Resolution No. 24-18RESOLUTION NO. 24-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
DESIGNATING A THIRTY-FIVE INCH -DIAMETER LIVE OAK TREE AND
A THIRTY-EIGHT INCH -DIAMETER LIVE OAK TREE AT 1865
HICKORY LANE AS A HERITAGE TREE; 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 2341 (a) of the Atlantic Beach Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the Heritage Tree designation is voluntary 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, in celebration of Earth Day 2024, the Environmental Stewardship Committee
has nominated a 35 -inch -diameter live oak tree and a 38 -inch -diameter live oak tree as Heritage Trees;
and
WHEREAS, the nominated tree has a 109.9 -inch circumference; is approximately 140 years
old; was selected because of its intrinsic value due to its age and size; and
WHEREAS, the nominated tree has a 119.4 -inch circumference and is approximately 152
years old, and was selected because of its intrinsic value due to its age and size; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Stewardship Committee held an event on April 21, 2024
commemorating Earth Day.
WHEREAS, the nominated trees are named "The Tsali and Tabby Trees".
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach:
SECTION 1. hereby designates a 35 -inch -diameter and a 38 -inch -diameter Live Oak at 1865
Hickory Lane as private "Heritage Trees."
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach,,Pwthis of April, 2024.
Attest:
Cums Ford, Mayor
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Jason el, City Attorney