Resolution No. 19-41RESOLUTION NO. 19-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
DESIGNATING THE 38 INCH DIAMETER LIVE OAK TREE AT 1667
PARK TERRACE EAST 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 1667 Park Terrace East located in the back yard and
nominated by the property owner is 38 inches in diameter and approximately 170 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 38 inch Live Oak tree at East Park Terrace is hereby designated as a "Heritage Tree".
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its final passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12m day of !lulu S t , 2019.
Approved as to form and correctness:
Bre. a Durden
City Attorney
ATTEST: / ,
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Donna Bartle, CMC
City Clerk
Ellen Glasser
Mayor