HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 26-56RESOLUTION NO. 26-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
DESIGNATING A FOURTY TWO INCH DIAMETER LIVE OAK TREE
AT 1024 OCEAN BLVD. 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 can 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, the red cedar tree located in the front yard of 1024 Ocean Blvd. is nominated
by the property owner; and
WHEREAS, the nominated Red Cedar tree is 36 inches in diameter; has a 113 -inch
circumference; is approximately 110 years old; and holds intrinsic value due to its age and size.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic
Beach that the City:
SECTION 1. The City hereby designates the 36 -inch -diameter red cedar tree at 1024
Ocean Blvd. as a heritage tree.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, on this 27th da of April 2026.
Attest:
Curtis Ford, Mayor
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Ja4 R G ri 1, City Attorney