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• Sponsor: Mayor Shaughnessy
RESOLUTION NO. 99-8
A Resolution of the City of Atlantic Beach ratifying the
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE, whose members shall
serve without compensation; providing terms of members;
providing for the duties of said Committee; providing for the
disposition of Funds received; providing for the structure of
the Committee; and providing an effective date.
WHEREAS, it is recognized by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach,
Florida that the citizens of this municipality need and desire beautification of their city,
and
WHEREAS, a Beautification Committee appointed in 1989 by Mayor William I.
Gulliford, Jr. has been assisting the City Commission with recommendations for the past
ten years, and
WHEREAS, said City Commission considers such need to warrant the ratification
of the Beautification Committee for the purpose of advising and assisting the City
• Commission in these matters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Ratification, Composition, Term. Qualifications.
There is hereby ratified a Beautification Committee composed of members of the
community who have an interest and are willing to serve. Membership shall be open to any
resident of the City, and shall serve without compensation. Officers of the Committee shall
agree to serve a one-year term.
SECTION 2. Duties.
The Beautification Committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Commission,
and shall make recommendations to said Commission on the following subject areas:
(a) Beautification and landscaping of publicly owned lands in the city.
(b) Design and uniformity throughout the city of such visual items as signage,
public benches, trash receptacles, etc.
• (c) Development of a five-year plan for beautification improvements.
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(d) Prioritization of tree planting areas of the city.
(e) Public awareness education, seminars and events, such as the Arbor Day
Celebration and Tree Sale.
(f) Any other areas as prescribed by the City Commission.
Section 3. Authority to Receive Funds.
The Beautification Committee shall have the authority to receive and accept gifts and
donations for aid in the development and improvement of the City's publicly owned lands,
and shall further accept funds for the maintenance of these lands, including funds for the
sponsorship of a beautification-related event, provided, however, that any such gift or
donation shall be made in the name of the City of Atlantic Beach and not otherwise. Said
funds shall be administered by the City Manager just as all other City Funds.
Section 4. Liability of the City.
Nothing in this Resolution or otherwise shall be construed as authorizing and empowering
• the Beautification Committee to impose any liability of any nature, financial or otherwise,
upon the City and that the powers of said Committee are advisory only.
Section 5. Organization: Officers.
The Beautification Committee shall have the authority to organize themselves and appoint
a chairman,vice-chairman and any such officers as they deem advisable. Furthermore,
said Committee shall adopt by-laws to govern the conduct of their business. The
Committee shall conduct their business in compliance with all state and local laws.
Section 6. Effective Date.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
DONE AND RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, THIS 22nd DAY OF March, 1999.
City of Atlantic Beach, Florida
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111 Suzanne Shaughnessy. ► ayor
Resolution No. 99-8, Page 3 of 3
Approved as to form and correctness:
ran Jensefity Attorney
ATTEST:
Mau een King, City .4
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