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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. 1 s .�cam,_ 1) , 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: 2 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% 3 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. 4 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 5 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 12 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