ALACHUA COUNTY, FL
Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, August 12, 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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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.

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A.

Invocation

Reverend BJ Osoba, Redeeming Faith & Anointing 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.

Alachua County Fire Rescue Type 1 Technical Rescue Team - 25-00565

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Public Safety

• Recommended Action:

  Recognize Alachua County Fire Rescue Type 1 Technical Rescue Team #309 For Distinguished Service, Excellence, and Commitment to Public Safety

G.

Board and Committee Items

1.

Appointment for Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Board to MTPO - 25-00563

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Public Safety

• Recommended Action:

  Select and appoint one County Appointee position with a term ending on August 31, 2028.

2.

Local Planning Agency and Planning Commission Appointments - 25-00573

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Appoint two citizen-at-large members to the Local Planning Agency and Planning Commission with terms ending on July 31, 2029

3.

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee Annual Work Plan and Accomplishments Report 2025 - 25-00643

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Hear presentation of the report

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.

24-Hour Childcare Survey Results and Proposed Legislative Request - 25-00635

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Provide direction to staff to solidify program partners and local match in support of the Legislative Request for the 24-Hour Childcare & Workforce Development Pilot Program.

2.

Authorization to settle civil case of Julianna Witte vs. Alachua County #2023-CA-4087 - 25-00537

Fiscal Note:
Payment will be from the Self Insurance Fund 501.18.1853.513.45.68

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the settlement with Julianna Witte for $300,000 and authorize the County Attorney and Risk Management to take such actions as are necessary to bring the matter to a conclusion.

J.

Presentations

1.

Meridian Healthcare, Inc. Annual Report and Funding Request - 25-00574

Fiscal Note:
Requesting for FY 26 Budget:

Fund 001.29.2904.563.34.00 - $695,556 and

Fund 010.29.2925.562.82.20 - $200,000

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and Hear Presentation, Approve Funding Request

2.

Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) Update - 25-00539

Fiscal Note:
The BMAPs will require significant financial investment by the County to implement projects to meet the goals of the BMAP. While EPD’s portion of the Stormwater Assessment is one source of County funding to address this challenge, grant and/or legislative funding will also be required.

Strategic Guide:
Environment

• Recommended Action:

  Hear staff presentation

K.

Public Hearings

1.

Adoption Hearing for County-Initiated Amendments to the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) For Accessory Structures Including Carports. - 25-00550

Fiscal Note:
Costs related to the amendment to be included in Municode are covered in the FY25 budget in account 008.65.6500.554.49.04 (other charges) There is no fiscal costs associated with advertisement as this item will be published on the County’s “Public Notices” page.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services.

• Recommended Action:

  1. Convene as the Land Development Regulation Commission and find the ULDC amendments consistent with the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan.

  2. Reconvene as the Board of County Commissioners and approve the ordinance and authorize the Chair’s signature on the ordinance.

L.

Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings

1.

Z25-000011: Windsor Personal Wireless Services Facility (PWSF) Special Use Permit - 25-00555

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Z25-000011 with the conditions and bases as listed in the staff report.

M.

Items Pulled From Consent

N.

NOTE: This meeting will reconvene at 5:01 PM

O.

Public Hearings

1.

Z25-000003: Adoption hearing for large-scale comprehensive plan amendment on SE Hawthorne Rd. - 25-00561

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners adopt Z25-000003 with the bases as listed in the staff report.

2.

First of two Public Hearings for County Initiated Unified Land Development Code Amendments for Agritourism, Floating Solar, CAD, Paving - 25-00364

Fiscal Note:
There are no fiscal costs associated with advertisement as this item will be published on the County’s “Public Notices” page

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Hear staff presentation and direct staff to schedule a second hearing for the adoption of amendments to the Unified Land Development Code.

P.

Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings

1.

Z25-000004: Rezoning on SE Hawthorne Rd. - 25-00562

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Z25-00004 with the bases as listed in the staff report.

Q.

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

R.

Adjournment

• Recommended Action:

  To adjourn the meeting. 

S.

Consent Items

1.

Budget & Fiscal Services

a.

FY25 Budget Adjustment for Facility Preservation - 25-00576

Fiscal Note:
This budget amendment moves $743,006 from subfunction 712 (Court Services) to Subfunction 529 (Public Safety within the org set for Facility Preservation (001.19.1919).

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve budget amendment

b.

Health Facilities Authority Appointment - 25-00632

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Appoint Lawrence Parker for Citizen at Large with a term ending September 30, 2029.

c.

FY25 Unanticipated Revenue – Interest – 50% of Surtax and Other Uses [Fund 142] - 25-00656

Fiscal Note:
Recognize interest revenue and allocate to capital projects.

142.00.0000.361.1410 [Interest and Other Earnings] - $1,100,000

142.79.7950.541.63.99 [Infrastructure Other Infrastructure] - $770,000

142.29.2968.554.61.00 [Land] - $330,000

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and sign the resolution and budget amendment

2.

Clerk of the Court

a.

Constitutional Officers’ Quarterly Report Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Quarter 3. - 25-00609

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary

• Recommended Action:

  Accept Constitutional Officers’ Quarterly Reports of Budget to Actual Expenditures for FY2025 Quarter 3.

b.

Request Approval of the Attached BOCC Minutes - 25-00630

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Publication of Final BOCC Minutes

c.

Professional Services Agreement for Financial Advisory Services - 25-00640

Fiscal Note:
Cost not to exceed $200,000 annually. Funds for this contract will be budgeted as part of each debt issuance. Various Capital Project Funds - determined once bonds are issued.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the professional services agreement for financial advisory services with PFM Financial Advisors LLC and execute the addendum.

3.

Community Support Services

a.

Lutheran Services of Florida Amendment 126 decrease in funding for Metamorphosis Residential Treatment Program, 988, Mobile Response Teams - 25-00638

Fiscal Note:
Amendment 126 decreases the Metamorphosis Program Fund 265 by reducing revenue account 265.29.3610.334.6900 by $11,411 and reducing expenditure account 265.29.523.49.00 by $11,411.

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Amendment 126, Resolution and Budget Amendment

4.

County Attorney's Office

a.

Approval of settlement in the opioid litigation - 25-00598 - 25-00598

Fiscal Note:
This settlement will yield funds which are limited to use for mitigation, prevention, and treatment of opioid abuse over a period of years. The Direct payment will be determined after the settlement is finalized.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services.

• Recommended Action:

  That the latest proposed settlements in the opioid litigation be approved by the BoCC, and the County Manager authorized to sign the necessary settlement documents.

b.

Approval to retain special counsel for insulin litigation. - 25-00666

Fiscal Note:
While it is impossible to determine what any recovery will be, the figures to date suggest that the County has paid over $2,000,000 for insulin in the pertinent period. This contract will be paid on contingency (% of recovery) and that the costs are covered by law firm.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the County Attorney’s request to retain special counsel for insulin litigation, authorize them to negotiate a retainer agreement with Napoli, Shkolnik to represent the County and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners.

5.

Environmental Protection

a.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection Agreement No. MN024 Amendment 4 for watershed (groundwater) monitoring - 25-00580

Fiscal Note:
This amendment will provide $14,316.76 for FY25/26. This brings the new total of the 5-year contract to $63,517.78.

FDEP Ambient Groundwater Fund: 116.55.5511.537.12.00

Strategic Guide:
Environment

• Recommended Action:

  Sign contract amendment

b.

Addition of Land Conservation Projects to the Alachua County Forever Active Acquisition List - 25-00583

Fiscal Note:
Paynes Prairie Additions – Woodbine Community Association (Conservation Easement - Donation) - Cost Estimates:

Total estimated cost for acquisition and 10-year stewardship: $70,500

The current annual property tax revenue of all the project parcels is: $647.45

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

Additional details can be found in Exhibits 7 and 8.

Lake Forest Creek – Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao Do Vegetal Authorized Distribution of Florida Inc (Fee Simple) - Cost Estimates:

Total estimated cost for acquisition and 10-year stewardship: $68,380

The current annual property tax revenue of all the project parcels is: $149.53

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

Additional details can be found in Exhibits 7 and 8.

Watermelon Pond – Wang Sandra O Life Estate (Fee Simple) - Cost Estimates:

Total estimated cost for acquisition and 10-year stewardship: $615,046

The current annual property tax revenue of all the project parcels is: $3,394.16

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

Additional details can be found in Exhibits 7 and 8.

Strategic Guide:
Environment

• Recommended Action:

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

  1. Paynes Prairie Additions – Woodbine Community Association (Full Price List)
  2. Lake Forest Creek – Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao Do Vegetal Authorized Distribution of Florida Inc. (Full Price List)
  3. Watermelon Pond – Wang Sandra O Life Estate (Full Price List)

c.

Amendment to Resolution 19-84 Extending EPAC Sunset Date and Changing the Number of Members - 25-00615

Fiscal Note:
No fiscal impacts anticipated

Strategic Guide:
Environment

• Recommended Action:

  Approve amended resolution thereby extending the sunset date for EPAC and changing the number of voting members.

d.

Tree Sponsorship Interlocal Agreements with City of Hawthorne and City of High Springs - 25-00627

Fiscal Note:
The Alachua County Tree Planting Program operates utilizing funding from the general fund 001.41.4150.572.46.60, and the Alachua County Tree Mitigation fund 264.41.4150.572.46.00. Adequate funding exists in both funds to support these actions.

There is no additional cost or guaranteed budget commitment for this agreement; the costs are part of the annual tree planting program’s regular budget. The County will purchase and plant the trees and the City will provide the long-term maintenance of the planted trees.

Strategic Guide:
Environment

• Recommended Action:

  Staff recommends the following Board motions:

  1. Request Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Tree Sponsorship Interlocal Agreement #14037 between Alachua County and the City of High Springs (Exhibit 1).
  2. Request Board approve authorize the Chair to execute the Tree Sponsorship Interlocal Agreement #14713 between Alachua County and the City of Hawthorne (Exhibit 2).

e.

Authorization to dedicate and re-name Hammock Loop Trail at Turkey Creek Preserve in honor of Bob Simons - 25-00628

Fiscal Note:
Interpretive materials including a kiosk and trail signage will be installed at Turkey Creek Preserve. Estimated cost $5,000 with funding support anticipated from Alachua Audubon Society Chapter of Audubon Florida. Adequate funding exists in 001.41.4160.537.52.00 (operating Supplies) and the operating category in 261.41.5587.537. (Land Conservation Fund- Turkey Creek Hammock) for interpretive materials costs.

Strategic Guide:
Environment

• Recommended Action:
  1. Approve and adopt Resolution 2025-XX (Exhibit 1) re-naming the Hammock Loop Trail at Turkey Creek Preserve in honor of Bob Simons.
  2. Authorize staff to plan a public dedication event for the trail re-naming.

6.

Fire Rescue

a.

Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance (EMPA) Grant Agreement - 25-00584

Fiscal Note:
The EMPA grant is a reimbursement grant that will require an interfund loan for cash flow purposes for an amount not to exceed $105,806.00. This grant will allow for an additional $105,806.00 in grant revenue that will be expensed for personal services. Account 255.54.5430.525-various, project number EMPA2526

Strategic Guide:
Public Safety

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the 2025-2026 State-funded Subgrant Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistant (EMPA) Agreement, Adopt the Resolution Amending the Adopted Budget, Approve the Budget Amendment (2025-00002875), and authorize an Interfund Loan not to exceed $105,806.00.

7.

Growth Management

a.

Approve contract for FY25/26-FY26/27 with the City of Gainesville for the Fare Free program - 25-00636

Fiscal Note:
The Contract for the Fare Free program is for $ 190,000 and entails a budget increase of $75,000 from FY25. Funding for this contract would come from the General Fund - Unincorporated Fund in account 008.79.7940.544.34.00, with the account description of other contractual services.

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Approve contract for FY25/26-FY26/27 with the City of Gainesville for the Fare Free program, totaling $ 190,000.

8.

Information and Telecommunication Services

a.

Confirm Gee Chow as the new Information & Telecommunication Services Department Director - 25-00590

Fiscal Note:
Compensation is $155,000 annually

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Confirm Gee Chow as the ITS Director

9.

Parks & Open Space

a.

Appoint Steven Scott to Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee with a Term Ending September 30, 2027 - 25-00582

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Appoint Steven Scott to Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee with a Term Ending September 30, 2027

10.

Procurement

a.

Ranking of Request for Proposal (RFP) 26-247-C-MM Carr-McNab - Alachua County Preserves Hunting Services for Environmental Protection, Land Conservation. - 25-00557

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 an agreement with the top ranked hunt group for RFP 26-247-C-MM Carr-McNab – Alachua County Preserves Hunting Services Agreement:

  1.P.A.T. 's

  2.Southern Dirt Works, Inc.

  3.Winfield Scott

  4.SIMS, Inc.

  Should the staff be unable to negotiate a satisfactory agreement with the top-ranked group, negotiations with the unsuccessful group will be terminated. Negotiations with the second ranked group may be undertaken in the same manner in order of ranking until an agreement is reached, and so forth

b.

Ranking of Request for Proposal (RFP) 26-247-D-MM Phifer Flatwoods Lochloosa Creek Tract (North of Co. Rd 2082) - Alachua County Preserves Hunting Services for Environmental Protection, Land Conservation. - 25-00558

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 an agreement with the top ranked hunt group for RFP 26-247-D-MM Phifer Flatwoods Lochloosa Creek Tract (North of Co. Rd 2082) – Alachua County Preserves Hunting Services Agreement:

  1.SIMS, Inc.

  Should the staff be unable to negotiate a satisfactory agreement with the top-ranked group, negotiations with the unsuccessful group will be terminated.

c.

Ranking of Request for Proposal (RFP) 26-247-F-MM Watermelon Pond – King & Warney Tracts and Sheffield & Ferran Tracts, Alachua County Preserves Hunting Services for Environmental Protection, Land Conservation. - 25-00567

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 an agreement with the top ranked hunt group for RFP 26-247-F-MM Watermelon Pond - King & Warney Tracts and Sheffield & Ferran Tracts Alachua County Preserves Hunting Services Agreement:

  1.Russell Elliott

  2.SIMS, Inc.

  Should the staff be unable to negotiate a satisfactory agreement with the top-ranked group, negotiations with the unsuccessful group will be terminated. Negotiations with the second ranked group may be undertaken in the same manner in order of ranking until an agreement is reached, and so forth

d.

Ranking of Request for Proposal (RFP) 26-247-B-MM Barr Hammock - Alachua County Preserves Hunting Services for Environmental Protection, Land Conservation. - 25-00587

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 an agreement with the top ranked hunt group for RFP 26-247-B-MM Barr Hammock - Alachua County Preserves Hunting Services Agreement:

  1. Barr Hammock Licensee Hunting Club

  2. Patrick Deren

  3. William Buckley Organ

  4. Winfield Scott

  5. P.A.T. 's

  6. Green Construction & Development, Inc.

  7. SIMS, Inc.

  8. Legacy Wildlife Services

  Should the staff be unable to negotiate a satisfactory agreement with the top-ranked group, negotiations with the unsuccessful group will be terminated. Negotiations with the second ranked group may be undertaken in the same manner in order of ranking until an agreement is reached, and so forth.

e.

Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 25-456 with Preferred Materials Inc., in the amount of $20,000.00 for Public Works. - 25-00566

Fiscal Note:
The FY25 Public Works Budget funds in the operating category to cover this increase. Limerock materials is budgeted in account 149.79.7900.541.53.00 in the operating category under the description of road materials and supplies.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the issuance of Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 25-456 with Preferred Materials Inc., in the amount of $20,000.00. The revised Blanket Purchase Order is $80,000.00.

f.

Change Order 2 to Blanket Purchase Order 25-109 with Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc., increasing the amount by $18,000.00 for Animal Resources. - 25-00618

Fiscal Note:
There are sufficient funds in the Animal Resources budget to cover this increase, new Purchase Order amount is $78,000.

Animal Resource General Fund: 001.25.2500.562.52.50 (Operating Supplies-Medical).

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the issuance of Change Order 2 to Blanket Purchase Order 25-109 with Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc., increasing the amount by $18,000.00. The revised Blanket Purchase Order is $78,000.00.

g.

Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 25-477 with Matheny Fire & Emergency, in the amount of $20,000.00 for Public Works. - 25-00629

Fiscal Note:
The FY25 Public Works is increasing the accounts: 503.141.2300, 503.141.2300 – (Inventories - Materials and Supplies Fleet Inventory-comm'l Svcs) in the amount of $20k to cover expenses through the end of the fiscal year.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the issuance of Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 25-477 with Matheny Fire & Emergency, in the amount of $20,000.00. The revised Blanket Purchase Order is $100,000.00.

h.

Change Order 2 to Blanket Purchase Order 25-455 with Limestone Products, Inc., in the amount of $17,000.00 for Public Works. - 25-00631

Fiscal Note:
The FY25 Public Works Budget funds in the operating category to cover this increase. Limerock materials is budgeted in account 149.79.7900.541.53.00 in the operating category under the description of road materials and supplies.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the issuance of Change Order 2 to Blanket Purchase Order 25-455 with Limestone Products, Inc., in the amount of $17,000.00. The revised Blanket Purchase Order is $177,000.00.

i.

Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 25-437 with Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, in the amount of $39,930.00 for Court Services. - 25-00637

Fiscal Note:
Court Services is increasing the account 001.36.3600.622.52.50 (Operating Supplies Medical) in the amount of $39,930.00 to cover expenses through the end of the fiscal year.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the issuance of Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 25-437 with Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, in the amount of $39,930.00 for Court Services. The revised Blanket Purchase Order is $135,000.00.

j.

Purchase Order to Alan Jay Fleet Sales, in the amount of $70,052.00 for Environmental Protection via Public Works. - 25-00569

Fiscal Note:
Environmental Protection (EPD) has budgeted $70,052.00 in account 021.41.4160.537.64.00 (Machinery & Equipment over $15,000).

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Alan Jay Fleet Sales, in the amount of $70,052.00.

k.

Purchase Order to United Data Technologies, in the amount of $92,597.00 for Information and Telecom Services. - 25-00593

Fiscal Note:
Information and Telecom Services budget includes $92,597.00 in account 001.16.1601.519.46.00 Repairs & Maintenance.

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 $92,597.00.

l.

Purchase Order to United Data Technologies, in the amount of $86,723.00 for Information and Telecom Services. - 25-00595

Fiscal Note:
Information and Telecom Services budget includes $86,723.00 in account 001.16.1620.519.52.00 Operating Supplies.

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 $86,723.00.

m.

Purchase Order to CDW-G, in the amount of $67,281.60 for Information & Telecom Services. - 25-00596

Fiscal Note:
Information and Telecom Services budget includes $67,281.60 in account 001.16.1600.519.54.80, Books Publications Subscriptions and Memberships.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the issuance of a purchase order to CDW-G, in the amount of $67,281.60.

n.

Award and Purchase Order for Bid 25-539-MM Purchase of Type 6 Wildland Fire Engine for Public Works. - 25-00607

Fiscal Note:
Budget for this purchase is in account 021.41.4160.537.64.00 Machinery & Equip>$15000

Strategic Guide:
Environment

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Award and issuance of a Purchase Order to Chemical Containers, Inc. d/b/a CCI/Warrior Brush Trucks, for Bid 25-539-MM Purchase of Type 6 Wildland Fire Engine, in the amount of $106,297.00.

o.

Single Source and Agreement 14665 with Euna Solutions Inc., to provide eCivis, for the County Manager’s Office. - 25-00572

Fiscal Note:
Sufficient funds ($75,247.00) have been identified in 001.17.1700.512.54.80, $1,503.00 will be added to cover the contractual increase for the three years of the new Master Services Agreement, FY26, 27, 28

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Single Source and Agreement 14665 with Euna Solutions Inc., for eCivis Access, in the amount of $76,750.00.

p.

First Amendment to Agreement with Galls, LLC (14426). - 25-00586

Fiscal Note:
Fire Rescue has budgeted approximately $200,000.00 for uniforms (091.5450.526.52.70 $87,525 and 011.54.5480.522.52.70 $120,942.00 Operating Supplies Uniforms). The not to exceed amount of $233,900.00 provides for anticipated increases in pricing and uniform purchases for the duration of the multi-year agreement.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and authorize the Chair to execute First Amendment to Agreement with Galls, LLC (14426), NTE $233,900.00 annually.

q.

Second Amendments to the Agreements with T&K Enterprises of Volusia County, Inc. (14019), Clear Zone Maintenance, Inc. (14020), and GRSC, Inc. (14021) for Public Works. - 25-00511

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 Second Amendments to the Agreements for BID 24-54-MB Annual Tree Trimming, Tree Removal, Tree Debris Hauling and Disposal, NTE $500,000.00 annually in total:

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

  Second Amendment 14020 with Clear Zone Maintenance, Inc.

  Second Amendment 14021 with GRSC, Inc.

r.

Second Amendment to Agreement with Blackham Contracting Group, LLC (14099) for Environmental Protection. - 25-00591

Fiscal Note:
Annual expenses are not to exceed $100,000.00; there are sufficient funds in the EPD budget to cover these costs.

Various EPD funds:

021.41.4160.537.46.00 Repairs and Maintenance, Project 6214104-4Creeks-Maint_Land Mgt, PRS

021.41.4160.537.46.00 Repairs and Maintenance, Project 6214104-BeeTree-Maint_Land Mgt, PRS

021.41.4160.537.46.00 Repairs and Maintenance, Project 6214104-BlackLake-Maint_Land Mgt, PRS

021.41.4160.537.46.00 Repairs and Maintenance, Project 6214104-Buck Bay-Maint_Land Mgt, PRS

021.41.4160.537.46.00 Repairs and Maintenance, Project 6214104-Lake Alto-Maint_Land Mgt, PRS

021.41.4160.537.46.00 Repairs and Maintenance, Project 6214104-LochloosaS-Maint_Land Mgt, PRS

021.41.4160.537.46.00 Repairs and Maintenance, Project 6214104-PhiferFlat-Maint_Land Mgt, PRS

021.41.4160.537.46.00 Repairs and Maintenance, Project 6214104-SantaFeR-Stew-Maint_Land Mgt, PRS

001.41.4160.537.46.00 Repairs and Maintenance

146.55.5511.537.46.00 Repairs and Maintenance

405.41.4160.537.46.00 Repairs and Maintenance

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Second Amendment to Agreement 14099 with Blackham Contracting Group, LLC, NTE $100,000.00 annually.

s.

Third Amendment to Agreement with Two-Fold Engineering Inc. (13716). - 25-00589

Fiscal Note:
Sufficient funds exist in the Parks and Open Spaces’ budget to cover the approximately $68,600 per year historically spent at Cuscowilla, Poe Springs and all other parks from the following accounts:

001.41.4100.572.31.00, 001.41.4130.572.31.00, 008.41.4100.572.31.00, 008.41.4130.572.31.00, and 021.41.4126.572.31.00 (general fund, unincorporated, Wild Spaces Public Places).

In addition, there is sufficient budget in FY25 for the average annual expenditures of $5,800 for the Ag & Equestrian Center from account 130.45.4502.575.31.00 and $19,800 for Public Works from 235.56.5600.533.34.00 =$16,000 and 235.56.5600.533.46.00=$3,800. Expenditures closer to the Not To Exceed limit of $500,000 are not funded in the budgets of the departments that utilize this vendor and would need Budget Amendments.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Second Amendment to Agreement 13716 with Two-Fold Engineering Inc., not to exceed $500,000.00 annually.

t.

Addendum Agreement with The Workforce Group, LLC. (14744), to provide Emergency Shelter Staffing for Human Resources. - 25-00600

Fiscal Note:
Sufficient funds will be made available should emergency services be needed. The expense will be charged to Fund 164 as part of the FEMA Disaster Relief Fund. Additional account information will be available around the time of the event.

Strategic Guide:
Public Safety

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Addendum Agreement 14744 with The Workforce Group, LLC.

11.

Tourism & Economic Development

a.

Request Approval of 2025 Small Farmer Grants - 25-00493

Fiscal Note:
There is a balance of $15,753.68 from the original grant allocation of Revenue Recovery Funds which will be expended first. The FY25 budget also includes $100,000 from general fund sources to support small farmer grants in FY2025. General Fund: 001.45.4501.552.82.53 account description: aid to private organizations private development; Revenue Recovery – ARPA: 052.17.1770.552.82.53: ARP2021x018 Small Producer Ag Capital Support Grants.

Economic Development has offered to fund the cost (up to $135/applicant) for up to 50 small farmers in Alachua County to take a course offered by UF/IFAS and create a Farm Plan. Funding for this will come from the Economic Development’s operating budget. There is $552 available in training and education: 001.45.4501.552.55.00 and there is available budget that will be reallocated to this line if needed.

Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the list of recommended 2025 Small Farmer Grants for a total award amount of $115,753.68. This approval authorizes the allocation of $15,753.68 from Revenue Recovery Funds for this program. The awards shall be distributed as follows: full funding for the 24 applicants who scored 29 points or higher, amounting to $113,535.11; and an equal division of the remaining $2,218.57 among the 3 applicants who scored 28 points, resulting in $739.52 per applicant.

T.

Notation for Record

1.

Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (CCAC) Approved Meeting Minutes Nov 2024 – Apr 2025 - 25-00554

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Environment

• Recommended Action:

  No action necessary. For informational purposes only

2.

Local Planning Agency and Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - 25-00575

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 Minutes – May 12, 2025 - 25-00577

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  No action necessary. For informational purposes only.

4.

FY25 Public Purpose Quarterly Report 3rd Quarter - 25-00578

Fiscal Note:
For the 3rd quarter $147,913.59 was requested for public purpose activities

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Receipt of the Report for Public Purpose FY25 3rd Quarter.

5.

FY25 Alachua County Board of County Commissioners’ Financial Report – 3rd Quarter - 25-00579

Fiscal Note:
Expenditures are within budgetary appropriations and the financial position of the County remains strong. See attached report

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Receipt of the FY25 Alachua Board of County Commissioners Quarterly Financial Report – 3rd Quarter

6.

Rural Concerns Advisory Committee Minutes of May 20, 2025 - 25-00622

Fiscal Note:
N.A.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  No Action necessary. For Informational purposes only

U.

Notice of Upcoming Meetings

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