Resolution No. 15-07 RESOLUTION NO. 15-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING A
ZIP CODE BOUNDARY REVIEW BY THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO
CHANGE THE LAST LINE OF THE ADDRESS FROM ATLANTIC BEACH TO
JACKSONVILLE FOR PROPERTIES WHICH ARE NOT WITHIN THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH
WHEREAS, the Zip Code system for identifying address locations was created in the 1960s and is often
found to be misaligned with municipal boundaries; and
WHEREAS, Zip Codes are based on the location of delivery post offices and often do not correspond to
municipal jurisdiction boundaries. Currently, some citizens in Jacksonville, Florida receive their mail from a post
office in Atlantic Beach, and their mailing address reflects the name and Zip Code of this post office rather than the
jurisdiction where they actually live; and
WHEREAS, municipalities sharing a Zip Code has created some unique problems and a great deal of
confusion and frustration for citizens,vendors and businesses;and
WHEREAS, citizens become frustrated when they contact the City of Atlantic Beach to request police
services in a time of crisis only to find out they are calling the wrong City. There is also confusion when citizens
try to report code enforcement violations within their neighborhoods and are told that they are not in Atlantic
Beach's jurisdiction and must contact the City of Jacksonville to file a complaint; and
WHEREAS, it is often very difficult for Atlantic Beach staff members to explain to contractors submitting
applications for building permits that although the property has an Atlantic Beach address and Zip Code, the
approval authority is the City of Jacksonville;and
WHEREAS,municipalities using the same Zip Code for non-postal purposes has exacerbated problems for
citizens who have a mailing address that does not match their actual City of residence.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach,
Florida hereby supports and requests a Zip Code Boundary Review by the United States Postal Service to change
the last line of the address from Atlantic Beach to Jacksonville for properties which are not within the City limits of
Atlantic Beach.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of Atlantic Beach,Fl• 'da,this '� day of August
2015. r
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CAROLYN WOO OW
Mayor
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DONNA L.BARTLE,CMC
City Clerk
Approv, fo es and c• ec' -ss:
Zilidibrow
RICHARD KOMANDO,ESQUIRE
City Attorney