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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
DESIGNATING A FIFTY -INCH DIAMETER LIVE OAK TREE AT
1809 LIVE OAK LANE 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 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 backyard of 1809 Live Oak Lane; and
WHEREAS, the nominated tree Live Oak tree is 50 inches in diameter; has a 157 -inch
circumference; is approximately 200 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:
SECTION 1. The City hereby designates a 50 -inch -diameter live oak at 1809 Live Oak
Lane 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 27a' of A ri12026.
Attest:
Curtis Ford, Maycd
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
J"n. G bi 1, City Attorney