Resolution No. 25-17RESOLUTION NO. 25-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS FROM THE TREE
CONSERVATION TRUST FUND FOR TREE PLANTINGS AND LANDSCAPING
ON PUBLICLY OWNED LANDS AT TWO WELCOME SIGNS WITHIN THE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
AND AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The City Commission -appointed Environmental Stewardship Committee recognizes
the importance of Atlantic Beach's tree canopy and the reestablishing of vegetive resources and is
committed to its enhancement; and
WHEREAS, at its February 12, 2025 meeting, the Environmental Stewardship Committee
approved recommending the use of the Tree Conservation Trust Fund for the planting of trees and
associated vegetation at the Welcome sign at Atlantic Boulevard and Seminole Road and the Welcome
sign at the north end of Mayport Road; and
WHEREAS, Section 23-14 of the Code of Ordinances requires that the use and distribution of
funds from the Tree Conservation Trust Fund be designated by the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission approved the use of up to $25,000 for tree plantings and native
understory plantings for both of these Welcome signs.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach as
follows:
SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby approves the use of up to $25,000 from the Tree
Conservation Trust Fund for the trees and native understory plants at two Welcome signs on public
property.
SECTION 2. The City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute contracts and
purchase orders in accordance with and as necessary to effectuate the provisions of this resolution.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida,
20 day of February 2025.
Attest*
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Jason a riity Attorney
Curtis Ford, Mayor