Resolution No. 25-71RESOLUTION NO. 25-71
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NEPTUNE BEACH
FOR THE PROVISION OF WATER FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION
SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach ("Atlantic Beach") maintains a municipal water
utility with the capacity to provide water for fire suppression services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Neptune Beach ("Neptune Beach") has requested that Atlantic
Beach consider providing water for fire suppression services to Neptune Beach; and
WHEREAS, an interlocal agreement for such services could benefit both municipalities;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, the Florida Interlocal
Cooperation Act of 1969, a local government may enter into agreements with other local
governments to perform a function or service that each party is authorized to perform; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of Atlantic Beach to investigate and
evaluate such a partnership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective water services for
fire suppression to Neptune Beach; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of Atlantic Beach deems it appropriate to authorize the
City Manager to enter into negotiations and develop a formal proposal for an interlocal agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager of the City of Atlantic
Beach to enter negotiations with the City of Neptune Beach and the Representatives of 500 Atlantic
Boulevard and 572 Atlantic Boulevard to determine the feasibility of an interlocal agreement for
the provision of water for fire suppression services by the City of Atlantic Beach to the City of
Neptune Beach.
SECTION 2. The City Manager is directed to evaluate the operational, financial, and legal
implications of such an agreement, including water flow requirements, infrastructure
compatibility, compensation models, and liability considerations.
SECTION 3. Following negotiations, the City Manager shall present a final proposed interlocal
agreement to the City Commission for its review, discussion, and potential approval.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City
Commission.
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PASSED TED by the City of Atlantic Beach, this 25`h day of August 2025.
Curtis Ford, Mayor
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved s to form and correctness:
Jason Ga ri 1, Ci ttomey
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