Resolution No. 26-11RESOLUTION NO. 26-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF A PEACE POLE FROM THE ROTARY CLUB
OF JACKSONVILLE -OCEANSIDE; APPROVING ITS INSTALLATION AT
JACK RUSSELL PARK; ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS FOR ITS
MAINTENANCE AND RELOCATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, Rotary Club of Jacksonville -Oceanside has generously offered to
donate a "Peace Pole" to the City of Atlantic Beach as a visible symbol of the hopes and
dreams of the world family for peace and conflict resolution; and
WHEREAS, Peace Poles carry the universal message, "May Peace Prevail On
Earth," and serve as international monuments to peace planted in more than 250,000
communities worldwide; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach recognizes the value of direct community
support and the positive impact such symbols have on the aesthetic and social quality of
life for its residents; and
WHEREAS, Jack Russell Park has been identified as a suitable high -visibility
location for the installation of this monument; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that accepting this donation serves a valid
public purpose and promotes the civic well-being of the community.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of
Atlantic Beach as follows:
Section 1. The City of Atlantic Beach officially accepts the donation of the Peace
Pole from the Rotary Club of Jacksonville Oceanside.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby approves the installation of the Peace Pole
at Jack Russell Park, specifically in the vicinity of the racquetball courts.
Section 3. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to coordinate with the
Rotary Club on the final design and precise placement to ensure the installation fits
appropriately within the park's infrastructure.
Section 4. The acceptance and placement of the Peace Pole are subject to the
following caveat: the Peace Pole is subject to relocation at any time based on the City's
future planning and operational needs, provided such relocation is approved by the City
Commission.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and
adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, this 12th day of January,
2026.
Curtis Ford, Mayor
Attest:
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Jason Ie,Cit Attorney
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