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OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
BILL GULUFORD 117 WEST DUVAL STREET
COUNCIL MEMBER,DISTRICT 13 SUITE 425
PHONE(904)630-1397 JACKSONVILLE,FLORIDA
FAX(904)630-2906 32202
E-MAIL:GULLIFORD@COJ.NET
August 23,2017
Atlantic Beach City Commissioners
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, Fl. 32233
Re: Acquisition of Johnston Island
Dear Atlantic Beach City Commissioners:
I wish to give my support for the City of Atlantic Beach taking initial steps towards the potential acquisition of
Johnston Island. I applaud the City of Atlantic Beach's initiative in recent decades to protect conservation and
recreational land along the intercoastal waterway. I believe that the acquisition of Johnston Island would create an
important additional access point for City of Jacksonville and City of Atlantic Beach citizens to enjoy the adjacent
Riverbranch Preserve,Tideviews Preserve,and Dutton Island Preserve.
am supportive of the Atlantic Beach City Commission directing staff to execute a non-binding letter of interest,
order an appraisal,and to develop an agreement with an independent contractor(s)to complete a detailed due
diligence evaluation of Johnston Island for use as a waterfront park. If the City of Atlantic Beach decides to move
forward with this purchase,1 will endeavor to demonstrate to the other Council Members that this is a worthy
conservation acquisition for the City Of Jacksonville.
egards,
B ul ford
Council Membe ,District 13
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