HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 26-26RESOLUTION NO. 26-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
DESIGNATING A 33-INCH-DIAMTER LIVE OAK TREE, A 49 -
INCH -DIAMETER LIVE OAK TREE, AND A 54 -INCH -DIAMETER
LIVE OAK TREE AT 395 POINSETTIA COURT AS A HERITAGE
TREE; 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 may designate individual trees as heritage trees
according to 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, three live oak trees on the subject property measuring 33, 49, and 54 inches
in diameter and having circumferences of 103.67, 153.94, and 169.65 inches, respectively, have
been nominated by the property owner; and
WHEREAS, the nominated trees have an estimated combined age of 544 years and hold
intrinsic value due to their ages and sizes.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach:
SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby designates designating a 33 -inch -diameter
live oak tree, 49 -inch -diameter live oak tree, and 54 -inch -diameter live oak tree at 395
Poinsettia Court as 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 23'd day of February 2026.
Attest: ftl
Curtis Ford, M yor
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
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Jason R.e , City Attorney