Resolution No. 18-07 vRESOLUTION NO. 18-07
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
DIRECTING STAFF TO WORK ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF TERMS
FOR THE POTENTIAL CONSERVATION ACQUISITION OF
JOHNSTON ISLAND AS A RECREATIONAL WATERFRONT PARK BY
COORDINATING POTENTIAL COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, PROPOSING A DIVISION OF CONTRIBUTIONS FOR
THE CONSERVATION ACQUISITION, AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach recognizes the vital importance of acquiring
conservation land; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach, City of Jacksonville and the State of Florida have
demonstrated a commitment to preserving and making improvements to the portions of the
Intracoastal Waterway adjacent to the City by the acquisition of Dutton Island Preserve, River
Branch Preserve, and Tideviews Preserve; and
WHEREAS, the Johnston Island property, lying on the border of Atlantic Beach and
Jacksonville between the River Branch Preserve and Atlantic Boulevard, consists of 8.5 acres,
including 3.1 acres of uplands; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach would like to collaborate with the City of
Jacksonville on the potential conservation acquisition of Johnston Island; and
WHEREAS, Johnston Island could be an important recreational and environmental
resource for the citizens of northeast Florida.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic
Beach as follows:
Section 1: Direction to Staff on Development of Potential Terms: The City Commission
directs staff to work on the development of potential terms for the conservation acquisition of
Johnston Island.
Section 2: Coordination with City of Jacksonville: The City Commission directs staff to
coordinate potential collaboration with the City of Jacksonville on the conservation acquisition
of Johnston Island for a recreational waterfront park.
Section 3: Proposed Division of City Contributions: The City Commission proposes to
the City of Jacksonville that the City of Atlantic Beach would contribute 60 percent of the
purchase price and the City of Jacksonville would contribute 40 percent of the purchase price if
mutually acceptable terms can be reached.
Section 4: Effective Date: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its final passage
and adoption.
PASSED by the City Commission this 26th day of February, 2018.
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E len Glasser, Mayor
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
B ,!nM. D , City Attorney