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Res 26-93 RESOLUTION NO. 26-93 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM ELECTION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 27, 1993, CONCERNING WHETHER AMENDMENTS SHOULD BE MADE TO THE DELRAY BEACH DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACT (CHAPTER 71-604, LAWS OF FLORIDA, AS AMENDED). WHEREAS, Section 5.07 of the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and Section 34.03 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, set forth procedures for the calling of special elections; and, WHEREAS, this resolution shall serve as notice of such special election; and, WHEREAS, Chapter 91-385, Laws of Florida, as subsequently amended by Chapter 92-263, Laws of Florida, authorized certain amendments to be made to the legislation pertaining to the Downtown Development Authority; and, WHEREAS, the provisions of Chapter 91-385, Laws of Florida, as subsequently amended by Chapter 92-263, Laws of Florida, require as a condition precedent to the effectiveness of the amendments that a referendum election be held. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That a referendum election is hereby ordered to be held in the City of Delray Beach, Florida, on April 27, 1993, to determine whether the amendment to the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority Act (Chapter 71-604, Laws of Florida, as amended) should be adopted as set forth in Chapter 91-385, Laws of Florida (HB 1553), as amended by Chapter 92-263, Laws of Florida (HB 1631), which are attached hereto and expressly made a part hereof. Section 2. That the polling location be as determined by the Supervisor of Elections for Palm Beach County, Florida, and all qualified electors of the City who vote in said election shall vote at said designated polling place. The polls shall be open on the date of said referendum election 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on the same day. Only the duly qualified electors within the boundaries of the current and proposed Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority area will be permitted to vote in said referendum election. Section 3. That the City Clerk of the City shall prepare and give notice of the referendum election above required by causing a copy of this resolution, with an appropriate caption, to be published _~.at least twice, once in the fifth week and once in the third week prior to the date of said referendum election in the Delray Beach News, the first publication to be not less than thirty (30) days prior to the date of said referendum election. The City Clerk shall also cause, pursuant to Section 34.03 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, a notice of the referendum election to be published in the Delray Beach News, two times, once each week prior to the week of the special election. The City Clerk shall secure from the publisher of said newspaper an appropriate affidavit of proof that said resolution has been duly published as herein set forth, and said affidavits shall be made a part of the record of the City Commission. Section 4. That the vote at said referendum election shall be by use of voting machine, the type which has been used in recent City elections, and the polling place shall have at least one voting machine. Section 5. The question to be submitted to the electors at said election shall be substantially as follows: An Amendment to the "Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority Act" (Chapter 71-604, Laws of Florida, (HB 1250), as amended) which shall expand the area lying within and under the jurisdiction of the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority to include properties eastward of the Intracoastal Waterway, northward of the current Downtown Development Authority area to include those properties lying South of N.E. 4th Street, southward of the current Downtown Development Authority area to include those properties lying North of S.E. 3rd Street, bounded generally on the west byN.E. 1st Avenue; said geographic boundaries being more particularly described in Chapter 91-385, Laws of Florida (HB 1553). SHALL THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED AMENDMENT TO THE "DELRAY BEACH DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACT" BE ADOPTED? FOR APPROVAL ( ) AGAINST APPROVAL ( ) Section 6. That the returns of the referendum shall be canvassed and certified in the manner provided by law. Section 7. That the Supervisor of Elections for Palm Beach County, Florida, is hereby authorized and requested to make up and certify a list of names of all qualified electors within the boundaries of the current and proposed Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority area. A certified copy of such list shall be furnished to the Clerk and Inspectors of the election at the polling place where the votes are to be cast in said election, and a certified copy of such list shall be filed among the records of this City. Section 8. That said election shall in all other respects be held and conducted in the manner provided in and by the laws of the State of Florida. Section 9. That this resolution shall take effect in the manner provided by law. PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 23rd day of March, 1993. ATTEST: City C19%k - -; - 2 - Res. No. 26-93 MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS FROM: CITY MANAGER~ Q SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM # ~ - MEETING OF MARCH 25, 1993 RESOLUTION NO. 26-95 DATE: March 19, 1993 This is a resolution calling for a Special Election to be held on April 27, 1993 regarding the expansion of the Downtown Development Authority Boundaries. Section 5.07 of the City's Charter requires adoption of a resolution calling for such election by the City Commission at least thirty (30) days prior to the special election. Pursuant to F.S. Section 100.011, the cost of holding this election will be borne by the DDA. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 26-93. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY City Of Delray Beach, Florida February 18, 1993 Mr. David Harden City Manager City of Delray Beach, FL 100 N.W. 1st Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 Dear Mr. Harden: Please arrange for the City Council to pass a resolution to declare a special election to vote on the expansion of the Downtown Development Authority. Also, any additional steps should be undertaken. The election is to be held on Tuesday, April 27, 1993 and the resolution must be passed a minimum of 30 days prior to the election. This election was authorized by HB 1553 and as amended by HB 1631 of the Florida Legislature. Charles Hill, who is acting on behalf of the DDA as election coordinator, has had a preliminary meeting and discussions with Alison Harty, City Clerk, concerning this election. It would also be appreciated if you would alert the City Attorney that Mr. Hill may be calling him for guidance. Very truly yours, -. Michael M. Listick, Chairman MML:kr 207 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444 ° 407-276-8640 [lTV I]F DELI:II:IV BEA[H March 12, 1993 Michael M. Listick, Chairman Downtown Development Authority 207 East Atlantic Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 Re: DDA Special Election Dear Mr. Listick: Thank you for your letter advising of the Downtown Development Authority's plans to hold a special election on April 27, 1993, regarding expansion of the DDA boundaries. House Bill 1553, as subsequently amended by House Bill 1631 effective April 1, 1992, requires the City to call the election on behalf of the DDA. The City, therefore, must advertise the special election according to the City's Charter and ordinances and Florida Statutes Section 100.342 governing special elections. Section 5.07 of the City's Charter requires adoption of a resolution calling for such election by the City Commission at least thirty (30) days prior to the special election. Section 34.03 of the Code of Ordinances requires the issuance of a proclamation giving notice of the election and sets forth advertising requirements. Both the resolution and proclamation are scheduled for action by the City Commission at the March 23, 1993, regular meeting. Pursuant to F.S. Section 100.011, the cost of holding this election will be borne by the DDA. The City Clerk will provide you with a list of estimated expenses. I understand Mr. Charles Hill has been in contact with the Clerk's office and is working with them to coordinate the election. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, David T. Harden City Manager DTH/amh cc: Charles Hill Alison Harty