Exh 6AAGENDA ITEM #6A
NOVEMBER 11, 2002
RESOLUTION NO. 02-ZO
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
NAMING A PAVILION ON DUTTON ISLAND PRESERVE THE
LYNIAIV T. FLETCHER PAVILION.
WHEREAS, on March 15, 1994, Lyman Fletcher agreed to meet with Walter.
E. Dutton, owner of Dutton Island, for the purpose of looking into the possibility of
acquiring Dutton Island for the City of Atlantic Beach; and
WHEREAS,, for the next four years Lyman Fletcher worked tirelessly with
Mr.,Dutton and others regarding the acquisition of the island property; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of Dutton Island became a reality with the closing
of the sale on March 27, 1998, with funding provided by the City of Jacksonville,
Florida Inland Navigation District, and the Florida Communities Trust; and
WHEREAS, Atlantic Beach's portion of the purchase price was paid from
Florida Barge Canal funds and. no Atlantic Beach tax money was used for the
purchase; and
WHEREAS, the island has now been developed into a beautiful park known as
Dutton Island Preserve, with trails, a floating dock for launching canoes, a fishing pier,
and pavilion, and was officially opened on Saturday, October 26, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the Atlantic Beach City Commission wishes to recognize the
vision and tireless efforts of Lyman,Fletcher in acquiring this valuable property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of Atlantic
Beach that the pavilion on Dutton Island Preserve _be named The Lyman T. Fletcher
Pavilion that all may know of his valuable contribution in acquiring and preserving
this island for the enjoyment of Atlantic Beach residents for generations to come.
Adopted by the City Commission of Atlantic Beach, Florida, this 11`h day of
November 2002.
JOHN S. MESERVE
Mayor/Presiding Officer
Richard M. Beaver, Mayor Pro Tem
Paul B. Parsons, Commissioner
Louis M. (Mike) Borno, Commissioner
J. Dezmond Waters, III, Commissioner