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AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL FORM
Meeting Date: Meeting Type: Regular Ordinance #: N/A
11 /8/12
Consent Agenda: Yes Resolution #: 26-12
O�iginating Department: Clerk
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Resolution 26-12, CALLING FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH
12, 2013, AND IF NECESSARY, THE MUNICIPAL RUN-OFF ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH
26, 2013, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING COUNCIL SEATS 2 AND 4 FOR TWO YEAR TERMS;
REQUESTING THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS CONDUCT THE ELECTION;
DESIGNATING POLLING LOCATIONS; NAMING THE CANVASSING BOARD; ESTABLISHING ELECTION
PROCEDURES
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Account #: 001-120.534.301 Amount of this item: $13,000
Current Budgeted Amount Available: Amount Remaining after item:
$13,000 N/A
Budget Transfer Required: No Appropriate Fund Balance: No
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Resolution 26-12, CALLING FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH
12, 2013, AND IF NECESSARY, THE MUNICIPAL RUN-OFF ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH
26, 2013, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING COUNCIL SEATS 2 AND 4 FOR TWO YEAR TERMS;
REQUESTING THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS CONDUCT THE ELECTION;
DESIGNATING POLLING LOCATIONS; NAMING THE CANVASSING BOARD; ESTABLISHING ELECTION
PROCEDURES
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Finance Director .� , , ,�
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No Financial Impact ❑
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Attorney: (for legal sufficiency)
Village Manager:
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Form Amended: 7/12/12
RESOLUTION 26-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY,
MARCH 12, 2013, AIVD IF NECESSARY, THE MUNICIPAL
RUN-OFF ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 26,
2013, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING COUNCIL SEATS 2
AND 4 FOR TWO YEAR TERMS; REQUESTING THE PALM
BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS CONDUCT
THE ELECTION; DESIGNATING POLLING LOCATIONS;
NAMING THE CANVASSING BOARD; ESTABLISHING
ELECTION PROCEDURES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURP4SES.
WHEREAS, the Village has adopted the Uniform Filing and election dates as authorized
by the Legislature of the State of Florida, House Bill 742, designating the second Tuesday in
March as the uniform election date for municipal office; and designating a filing period for such
office from Noon on the last Tuesday in January through and not later than Noon on the second
Tuesday in February of the calendar year; and
WHEREAS, Section 2A1 of the Village Charter provides that Council Members sha11 be
elected at large to Seats 2 and 4 in the odd years; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta requests the Pa1m Beach
County Supervisor of Elections conduct the municipal election; and
WHEREAS, Cha.pter 2, Article 5 of the Village Code of Ordinances provides that the
Village Clerk, or designee, along with the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elecrions, or
designee, and one Council Member (which can include the Mayor) whose position is either not
scheduled to be voted upon or who is unopposed at the election being canvassed, shall be
appointed to serve as the Canvassing Board; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2, Article V of the Village Code of Ordinances further provides
that the Village Clerk may appoint or hire as many inspectors of election, and other election
workers as deemed necessary to conduct elections in the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta desires to designate poiling
locations, and establish election procedures for the General Municipal Election on March 12,
2013; and if necessary a Municipal Run-off Election on March 26, 2013.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VII,LAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Notice is hereby given that a General Municipal Election is scheduled to be held on
Tuesday, March 12, 2013; and if necessary, a Municipal Run-off will be held on Tuesday, March
27, 2012. The polling locations will be:
Preeinct 1078, Preeinct 1088, and Precinct 1094
Tequesta Recreation Center, 399 Seabrook Road
Pre�inct 1112,1116,1118, and 1120
Village Hall Chambers, 345 Tequesta. Drive
The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Section 2. In accordance with the provisions of Section 3.04 of the Village Charter, the Village
Clerk shall be the Clerk of Elections and shall supervise the conduct of the Genera.l Municipal
Election and Run off Election in accordance with the State of Florida Election Laws and the
Village of Tequesta Code of Ordinances.
Section 3. The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections is hereby requested to conduct
the election as set forth in the Vote Processing Equipment Use and Election Services Agreement,
effective January l, 2013.
Section 3. The Village Clerk shall authorize payment of the Inspectors of Electian per the rates
in effect by the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections for poll workers, inspectors, clerks,
precinct advisors, and deputies.
Section 4. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article V of the Village Code of Ordinances, the Village
Clerk, or designee, along with the Pa1m Beach County Supervisor of Elections, or designee, and
one Council Member (which can include the Mayar) whose position is either not scheduled to be
voted upon or who is unopposed at the election being canvassed, shall be appointed to and
constitute the Village of Tequesta's Canvassing Board for the purpose of conducting the General
Municipal Election and, if necessary, the Runoff Election.
Section 5. The provisions of the Florida. Elections Code relating to absentee ballots sha11 apply
to the General Municipal Election and, if necessary, the Run off Election, allowing the Palm
Beach County Supervisor of Elections to canvass the absentee ballots, and attend the Logic and
Accuracy Test, for the Village of Tequesta.
Section 6. T'he Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections is hereby designated to tabulate the
ballots cast at the General Municipal Election March 12, 2013, and, if necessary, the Run-off
Election March 26, 2013.
Section 7. The Village Clerk is hereby directed to post this Resolurion in the Village
Administrative Offices immediately after passage, and provide a certified copy to the Palm
Beach County Supervisor of Elections.