96-12 v RESOLUTION NO. 96-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
ESTABLISHING THE OLD ATLANTIC BEACH SECTION OF ATLANTIC
BEACH AS A HISTORIC DISTRICT AND SETTING THE FRAMEWORK
FOR CARRYING OUT THE NEEDED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
DISTRICT
WHEREAS,there are many homes and structures in the old City of Atlantic Beach that are
historically significant; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach wishes to encourage residents and businesses to
maintain and preserve the historic value of our city; and
WHEREAS, many residents are remodeling and restoring older homes in the core City.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Commission recognizes the old core city as the Old Atlantic Beach
Historic District, the defining boundaries of which are Atlantic Boulevard on the south, Seminole
Road on the west, Hanna Park on the north.
SECTION 2. The City Commission recognizes that there are historically significant
structures located outside the boundaries of the Historic District and agrees to afford these structures
the same considerations as those located within the Historic District.
SECTION 3. The Mayor is directed to recommend for appointment a five member
committee to be responsible for identifying historic properties to the City Commission for formal
recognition as historic landmarks, and for the development of a catalog of potential Atlantic Beach
Historic Landmarks. The committee will be made up of Atlantic Beach residents. One member will
be an architect, one member a manager or owner of a business within the city and the other three
members will be selected from the general public.
SECTION 4. All structures approved by the City Commission as Historic Landmarks will
receive a plaque to be placed on or in close proximity to the structure.
Adopted by the City Commission of Atlantic Beach this 11th day of March , 1996.
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LYMAN T. FLETCHER
Mayor/Presiding Officer
Ap e oved as to fo m and correctness: A ed:
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'I'AN C. JEN , ESQUIRE MA EN KING, C C
City Attorney City Clerk