ALACHUA COUNTY, FL
Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, January 28, 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,
     ● Enter meeting ID 873 5974 1977.
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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.

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A.

Invocation

Senior Pastor Dr. Karl Anderson, Upper Room Ministries. 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.

Approval of a Proclamation Declaring February 2, 2025, World Wetlands Day, Alachua County, Florida - 25-00068

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Environment

• Recommended Action:

  Proclaim February 2, 2025, as World Wetlands Day in Alachua County, Florida

G.

Board and Committee Items

1.

Request Appointment of Alternate Member to the Arts Council of Alachua County with a Term Ending September 30, 2029 - 25-00073

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Appoint Alternate Member to the Arts Council of Alachua County with a Term Ending September 30, 2029

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.

Request to advertise a Notice of Public Hearing for a Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) amendment related to small-scale alcoholic beverage production facilities - 25-00078

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

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners hear the presentation and approve the request to advertise.

2.

Presentation on the Community Health Worker Program and Recommendations for Sustainability - 25-00094

Fiscal Note:
Existing funds under revenue recovery will be utilized until expended. Option 1 and 2 a funding source will need to be identified. Option 3 existing Mobile Integrated Healthcare funds will be utilized.

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:
  1. Continue the existing program structure through September 30, 2025. 2. Transition the key functions to the Mobile Integrated Healthcare Team on October 1, 2025.

3.

Discussion of Gun Violence Initiative and Request for Direction - 25-00110

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Public Safety

• Recommended Action:

  Hear update and receive direction from the Board

J.

Presentations

1.

World Masters Indoor Athletics Championship Update - 25-00003

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Hear presentation

2.

Facilities Management Master Space Plan Quarterly Update - 25-00074

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.

3.

Facilities Operations Update: Progress and Priorities for Jail Maintenance - 25-00075

Fiscal Note:
No additional funding is required beyond what has already been presented as in progress.

Strategic Guide:
Infrastructure

• Recommended Action:

  Presentation only, no action requested

4.

Strategic Plan Timeline Presentation - 25-00095

Fiscal Note:
Presentation

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Hear Presentation

K.

Public Hearings

1.

Public Hearing for a Partial Right-of-Way Vacation in the Plat of Grove Park. - 25-00050

Fiscal Note:
NA – Applicant is responsible for any fees.

Strategic Guide:
All Other

• Recommended Action:

  That the Board adopt the Resolution to vacate a portion of Montrose Street, an unimproved County Right-of-Way in the Plat of Grove Park.

L.

Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings

1.

Preliminary Development Plan for Live Oak Cottages - 25-00086

Fiscal Note:
None

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the proposed Preliminary Development Plan and Resolution DR-25-01 based on a finding of consistency with the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan and the Alachua County Unified Land Development Code.

2.

Preliminary Development Plan for Twenty-two Farms Rural Subdivision - 25-00083

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the proposed Preliminary Development Plan with conditions and Resolution DR25-02 based on a finding of consistency with the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan, and the Alachua County Unified Land Development Code. 

M.

Items Pulled From Consent

N.

NOTE: This meeting will reconvene at 5:01 PM

O.

Discussion Items

1.

Discussion of the status of the Florence Construction and Demolition Landfill. - 25-00081

Fiscal Note:
n/a

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary

• Recommended Action:

  Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners hear the presentation and take public comment.

P.

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

Q.

Adjournment

• Recommended Action:

  To adjourn the meeting. 

R.

Consent Items

1.

Budget & Fiscal Services

a.

FY26 Budget Development – Budget Calendar and Constitutional Officers Budget Request Resolution - 25-00092

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve FY26 Budget Calendar and Adopt Resolution

2.

Clerk of the Court

a.

Report of Inter-fund Loans that Span the Fiscal Year End - 25-00063

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Accept the Inter-fund Loans Report of outstanding loans that span the fiscal year end

b.

FY2024 Alachua County BOCC Investment Report - 25-00105

Fiscal Note:
None

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Accept the FY2024 Alachua BOCC Annual Investment Report

3.

Community Support Services

a.

1st Amendment to 14350 Subrecipient Agreement with Department of Health for Community Health Worker Administrator, 24-01081

Fiscal Note:
There is no additional fiscal impact related to extending the term of the agreement. Sufficient funds exist in 052.29.0064.569.34.00 project ARP2021x013

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Service

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the 1^st Amendment to 14350 Subrecipient Agreement with Department of Health for Community Health Worker Administrator and authorize the Chair to execute same on behalf of the County.

b.

14520 Community Health Worker Program Gainesville 4 All OJT Wage Subsidization Agreement, 24-01082

Fiscal Note:
There is no additional fiscal impact associated with this agreement; funds were previously encumbered for the CareerSource agreement in this account. There is sufficient funding available in 052.29.0064.569.34.00

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Agreement 14520 with Gainesville 4 All for OJT Wage Subsidization and authorize the Chair to execute same on behalf of the County.

c.

First Amendment Community Partners and Engagement Consultants - 25-00062

Fiscal Note:
No fiscal impact as there is no change in the total contract amount or planned number of payments.

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the First Amendment and Authorize the Chair to Execute it.

d.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Housing Stability Services - 25-00087

Fiscal Note:
There are no fiscal impacts to the Florida Legal Services and the Three Rivers Amendments Currently budgeted in account 230.00.0060.525.31.00 Professional Services.

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the agreements with Three Rivers Legal Services and with Florida Legal Services, and authorize the Chair to sign

4.

County Manager's Office

a.

Resolution to Support Hands Free Devices While Driving Legislation - 25-00084

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Public Safety

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the resolution

5.

Human Resources

a.

Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Revisions to the Non-Bargaining Pay Plan add Division Chief/Logistics - 25-00096

Fiscal Note:
The Division Chief/Logistics is a new classification, Grade NBR 20, 50% allocated 091.54.5450.526 and 50% 011.54.5480.522.

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.

6.

Procurement

a.

Purchase Order to United Data Technologies, in the amount of $300,067.80 for Information & Telecom Services. - 25-00065

Fiscal Note:
IT budgeted $300,067.80 in account 001.16.1600.519.64.00 (machinery & equipment) and 001.16.1600.519.46.00 (Repairs & Maintenance).

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 $300,067.80.

b.

First Amendment to Agreements with Bird Dog Fire and Land Management (14087), Blackham Contracting Group, LLC (14088) Promise Habitat Services LLC (14091), R.O.T. Ranch Construction Inc. (14092), for Environmental Protection Department. - 25-00071

Fiscal Note:
The addendum agreements have a NTE of $400,000 Annually, the account codes will vary based on the project. There are sufficient funds available in the departmental budget to cover these expenses.

Strategic Guide:
Environmental

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and authorize the Chair to execute First Amendments to Agreements with Bird Dog Fire and Land Management (14087), Blackham Contracting Group, LLC (14088) Promise Habitat Services LLC (14091), R.O.T. Ranch Construction Inc. (14092).

c.

Sole Source and Purchase Order to Channel Innovations Corporation, in the amount of $171,905.00 for Fire Rescue Services. - 25-00072

Fiscal Note:
Fire Rescue has $171,905.00 in the FY25 Adopted Budget ($110,266.20 011.54.5480.522.64.00 Machinery and Equipment and $61,638.80 011.54.5480.522.52.00 Operating Supplies).

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Sole Source and Purchase Order to Channel Innovations Corporation, in the amount of $171,905.00.

d.

Purchase Order to United Data Technologies, in the amount of $115,075.75 for Information & Telecom Services. - 25-00080

Fiscal Note:
IT budgeted $115,075.75 in account 001.16.1601.519.46.00 (Repairs & Maintenance).

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 $115,075.75.

e.

Purchase Order to SHI International Corporation, in the amount of $108,000.00 for Information & Telecom Services. - 25-00093

Fiscal Note:
IT budgeted $108,000.00 in account 001.16.1600.519.54.80 (Books Publications Subscriptions and Memberships – Computerized Information)

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the issuance of a Purchase Order to SHI International Corporation, in the amount of $108,000.00, for the renewal of Azure Services.

7.

Public Works

a.

Correction to Notice of Intent for Quail Street Special Assessment District - 25-00061

Fiscal Note:
There will be recording fees for the Corrective Notice of Intent. These recording fees will be charged to the Assessment to account 149.79.7923.541.46.00 with the account description of repairs and maintenance services.

Strategic Guide:
Infrastructure

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Resolution and Corrective Notice of Intent, authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution and Corrective Notice of Intent and authorize staff to record the Corrective Notice of Intent in the public records.

8.

Risk Management

a.

Examination of Sufficiency of Public Official Bond for County Officers - 24-01027

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Examine and Approve the Public Official Bonds for County Officers

9.

Tourism & Economic Development

a.

Request Appointment of Dr. Sarah Rockwell to the Economic Development Advisory Committee as the School Board Appointment with a Term Ending September 30, 2028 - 25-00103

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Appoint Dr. Sarah Rockwell to the Economic Development Advisory Committee as the School Board Appointment with a Term Ending September 30, 2028

S.

Notation for Record

1.

Recreation and Open Space Committee- January 9th Minutes - 25-00091

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary

• Recommended Action:

  No Action necessary. For Informational purposes only

T.

Notice of Upcoming Meetings

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