Resolution No. 15-01 RESOLUTION NO. 15-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
DESIGNATING THE 31 INCH DIAMETER LIVE OAK TREE AT 391 8TH
STREET AS A HERITAGE TREE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida wishes to be a
good steward of its tree canopy, and in particular specimens of physical and historical
significance; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida has the ability
to designate individual trees as Heritage Trees according to Section 23-41 (a) of the Atlantic
Beach Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the Live Oak tree at 391 8th Street located in the front yard and nominated
by the property owner is 31 inches in diameter and approximately 100 years old; and
WHEREAS, Heritage Tree designation runs with the property and strengthens the
mitigation ratio if the tree is ever removed. The current mitigation ratio for Heritage Trees is 1:1
on private property compared to 1:2 for protected trees.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,FLORIDA THAT:
The 31 inch Live Oak tree at 391 8th Street is hereby designated as a"Heritage Tree".
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its final passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ! o& day of SQ n1 k q c , 2015.
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Carolyn Wo
Mayor
Appr as o f a d err-• .s:
Rich Komando
City Attorney
ATTEST:
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Donna Bartle,CMC
City Clerk