ALACHUA COUNTY, FL
Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda

Thursday, September 11, 2025

5:00 P.m. - 6:00 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.

 

Noon call-in instructions (3 minutes for agenda items and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters):

     ● Dial 1-929-205-6099,
     ● Enter meeting ID 873 5974 1977.
     ● "Raise" your hand by hitting *9 (star 9). When called on, hit *6 (star 6) to speak.

 

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.

________________________________________________________________________________
The meeting can be viewed on Cox Channel 12, the AC TV app (Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku), the County’s Facebook and YouTube sites, and the county’s Video on Demand website.
________________________________________________________________________________ 
Citizens attending Alachua County public meetings downtown can enjoy free parking in the S.W. Parking Garage (105 SW 3rd St, Gainesville) starting on the 2nd floor in zones marked 35200. To obtain parking validation, download the “Passport” app on your smartphone and pay for your session. Then visit the Alachua County Manager's Office, located on the 2nd floor of the County Administration Building, on noticed public meeting days to receive a validation code.
________________________________________________________________________________ 
All persons are advised that, if they decide to contest any decision made at any of these meetings, they will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose they may need to ensure that verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Section 286.0105 Florida Statutes) 
________________________________________________________________________________ 
If you have a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office at [phone] at least 2 business days prior to the meeting. TTY users please call 711. (Florida Relay Service)

 

12 SE 1st Street ■ Gainesville, Florida 32601 ■ Tel. [phone] ■ Fax [phone] ■ TDD call 711 Relay ■ Commissioners’ E-Mail: ■ Home Page: www.alachuacounty.us
An Equal Opportunity Employer M.F.V.D

 

---

A.

Pledge of Allegiance

B.

Call to Order

C.

Approval of Regular Agenda

• Recommended Action:

  To approve the Regular Agenda. 

D.

Announcements

E.

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.

F.

Public Hearings

1.

Adopt FY26 Proposed Millage Rates and Tentative Budget Public Hearing after 5:01 PM - 25-00724

Fiscal Note:
County Millage Rate of 7.6000

MSTU Law Enforcement Millage Rate of 3.5678

Total Budget $946,936,554

General Fund = $323,980,568 and MSTU LE = $43,528,502

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Conduct public hearing and adopt the resolutions to approve the proposed FY26 millage rates for the General County and (Municipal Services Taxing Unit) MSTU-Law Enforcement budgets and adopt the FY26 Tentative Budget.

2.

FY26 Sugarfoot Oaks Cedar Ridge Final Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rates Adoption Hearing - 25-00725

Fiscal Note:
The proposed annual Non-Ad Valorem Assessment rates for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is a rate of $10.00 per unit/per month. Approving the request will allow the Sugarfoot Oaks/Cedar Ridge Special Assessment District to receive approximately $99,240 in Non-Ad Valorem Assessment revenue (not adjusted for non-collectibles) to fund community maintenance in the Sugarfoot Oaks/Cedar Ridge Preservation and Enhancement District. The Sugarfoot Oaks/Cedar Ridge Preservation and Enhancement District Community Council held its budget meeting on May 7, 2025. The Sugarfoot Oaks/Cedar Ridge budget shall be incorporated into the FY26 County Budget.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Adopt the Sugarfoot Oaks/Cedar Ridge Special Assessment District Final Non-Ad Valorem Assessments Rates and Final Rate Resolution.

3.

FY26 Stormwater Non Ad Valorem Assessment Final Rate Resolution Adoption Hearing - 25-00726

Fiscal Note:
Stormwater Assessments rates of a $60.00 Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) will generate a maximum estimated $3,600,000.00 in revenues.

Stormwater Management Funds:

EPD Fund 146.55.5511

PW Fund 146.79.7920

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Adopt the Stormwater Final Assessment Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and authorize the chair to certify the Stormwater Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll to the Tax Collector.

4.

FY26 Fire Services Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Final Rate Resolution - 25-00727

Fiscal Note:
For Fiscal Year 2025-2026, the proposed rate for Tier 1 is $132.47 Per Parcel and Tier 2 $7.28 per EBU. The FY26 expected revenue is $23,630,648.00 (011.54.5480.325.2000).

The rate is in line with the five-year plan presented to the Board of County Commission on March 2020.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Adopt the Fire Service Final Assessment Rate Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and authorize the County Manager to certify the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll to the Tax Collector.

5.

FY26 Solid Waste Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Final Rate Resolution - 25-00728

Fiscal Note:
Approving the Waste Assessment rates for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 will allow the County to collect approximately $13.0 million in non-ad valorem assessments to fund the Universal Curbside Collection, Rural Collection Center, and Solid Waste Management Programs. Estimated revenue is $7.1 million to account 148.76.7600.325.20.00, $1.7 million to account 403.76.7610.325.20.00, and $4.2 million to account 403.76.7620.325.20.00.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Adopt the Solid Waste Final Assessment Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and authorize the Chair to certify the Solid Waste Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll to the Tax Collector.

G.

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

H.

Adjournment

• Recommended Action:

  To adjourn the meeting. 

I.

Notice of Upcoming Meetings

Below is the link to the most up-to-date Alachua County Meetings & Events Calendar.
https://alachuacounty.us/events/Pages/default.aspx