Resolution No. 25-26RESOLUTION NO. 25-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING A
THIRTY-FIVE INCH DIAMETER LIVE OAK TREE AND A THIRY-ONE INCH
DIAMETER MULTI -TRUNK HICKORY TREE AT 326 OCEAN BOULEVARD 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 front yard is 35 inches in diameter and the Hickory tree
located in the back yard is a combined 31 inches in diameter are nominated by the property owner; and
WHEREAS, the nominated tree Live Oak tree has a 109.96 -inch circumference; is approximately 140
years old; and holds intrinsic value due to its age and size; and
WHEREAS, the nominated tree Hickory tree has a combined 97.39 -inch circumference; is approximately
76.5 years old; and holds intrinsic value due to its age and size; and
WHEREAS, the nominated live oak is named "Eros" and the hickory tree is named "Pysche".
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach:
SECTION 1. hereby designates a 35 -inch -diameter Live Oak and a combined 31 -inch -diameter Hickory
tree at 326 Ocean Boulevard as private Heritage Trees.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, on this 14a' f �fApril, 2025.
Attest:
Curtis Ford, Maydr
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Jason a el, City Attorney