HomeMy WebLinkAboutSummary FormDate: 3/27/13
Commission Meeting Date: 4/11/13 District Impacted: All
Type: n Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Emergency Ordinance ® Discussion Item
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM
FILE ID: / 4 - O0369
Requesting Department: City Manager's Office
Law Department
Matter ID No.
Subject: Resolution related to the reapportionment of the jurisdictional boundaries of the City
Commission Districts.
Purpose of Item:
Resolution related to the reapportionment of the jurisdictional boundaries of the City Commission
Districts for use in the November 5, 2013 election and each election thereafter; officially delineating
the boundaries of each district as set forth in Exhibit "A".
Background Information:
See attached supplement.
Budget Impact Analysis
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NO Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below.
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NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds?
Start Up Capital Cost: N/A
Maintenance Cost: N/A
Total Fiscal Impact: N/A
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Background Information:
As a result of the 2010 Census, it was revealed that the population growth within the City of Miami had
caused the present districting map to become malapportioned. The City Commission directed the
Administration to return with a recommendation for redistricting within the City. A consultant, Miguel
De Grandy, Esq., was retained to research the legal and technical issues regarding redistricting, and to
develop a plan to reapportion the districts.
At the City Commission meeting of February 14, 2013, Mr. De Grandy presented a Proposed
Redistricting Plan. After several citizens voiced concerns over the plan, the City Commission directed
Mr. De Grandy to hold two public meetings to allow residents to provide input. Meetings were held on
February 21, 2013 at Legion Memorial Park, and on March 4, 2013 at Miami City Hall.
On March 14, 2013, Mr. De Grandy presented a Supplemental Report to the City Commission which
outlined the concerns of the residents, and also provided alternatives for redistricting. After discussion,
the City Commission proffered additional modifications to the redistricting plan which adequately
resolved the malapportionment issues, consistent with all applicable laws. The attached Resolution will
adopt the modified redistricting plan, officially delineating the boundaries of each district.
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