ALACHUA COUNTY, FL
Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

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

Senior Pastor 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 June 1st as Gate of The Muses for Ray Charles at Dreamers Garden Day in Alachua County, Florida - 24-00439

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Proclaim June 1^st as Gate of the Muses for Ray Charles at Dreamers Garden Day in Alachua County, Florida

2.

Approval of a Proclamation Declaring May 25th as Family Abduction Awareness Day in Alachua County, Florida - 24-00478

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Proclaim May 25^th as Family Abduction Awareness Act in Alachua County, Florida

3.

Approval of a Proclamation Declaring June 3rd through June 7th, 2024, as Code Enforcement Officers Appreciation Week in Alachua County - 24-00489

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Proclaim June 3rd through June 7th, 2024, as Code Enforcement Officers Appreciation Week in Alachua County Florida

G.

Board and Committee Items

1.

Advisory Board Update – Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (CCAC) Update - 24-00475

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Hear presentation

2.

Value Adjustment Board Chairperson Election - 24-00504

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Elect Commissioner [INSERT NAME] as Chairperson of the Value Adjustment Board.

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.

Items Pulled From Consent

J.

Presentations

1.

Legacy (former Ability Housing Site) Community Engagement - 24-00276

Fiscal Note:
Fund 142 - $6 million for a combination of infrastructure and subsidy costs

Strategic Guide:
Housing

• Recommended Action:

  Hear presentation of the recommendation from the community about the development on the Legacy Site and provide direction about seeking proposals for single housing development using Infrastructure Surtax funding for workforce housing.

2.

Affordable Housing Plan 2024 - 24-00383

Fiscal Note:
NA

Strategic Guide:
Housing

• Recommended Action:

  Hear presentation and approve the Affordable Housing Plan 2024

K.

Land Conservation Projects

1.

Santa Fe River – Block Tract Option Contract to Purchase Real Property & Land Acquisition Reimbursement Grant Agreement LPS0107 - 24-00421

Fiscal Note:
The attached Journal Entry requests $2,140,051.00 to complete this acquisition (Exhibit 6).

WSPP – Land Acquisition (Capital Expense)

Fund#: 140.41.4160.537.61.00 – 6194101 Santa Fe River – Block

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Fund #: 140.41.4160.537.31.00 6184160: WSPP - Gen. Op. & Due Diligence (Operating Expense)

Fund #: 140.41.4160.334.3900 Revenue/Reimbursement Grant Award: $1,668,917.00

Please see Exhibit 6 (Budget Amendment) & Exhibit 7 (Acquisition and Stewardship Costs) for additional details.

Strategic Guide:
Environment

• Recommended Action:
  1. Approve the exercise of the option to purchase the property described in the Santa Fe River – Block Option Contract to Purchase Real Property (“Contract”) and authorize the Chair to execute notice to the Seller of same, subject to the County’s rights to conduct due diligence inspections and notice Seller of Title Defects and Environmental Defects as set forth in the Contract; and

  2. Approve the acquisition subject to the non-standard title exceptions #5 & #6; and

  3. Authorize staff to execute additional documents as necessary to close the transaction; and

  4. Approve and sign the attached Resolution and Budget Amendment to recognize unanticipated revenue authorizing the expenditure of funds for due diligence and associated closing costs and for grant award; and

  5. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Grant Contract Agreement LPS0107 between Alachua County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection; and

  6. Authorize the County Manager to execute all related documents and amendments as needed to receive the grant.

L.

Action Items

1.

Request to Advertise an Ordinance for Speed Enforcement in Alachua County School Zones - 24-00441

Fiscal Note:
There is no fiscal impact related to this Action item. The proposed model for a speed detection program would involve contracting a qualified vendor who would bear any initial costs for the program.  Once operational, the program should be cost neutral or revenue positive.

Strategic Guide:
Public Safety, Infrastructure

• Recommended Action:
  1. Direct Staff to advertise an ordinance to enact the use of Speed Detection Systems in Alachua County School Zones.​
  2. Direct Staff on the time frames to be enforced consistent with the options in F.S. 316.008(9). 

2.

Request to Advertise Public Hearing on amendments to Unified Land Development Code Landscaping requirements - 24-00456

Fiscal Note:
Funds to cover fees associated with publishing the public hearing advertisement are appropriated in the FY2024 budget in the general fund, account 001.65.6500.554.49.04, which is in the operating category and description is legal advertising.

Strategic Guide:
Environment

• Recommended Action:

  Direct staff to advertise a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Unified Land Development Code, Chapter 407, Article IV Landscaping, Article VIII Subdivision Regulations, and Article IX Stormwater Management, and Chapter 410, Article III Definitions.

3.

Option to Accept Assignment of Purchase Contract from Viking Companies for West End Golf Course - 24-00443

Fiscal Note:
Purchase Price for Property: $3,800,000 ($3,675,000 paid to seller and $125,000 paid to Viking for deposits on PSA)

Assignment fee to Viking Companies: $57,000.00

Viking Companies Option Payment: $5,000.00

Tree Debris removal reimbursement to Viking Companies: $4,975.00

Environmental Site Assessment to GSE Engineering: $28,410.00

Survey fee to EDA Consultants:  $40,180.00

Title search, title insurance and attorney’s fees to Salter Feiber: $27,575.00

Remediation Post Closing: $50,000.00-$100,000

County will be accepting the assignment of Viking’s environmental services contract with GSE and pay GSE for work already performed.

County will amend the property’s PD post-closing in order to operate the property as a county park.

Funds are expected to come from the 50% of 1 cent Surtax WSPP Fund account 140.41.4100.537.61.00 which has the account description of land.

Strategic Guide:
Infrastructure

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Option Contract for Assignment and Assumption of Agreement For Sale and Purchase to assume Viking Companies, LLC’s rights and responsibilities as Purchaser under its Agreement for Sale and Purchase with West End Golf Club, Inc (Seller) of the West End Golf Course property, authorize the Chair to sign the Option Contract, delegate and authorize the County Manager to evaluate and accept or reject title and survey exceptions, and authorize the County Manager to execute any other documents necessary to close and complete this acquisition.

4.

Ranking of RFP 24-465-LC Program Manager Services for Alachua County's Fresh Food Pathways Program for the Office of Sustainability, Equity, Economic and Strategic Development. - 24-00469

Fiscal Note:
$962,618 in total is budgeted for the Fresh Food Pathways Program.

This project will utilize the balance of the budget from ARP2021x008 Emergency Food Assistance

($212,618.12) and $750,000 from ARP2021x016 Fresh Food Pathways broken out in the following manner:

052.00.0064.564.64.00 - $183,000 Machinery & Equipment

052.00.0064.564.52.00 - $107,000 Operating

052.00.0064.564.34.00 - $80,000 Contractual Services

052.00.0064.564.12.00 - $380,000 Salary

052.00.0064.564.82.93 - $212,618.12 Aid to Organizations

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the ranking and authorize staff to negotiate an agreement for RFP 24-465-LC Program Manager Services for Alachua County's Fresh Food Pathways Program:

  1.New Venture Advisors

  2.Food Works Group, LLC

  3.Sliick Garden Corporation

  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. Negotiations with the second-ranked firm may be undertaken in the same manner in order of ranking until an agreement is reached, and so forth.

5.

Ranking of RFP 24-39-PM Annual Re-Entry Hub Program Services for Community Support Services. - 24-00490

Fiscal Note:
No fiscal impact until the agreement is approved by the Board.

Budget in the amount of $500,000 is available in Fund 001.04.0490.529.

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the ranking and authorize staff to negotiate an agreement for RFP 24-39-PM Annual Re-Entry Hub Program Services for Community Support Services:

  1. Released, Inc.

  2. The Long Foundation, Inc.

  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. Negotiations with the second-ranked firm may be undertaken in the same manner in order of ranking until an agreement is reached, and so forth.

M.

Public Hearings

1.

FY24 Budget Amendment for Re-appropriations and Fund Balance - 24-00413

Fiscal Note:
General Fund Budget Increase $1,071,513

Total All Funds Budget Increase $9,175,758

Strategic Guide:
Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Conduct a public hearing to adopt resolution and approve the May Budget Adjustment journal.

2.

Public hearing on proposed amendments to the Unified Land Development Code, related to Personal Wireless Services Facilities (PWSF). - 24-00466

Fiscal Note:
The cost for consultant services with Kimley-Horn have been previously encumbered for $34,500 with $15,275 expended to date from account 008.65.6500.554.31.00 with the description of professional services. Advertisement costs are included in the existing Growth Management budget in account 008.65.6500.554.49.04 with the description of legal advertising.

Strategic Guide:
Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Convene as the Land Development Regulation Commission and find the proposed amendments consistent with the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan. Reconvene as the Board of County Commissioners and adopt ordinance 2024-XX and authorize the Chair’s signature for the proposed revisions to the Unified Land Development Code.

3.

Public Hearing for the Vacation of the Plat of Seminole Pines - 24-00433

Fiscal Note:
NA: Recording fees will be paid by the applicant.

Strategic Guide:
All Other

• Recommended Action:

  That the Board adopt the Resolution to vacate the plat of Seminole Pines.

N.

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

O.

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

P.

Adjournment

• Recommended Action:

  To adjourn the meeting. 

Q.

Consent Items

1.

Clerk of the Court

a.

Request approval of the attached BOCC minutes - 24-00402

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary

• Recommended Action:

  Approve publication of final BOCC minutes

b.

Request approval of the attached BOCC minutes - 24-00480

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:
• Recommended Action:

  Approve publication of final BOCC minutes

2.

Community Support Services

a.

State Housing Initiatives Partnership Agreement (Amended) with Habitat for Humanity - 24-00414

Fiscal Note:
$300,000 from Fund 242.29.2975.554 project 3222906

Strategic Guide:
Housing

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement for State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Home Repair Provider with Habitat for Humanity, Inc., and authorize the Chair to sign.

b.

Alachua County Housing Finance Authority-Oakview Apartments Phase II LLC - 24-00481

Fiscal Note:
Alachua County is a conduit and there is no fiscal consideration in issuing this bond. There is also no liability to the County for issuing this bond.

Strategic Guide:
Housing

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Resolution regarding Alachua County Housing Finance Authority mutli-family housing revenue bonds for Oakview Apartments Phase II LLC

c.

Housing Finance Authority Resolution for Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bonds- Woodland Park ll, LLC - 24-00483

Fiscal Note:
Alachua County is a conduit and there is no fiscal consideration

Strategic Guide:
Housing

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Resolution regarding Alachua County Housing Finance Authority multi-family housing revenue bonds for Woodland Park ll, LLC

3.

County Attorney's Office

a.

Authorization to settle liability claim of Edward Anderson v. Alachua County - 24-00498

Fiscal Note:
Payment will be from the Self Insurance Fund 501.18.18513.45.67

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the settlement with Mr. Anderson for $85,000 and authorize the County Attorney and Risk Management to take such actions as are necessary to bring the matter to a conclusion.

4.

County Manager's Office

a.

Nominate Three Individuals for Consideration by the Board of Governors for Appointment  to the Alachua County Library Board of Trustees with a Term Ending Mar. 31, 2027 - 24-00336

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Nominate Three Individuals for Consideration by the Board of Governors for Appointment  to the Alachua County Library Board of Trustees with a Term Ending Mar. 31, 2027

5.

Court Services

a.

Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Grant Planning Committee Membership Appointments - 24-00431

Fiscal Note:
None

Strategic Guide:
Public Safety

• Recommended Action:

  Appoint one new committee member and reappoint two prior committee members to the Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Grant Planning Committee for the following positions:

  1. Representative of an Area Homeless Program or Supportive Housing Program
     1. Eric Davis, St. Francis House
  2. Director of a Local Substance Abuse Treatment Program
     1. Jason Baumstark, VA
  3. Director of a Community Mental Health Agency (or Designee)
     1. Lauren Cohn, Meridian Behavioral Health Care, Inc

6.

Environmental Protection

a.

Addition of Land Conservation Projects to the Alachua County Forever Active Acquisition List - 24-00453

Fiscal Note:
Total estimated cost for acquisition and 10-year Stewardship: $420,628

The current annual property tax revenue of all the project parcels is: $7,199.23

Purchase and maintenance would be funded from the Wild Spaces Public Places (WSPP) infrastructure 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.Lake Forest Creek – Quaker 22 LLC (Full Price List)

7.

Human Resources

a.

Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Revisions to the Non-Bargaining Pay Plan – Social Services Program Director grade change - 24-00474

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Request approval of the Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 revisions to the Non-Bargaining Pay Plan.

8.

Procurement

a.

Sole Source to Ag-Pro Companies and Single Source to Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel for Public Works. - 24-00376

Fiscal Note:
Any purchases under these sole source purchases would be charged to accounts: 503.141.2200 and 503.141.2300 which their account descriptions are Inventory-parts and materials and Inventory-commercial services respectively.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Sole Source to Ag-Pro Companies and Single Source Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel.

b.

First Amendment 13920 with Pritchett Trucking, Inc., for Bid 24-66 Annual Back-up and Emergency Hauling for Solid Waste and Resource Recovery. - 24-00434

Fiscal Note:
Fiscal Year 2024 budget, there is $450,000 budgeted for Back-up and Emergency Hauling in account: 400.76.7631.534.42.00 in the account description Freight and Postage Services, additional funds will have to come from within the fund and category for increase in purchase order needed to complete fiscal year.

Strategic Guide:
Environment

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and authorize the Chair to execute First Amendment 13920 with Pritchett Trucking, Inc., for ITB 24-66 Annual Back-up and Emergency Hauling, not to exceed $900,000.00 annually.

c.

Purchase Order to Zones LLC, in the amount of $51,662.67 for Public Works. - 24-00467

Fiscal Note:
Public Works and Solid Waste budgeted $51,662.67 in various funds in the following accounts: 008.68.6800.541.52.00, 008.79.7900.541.52.00, 146.79.7920.541.52.00, 148.76.7600.534.52.00, 149.79.7900.541.52.00, 149.79.7910.541.52.00, 400.76.7640.534.52.00, 403.76.7610.534.52.00, 405.76.7620.534.52.00,and 503.11.1100.519.52.00 with the account description of operating supplies.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Zones LLC, in the amount of $51,662.67.

d.

First Amendments for Bid 24-54-MB Annual Tree Trimming, Tree Removal, Tree Debris Hauling and Disposal for Public Works. - 24-00470

Fiscal Note:
Funds exist for Tree Trimming, Tree Removal, Tree Debris Hauling and Disposal in the Gas Tax Uses Fund in account 149.79.7900.541.46.00 with the account description of repair and maintenance services.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the following First Amendments for BID 24-54-MB Annual Tree Trimming, Tree Removal, Tree Debris Hauling and Disposal, NTE $500,000.00 annually in total:

  First Amendment 14019 with T&K Enterprises of Volusia County, Inc.

  First Amendment 14020 with Clear Zone Maintenance, Inc.

  First Amendment 14021 with GRSC, Inc.

e.

Agreements for Request for Proposal (RFP) 24-149 Annual Professional Geotechnical Engineering and Testing Services for Public Works. - 24-00471

Fiscal Note:
The increase requested is directly related to services needed and included in capital road projects in funds including but not limited to Infrastructure Surtax, Transportation Trust Fund, and 5-cent Local Option Gas Tax.

Strategic Guide:
Infrastructure

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the following agreements for RFP 24-149 Annual Professional Geotechnical Engineering and Testing Services, not to exceed $1,500,000.00 per fiscal year:

  Agreement 14093 with GSE Engineering & Consulting, Inc.

  Agreement 14211 with Universal Engineering Sciences, LLC

  Agreement 14212 with ECS Florida, LLC

f.

Third Amendment 12087 with P&P Striping, LLC for Bid 22-6 Annual Pavement Marking Services for Public Works. - 24-00472

Fiscal Note:
The increase requested is directly related to pavement marking services needed and included in capital road projects in funds including but not limited to 50% of 1 cent Surtax Other Uses, Transportation Trust Fund, and 5-cent Local Option Gas Tax Fund.

Strategic Guide:
Infrastructure

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Third Amendment 12087 with P&P Striping, LLC for Bid 22-6 Annual Pavement Marking Services, not to exceed (NTE) $1,500,000.00 annually.

g.

Purchase Order to Beard Equipment Company, in the amount of $456,954.00, for Public Works, Road & Bridge. - 24-00476

Fiscal Note:
Funds are budgeted in FY24 budget for $456,954.00 Infrastructure Surtax Fund in account 142.79.7950.541.64.00 which has the account description of machinery and equipment > $15,000.

Strategic Guide:
Infrastructure

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the issuance of a Purchase Order to Beard Equipment Company, in the amount of $456,954.00.

h.

Termination Agreement to Contract 13484 and Fifth Amendment to Contract 9382 with Tyler Technologies for Software as a Service (SaaS) Agreement. - 24-00479

Fiscal Note:
Funds exist in accounts: 001.16.1600.519.46.00 and 052.00.0064.519.68.50

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Termination Agreement to Contract 13484 and Fifth Amendment to Contract 9382 with Tyler Technologies.

i.

Purchase Order to Palmetto Ford of Miami, in the amount of $84,493.00 for Public Works. - 24-00486

Fiscal Note:
Funds are budgeted in the Emergency Rescue Service Fund in account: 091.54.5450.526.64.00 in the account description of machinery and equipment > $15,000

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Bachrodt FT, LLC doing business as Palmetto Ford of Miami, in the amount of $84,493.00.

j.

Agreement 14137 for RFP 24-420 Learning Management System, with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc., for Human Resources. - 24-00499

Fiscal Note:
In FY 24, there is $69,796 budgeted for the new learning management system in account 001.18.1851.513.34.00.

Strategic Guide:
Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agreement 14137 for RFP 24-420 Learning Management System, with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc., NTE $69,796.00 Annually.

9.

Public Works

a.

Request to Advertise a Public Hearing for Partial Plat and Right-of-Way Vacations in the Orange Summit of Hawthorne Heights Plat - 24-00445

Fiscal Note:
There could be recording fees associated with this authorization to advertise the unimproved plat and right-of-way vacations which are accounted for and budgeted in account 149.79.7910.541.49.00 in the Gas Tax Uses Fund with the account description of other current charges and obligations.

Strategic Guide:
All Other

• Recommended Action:

  That the Board adopt the proposed resolution to set a date and time to hold a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of the plat and unimproved rights-of-way dedicated to the County by the plat of Orange Summit of Hawthorne Heights and authorizing the County staff to advertise same.

b.

Archer Braid Trail Kanapaha Segment FDOT Grant Construction Funding Agreements - 24-00493

Fiscal Note:
Resolution for unanticipated revenues includes a budget amendment increasing funds in the FDOT Grant Fund by $2,500,000 for State Funded Grant Agreement FPN# 432240-5-54-01 and $10,677,045 for SUN Trail Agreement FPN# 439934-4-54-01 in account 329.79.7910.541.63.01 with the account description of Infrastructure Sidewalks/trails/signals. The $3,286,016 in local match in the SUN Trail Agreement is expected to be covered through an existing Developers Agreement.

Strategic Guide:
Infrastructure

• Recommended Action:

  Execute the resolution to accept this grant funding from FDOT which includes budget amendment revising FY23-24 amended budget Execute the two funding agreements. Authorize the County Manager or Public Works Director to execute any subsequent agreements with FDOT for the planning, design, construction, or maintenance of the Archer Braid Trail Kanapaha Segment.

10.

Risk Management

a.

Self-Insurance Health Fund FY25 Recommendations - 24-00450

Fiscal Note:
This will result in an overall increase in employer premiums by $1.9 million.

Strategic Guide:
Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the health insurance premium changes to include a 4% increase in the employer portion of the health insurance premium, increasing the employer cost share percentage to 90% for employee only coverage and 80% employee plus one and family coverage on the 5770 plan and reciprocity on the 5781 plan, and a change in the financial policy on the Best Practice Safe Harbor Surplus from 120 days to 180 days

11.

Sheriff's Office

a.

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award Agreement - 24-00477

Fiscal Note:
There are no matching funds required. The award will be posted to Fund 056. (056.71.7190.)

Strategic Guide:
Public Safety

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the award agreement, budget amendment and resolution and authorize the Chair to accept/sign the stated documents.

12.

Sustainability, Equity, Economic & Strategic Development Office (SEED)

a.

Appoint Ying Xu, Romona Jackson, and Grace Glennon to Economic Development Advisory Committee with Terms Ending October 23, 2025 - 24-00505

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Appoint three members to the Economic Development Advisory Committee.

13.

Visit Gainesville, Alachua County, FL

a.

Request Approval of Gainesville Sports Commission Amendment for Operating Expenses to Support World Masters - 24-00446

Fiscal Note:
This amendment is to allow GSC to assist the County in promoting the 2025 World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships. The county agrees to reimburse GSC up to and not exceeding the following amounts $205,000 in FY24 and $150,000 in FY25 for a total of $355,000 which will be funded from Tourist Development Tax Reserves.

Tourist Development Fund: 004.45.4510.552.82.56

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Gainesville Sports Commission Amendment for Operating Expenses to Support World Masters and authorize the Chair and Clerk to sign.

R.

Notation for Record

1.

Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (CCAC) Minutes January – March 2024 - 24-00436

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Environment

• Recommended Action:

  No action necessary, for informational purposes only

S.

Notice of Upcoming Meetings

Below is the link to the most up-to-date Alachua County Meetings & Events Calendar.
https://alachuacounty.us/events/Pages/default.aspx