Resolution No. 15-12 RESOLUTION NO. 15-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
DESIGNATING THE 42 INCH DIAMETER LIVE OAK TREE AT 381 3rd
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 381 3rd Street located in the rear yard and nominated
by the property owner is 42 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 42 inch Live Oak tree at 381 3rd Street is hereby designated as a"Heritage Tree".
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its final passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 944 day of /1�o ' ' r, 2015.
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Carolyn Woods
Mayor
Appro . to form and .rrectness:
Rich Komando
City Attorney
ATTEST:
Donna Bartle, CMC
City Clerk