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

Monday, August 28, 2023

3:00 P.m. - 4:00 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.

Call To Order

B.

Welcome

C.

Introduction

1.

Mayor Harvey L. Ward, Jr., City of Gainesville

2.

Chair Prizzia, Alachua County Commission

D.

Adoption of the Agenda

• Recommended Action:

  To approve the Agenda. 

E.

Items For Discussion

1.

Gun Violence Prevention - 23-00507

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Hear presentation

2.

Homeless Services Funding Gaps/Needs - 23-00509

Fiscal Note:
Funding for this initiative for both the City and County is from General Fund.

Strategic Guide:
Housing

• Recommended Action:

  The City Commission and Board of County Commissioners review the information provided and ask questions or provide direction as needed.

3.

Thelma Bolton Update - 23-00478

F.

Consent Items

1.

Joint City/County Housing and Homeless Services Update - 23-00508

Fiscal Note:
Funding for these initiatives for the City has been allocated through various sources including Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, State Housing Initiatives Partnership, The America Rescue Plan Act, HOME ARP, and ConnectFree.

Funding for these initiatives for the County has been allocated through various sources including Community Development Block Grant, State Housing Initiatives Partnership, The America Rescue Plan Act, Alachua County Infrastructure Sales Tax, US Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program, General Fund and a Preservation and Enhancement District.

Strategic Guide:
Housing, Environment

• Recommended Action:

  The City Commission and Board of County Commissioners review the information provided and ask questions or provide direction as needed.

G.

Public Comment

H.

Commission General Comments and Information Discussion

1.

County Commission Comment

2.

City Commission Comment

I.

Adjourn

• Recommended Action:

  To adjourn the meeting.