HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 26-85RESOLUTION NO. 26-85
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SJRWMD) AND
THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH FOR COASTAL HABITAT
REHABILITATION AND RESTORATION PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND
RELATED PROJECT AGREEMENTS CONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS
OF THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach recognizes the importance of protecting, restoring,
and enhancing coastal habitats, including estuarine and shoreline ecosystems, to improve water
quality, support native wildlife, and increase resilience to storms, sea level rise, and other
environmental impacts; and
WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) provides a flexible framework
through which the City and the St. Johns River Water Management District may collaborate on
future coastal habitat rehabilitation and restoration projects and pursue grant and other funding
opportunities to maximize the effectiveness of public investments; and
WHEREAS, participation in the Memorandum of Agreement does not obligate the City
to undertake any specific project or expenditure, and any future project activities and funding
commitments will be subject to separate project agreements and applicable budget approvals; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that entering into the Memorandum of Agreement
promotes the public health, safety, welfare, and environmental sustainability of the City and its
residents.
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach and the St. Johns River Water Management
District desire to cooperate in the planning, funding, implementation, rehabilitation, restoration,
and enhancement of coastal habitat projects that improve ecosystem function and coastal
resilience; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Memorandum of Agreement establishes a framework for the
parties to identify and undertake future coastal habitat rehabilitation and restoration projects
through separate project agreements.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic
Beach, Florida:
SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby approves the MOA with SJRWMD.
SECTION 2. The City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the
MOA with SJRWMD.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach,
Florida, this 22nd day of June, 2026.
Curtis ord, Mayor
Attest:
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Jason Ga 1, C Attorney