Agenda Item 11AAGENDA ITEM # 11A
NOVEMBER 12, 2013
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, HONORING
MAYOR LOUIS "MIKE" BORNO, JR. FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE
WHEREAS, Mike Borno has served the citizens of Atlantic Beach as an elected official for a total of
14 years and 7 months, which he served with distinction accomplishing many strategic priorities; and
WHEREAS, Mike Borno represented the citizens of Atlantic Beach in a forthright, honest and
objective manner; and
WHEREAS, for the past 13 years, Mike Borno has been one of the most actively involved members
of the Northeast Florida League of Cities, which consists of 34 cities in the northeast area. He served with
distinction as the Regional Director for six years and as President for the past two years; and
WHEREAS, Mike Borno attended six Annual Legislative Conferences, several Legislative Action
Days and numerous meetings in Tallahassee as requested by the Florida League of Cities to speak with our
legislators on important issues affecting our City such as Home Rule and pension reform; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes what a valuable and important contribution Mike
Borno has made as a member of the City Commission and as a citizen of Atlantic Beach. With his help and
guidance, the citizens of Atlantic Beach have benefited greatly from the numerous projects and list of
accomplishments that were completed during his tenure. These projects include the opening of Dutton
Island Preserve for public use, construction of the Oceanside Rotary Skate Park, completion of the Hopkins
Creek drainage project, implementation of the revitalization project for Mayport Road /A1A Commercial
Corridor, the creation of the River Branch Preserve, completion of the wastewater treatment system
expansion and consolidation and dedication of the Beaches Veterans Memorial Park; and
WHEREAS, Mike Borno gave most generously of his time, talents, and energy to preserve the
character and quality of life in Atlantic Beach for the benefit of all the citizens and the influence that he had
upon the development in this City and the gracious residential atmosphere its citizens enjoy is apparent to all.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach,
Florida, hereby expresses its deep appreciation for the dedicated service and contributions of Mike Borno
and on behalf of the citizens of Atlantic Beach extend heartfelt gratitude and best wishes for continued
success and happiness in the future.
ADOPTED by the City Commission of Atlantic Beach, Florida, this 12th day of November 2013.
Maria Mark, Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn Woods, Commissioner
Mark Beckenbach, Commissioner Jonathan Daugherty, Commissioner