Amended Item 6B- Resolution 18-07RESOLUTION NO. 18-07
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
DIRECTING STAFF TO WORK ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF TERMS
FOR THE POTENTIAL CONSERVATION ACQUISITION OF
JOHNSTON ISLAND AS A RECREATIONAL WATERFRONT PARK BY
COORDINATING POTENTIAL COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, PROPOSING A DIVISION OF CONTRIBUTIONS FOR
THE CONSERVATION ACQUISITION, AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach recognizes the vital importance of acquiring
conservation land; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach, City of Jacksonville and the State ofFlorida have
demonstrated a commitment to preserving and making improvements to the portions of the
Intracoastal Waterway adjacent to the City by the acquisition of Dutton Island Preserve, River
Branch Preserve, and Tideviews Preserve; and
WHEREAS, the Johnston Island prope1iy, lying on the border of Atlantic Beach and
Jacksonville between the River Branch Preserve and Atlantic Boulevard, consists of 8.5 acres,
including 3.1 acres of uplands; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach would like to collaborate with the City of
Jacksonville on the potential conservation acquisition of Johnston Island; and
WHEREAS, Johnston Island could be an impmiant recreational and environmental
resource for the citizens of nmiheast Florida.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic
Beach as follows:
Section 1: Direction to Staff on Development of Potential Terms: The City Commission
directs staff to work on the development of potential terms for the conservation acquisition of
Johnston Island.
Section 2: Coordination with City of Jacksonville: The City Commission directs staff to
coordinate potential collaboration with the City of Jacksonville on the conservation acquisition
of Johnston Island for a recreational waterfi:ont park.
Section 3: Proposed Division of City Contributions: The City Commission proposes to
the City of Jacksonville that the City of Atlantic Beach would contribute 60 percent of the
purchase price and the City of Jacksonville would contribute 40 percent of the purchase price if
mutually acceptable terms can be reached.
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February 26, 2018
Section 4: Effective Date: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its final passage
and adoption.
PASS ED by the City Commission this ___ day of _______ , 2018.
Ellen Glasser, Mayor
Attest:
Donna L. Bmile, City Clerk
Approved as to form and conectness:
Brenna M. Durden, City Attorney
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February 26, 2018
BILL GULLIFORD
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 13
PHONE (904) 630-1397
FAX (904) 630-2906
E-MAIL: GULLIFORD@COJ.NET
August 25, 2017
Atlantic Beach City Commissioners
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, Fl. 32233
Re: Acquisition of Johnston Island
OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Dear Atlantic Beach City Commissioners:
117 WEST DUVAL STREET
SUITE 425
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
32202
I wish to give my supp011 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.
I am supportive of the Atlantic Beach City Commission directing staff to execute a non-binding Jetter 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, I will endeavor to demonstrate to the othei'Council Members that this is a worthy
conservation acquisition for the City Of Jacksonville.
WIG/ch
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February 26, 2018