99-27 v RESOLUTION NO. 99-2 7
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
URGING THE JACKSONVILLE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO
MEET WITH RESIDENTS AND OFFICIALS OF ATLANTIC BEACH FOR
THE PURPOSE OF EXPLORING WAYS TO REDUCE CERTAIN
NEGATIVE IMPACTS ON ATLANTIC BEACH AND ITS RESIDENTS
RESULTING FROM THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MAYPORT
FLYOVER, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, although a majority of the Atlantic Beach City Commission continues to
oppose the construction of the Mayport Flyover, the Commission is, as a result of advice from legal
counsel, of the opinion that the authority granted to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority
("JTA") by the Legislature of the State of Florida allows the construction of the Mayport Flyover
in the face of such opposition, and
WHEREAS, additional meetings with the JTA and residents and officials of Atlantic Beach
would be beneficial to explore ways to reduce certain negative impacts on the City and its residents,
especially those who live in adjacent areas, resulting from the construction of the Mayport Flyover,
and
WHEREAS, certain negative impacts have already been identified, including, but not
limited to, noise abatement before, during and after the project construction, retention pond
• locations, beautification, and ways to reduce the necessity for commercial traffic to be routed
through residential neighborhood streets as a result of restricted Mayport Road access.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach
as follows:
SECTION 1. The City hereby urges the JTA to meet with residents and officials of
Atlantic Beach in order to identify, address and reduce certain negative impacts on Atlantic Beach
and its residents resulting from the construction of the Mayport Flyover.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its final passage and
adoption.
PASSED by the City Commission this 13th day of Sept. , 1999.
ATTEST:
/ACtudl,e.Q , t i 4
Maureen King, City ler Suzanne Shaughnessy 40
Mayor, Presiding Officer '
Ap'roved as to form and correctness:
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