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RESOLUTION NO. 95-4 IN 'M l At J N £(13 I 1 S
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR THE DESIGNATION
AND USE OF A PORTION OF JOHANSEN PARK AS AN
AREA,DOGS MAY RUN OFF LEASH, AND ADDING ENABLING
LANGUAGE TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE II.
WHEREAS Section 4-21, et seq. of the Atlantic Beach Code regulating activities
of dogs and animals running at large is adequately enforced within the City, and
WHEREAS the opportunity for unleashed exercise for a dog is restricted to
swimming in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean only, and then only together with the
owner, and
WHEREAS a moderate amount of vigorous exercise in a social context may be
good for all animal species, including man and dogs, and
WHEREAS careful thought and innovative planning may enlarge recreational
facilities to include canines and their masters and mistresses, at minimal cost to the City, as
is demonstrated in other cities, Austin, Texas, as an example
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic
Beach, as follows:
Section 1. The City Staff is directed to:
A. Research the possibility of enclosing the southern portion of the
northern half of Johansen Park, about one and one half acres in area, for use by well-
behaved dogs and their families,
B. Consider such factors as, (at a minimum), fencing, parking, feces
disposal, liability, expectations of dogs and their families, impact upon neighborhood,
experiences of other municipalities, specifically the City of Austin, Texas, no cost to the
City for construction and maintenance through volunteer participation and donation,
response by sufficient dogs and their families to indicate worthwhile interest, and other
prudent considerations,
Section 2. Upon completion of research that indicates a positive impact upon
the community will be achieved by such a project, Staff is directed to present language
amending Chapter 4 of the Atlantic Beach Code establishing such an area for use by
unleashed dogs in the immediate control of their owners to the Commission for review and
action.
Adopted by the City Commission this 23rd day of January, 1995.
J. DEZMOND WATERS, III
MAYOR PRO TEM/PRESIDING OFFICER
Approved as to form and correctness:
Alan C. Jensen, Esquire
City Attorney
ATTES T:
Maureen King, City Clerk