Resolution No. 25-2817B•Y111111 11;3 a aM4__J►_F 111
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS FROM THE TREE
CONSERVATION TRUST FUND FOR DEFINED TREE PLANTINGS ON
PUBLICLY OWNED LANDS ON SARATOGA CIRCLE AND FORRESTAL
CIRCLE 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 is committed to its enhancement; and
WHEREAS, at its March 12, 2025, meeting, the Environmental Stewardship Committee approved
recommending the use the Tree Conservation Trust Fund for the planting of trees on multiple publicly
owned lands within the City of Atlantic Beach; 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 finds that Saratoga Circle and Forrestal Circle are lacking tree canopy along
the streets and can be greatly enhanced by tree plantings in the right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has approved a similar neighborhood planting plant in the
Royal Palms neighborhood from a previous Tree Conservation Trust Fund distribution.
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 $20,000 from the Tree
Conservation Trust Fund for the continual planting of trees along Saratoga Circle and Forrestal Circle;
and, if funds remain from this $20,000 designation, on other publicly owned lands within the City of
Atlantic Beach.
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 Commi . n of th City Atlantic Beach, Florida,
24th day of March 2025.
Attest: ItoN
Curtis Ford, Ma or
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Jaso R. Gab el, i ttorney