Resolution No. 24-44RESOLUTION NO. 24-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, NAMING THE PARK SPACE AT 1609
COQUINA PLACE IN ATLANTIC BEACH IN RECOGNITION OF THE
SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS PROVIDED BY
ELEANOR AND GARNETT ASHBY; ADOPTING THE NAME "ELEANOR
AND GARNETT ASHBY MEMORIAL PARK" (SHORTENED ON SIGNAGE
AS "ASHBY PARK") FOR THE PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach (the "City") owns and maintains numerous parks and
facilities throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission adopted by Resolution No. 24-23 a policy to serve as a
guide when considering naming and renaming parks, recreation areas and buildings; and
WHEREAS, utilizing the Park, Recreation Area and Building Naming Policy as a guiding
document, the Arts, Recreation and Culture Committee reviewed and on July 9, 2024, approved a
request to name the park space at 1609 Coquina Place "Eleanor and Garnett Ashby Memorial Park".
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach
as follows:
SECTION 1. In recognition of the significant community contributions provided by Eleanor
and Garnet Ashby, the City Commission hereby adopts the name "Eleanor and Garnett Ashby
Memorial Park" (shortened on signage as "Ashby Park") for the park space at 1609 Coquina Place.
SECTION 2. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach s 26th August 2024.
Curtis Ford, yor
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Jas n G b ' ,City ttorney