Resolution No. 22-08RESOLUTION NO. 22-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING
A 32 -INCH DIAMETER L I V E OAK TREE AS A HERITAGE TREE ON THE CORNER
OF 19T" STREET AND NORTH SHERRY DRIVE; 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 has the ability to designate individual trees as Heritage Trees according
Section 23-41 (a) of the Atlantic Beach Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the Heritage Tree designation runs with the property and increases the mitigation ratio if the tree
is ever removed; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission created the Environmental Stewardship Committee in 2017 to serve as
curators of our environment, thus creating a legacy for future generations of our community; and
WHEREAS, as its 2022 Arbor Day project, the Environmental Stewardship Committee has nominated a 32 -
inch -diameter live oak tree at the corner of 19th Street and North Sherry Drive as a Heritage Tree; and
WHEREAS, the nominated tree has a 100.53 -inch circumference; is approximately 128 years old; was
selected because of its intrinsic value due to its age and size; and is nicknamed "The Companion Tree"; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Stewardship Committee will hold an event on January 21, 2022
commemorating Arbor Day and celebrating the Heritage Tree designation.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach:
SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby designates a 32 -inch diameter live oak at the corner of 19th Street
and North Sherry Drive as a "Heritage Tree."
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED D ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, on this l Oth day of January, 2022.
Ell Gasser, Mayor
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
4 r
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