Resolution No. 15-05 RESOLUTION NO. 15-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA SUPPORTING FUNDING
FOR THE ST.JOHNS RIVER FERRY
WHEREAS, the value of the St. Johns River Ferry has proven to be an asset to the community
and is a critical transportation link for many in Northeast Florida; and
WHEREAS, the St. Johns River Ferry is an important part of the history of our community and is
a proponent of the tourism industry. The ferry serves largely as a commuter ferry during the week and as
a tourist ferry on the weekends, serving over 225,000 riders; and
WHEREAS, the St. Johns River Ferry is an important mode of transportation for local residents
and businesses in the vicinity and has been identified in the top list of mass transit projects in the 2015
adopted North Florida Transportation Planning Organization List of Priority Projects (LOPP) as it
connects historic State Road Al A; and
WHEREAS, in 2014, the St. Johns River Ferry was awarded a$3.9 million Ferry Passenger Grant
from the Federal Transit Administration, which was matched by a$1 million appropriation by the state on
the Governor's 2015-2016 budget. These funds are needed to replace portions of the slip walls and
fenders in the docks; and
WHEREAS, the south ferry landing is adjacent to Mayport Naval Station and the Village of
Mayport, a fishing village. The north bank ferry landing is one-half mile from a major shipyard that
provides dry dock and repair services throughout the year to ships at Mayport Naval Station. The St.
Johns Ferry supports both large and small businesses on both sides of the river and continued funding is
needed in order to keep the ferry operational.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Commission of the City of
Atlantic Beach, Florida strongly supports funding for the continuation of the St. Johns River Ferry.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of Atlantic Beach, Florida, this 22nd day of
June 2015.
CAROLYN WO
Mayor
ATTEST:
Vget4eee,
DONNA L. BARTLE, CMC
City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
RI HARD KOMANDO,ESQUIRE
City Attorney