ALACHUA COUNTY, FL
Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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.

 

Noon call-in instructions (3 minutes for agenda items and 3 minutes for non-agenda matters):

     ● Dial 1-929-205-6099,
     ● Enter meeting ID 873 5974 1977.
     ● "Raise" your hand by hitting *9 (star 9). When called on, hit *6 (star 6) to speak.

 

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

Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper, United Church of Gainesville. 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.

Recognition of 2025 Leadership Academy Graduates - 26-00144

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Governance

• Recommended Action:

  Recognize and congratulate 2025 Leadership Academy Graduates

2.

Presentation of a proclamation recognizing April 25th as “The Great American Cleanup Day” in Alachua County, Florida - 26-00119

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Environment

• Recommended Action:

  Read and present proclamation

3.

Presentation of a proclamation recognizing February 23rd through March 1st as, Hazardous Materials Awareness Week in Alachua County, Florida - 26-00127

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Environment and Conservation

• Recommended Action:

  Read and present the proclamation

4.

Presentation of a proclamation recognizing March 2nd through March 6th as Newspaper in Education Week in Alachua County, Florida - 26-00157

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Social

• Recommended Action:

  Read and present the proclamation

G.

Board and Committee Items

1.

Presentation of Economic Development Advisory Committee Workplan and Accomplishments - 26-00134

Fiscal Note:
NA

Strategic Guide:
Economic Development

• Recommended Action:

  Hear presentation

2.

Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (CCAC) - 26-00141

Fiscal Note:
None

Strategic Guide:
Environment and Conservation

• 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.

Presentations

1.

City of Gainesville/Alachua County Community Gun Violence Prevention Alliance Five-Year Strategic Plan - 26-00165

Fiscal Note:
No fiscal impact at this time

Strategic Guide:
Public Health, Social, and Youth Services

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize staff to continue planning and collaborative efforts toward implementation of the strategies outlined in the Plan.

J.

Public Hearings

1.

Public Hearing – CH 72 Animal Code Revision for Animal Enforcement - 26-00125

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Public Safety and Social Justice

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the CH 72 Animal Code revisions for Animal Enforcement as presented.

K.

Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings

1.

Z25-000028: Taylor Rezoning - 26-00088

Fiscal Note:
There is no immediate fiscal impact for this zoning change.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Z25-000028 with the bases as listed in the staff report.

L.

Items Pulled From Consent

M.

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

N.

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

O.

Adjournment

• Recommended Action:

  To adjourn the meeting. 

P.

Consent Items

1.

Budget & Fiscal Services

a.

Resolution for Unanticipated Revenues for Transportation and Housing Surtax Fund - 26-00132

Fiscal Note:
Unanticipated revenues will increase the revenue account for interest: 142.00.0000.361.1410 by $700,000 and increase the expenditure line account in Housing by $210,000 in account 142.29.2968.554.63.98 with the account description of Infrastructure Improvements Other than Building and the expenditure line in Transportation by $490,000 in account 142.79.7950.541.63.99 with the account description of Infrastructure Other Infrastructure

Strategic Guide:
Housing Security and Transportation

• Recommended Action:

  Approve resolution for unanticipated revenues which includes budget amendment increasing revenues and expenditures in the Surtax Fund for Transportation and Housing

b.

FY26 Fee Schedule Update for Fire Rescue, Public Works and Animal Resources - 26-00143

Fiscal Note:
Fees are used to help offset the expenses of the services the County provides

Strategic Guide:
Emergency Services; Land Use and Infrastructure;Transportation;

• Recommended Action:

  Adopt the adjusted FY26 Fee Schedule

2.

County Attorney's Office

a.

2/24/26 Litigation Report – Request for Authority to Initiate or Defend - 26-00153

Fiscal Note:
The costs associated with those cases being initiated are listed. Sufficient budget exists to cover this expense.

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.

b.

Waiver of Potential Conflict of Interest - GrayRobinson - 26-00159

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Economic Development

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the Chair and County Attorney to sign the conflict waiver.

3.

County Manager's Office

a.

City of Gainesville Infrastructure Surtax Joint Project Application and Agreement for the Modification and Reconfiguration of NE 9th Street - 26-00150

Fiscal Note:
BoCC match will not exceed the City of Gainesville’s allocated $2,333,333.00 in joint Infrastructure partnership project funding. 142.00.0000.541.81.40 (aid to government agencies )

Strategic Guide:
Land Use and Infrastructure

• Recommended Action:

  Pursuant to Ordinance 2022-08, approve the attached Surtax Grant Application submitted by the City of Gainesville, and authorize the Alachua County Chair and Clerk to execute the grant agreement attached to this agenda item.

b.

Request Approval of Art Loan Agreements - 26-00152

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
Governance

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Art Loan Agreements as presented and authorize the Chair and Clerk to sign

4.

Environmental Protection

a.

Addition of Land Conservation Projects to the Alachua County Forever Active Acquisition List - 26-00138

Fiscal Note:
Total estimated cost for acquisition and 10-year stewardship: $680,550

(Negotiated acquisition cost will be determined based on appraisals.)

The current annual property tax revenue of all the project parcels is: $12,713.74

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 and Conservation

• Recommended Action:

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

  1. Paynes Prairie Additions – Emerson Preserve LLC (Full Price List)

5.

Fire Rescue

a.

2025 State Funded Mutual Aid Radio Communications (MARC) Unit Equipment Sustainment and Cache Agreement. - 26-00084

Fiscal Note:
The Grant award is $16,500.00 and does not require a local match. This is a reimbursement Grant and will require an interfund load for cash flow purposes. The loan will be repaid as Grant funds are received.

083.54.5410.522.46.00 Repairs and Maintenance, Project #: MARC Unit 2025St

083.54.5410.522.52.00, Operating Supplies, Project #: MARC Unit 2025St

Strategic Guide:
Public Safety

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Grant Agreement, Adopt the Resolution, Approve the Budget Amendment, and authorize and interfund loan not to exceed $16,500.00.

6.

Growth Management

a.

Resubmittal of BUILD Planning Grant for NW 23rd Avenue Bridge - 26-00172

Fiscal Note:
The total amount requested for this grant is $1,543,500, including $1,234,800 in Federal Funding and $308,700 in Local Match, with Local Match coming from the County’s NW District Mobility Fee in account: 354.79.7910.541.63.99 with the description of Infrastructure.

Strategic Guide:
Land Use and Infrastructure

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize signature authority to the County Manager or designee to submit BUILD Planning grant application for funding and other required forms to apply for the BUILD Planning grant, including any modifications.

7.

Procurement

a.

Change Order 2 to Blanket Purchase Order 26-941 with Preferred Materials Inc., in the amount of $184,500.00 for Public Works. - 26-00108

Fiscal Note:
The FY26 Public Works budget funds in the Sales Tax Infrastructure Category to cover this increase, budget in account 142.79.7950.541.53.00 (road materials and supplies).

Strategic Guide:
Infrastructure

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the issuance of Change Order 2 to Blanket Purchase Order 26-941 with Preferred Materials Inc., in the amount of $184,500.00. The revised Blanket Purchase Order is $334,500.00.

b.

First Amendment to Agreement with Wellpath LLC (13331) for Court Services. - 26-00116

Fiscal Note:
Court Services has budgeted $2,500,000.00 in account 001.36.3661.529.31.60 (professional services medical)

Strategic Guide:
Public Safety

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to Agreement 13331 with Wellpath LLC, for Medical Care Claims for Arrestees or Detainees of Alachua County Law Enforcement and the County Jail.

c.

Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Procurement Renewal Report - 26-00126

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Mandatory

• Recommended Action:

  To accept the 2027 Annual Procurement Renewal Report as provided in the attachments

Q.

Notation for Record

R.

Notice of Upcoming Meetings

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