ALACHUA COUNTY, FL
Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, November 04, 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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A.

Call to Order - Clerk

B.

Invocation

Minister Alan C Norton, Alachua Church of Christ. 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.

C.

Pledge of Allegiance

D.

Special Recognition - Clerk

E.

Remarks - Outgoing Chair

F.

Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the Year 2025-2026

G.

Remarks by Incoming Chair

H.

Remarks by other Commissioners

I.

Approval of Regular and Consent Agenda

• Recommended Action:

  To approve the Regular and Consent Agenda. 

J.

Announcements

K.

Approval of Recognitions

1.

Presentation of a proclamation recognizing November as National Adoption Month in Alachua County, Florida - 25-00860

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Read and present the proclamation

2.

Presentation of a proclamation recognizing November 11th as Veterans Day in Alachua County, Florida - 25-00942

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Read and present the proclamation

3.

Presentation of a proclamation recognizing November 7th as Alachua County Forever Day in Alachua County, Florida - 25-00944

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Read and present the proclamation

L.

Board and Committee Items

1.

Tourist Development Council Advisory Board Appointments - 25-00909

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Appoint two applicants to the Tourism Industry vacancies on the Tourist Development Council (TDC) for a term ending September 2029.

M.

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.

N.

Action Items

1.

Alachua County Climate Action Plan (CAP) - 25-00864

Fiscal Note:
No fiscal impacts anticipated

Strategic Guide:
Environment

• Recommended Action:

  Hear staff presentation and accept Climate Action Plan.

2.

Local Government Area of Opportunity - 25-00802

Fiscal Note:
$460,000.00 is budgeted in HFA Fund 850.29.2975.554.34.63 (Other Services Rehabilitation)

Strategic Guide:
Housing

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the RFA LGAO 2025 -201 submittal of Smith & Henzy Affordable Group, Inc. in partnership with Alachua County Housing Authority.

O.

Presentations

1.

Alachua County Living Spaces and Thriving Places (ACLSTP) Homebuyers and Rental Development Update - 25-00691

Fiscal Note:
Infrastructure Sales Tax annual revenue ~ $5 million

FY26 142.29.2968.554.61.00 - $22,538,496

Strategic Guide:
Housing

• Recommended Action:

  Hear the presentation and authorize the Chair to approve the following recommendations:

  1. Approve Rental Development Program
  2. Approve Homeownership Impact Fund Program at no more than 40%
  3. Approve funding recommendations for IST applications
     • Banyan Development, Project - Royal Park Seniors: $2,880,002 (for 86 units) / $3,277,500 (for 104 units)
     • J.E. Properties, Project - Oakview Apartments II: $3,275,785 (for 162 units)

P.

Public Hearings

1.

Z25-000018 Unified Land Development Code Amendments for Livestock and Poultry First of two public hearings - 25-00827

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

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Hear Presentation and approve the request to advertise for the second hearing for adoption of County-initiated amendments to the Unified Land Development Code for ULDC Sec. 404.13.

2.

Z25-000026 Unified Land Development Code Amendment for 2025 legislative update First public hearing - 25-00868

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

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Hold the first of two public hearings for these ULDC amendments and direct Staff to schedule a second public hearing

3.

FY26 1st Budget Amendment for Re-appropriations and Fund Balance - 25-00931

Fiscal Note:
General Fund $342,634,210

Total All Funds $1,016,563,790

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Conduct a public hearing to adopt resolutions, and approve budget amendment.

4.

County Commissioner Redistricting Ordinance Public Hearing - 25-00948

Fiscal Note:
No fiscal impact any advertisements would be on-line through the county's website.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  The Board of County Commissioners adopt the proposed ordinance and authorize the Chair’s signature.

Q.

Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings

1.

Z25-000023: Minor Amendment to the Jonesville Business Park Planned Development - 25-00892

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

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Z25-000023 with the bases and conditions as listed in the staff report.

R.

Items Pulled From Consent

S.

NOTE: This meeting will reconvene at 5:01 PM

T.

Action Items

1.

Weyerhaeuser–Hawthorne Industrial Park – Countywide Wetland Protection Code, 25-00840

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Environment

• Recommended Action:

  Approve staff’s recommendation limiting proposed wetland impacts

U.

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

V.

Adjournment

• Recommended Action:

  To adjourn the meeting. 

W.

Consent Items

1.

Clerk of the Court

a.

Signatories on Alachua County's bank accounts - 25-00925

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Adopt the Resolution and authorize the Chairman and Vice-Chairman to execute all bank signature

  forms and Department of State Form DE-DE 3 Facsimile Signatures if not already on file with the Florida Department of State.

b.

Request Approval of the Attached BOCC Minutes - 25-00927

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Publication of Final BOCC Minutes

2.

Community Support Services

a.

Alachua County Housing Finance Authority Single Family Mortgage Revenues Bonds Resolution and Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Carver Gardens - 25-00853

Fiscal Note:
Alachua County is a conduit and there is no fiscal consideration. Issuance of Housing Finance Authority Single Family Bonds not to exceed $50,000,000; and Multifamily Family Bonds in support of Carver Gardens not to exceed $19,000,000

Strategic Guide:
Housing

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Resolutions in support of the issuance of Single Family and Multifamily Revenue Bonds in support of bonds issuance; approval of TEFRA Hearing Minutes, and Carver Gardens

b.

Funding Agreement between Alachua County and Peak Literacy, Inc. No.14839 - 25-00911

Fiscal Note:
Amount not to exceed $200,000. $200,000 is budgeted in 001.04.0490.519.31.00 (Professional Services).

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and authorize Chair to sign agreement with Peak for literacy efforts.

c.

First Amendment to Agreement for Homeless Services No. 14489 - 25-00913

Fiscal Note:
Not to exceed $590,000. $210,000 budgeted in 001.29.2944.564.34.00 (Other Services Other Contractual Services)

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the first amendment to agreement for homeless services

d.

Alachua County Health Care Advisory Board (HCAB) Appointment - 25-00910

Fiscal Note:
NA

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Appoint Krista Ott to the Health Care Advisory Board as the Gainesville Fire Rescue Representative with a term ending April 30, 2027.

3.

County Manager's Office

a.

Revisions to Art in Jack Durrance Resolution to display work of Alachua County artists and craftspeople in the County Administration Building - 25-00878

Fiscal Note:
Approximately $2,200 from art in public places will purchase a lit, locking, display case.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Adopt resolution repealing and replacing Resolution 19-45 and authorize the Chair and Clerk to execute same.

b.

Request Approval of Updated Arts Council of Alachua County Resolution to add a Youth Member - 25-00895

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Adopt resolution repealing and replacing resolution 18-17 as presented and authorize the Chair and Clerk to sign.

4.

Growth Management

a.

Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Board to the MTPO Appointment., 25-00850

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Infrastructure

• Recommended Action:

  Appoint Diane Shaw to the County Appointee vacancy on the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Board to the MTPO.

5.

Human Resources

a.

Confirm Suzanne Swain as the new Human Resources Director, 25-00897

Fiscal Note:
Compensation is $130,000 annually.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Confirm Suzanne Swain as the new HR Director as of 11/17/25

6.

Procurement

a.

Request for Application (RFA) 26-44-PM Annual Gun Violence Prevention Grant (GVPG) for Grant Review Committee Award Recommendations for Community Support Services. - 25-00882

Fiscal Note:
Gun Violence budgeted in 001.04.0490.519 and will be carried forward for FY 2026. These awards are one (1) time funding.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the ranking and authorize staff to negotiate agreements for RFA 26-44-PM Annual Gun Violence Prevention Grant Review Committee Award Recommendations:

  1. Kids Count in Alachua County

  2. IGB Education Corp

  3. Florida Institute for Workforce Innovation

  4. Infinite Dream Builders Corp

  5. Peak Literacy

  6. Gainesville Thrives

  7. Dream on Purpose, Inc.

  Authorize staff to negotiate agreements with the seven (7) agencies. Also delegate contract signature authority to the County Manager for all awards regardless of award amount .

b.

Award and Agreement with O’Steen Brothers, Inc. (14734), for Bid 25-542-LC Santa Fe Hills Water System Renovation for Public Works. - 25-00885

Fiscal Note:
With the approval of the attached budget amendment (moving $530,000 from within fund 052 from Broadband Project) the total amount for this project is $1,780,000, in account 052.56.5600.533.63.98 (Infrastructure Improve other than Bldgs. Project ARP2021X017 Santa Fe Hills Water System Upgrade) which should cover the Contract Costs with 10% Contingency and In-house Project Management.

Strategic Guide:
Infrastructure

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Award and authorize the Chair to execute Agreement 14734 with O’Steen Brothers, Inc., substantially in the form attached to this agenda item, for Bid 25-542-LC Santa Fe Hills Water System Renovation, for a total fiscal impact of $1,479,307.50. Approve budget amendment increasing budget on project by $530,000.

c.

Award and Agreement with Rogar Management and Consulting of FL, LLC (14503), for Bid 25-518-LC SW 20th Avenue Sidewalk from SW 43rd Street to SW 34th Street - LAP Project 9187907 for Public Works. - 25-00886

Fiscal Note:
With approval of resolution for unanticipated revenue and attached budget amendment: the total budget for this project from FDOT will increase to $450,619 in accounts 329.79.7910.541.63.01 and 341.79.7910.541.63.01(Infrastructure Sidewalk/trails/signals) and the total budget from the County $1,623,691 (from negotiation with City of Gainesville for Gas Tax proceeds) in account 341.79.7910.541.63.01 (Infrastructure Sidewalk/trails/signals).

Strategic Guide:
Infrastructure

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Award, adopt the resolution for unanticipated revenues and budget amendment, and authorize the Chair to execute Agreement 14503 with Rogar Management and Consulting of FL, LLC, for Bid SW 20th Avenue Sidewalk from SW 43rd Street to SW 34th Street - LAP Project 9187907, for a total fiscal impact of $1,740,316.20.

d.

Award of Bid 26-25-MB Annual Pest Control Services for Facilities Management. - 25-00888

Fiscal Note:
The department anticipates spending closer to $33,280 and has more than this amount budgeted in the following account lines: 001.19.1912.519.34.00; 001.19.1912.529.34.00; 001.19.1912.712.34.00 (Contractual Services).

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the award of Bid 26-25-MB Annual Pest Control Services to Guardian Pest Services, Inc. for a one-year term ending September 30, 2026, with an option to renew the term of the award for up to two additional two-year periods.

e.

First Amendment to Agreement with Ajax Building Company LLC (13985) for 23-440 Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the New Civil Courthouse Complex for Facilities Management. - 25-00894

Fiscal Note:
There is $65,061,311.88 currently in Project 8251902-New Construction-Civil - Court Complex, Construction & CEI, Civil Courthouse Building; account 324.19.1912.712.62.00 (Buildings) for the construction of the Civil Courthouse building.

Strategic Guide:
Infrastructure

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and authorize the Chair to execute First Amendment to Agreement 13985 with Ajax Building Company LLC, substantially in the form attached to this agenda item, for 23-440 CMAR for the New Civil Courthouse/Court Services Building, in the amount of $2,236,552.00, for the Early Release Package GMP.

f.

Change Orders to Agreement with Ulloa Management Group, LLC (14532), for work at the former Scottish Inn, for Facilities Management. - 25-00949

Fiscal Note:
Facilities Management has $4,221,671.80 budgeted in account 230.00.0060.525.62.00 Capital (Buildings) project 9232901. Funds are available through the US Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program under the Affordable Housing category.

Strategic Guide:
Housing

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the issuance of Change Orders 3, 4 and 5 to Agreement 14532 with Ulloa Management Group, LLC, in the amount of $58,731.33. The revised total fiscal impact is $4,221,671.80.

7.

Public Works

a.

FY25 - Unanticipated Revenues for State Road 24 Widening Grant Revenue in Special Revenue Fund (Fund 190) - 25-00945

Fiscal Note:
Resolution and budget amendment to properly account for grant revenue in a Special Revenue Fund.

190.79.7910.334.4900 (State Grants) increase by $2,250,000

190.79.7910.541.31.00 (Professional Services) increase by $2,250,000.

Strategic Guide:
Infrastructure

• Recommended Action:

  Adopt the attached resolution, which approves a budget amendment for unanticipated revenues of $2,250,000 in a Special Revenue Fund (190-Other Grants Fund)

8.

Sheriff's Office

a.

Fiscal Year 2024 Byrne Grant Countywide Funds – Unanticipated Revenue - 25-00891

Fiscal Note:
$11,351.00

056.71.7190.331.2000, Project # SheriffJAGJG220, Intergovernmental Revenues Public Safety

056.71.7190.586.91.92, Project # SheriffJAGJG220, Operating Transfers Out to Constitutional Officers

Strategic Guide:
Public Safety

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the resolution and budget amendment for unanticipated revenue.

b.

Fiscal Year End (FYE) 2025 Annual Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification - 25-00930

Fiscal Note:
This is a reporting document to be approved and signed by the Board. There is no immediate fiscal impact.

Strategic Guide:
Public Safety

• Recommended Action:

  Review and authorize the FYE 2025 Annual Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification.

9.

Solid Waste & Resource Recovery

a.

Revised Certification of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll - 25-00866

Fiscal Note:
This revised non-ad valorem assessment roll results in the collection of $18,309.71 less when compared to the original roll. The Office of Management and Budget will adjust revenues accordingly, if it is deemed necessary, once most of the assessment revenues are received.

Strategic Guide:
Environment

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the revised certification of non-ad valorem assessments and authorize the Chair to sign it.

X.

Notation for Record

1.

Report of Contracts signed by County Manager or Designee in the month of July, August, and September 2025. - 25-00896

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  No action necessary; for informational purposes only. The report and a copy of the contracts have been submitted to the Clerk for inclusion into the minutes.

2.

Recreation and Open Space Committee Minutes - 25-00898

Fiscal Note:
None

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  No action necessary. For informational purposes only.

Y.

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