Resolution No. 22-19RESOLUTION NO. 22-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S 2022 PRIORITIES; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach develops priorities annually to use as a tool to
guide policy and budget decision-making, and to outline strategies to work toward outcomes of
significant projects, initiatives, programming, and activities; and
WHEREAS, these priorities affect many aspects of civic life in Atlantic Beach; and
WHEREAS, establishing and sharing priorities helps inform residents, businesses and
other stakeholders on what the City Commission's constituents and elected officials view as
important for the community in an easy -to -understand and transparent manner; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to affirm its priorities by Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach:
SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby establishes the 2022 Priorities identified in
Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, this 28th day of February, 2022.
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Ellen Glasser, Mayor
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
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Bi-eBi-enad M. Dur n—,City Attorney
RESOLUTION 22-19 EXHIBIT
ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION PRIORITIES
ESTABLISHED JANUARY 25, 2022; APPROVED BY RESOLUTION FEBRUARY 28, 2022
LIVABILITY
Improve health, recreation, arts, culture, leisure, education, military appreciation, and other quality -of -life
indicators via:
■ Develop and implement a strategy to improve recreation, sports, arts, culture, history, and education
programming; improving accessibility to programming for all residents, particularly children and senior
citizens; and ensuring that best -practice safety protocols are established and met.
■ Participate in or develop a comprehensive communitywide health and well-being improvement initiative.
• Solidify AB's status as a military- and veteran -friendly community.
■ Maintain partnerships with local nonprofits that provide health, wellness, education, recreation,
transportation, and affordable housing services to low-income residents, youth, senior citizens, and
others.
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
Validate COAB's commitment to resiliency, sustainability and the environment via:
■ Initiate an urban tree -canopy assessment, establish a tree -canopy goal, and develop a canopy care
program.
■ Continue efforts to understand the impact of sea level rise locally, and adapt for environmental changes.
■ Provide education and outreach to the community.
■ Improve access to hazardous waste disposal and educate residents about protecting the environment from
chemical contamination.
PLANNING & BUDGETING
Prepare for future financial and infrastructure needs via:
■ Manage employee -retention by developing strategic actions to keep employees motivated and productive
through:
o Competitive compensation
o Equitable training opportunities
o A formal employee welcome, recognition and appreciation program.
• Administer the City's capital- and road -improvement plans.
■ Further develop financial management policies and establish a debt strategy.
■ Identify "shovel -ready" projects.
■ Make significant progress on the following capital -improvement projects:
o Lifeguard station
o Splash pad
o Baker Center expansion
o Parks Master Plan implementation
o Seminole Road gateway improvements.
MAYPORT ROAD CORRIDOR & MARSH SIDE
Improve neighborhood identity, safety, and business and cultural opportunities via:
■ Explore the viability of a community redevelopment plan and tax -increment financing, and/or the
feasibility of other tools to address the Mayport Road corridor's needs.
■ Maintain partnerships to enhance automobile, bicycle and pedestrian safety by connecting to the East
Coast Greenway and incorporating the "complete streets" philosophy on Mayport Road.
■ Partner with artists to install murals in the community, including at the Atlantic Boulevard-Mayport Road
flyover.
■ Conduct an analysis and develop policies to ensure the City's spending and programming are equitable
throughout the entire community.
MULTI -MODAL TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
Support safety, connectivity and sustainability community -wide via:
■ Administer the City's Connectivity Plan and Complete Streets Policy.
■ Continue reviews of challenges and opportunities associated with traffic management and parking, and
implement solutions.
■ Identify new opportunities and prioritize projects for safe, comfortable walking and bicycling.
• Evaluate parks and access points to the beach and Intracoastal Waterway to identify opportunities to
improve vehicle and bicycle parking, signage/wayfinding, litter containment, ADA access, and aesthetics.
CITY SERVICES
Develop and improve systems to ensure that the City maintains a high -performing workforce via:
■ Establish best practices in the City Clerk's Office and throughout the organization for records management,
storage and disposal.
■ Complete a citizen/business survey and audit of the City's permitting systems to highlight opportunities for
improved efficiencies and service.
• Analyze the benefits of having an in-house City Attorney vs. contracting legal services.
■ Coordinate legislative strategies and maintain partnerships with the Beaches cities, the City of Jacksonville,
and the State of Florida.