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February 2, 2004
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor
and Members of the City Commission
'~ FROM: Jim Hans
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SUBJECT: Follow- Report
AGENDA ITEM #3A
FEBRUARY 9, 2004
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Extension of Town Center Streetscaae on Ocean Avenue; When this was last reported to the
City Commission in January, the City's contractor on the Town Center Extension Project had
~ recommended that some of the old palms trees along Ocean Avenue be cut down and the stumps
ground out rather than having them replanted to avoid breaking a major Bellsouth cable that was
located very close to the base of the trees. The Commission asked that the agenda for the next
~ Tree Board meeting be amended so that this item could be reconsidered on an emergency basis
so that it would not delay the construction project.
~,,, The Tree Board agenda was amended, but the subject was pulled from the agenda before the
meeting. City staff and the contractor concluded that the proposed grinding of the palm stumps
would not be practical in the long run because some of the roadway would extend over the area
~„ where the stumps would be removed. Grinding could not be expected to remove all of the stump
material and the base under the roadway would probably cause for low spots in the roadway
surface in several years.
Two remaining options are being considered at this time. The first and most preferable would be
to dig the trees out by hand with a Bellsouth representative present so that they could be totally
removed (and relocated) by the contractor. The other alternative would be to require Bellsouth
to move their line prior to removing the trees. Given Bellsouth's track record on relocation of
lines, this would probably mean that the project would be delayed for many months, possibly
even years. In that case, the City's contract with the current company would probably be ended
and the job rebid at a later date when it is ready to move forward. The City Commission will be
advised as to future development in this project.
Adopt A Tree PCOEram; A question was raised as to whether or not the city provides watering
and other care instructions to residents who request trees under the city's "Adopt A Tree"
~ Program. The instructions are included in the application form, a copy of which is attached.
Replacement of Commercial Sisns; A question was raised at the last commission meeting
about the replacement of sign faces at the "Save-A-Ton" sign on Mayport Road and for the
Advance Auto Parts Store on Atlantic Boulevard. The specific question was rather or not the
signs should have been replaced with newer ones that met current city sign guidelines. The
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FEBRUARY 9, 2004
Advance Auto Parts sign compiles with the city's rules that were in effect at the time. A permit
for the replacement sign face insert was approved on 11/25/02. The current sign regulations
requiring the 25% replacement provision was adopted in July 2003. The second sign
replacement for Advance Auto Parts was not permitted by Atlantic Beach. Staff is contacting the
owner about the requirement to replace the sign.
Prouosed Sidewalk AlonE Medians in Selva Marina Drive; A question was asked about the
cost to install a sidewalk or Pedpath through the medians along Selva Marina Drive. City staff
'"~ has prepared a ruff estimate for both 5' and 6' paths through the 15 medians that extend from
20`" St. south to Seminole Rd. Because there are numerous trees in many of these, the final cost
may be increased. The estimated cost fora 5' path is $75,570 and $90,684 fora 6' path.
~ Normally a pedestrian path would be wider than 6' but the volume of users is expected to be low
and the obstacles to a wider path many.
}~ Feb 02 04 04:09p Parks and Recreation (904) 247-5849 AGENDA ITEM#3A
FEBRUARY 9, 2004
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
716 OCEAN BOULEVARD
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA 32233-5455
TELEPHONE: (904) 247-5828
FAX: (904) 247-5849
SUNCOM: 852-5828
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Dear Atlantic 13eaciz Resident:
'fc~ il-creasB the bc~aiity and tree canopy in Atlantic Beach, the city has desigixated several
.areas in which to plant trees. The __ __ trcx;(s).will be piantul on the .
right of way and we are asking the homeowners and renters to assist with mailztaining ths:
tree(s). if you would like to assist the City in this effort, please complete the form beloc~
.:and return iti no later than.. .. For additional inforrn_ ation, please call
(904) 247-828. -
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Date:
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take responsibility of the newly planted tree at
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Address Telephone .Number
~, ~. onthe public right ofway adjoining my property. I will be willing to nnaintain.
_. ;tree(s) irascd on the •foiio wing list of i~ecluire~n~:nts:
~^ Watering mill the ring at ttie base of the tree(s) wmpietely 3 times. v~eek:
!~"" rix water ring if damaged
Keep Mulched
• Keep trimmed ..
~,,, _ K' Fertilize once yearly with one cup of G-6-6; 8-8~-8, ar 10-10-10 free fertilizer,
found at your local hardware store
signature of Qwner ~ Signature of Renter
Thank you,
~ Alex I3awkins
13eautificatianDivisien Chief
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