ALACHUA COUNTY, FL
Joint Alachua County BoCC /
City of Gainesville Special Meeting
Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

1:00 P.m. - 2:00 P.m.

County Administration Building - Grace Knight Conference Room

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.

Call To Order

B.

Welcome

C.

Introduction

1.

Harvey Ward, Mayor, City of Gainesville

2.

Ken Cornell, Chair, Alachua County Commission

D.

Adoption of the Agenda

• Recommended Action:

  To approve the Agenda. 

E.

Items For Discussion

1.

Cultural Arts Center Discussion

2.

Food Assistance Update and Food System Initiatives - 25-01021

Fiscal Note:
$200,000 in Unallocated Revenue Recovery Funds are being used for emergency food assistance.

Revenue Recovery Fund: 052.00.0064.564.83.00 – Grants and Aids

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Hear presentation.

F.

Public Comment

G.

Commission General Comments and Information Discussion

1.

County Commission Comment

2.

City Commission Comment

H.

Adjourn

• Recommended Action:

  To adjourn the meeting.