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Atlantic Beach adopts MOU with Jacksonville to formalize disaster debris site access
Summary
The commission unanimously adopted Resolution 2669 authorizing an MOU with the City of Jacksonville to formalize use of a disaster debris management site; staff said recent state law requires written agreements for such interlocal arrangements.
The Atlantic Beach City Commission voted to adopt a resolution authorizing a memorandum of understanding with the City of Jacksonville that formalizes use of a disaster debris management site.
City Manager (Mr. Hoagancamp) told the commission the two cities have historically allowed Atlantic Beach to use Jacksonville's curb‑and‑road landfill site in prior emergencies by gentleman's agreement. "In previous emergencies, COJ has allowed the City of Atlantic Beach to utilize the curb and road landfill for debris management. We've done this just by gentleman's agreement, unofficially," he said, and added that a new state law requires such arrangements to be codified.
Commissioner Bold moved to adopt Resolution 2669 authorizing the city manager to execute necessary documents; the motion was seconded, commissioners expressed no opposition, and the motion carried by voice vote ('Aye'). The resolution authorizes the city manager to execute the MOU and provides an effective date.
Why it matters: The MOU clarifies interjurisdictional logistics for disaster response and could streamline post‑storm debris management operations, which can reduce delays and costs in recovery operations.
Next steps: The city manager is authorized to execute the agreement and implement the MOU provisions as needed in emergencies.
