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Atlantic Beach accepts Rotary Clubs Peace Pole for Jack Russell Park
Summary
The City Commission unanimously approved a donation from the Oceanside Rotary Club for a peace pole to be installed at Jack Russell Park; dedication is scheduled Feb. 21 and the project is funded by a $12,000 Rotary grant.
Mayor Ford and the Atlantic Beach City Commission voted to accept a donation of a peace pole from the Rotary Club of Jacksonville Oceanside and approve its planned installation and maintenance terms.
Dirk Lentz, community service chair and president-elect of the Oceanside Rotary Club, described the pole as a 4-by-4-inch post encased in white vinyl that will stand about 8 feet above ground and will be set in a concrete octagon with pavers and benches. "On each side is are the words inscribed, may peace prevail on earth, in 8 different languages," Lentz said, adding that the Oceanside Rotary received a $12,000 grant to purchase and install three peace poles—one for each beach community.
The commission approved Resolution 26-11 to accept the donation and authorize its installation at Jack Russell Park. Lentz said the Atlantic Beach ceremony is scheduled for Feb. 21 at 9 a.m., followed by ceremonies in the neighboring beach cities and a reception at the Beach Museum.
Mayor Ford and other commissioners praised the Rotarys community contributions, noting past Rotary funding for local projects including bicycle racks and the skateboard park. The vote to accept the donation was made and carried on a voice vote.
The City will establish conditions for maintenance and potential relocation of the pole as part of the resolution. Residents interested in the dedication were encouraged to attend the Feb. 21 event.
The commission did not list any outstanding objections; next steps are installation at the park and the planned dedication.
