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RESOLUTION NO. 96-3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE RECOMMENDED
PARK IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach recognizes and
understands the importance of Parks, and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach understands the need for
improvements in Howell Park, and
WHEREAS, the improvements to Howell Park will not only optimize the park, but will
make it user friendly and inviting, and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach has addressed safety
issues at a workshop and enhancements and improvements were recommended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ATLANTIC BEACH, that the implementation of the improvements listed below are
authorized at a cost not to exceed $75,000.00:
Section I. Safety
1 . Bridges
2. Trails (Borders and Pathway)
3. Remove and dispose of eroded railroad ties
4. Redesignate a portion of Howell Park as a conservation
area
5. Fill low areas as needed with dirt from Public Works
Section II. Improvements
1. Benches
2. Trash receptacles
3. Park signs
4. Walkway decking
5. Mileage markers for walking/jogging trail
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Resolution No. 96-3
Section III. Enhancements
1. Picnic tables
2. Establish 100' x 70' entrance off Seminole Road
(underbrush)
3. Two-rail fence (Seminole Road entrance)
Adopted by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, this 12th day of
February, 1996.
Lyman T. Fletcher
MAYOR
Approved as to form and correctness:
,,./an C. Je n, Esquire
CITY ATT RNEY
ATTEST:
Mau en King
CITY CLERK