Resolution No. 22-72RESOLUTION NO. 22-72
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR URBAN
AND COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING FROM THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER
SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 FUNDING CYCLE;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY
AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach recognizes there is a need to preserve its extensive
tree canopy, a significant contributor to the character of our coastal community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach desires to build upon its ongoing work to protect
said canopy by conducting an Urban Tree Canopy Assessment but requires financial assistance, and
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is soliciting applications for Urban and
Community Forestry Grant Program funding; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach desires to submit an application for Urban and
Community Forestry Grant Program funding.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic
Beach as follows:
Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein.
Section 2. The Atlantic Beach City Commission hereby authorizes the filing of an application
for an Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program grant.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to execute any agreements and documents necessary
to effectuate the provisions of this Resolution.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, this 10th day of October, 2022.
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Ellen Glasser, Mayor
Attest:
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Dur ity Attorney