100%
10,141
1,919
102
Ballot Question No. 1 (Endorsing continued imposition of a parking surcharge at
ublic parking faci ities
YES
7,639
62.43%
6,530
1,045
64
NO
4,598
37.57%
3,681
877
40
TOTAL
12,237
100%
10,211
1,922
104