Resolution No. 24-17RESOLUTION NO. 24-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
DESIGNATING A FIFTY INCH -DIAMETER LIVE OAK TREE AT 1644 SEA
OATS DRIVE 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 23-41 (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 50 -inch -diameter live oak tree at 1644 Sea Oats Drive as a Heritage Tree; and
WHEREAS, the nominated tree has a 157.1 -inch circumference; is approximately 250 years
old; was selected because of its intrinsic value due to its age and size; and is nicknamed "The
Tranquility Tree"; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Stewardship Committee held an event on April 21, 2024
commemorating Earth Day.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach:
SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby designates a 50 -inch diameter live oak on Sea
Oats Drive as a private "Heritage Tree."
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Be ac s n of April, 2024.
Curtis ord, Mayor
Attest:
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
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Jason "a 1, City Attorney