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File ID: #14004
Date: 05/12/2023
Commission Meeting Date: 05/11/2023
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Sponsored By: Alex Diaz de la Portilla
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City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-23-0234
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 14004 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.
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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