Resolution No. 25-27RESOLUTION NO. 25-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
DESIGNATING A THIRTY-EIGHT INCH DIAMETER LIVE OAK TREE AT 378
SIXTH STREET AS HERITAGE TREES; 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 located in the back yard is 38 inches in diameter is nominated by
the property owner; and
WHEREAS, the nominated tree Live Oak tree has a 119.38 -inch circumference; is approximately
152 years old; and holds intrinsic value due to its age and size; and
Tree."
WHEREAS, the nominated tree is named "Our Protector".
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach:
SECTION 1. hereby designates a 38 -inch -diameter Live oak at 378 Oh Street as private "Heritage
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, on this 14' day of April, 2025.
Attest:
Curtis Ford, M yor
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Jaso el, City Attorney