Resolution No. 25-02RESOLUTION NO. 25-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
DESIGNATING A SIXTY-EIGHT INCH MULTI -TRUNK DIAMETER
LIVE OAK TREE AT 1958 BRISTA DE MAR CIRCLE AND 1964 BRISTA
DE MAR CIRCLE AS A HERITAGE TREE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Atlantic Beach's tree canopy beautifies our community and improves the
lives of our citizens and visitors by bringing nature to our urban environment and preserving
environmental sanctuaries for connection with the natural world; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach desires to be a good
steward of the tree canopy, particularly specimens of physical and historical significance; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has the ability to designate individual trees as Heritage
Trees according Section 23-41 (a) of the Atlantic Beach Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the Heritage Tree designation is voluntary and increases the mitigation ratio
if the tree is ever removed; and
WHEREAS, the Live Oak tree at 1958 Brista De Mar Circle and 1964 Brista De Mar
Circle located in the back yard and nominated by the property owners is a combined 68 inches in
diameter; and
WHEREAS, the nominated tree has a combined 213.6 -inch circumference; is
approximately 136 years old; and holds intrinsic value due to its age and size; and
WHEREAS, the nominated trees are named "The Twins".
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic
Beach:
SECTION 1. hereby designates a combined 68 -inch -diameter Live Oak at 1958 Brista De
Mar Circle and 1964 Brista De Mar Circle as private "Heritage Tree."
2025.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, on this 13a' day of January,
Attest:
VAI; i_ .4 lY �
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
— Jr�
Jason 1, City Attorney
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Curtis Ford, Mayor
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