ALACHUA COUNTY, FL
Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, June 10, 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.

Invocation

John H Nix, Hall Chapel United Methodist Church. 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.

2025 Alachua County Citizens Academy Graduates - 25-00424

Fiscal Note:
No fiscal impact at this time.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Recognize the graduates of the 2025 Alachua County Citizens Academy program and present the graduates with a Certificate of Completion and a copy of the Class Photo.

2.

Presentation of a proclamation recognizing June 16th through June 22nd as Animal Rights Awareness Week in Alachua County Florida - 25-00435

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Read and present the proclamation

3.

Presentation of a proclamation recognizing June as Gun Violence Awareness Month in Alachua County Florida - 25-00437

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Read and present proclamation

4.

Presentation of a proclamation recognizing June 22nd through June 29th, 2025 as Amateur Radio Week in Alachua County, Florida - 25-00490

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Read and present proclamation

G.

Board and Committee Items

1.

Advisory Board Update – Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (CCAC) - 25-00487

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Environment

• Recommended Action:

  Hear presentation

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.

Alachua County Living Spaces and Thriving Places Program Evaluation Criteria - 25-00409

Fiscal Note:
NA

Strategic Guide:
Housing

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Alachua County Living Spaces and Thriving Places Program Evaluation Criteria

2.

West End Park Community Engagement and Development Plan Update - 25-00411

Fiscal Note:
FY 25 - $240,000 for professional services funded from Wild Spaces Public Places (Fund 140).

FY 26 - $750,000 for capital improvements funded from Wild Spaces Public Places (Fund 140) and $250,000 for capital improvements funded from Impact Fees for Phases I and II.

FY 27 - $750,000 for capital improvements funded from Wild Spaces Public Places (Fund 140) and $250,000 for capital improvements funded from Impact Fees for Phase II.

Strategic Guide:
Infrastructure

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the following as planned in the current 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP):

  1. Phase I - hire a ‘design team’ to master plan the property with all funded/unfunded community desired facilities/amenities, yet limit construction to funded elements as identified in the adopted Master Plan such as: the purchase and installation of a pre-engineered restroom building, playground, pavilion(s), sports courts (pickleball), and support amenities (e.g., paved walks, tables, benches, and grills). This would also include the arboretum.
  2. Phase II - approve future unfunded community desired facilities/amenities, which will not be constructed until funding sources can be identified/secured including paved walking trails, dog park, and fitness equipment.
  3. Staff to explore public/private partnership opportunities for additional community desired facilities/amenities.

3.

Acquisition of Newberry Rural Collection Center Site - 25-00448

Fiscal Note:
Purchase Price of Property $175,000

Appraisal (Santangini Appraisals, LLC) $5,300

Phase-I&II ESA Reliance Letter (GSE Engineering & Consulting, Inc.) $450

Legal and Title Insurance (Salter Feiber Law Firm) $2,050

Recording Estimate $100

Total Cost of Acquisition $182,900

The account for this purchase is 403.76.7610.534.61.00 project 9217601 with the account description of Land and there is $194,350 in available funds in this account.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Contract to Purchase Real Property; authorize the Chair to execute the Contract; delegate to the County Manager the authority to determine the suitability of the Property, and the authority to object to and accept Title Defects and Environmental Defects; and authorize the Chair, or the County Manager, or their designee, to sign any other documents, approved by the County Attorney, necessary to complete the transaction.

4.

Ranking of Request for Proposal (RFP) 25-519-LC Legacy Community: Development of Workforce and Market-Rate Housing on Alachua County-Owned Land for Community Support Services. - 25-00416

Fiscal Note:
This is for Ranking only. No fiscal impact until the agreement is approved by the Board.

Strategic Guide:
Housing

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the ranking and authorize staff to negotiate an agreement for RFP 25-519-LC Legacy Community: Development of Workforce and Market-Rate Housing on Alachua County-Owned Land for Community Support Services:

  1.The Long Foundation, Inc.

  2.The Hutchinson Foundation Inc.

  3.Longhorn Ventures Holdings LLC

  4.Supreme Building Group LLC

  Authorize staff to negotiate an agreement with the top ranked firm. Should the staff be unable to negotiate a satisfactory agreement with the top ranked firm, negotiations with the unsuccessful firm will be terminated. 

J.

Items Pulled From Consent

K.

NOTE: This meeting will NOT reconvene at 5:01 PM

L.

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

M.

Adjournment

• Recommended Action:

  To adjourn the meeting. 

N.

Consent Items

1.

Budget & Fiscal Services

a.

Health Facilities Authority Bond Approval for Oak Hammock - 25-00428

Fiscal Note:
There is no liability to the County by issuing these bonds

Strategic Guide:
 All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the resolution to approve issuance of bonds by the Alachua County Facilities Authority for Oak Hammock at the University of Florida, Inc. and authorize Finance and Accounting’s issuance of an invoice to Oak Hammock at the University of Florida, Inc. for processing the application for issuance of tax exempt bonds.

2.

Clerk of the Court

a.

Request approval of the attached BOCC minutes - 25-00444

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve publication of final BOCC minutes

3.

Community Support Services

a.

Amendment to the State Housing Initiative Partnership Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) - 25-00453

Fiscal Note:
Not applicable. This is a technical update only

Strategic Guide:
Housing

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the LHAP 2023-2026, amended as presented, and authorize submission of the same to the State

4.

County Attorney's Office

a.

6/10/25 Litigation Report – Request for Authority to Initiate or Defend - 25-00427

Fiscal Note:
The County Attorney has budget established in 001.03.0300.514 to be able to initiate or defend cases.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the County Attorney’s authority to initiate or defend the cases in the attached list.

5.

County Manager's Office

a.

Request Approval for County Manager to attend ICMA 2025 Global Exchange in Eswatini and South Africa - 25-00446

Fiscal Note:
The estimated costs for this trip (as of 5/23/2025) are approximately $4,833.00. The estimated cost covers flights, hotels, registration costs and per diem. It is possible that the costs for the trip may be different than anticipated due to cost changes when the trip is booked. There are sufficient funds in the County Manager’s Office travel budget (Fund 001.17.1700.512.40.13) to cover the costs associated with this trip.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize County Manager Michele Lieberman to participate in the 2025 ICMA Global Exchange in Eswatini and South Africa from September 2 through September 12, 2025, as part of her service on the ICMA Global Engagement Committee.

6.

Environmental Protection

a.

Addition of Land Conservation Projects to the Alachua County Forever Active Acquisition List - 25-00454

Fiscal Note:
Watermelon Pond – Yoh Jau W Trustee (Fee Simple) - Cost Estimates:

Total estimated cost for acquisition and 10-year stewardship: $530,474

The current annual property tax revenue of all the project parcels is: $8,077.56

Purchase and maintenance would be funded from the Wild Spaces Public Places surtax.

Additional details can be found in Exhibits 3 and 4.

Strategic Guide:
Environment

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the addition of the following property on the Active Acquisition List

  1. Watermelon Pond – Yoh Jau W Trustee (Full Price List)

b.

Resolution Updating the Citizen Climate Advisory Committee to Have a Voting Youth Member - 25-00395

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Environment

• Recommended Action:

  Adopt the updated resolution

7.

Growth Management

a.

Revised Final Plat for Flint Rock Phase 2B - 25-00434

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  The Development Review Committee reviewed the Plat at its May 15, 2025, hearing and recommended the Board of County Commissioners approve the Plat based on a finding of consistency with Florida Statutes, the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan, the Alachua County Unified Land Development Code, and approved Final Development Plan.

8.

Parks & Open Space

a.

Special Pay Request for Logokick, LLC - 25-00459

Fiscal Note:
This purchase of $6,071.88 exceeds the $3,500.00 limit. The funds will be covered by the General Fund and will come out of 001.41.4100.572.52.70 at 25% of the cost, and 008.41.4100.572.52.70 at 75% of the cost. The Department will reallocate budget from other operating accounts to cover the $2,020 total shortfall in the uniform account lines.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the special pay request for the Logokick, LLC invoice for Parks and Open Spaces

9.

Procurement

a.

Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 25-509 to United Rentals, increasing the amount by $75,000.00 for Public Works. - 25-00422

Fiscal Note:
Public Works has budget in account 149.79.7900.541.44.22 (Rentals and Leases)

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the issuance of Change Order 1 to Purchase Order 25-509 to United Rentals, increasing the amount by $75,000.00, for Equipment Rental Services. The revised Purchase Order Total is $155,000.00.

b.

Fourth Amendment to Agreement with Career Center Inc. d/b/a Spherion Staffing, LLC. (12029). - 25-00423

Fiscal Note:
Sufficient funds exist in various accounts and various funds

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Fourth Amendment to Agreement with Career Center Inc. d/b/a Spherion Staffing, LLC. (12029), in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00 annually.

c.

Ranking of Request for Proposal (RFP) 26-96 Annual Laboratory Analysis Services for Environmental Protection. - 25-00441

Fiscal Note:
This is for Ranking only. No fiscal impact until the agreement is approved by the Board.

Strategic Guide:
Environment

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the ranking and authorize staff to negotiate agreements with both vendors for RFP 26-96 Annual Laboratory Analysis Services:

  1.Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc.

  2.Eurofins Environment Testing Southeast, LLC

  If contract negotiations are successful, staff intends to recommend that the BoCC awarding contracts to both vendors with the 2^nd ranked vendor to be assigned a task when the primary vendor is too busy to complete that task.

d.

Purchase Order to United Data Technologies, in the amount of $70,098.68 for Information and Telecom Department. - 25-00445

Fiscal Note:
Information and Telecom Services budget includes $28,976.02 in account 001.16.1620.519.46.00 (Repairs and Maintenance) and $41,122.66 in account 001.16.1620.519.64.00 (Machinery and Equipment > 15000 Machinery and Equipment).

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 $70,098.68.

e.

Award and Agreements for Bid 25-234-MB Annual Roof Replacement for Projects under $100,000.00, for Facilities Management. - 25-00399

Fiscal Note:
Facilities Management has sufficient budget based on roofing projects needing to be done in the fiscal year in the General Fund, Accounts 001.19.1912.519.46.00, 001.19.1912.712.46.00 and 001.19.1912.529.46.00

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Award and authorize the Chair to execute agreements for Bid 25-234-MB Annual Roof Replacement for Projects under $100,000.00, in the amount not to exceed $200,000.00 annually:

  Agreement 14666 with Ulloa Management Group, LLC (primary)

  Agreement 14667 with Next Dimension Construction, Inc. d/b/a Next Dimension Construction and Roofing (secondary)

  Agreement 14668 with Advanced Roofing, Inc. (tertiary)

f.

First Amendment to the Addendum Agreement with Zoll Medical Corporation (14405) for the Extended Warranty and Preventative Maintenance Program for Defibrillators and Monitors for Fire Rescue. - 25-00402

Fiscal Note:
Sufficient funds exist in the FY25 Adopted Budget (091.54.5450.526.46.00 Repairs and Maintenance).

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Addendum Agreement with Zoll Medical Corporation (14405), increasing the amount of the agreement by $2,142.00 to a total amount of $53,770.00.

10.

Public Works

a.

Authorization to Advertise for Quail Street Special Assessment District. - 25-00404

Fiscal Note:
The cost of the improvements is $62,133.16 to be amortized over 10 years. There is no cost to advertise the hearing

Strategic Guide:
Infrastructure

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize staff to advertise a Public Hearing to consider a resolution establishing a Special Assessment District to pay for an alternative surface treatment (chip seal) on Quail Street.

11.

Risk Management

a.

Examination of Sufficiency of Public Official Bond for County Officers - 25-00331

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Examine and Approve the Public Official Bonds for County Officers

12.

Sheriff's Office

a.

Byrne Grant Application-Countywide Solicitation Fiscal Year 2024 - 25-00456

Fiscal Note:
No matching funds required.

Strategic Guide:
Safety

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the Sheriff, or his designee, to serve as the County Coordinator for the Fiscal Year 2024 Byrne grant.

O.

Notation for Record

1.

Arts Council of Alachua County – March 3, 2025 Minutes - 25-00418

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  No action necessary, For informational purposes only.

2.

Recreation and Open Space Committee (ROSCO) Meeting Minutes March 13, 2025 - 25-00421

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  No action necessary, For informational purposes only.

3.

Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Board – March 24, 2025 Minutes - 25-00430

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Infrastructure

• Recommended Action:

  No action necessary. For informational purposes only.

P.

Notice of Upcoming Meetings

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https://alachuacounty.us/events/Pages/default.aspx