ALACHUA COUNTY, FL
Special Meeting
Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

1:30 P.m. - 2:30 P.m.

County Administration Building - Jack Durrance Auditorium

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

In-person Public Comment is taken after each non-ministerial motion. At the conclusion of the meeting, individuals can also speak for up to 3 minutes about any matter during the General Comment period.

 

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A.

Approval of Agenda

• Recommended Action:

  To approve the Agenda. 

B.

Items for Discussion

1.

Alachua County Forever Agricultural Land Protection Strategy Funding Partnerships - 26-00333

Fiscal Note:
Board direction will determine funding partnership strategies on agricultural land easements. Individual easements will return to the Board for approval of expenditures from the Infrastructure Surtax Fund.

Strategic Guide:
Environment and Conservation

• Recommended Action:

  1. Receive updates on strategy implementation and funding partnerships.

  2. Provide Board policy direction with regards to FDACS – Rural and Family Lands Protection Program Partnerships.

2.

Comprehensive Plan Evaluation & Appraisal Amendments Transmittal Public Hearing - 26-00271

Fiscal Note:
There are no direct fiscal costs associated with the proposed amendments to the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan. Also, there is no fiscal cost associated with advertisement of this public hearing, as this item is published on the County’s “Public Notices” page.

Strategic Guide:
Governance

• Recommended Action:

  Approve transmittal of the proposed Alachua County Comprehensive Plan amendments for State review.

C.

Public Hearing

D.

Closing Comments

1.

Public Comment

2.

Commission Comment

E.

Adjourn

• Recommended Action:

  To adjourn the meeting.