ALACHUA COUNTY, FL
Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

11:30 A.m. - 12:30 P.m.

County Administration Building - Jack Durrance Auditorium

12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601

An in-person Public Comment period follows all non-ministerial motions. There are two General Comment periods: Noon and 5:30 p.m. (or at the end of the morning meeting if there is no evening meeting).  Members of the public may only speak during one of the two designated General Comment periods.  At Noon, commenters may be in person or call in. Commenters have 3 minutes for agenda items and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters. Those addressing agenda items can't comment again when that item comes up.

 

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     ● Dial 1-929-205-6099,
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A.

Invocation

Reverend Catherine Dearlove, Trinity MCC. Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting shall be the voluntary offering of, a private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Commission. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.

B.

Pledge of Allegiance

C.

Call to Order

D.

Approval of Regular and Consent Agenda

• Recommended Action:

  To approve the Regular and Consent Agenda. 

E.

Announcements

F.

Approval of Recognitions

1.

Presentation of a proclamation recognizing May 18th through May 24th, 2025, as National Public Works Week in Alachua County, Florida - 25-00355

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Read and present the proclamation

2.

Presentation of a proclamation recognizing April as Landscape and Architecture Month in Alachua County, Florida - 25-00356

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Read and present proclamation

3.

Presentation of a proclamation declaring May 15, 2025 as Police Officers Memorial Day and May 12th through May 18th as National Police Week in Alachua County, Florida, 25-00382

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Public Safety

• Recommended Action:

  Read and present proclamation

G.

Board and Committee Items

1.

Rural Concerns Advisory Committee Appointment - 25-00264

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Appoint one candidate to a 3-year term beginning 05/13/2025 and ending 04/30/2028 in the membership category Citizen At Large.

2.

Select Art for Court Complex Sculpture - 25-00317

Fiscal Note:
$100,000 for the commission and complete installation for the selected art budgeted for Art in Public Places through the building’s capital budget in Fund 324. (324.19.1912.712.64.20 Machinery & Equipment-Professional Services)

$150 stipends to each of the 3 artists were already paid from the Art in Public Places Fund (118.04.0490.712.64.20).

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  1. Select art from the three presented for the Court Complex sculpture. 2. Authorize the issuance of the corresponding purchase order in the amount of $100,000 to include the County’s standard hold harmless and indemnification provisions; home rule venue; the affidavit required by 787.06, F.S.; access to the site; delivery and installation deadlines; and payment terms. 3. Waive the payment/performance bond requirements required by 255.05, F.S. as the project is under the $200,000 threshold.

3.

Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Board Enhanced Monitoring Recommendations - 25-00291

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Accept the recommendations set forth in the attached letter dated March 25, 2025 from the Chair of the ISOB and direct staff to request all municipalities receiving surtax revenue implement the ISOB’s recommendations.

H.

Public Comment

12:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.
Limit comments to 3 minutes on non-agenda items & 3 minutes on agenda items.  Those speaking to items on the agenda cannot speak to them later. For Quasi-Judicial Items, it is best to speak when the item comes up, as the Commission can only consider testimony given at the public hearing.

I.

Action Items

1.

Regional Transit Service (RTS) FY25/26-FY26/27 County Service Proposal​ - 25-00250

Fiscal Note:
Authorization of Option 2 would entail a total Contract of $1,901,381 and no budget change from FY25. Funding for this contract would come from the General Fund - Unincorporated Fund in account 008.79.7940.544.34.00 and Funds 354 and 355, with the account description of other contractual services.

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity, Infrastructure

• Recommended Action:

  Direct staff to draft a contract for FY25/26-FY26/27 with the City of Gainesville with the RTS level of services described in Option 2, including Base Services, service for Routes 52 and 75, increased service for Outside Urbanized Area, and increased Fare Free contribution.​

2.

Request to Advertise County-initiated Amendments to the Unified Land Development Code for Street Design Specifications. - 25-00330

Fiscal Note:
There is no fiscal impact at this time, the advertisement, if approved, will be published on the County’s “Public Notices” page.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Hear Presentation and approve the request to advertise County-initiated Amendments to the Unified Land Development Code for Street Design Specifications.

J.

Presentations

1.

Fire Rescue Master Plan Presentation - 25-00314

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Public Safety/Infrastructure

• Recommended Action:

  Hear the presentation and accept the Fire Rescue Master Plan Report prepared by Emergency Services Consulting International (ESCI) as a guiding document for the continued development and enhancement of fire rescue services. Authorize staff to implement strategies and programs outlined in the Master Plan as necessary, subject to annual budgetary appropriations

2.

Facilities Management Master Space Plan Quarterly Update - 25-00328

Fiscal Note:
Each project/phase will return to the BoCC for financial approval, as appropriate.

Strategic Guide:
Infrastructure

• Recommended Action:

  Presentation only, no action requested.

K.

Public Hearings

1.

Wetland Buffer Mitigation for Rodriguez single family home - 25-00334

Fiscal Note:
Applicant shall pay $686 to County for fee in lieu of mitigation.

Land Conservation Fund: 261.55.5521.354.5000 – Local Ordinances Codes Violation

Strategic Guide:
Environment

• Recommended Action:

  Approve proposed Preliminary Development Plan and Resolution DR-2511 with conditions outlined based on a finding of consistency with the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan, and the Alachua County Unified Land Development Code.

2.

Community Block Development Grant Neighborhood Revitalization Application Second (2nd) Public Hearing for Housing, 25-00295

Fiscal Note:
NA

Strategic Guide:
Housing,

• Recommended Action:

  Hold public hearing; direct staff to submit application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the categories of Housing Rehabilitation and Economic Development; and authorize signature authority to the County Manager or designee to submit CDBG application for funding and other required forms to apply for the CDBG Grant, including any modifications.

3.

Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Revitalization Application Second (2nd) Public Hearing for Economic Development - 25-00341

Fiscal Note:
Economic Development Grant: Grant budget amount request: $13,667,758 - Match Requirement: None. Per Ramon Gavarrete: Section CR 235A is NOT in the current Transportation Capital Improvement Plan. It is in the Pavement Management Program, but it is not in the adopted plan.

Housing Grant: Grant budget amount request $TBD - Match Requirement- CDBG Has no Requirement.

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Hold public hearing; direct staff to submit the application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the Neighborhood Revitalization category; and authorize signature authority to the County Manager or designee to submit CDBG application for funding and other required forms to apply for the CDBG Grant, including any modifications.

L.

Items Pulled From Consent

M.

NOTE: This meeting will NOT reconvene at 5:01 PM

N.

Closing Comments

1.

Public Comment

Public Comment - 5:30 p.m. (Or at the end of the morning meeting if no evening meeting is scheduled).  Members of the public may only speak during one of the two designated General Comment periods.

2.

County Attorney Comment

3.

County Manager Comment

4.

Commission Comment

O.

Adjournment

• Recommended Action:

  To adjourn the meeting. 

P.

Consent Items

1.

County Manager's Office

a.

WellFlorida Council Appointment - 25-00320

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Appoint one member for the position Health Coverage Purchaser Classification in Alachua County with a term ending April 30, 2027

2.

Fire Rescue

a.

Special pay request for invoice from Public Safety Answers - 25-00321

Fiscal Note:
There is sufficient budget in the FY25 Fire Rescue Operating budget to cover this expenditure (011.54.5480.522.55.00 Training/Education/Testing $3,690.00 and 091.54.5450.526.55.00 Training/Education/Testing $3,690.00).

Strategic Guide:
Public Safety

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Special pay request

3.

Growth Management

a.

Mobility Fee Credit Agreement – Holmes Family Subdivision - 25-00329

Fiscal Note:
The credit provided in this agreement is based on the value of the right-of-way being donated. The credit is applied against future mobility fee obligations as addressed in the agreement and would be coded to account 354.79.7910.324.3151 with the account description of Impact Fees MMTM Credit Residential.

Strategic Guide:
Infrastructure

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the Chair’s signature on the Mobility Fee Credit Agreement

4.

Human Resources

a.

Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 – 2025 revision to the Non-Bargaining Pay Plan- HR Analyst - 25-00333

Fiscal Note:
The grade change for this classification is shown in the background section below. There is a current incumbent in the position. Per Procedure Number EP 5-3, An employee who is reclassified three or more pay grades will receive the base of the new position or 10% increase from current salary, whichever is greater. The current hourly rate is $25.7256, and the new hourly rate will be $28.4842. Operating budget will be reallocated to cover the salary costs.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Request approval of the Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 revisions to the Non-Bargaining Pay Plan

5.

Procurement

a.

Eighth Amendment to Agreement for the renewal of Cityworks Enterprise License with Azteca Systems LLC (10259). - 25-00309

Fiscal Note:
FY25 IT budgeted $71,800.00 for the CityWorks renewal in account 001.16.1600.519.54.80.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Eighth Amendment to Agreement 10259 with Azteca Systems LLC, in the amount of $65,310.34.

b.

Addendum Agreement for a Classification Study for Alachua County Human Resources. - 25-00311

Fiscal Note:
HR budgeted $320,000.00 in account 001.18.1851.513.31.00 (Professional Services).

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Addendum Agreement 14653 with The Segal Company (Eastern States), Inc., for a Classification Study, in the amount of $320,000.00.

c.

Purchase Order to Millenium Products, Inc., in the amount of $62,049.00 for Public Works. - 25-00325

Fiscal Note:
The FY25 budget includes $62,049.00 for the purchase of 3 message board trailers, account 149.79.7900.541.64.00 (machinery & equipment).

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Millenium Products, Inc., in the amount of $62,049.00.

d.

Purchase Order to United Data Technologies, in the amount of $57,635.46 for Information and Telecom Department. - 25-00335

Fiscal Note:
Information and Telecom Services budget includes $57,635.46 in account 001.16.1620.519.64.00 Machinery and Equipment.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the issuance of a purchase order to United Data Technologies, in the amount of $57,635.46.

e.

Grant Agreements for Proposal (RFP) 24-485 Broadband Deployment Assistance to Deliver Reliable Internet to Unserved and Underserved Areas in Alachua County, managed by Budget & Fiscal Services. - 25-00243

Fiscal Note:
$14,000,000 is budgeted in General Fund – Revenue Recovery (Fund 052) for broadband deployment assistance. 052.00.0064.519.82.93, Project# ARP2021x005

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the grant agreements with Windstream Florida, LLC, substantially consistent with those attached to this agenda item once signed by Windstream, for Broadband Deployment Assistance to Deliver Reliable Internet to Unserved and Underserved Areas in Alachua County:

  1. Grant Agreement 14509 with Windstream Florida, LLC for Target Area A (East Waldo & Earleton, in the amount not to exceed $2,270,708.00.

  2. Grant Agreement 14644 with Windstream Florida, LLC for Target Area B (Island Grove, in the amount not to exceed $411,681.00.

  3. Grant Agreement 14645 with Windstream Florida, LLC for Target Area C (Northwest Corner of Alachua County, in the amount not to exceed $4,883,764.00

  4. Grant Agreement 14646 with Windstream Florida, LLC for Target Area D (South High Springs, in the amount not to exceed $4,989,224.00

Q.

Notation for Record

1.

FY25 Public Purpose Quarterly Report 2nd Quarter - 25-00315

Fiscal Note:
For the 2nd quarter $106,296.53 was requested for public purpose activities

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Receipt of the Report for Public Purpose FY25 2nd Quarter.

R.

Notice of Upcoming Meetings

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