Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

Minutes

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County Administration Building - Jack Durrance Auditorium
12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601
Present:
  • Chair Mary Alford, 
  • Vice Chair Charles S. Chestnut, IV, 
  • Commissioner Ken Cornell, 
  • and Commissioner Anna Prizzia 
Absent:
  • Commissioner Marihelen Wheeler 

A.
Invocation

 

Theo Lightbourne provided the Invocation.

B.
Pledge of Allegiance

 

Vice Chair Chestnut led the Pledge of Allegiance.

C.
Call to Order

 

Vice Chair Chestnut called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m.

D.
Approval of Regular and Consent Agenda

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved adoption of the Regular and Consent Agenda as printed. 

2nd Commissioner Cornell

The motion carried 3-0 with Chair Alford and Commissioner Wheeler out of the room.

  • To approve the Regular and Consent Agenda. 

E.
Announcements

 

The following announcements were presented:

  • A video was displayed of the new UF Health Clinic on the East side of Gainesville. 

F.
Approval of Recognitions

 

1.
2024 Quarter 2 April – June 2024 Length of Service PowerPoint Presentation, 24-00658

 

Chair Alford entered the meeting at 11:41 a.m.

 

A video was displayed recognizing 2024 quarter 2 employees' length of service.

 

Commissioner Prizzia, and Chair Alford presented comments. 

Chair Mary Alford joined the meeting at 11:40 AM.

  • Watch and enjoy

G.
Board and Committee Items

 

1.
Advisory Board Update – Health Care Advisory Board Presentation - 24-00667

 

Jay Athy, Choices Program Manager introduced Healthcare Advisory Board Chair William Garst who gave a brief presentation on the above item.  

 

Chair Alford, Commissioner Cornell, Commissioner Prizzia, Healthcare Advisory Board Chair William Garst, Chair Alford, Commissioner Prizzia, and Commissioner Cornell presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Cornell moved to accept the presentation by the advisory board describing the workplan and accomplishments. Also ask the advisory board to work with staff to use the current community engagement data and develop health preventive technique recommendations which would include addressing the upcoming expiration of the choices program and services. Bring back recommendations to the County Commissioner Board to consider during the 2025 budget cycle.

2nd Commissioner Chestnut

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Wheeler absent. 

 

  • Hear the presentation by the advisory board describing the workplan and accomplishments.

H.
Public Comment

 

Chair Alford recognized Anthony Johnson, Mark Switzenberg, Lizzy Jenkins, Patricia Lee, Virginia Greg, Telford Cartwright, and Jo Eddy president of JE Properties who presented comments.

Commissioner Prizzia Commissioner Cornell, Chair Alford, and Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved to provide the match of $37,500 against a state rfp for JE properties to apply for funding from the state.

2nd Commissioner Cornell

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Wheeler absent. 

 

Public Comment

Chair Alford recognized Anthony Johnson who presented comments. 

 

County Manager Lieberman, and Chair Alford presented comments.

I.
Action Items

 

1.
Approve 2024 Small Farmer Grant Awards - 24-00685

 

Commissioner Prizzia recommended to move action items order as follow:

  • 1 - Small Farmer Grant Awards 24-00685
  • 4 - Legacy Project Request for proposal 24-00699,
  • 5 - Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Report and Funding Request 24-00633
  • 2 - Community Agency Partnership Program (CAPP) 24-00711
  • 3 - Affordable Housing Plan Update 24-00763

Sean Mclendon Presented the above item to the Board. 

Program Review:

• 2023 – 37 applications with scores of 30.0 and higher were awarded via Revenue Recovery. 24 applications met this criteria
• 2024 – 56 applications submitted. 28 applications with scores of 38.3 points and higher recommended for award

 

Grant Criteria:

• Resident of Alachua County
• Equipment/Infrastructure requests only
• Economic Priority: small farms, no more than $250,000/year (Up to 10 Points)
• Priority of Equity (10 Points) 
• Viability of Use Priority (Up to 20 Points)
• Farm Plan (5 Points) & Not Previously Awarded (5 Points)

 

Application Statistics:

  • 56 applications: 50% recommended for funding
  • A total of $124,460 (max $5000 per application) to 28 farmers.
  • 100% meet Equity Priorities
  • 96% are extremely small farmers
  • 86% are first time submitters
  • 36% have farm plans

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved the following: 

  1. To approve staff recommendations along with moving the program forward for next year with $100,000
  2. Align the program with environmental protection department for review 
  3. Approve award of grant funds to all applications scoring 38.3 points and above.

2nd Commissioner Cornell

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Wheeler absent.

 

Commissioner Prizzia, Commissioner Cornell, and Chair Alford presented comments. 

 

Chair Alford recognized applicants Bill Fuhrmann, John Knicks, Jennifer Speedy, and Natalia Derevianko who presented comments. 

 

  • Approve award of grant funds to all applications scoring 38.3 points and above.

2.
Legacy Project Request for Proposal - 24-00699

 

Candie Nixon with Community Support Services presented the above item to the Board. 

 

Property Description:

  • Acreage: 13.11 acres (Parcel 16107-150 is 6.37 acres and Parcel 16106-129 is 6.74 acres)
  • Location: Located entirely within the incorporated area of the City of Gainesville, Florida.
  • Access: The Sites are accessible from the north by SE 8th Avenue and from the west by SE 15th Street.

Descriptions of Land Use Categories:

• Single Family: Detached Dwellings
• Multi-family: Apartments, Condos, Townhomes, Attached Dwellings
• Mixed Use: Residential, Retail and Office Space
• Planned Use District: Unique design features for residential and non-residential land use
• Public and Instructional Facilities: Administrative, operational, education facilities
• Recreation: Public and private leisure activities

Proposed Scope of Service:

Alachua County is seeking proposals for the development associated with the construction of single-family workforce and market rate housing for and on the County-owned Property. 


• Alachua County may choose to provide the Property at no cost to the developer to increase feasibility of an exemplary proposal and assist with the workforce housing affordability.
• To provide workforce housing opportunities at various income levels for Alachua County residents.
• To ensure housing built in the development remains affordable to workforce households as defined in the Alachua County Affordable Housing Plan now and in the future. Deed restrictions on the Property may be utilized to achieve this goal.
• Walkable with safe routes for walkers and bicyclists.
• Anticipating higher density than adjacent neighborhoods.

• Diverse architectural styles that minimize perceived mass, transition and complement adjacent neighborhoods thoughtfully, and considers human scale at sidewalks, yards, etc.
• Highly energy efficient construction and integration of on-site energy (solar) where possible as well as heat pumps for heating and cooling needs.
• Durable, low-maintenance buildings and landscaping.

• The Development Partner will be responsible for leading a community engagement effort regarding the proposed development and visioning process. 
• Descriptions and photographs of developer’s past successful for sale workforce housing developments.
• A project finance overview that proposes how the project may be financed. 
• Final estimated costs per square foot should be included, with more detail of estimated component costs encouraged. Sale price estimates for unit types shall be included, ranges are acceptable. 
• A proposed construction schedule that describes the process from design through occupancy with anticipated benchmarks at significant stages such as permit ready building submittals, utility and foundation excavation, etc. 

 

Commissioner Cornell, Candice Nixon, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Prizzia, and Chair Alford presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Cornell moved staff recommendations to approve the Legacy Proposed Scope of Service and authorize Housing and Strategic Development Division to work with Procurement for the issuance of a Request for Proposal for the development of attainable single-family and market rate homes.

2nd Commissioner Prizzia

 

Public Comment

Chair Alford recognized Anthony Johnson, Wayne Fields, Carrie Parker-Warren, Dejon Cane, Doris Edwards, Brigette Johnson, Raymond Mobley, Rodney Long, City Commissioner Dr. Leanette McNealy, Avis Butler, Patricia Lee, Devonda Dix-Brown, and Mrs. Evelynn Mickel who presented comments.

 

Candice Nixon, County Manager Lieberman, Procurement Manager TJ White, Commissioner Prizzia, Commissioner Cornell, Commissioner Chestnut, County Manager Lieberman, County Attorney Torres, Senior Assistant County Attorney Diana Johnson, and Chair Alford presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Cornell moved to amend the above motion as follow: 

  1. To approve the Legacy Proposed Scope of Service and authorize Housing and Strategic Development Division to work with Procurement for the issuance of a Request for Proposal for the development of attainable single-family and market rate homes. 
  2. Additional points will be given for collaborative efforts with the local builders and developers.
  3. Additional points will be given, if possible, for minority owned businesses 

2nd Commissioner Prizzia

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Wheeler absent. 

 

Commissioner Cornell exits the meeting at 2:05pm

Commissioner Cornell returns to the meeting at 2:08pm

  • Approve the Scope and authorize Housing to work with Procurement to issue RFP.

3.
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. Annual Report and Funding Request - 24-00633

 

Don Savoie and Lauren McCone presented the above item to the Board. 

Access to Comprehensive Care:

• Telehealth Care – available same day / next day / 24x7 
• Walk-in Services – available daily (Meridian Care Connection)
• Full continuum of mental health & substance use disorder treatment 
• Psychiatric Staff (adult & child) available daily
• Each client is assessed for their individual needs

Prevention/Outreach & Education:

• Criminal Justice, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Grant (CJMHSAG) –Diversion & Recovery 
• Co-Responder Teams with Law Enforcement –Diversion & Recovery 
• Grants for Benefit of Homeless Individuals (GBHI) –Diversion & Recovery 
• Mental Health First Aid –Prevention
• Multiple Evidence Based Curriculum – Prevention 
• Projects for Assistance in Transitions from Homelessness (PATH) – Homeless Recovery Service
• Mental Health Courts –Emergency Screening – Diversion & Recovery

 

Integrated Treatment Programs:

• Emergency Screening –Crisis Intervention
• Access Center
• Rapid Response 
• Acute Care – Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) 
• Addictions Receiving Facility (ARF) 
• Bridge House – Residential Treatment 
• Adolescent Recovery Center Integrated Treatment Programs
• Substance Abuse PICC Program (SAPP) 
• Family Services – Family Intensive Treatment Team (FITT) Family Services
• Family Intervention Services (FIS)
• Intensive Outpatient – Substance Use Outpatient 
• Mothers Intensive Supportive Treatment (MIST) – Residential Treatment

• Outpatient Counseling – Child & Adult
• Psychiatry – Child & Adult
• Primary Care Clinic
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) 
• Case Management – Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Outpatient 
• Buprenorphine Clinic – Medication Assisted Treatment 
• Methadone Clinic – Medication Assisted Treatment
• Vivitrol Clinic – Medication Assisted Treatment
• Supported Employment 

 

Supportive Services:

• Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) – Veteran Services 
• In House Pharmacy
• IDP – Indigent Drug Program
• PAP – Prescription Assistance
• SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access & Recovery (SOAR) 
• Lodge at Meridian – Housing 
• New Horizons Properties – Housing – interrelated corporations
• Williams Manor –Residential Facility (Lake City)

 

Housing & Housing Recovery Services:

• SSVF – Supportive Services for Veterans & Families
• GBHI – Grants for the Benefit of Homeless Individuals
• CABHI – Cooperative Agreement to Benefit Homeless Individuals

• The Lodge at Meridian: Transitional housing served 83 clients 
• New Horizons Properties: Interrelated corporation / properties with the mission of providing permanent housing for individuals effected by mental illness. 
• Joyce House (8 Bed Facility), 
• Sunset/Satellite (20, 1-BR units), 
• 4 Choice Apartments (24 leases of 1-2 BR units) 
• 76 HUD units managed by Meridian: individuals in stable, safe, long-term housing

 

Helping Adults in our Community:

• Schizophrenia & Psychotic Disorders: 15% 
• Substance Use Disorders: 27% 
• Depressive Disorders: 33% 
• Bipolar disorder: 17% 
• Trauma: 9%

Helping Children in our Community:

• Behavior problems & attention deficit: 23% 
• Adjustment problems: 13%
• Anxiety Disorders: 13% 
• Depression: 22% 
• Trauma: 13%

The Central Receiving System (CRS) Facility will feature 24/hour access and admission for clients. Dedicated Law enforcement and emergency medical technician arrivals. 

 

Expected Advantages:

• Coordination of Care for the community 
• Community Partnerships – Meridian will work with other agencies, such as: UF Health & HCA Florida Hospital to provide superior access to client care. 
• Reduce Emergency Room visits
• Documented hospital system cost savings
• Enhance focus on medical care

 

Funding FY2025:

• 88% of Alachua County residents served are at or below federal poverty guidelines
• Only 1% of those seen were ineligible for any subsidy to cover the cost of care
•45% of services are covered by indigent care funding from the state and County
•27% have been covered by Medicaid
•24% have some insurance, but it covered only 7% of their services 

 

Commissioner Prizzia, Commissioner Cornell, Commissioner Chestnut, and Chair Alford presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Cornell moved to approve staff recommendations approving the funding request of $895,556.

2nd Commissioner Prizzia

The motion carried 3-0 with Commissioner Wheeler absent and Commissioner Prizzia not in the room. 

 

Public Comment

Chair Alford recognized Anthony Johnson, and Telford Cartwright who presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Prizza exits the meeting at 2:44pm

Commissioner Prizzia returns to the meeting at 2:54pm

  • Receive and Hear Presentation, Approve Funding Request

4.
Presentation on Department of the Jail Providers - WellPath and Trinity Services Group - 24-00768

 

Sheriff Gainey and staff presented the above item.

Chris Watts, Vice President, Southeast Region and Christina Muro, Sales Director provided the board an overview of the food Contract with the Alachua County Jail. 

Achievements:

  • Florida Food Code (F.A.C. 64E-11.002) maintained at highest level of “Satisfactory”
  • Florida Model Jail Standards inspections 2023 & 2024 passed with zero Food Services findings
  • Florida Correctional Accreditation Commission reaccreditation 2023 passed with zero Food Service findings
  • Good Food Purchasing Program – Achieved Two Stars self-certification 2024
  • Healthy Options for Staff Dining
  • Minimal Inmate Grievances Received – 7 Formal & 66 Informal Requests Since Contract Inception

Contract Staffing:

  • Staffing has been largest operational challenge
  • Hot-Hot-Cold(sack) meal pattern implemented to reduce kitchen hours, limit use of inmate workers and create staffing efficiencies
  • Training for all employees on basic and advanced quality assurance standards
  • Live Off-Site Events, Virtual Proctored Events, Self-Paced
  • Mandatory QA Training, Rookies Fast Track, ServSafe Food Handlers certifications, kitchen and safety training

Commissioner Prizzia, and Christina presented comments

 

Ricky Parsaram, Regional Director of Operations and Katie Burgin, Health Services Administrator presented an overview of medical services at Alachua County Jail. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia, Katie Burgin, Health Services Administrator, Commissioner Cornell, and Chair Alford presented comments.

 

Commissioner Cornell moved the following:

  1. To accept the well path and trinity services group presentation and
  2. Ask well path to report back in 90 days in regard to how they are addressing the increase in visits and the medical release form process.
  3.  Ask Trinity Services to return in 90 days with a goal setting for the good food purchasing program.  

2nd Commissioner Prizzia

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Wheeler absent. 

 

Public Comment

Chair Alford recognized Anthony Johnson, Lea Hoffman, Ky Christmas, and Kim who presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia, Sheriff Gainey, Chair Alford, Katie Burgin, Health Services Administrator, Commissioner Cornell, Sheriff Gainey, and County Manager Lieberman presented comments. 

  • Hear the presentation from WellPath and Trinity Services Group

5.
RFA 25-198-PM Community Agency Partnership Program (CAPP) Evaluation Committee Award Recommendations for FY 25-27 - 24-00711

 

The meeting recessed at 3:45pm

The meeting reconvened at 4:03pm

 

Jaye Athy, CAPP/CHOICES Program Manager Community Support Services presented the above item to the Board.

 

CAPP RFA 25-198 Review:

  • Improved evaluation criteria and questions resulted in higher scores and understanding of proposed programs
  • A ratio of approximately .45 was applied to all funding requests
  • Large funding requests may result in a dollar limit in future funding cycles
  • Applications by category: Affordable Housing 15%, Adequate Food 9%, Quality Childcare and Education 53%, Quality Healthcare 23%

Commissioner Prizzia, Jaye Athy, County Manager Lieberman, Chair Alford, Commissioner Cornell, Commissioner Chestnut presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Cornell moved the following:

  1. Direct staff to redo the spreadsheet using the following funding modifications:
  • Increase the total CAPP funding from $1,350,000 to $1,500,000.
  • Cap the request for funding at $150,000 and derive the funding ratio using the $1,350,000 and then apply the ratio to the amount rewarded to determine the funding amount for each organization.

     2. Provide the Board by email with the final funding numbers.

 

Chair Alford stated that she would like to know of any ramifications to the vendors from the new funding formula.

County Manager Lieberman stated that staff can provide an update in the email as well of any ramifications they are aware of.

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Wheeler absent.

 

Public Comment

Chair Alford recognized Jeff Lee, Sherry Kitchen, Johnathan, and Anthony Johnson who presented comments. 

  • Review the RFA Evaluation Committee scoring recommendations for funding. Hear staff presentation; staff does not support the funding recommendations made by the committee and ask that the BoCC consider a cap on the funds awarded to each agency. Authorize staff to negotiate contracts with the agencies eligible for funding. Delegate signature authority to the County Manager for the awards regardless of funding amount. 

6.
Affordable Housing Plan Update - 24-00763

 

Commissioner Cornell moved the above item to the next available meeting.

2nd Commissioner Chestnut

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Wheeler absent.

 

This item was not discussed and has been moved to the next available meeting. 

  • Approve the proposed changes to the Alachua County Housing Plan, and authorize Community Support Services, Housing and Strategic Development Division to proceed with process to receive applications for affordable and workforce housing opportunities in from similar to that presented.

J.
Presentations

 

K.
Items Pulled From Consent

 

L.
NOTE: This meeting will reconvene at 5:01 PM

 

The meeting Recessed at 4:54pm

The meeting Reconvened at 5:12pm

M.
Public Hearings

 

1.
Preliminary Development Plan for Town of Tioga South Annex Traditional Neighborhood Development, 24-00742

 

Assistant County Attorney Dave Forziano presented the rules of procedure for the hearing. 

 

Commissioner Cornell moved to grant party status to 5 individuals.

2nd Commissioner Prizzia

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Wheeler absent. 

 

Deputy Clerk Miller inquired of any ex-parte communications and issued the Oath to all those who wished to participate. 


No ex-parte communications were disclosed. 

Senior Planner Leslie Mclendon presented the above item. 

Preliminary Development Plan Overview

Town of Tioga South Annex TND

• TND with maximum of 500 units and minimum 35,000 sf non-residential
• 1303 SW 143rd Street
• Approximately 222 acres
• Low Density Residential Future Land Use
• Single-family Residential (R-1A) Zoning District

 

Traditional Neighborhood Developments

Sec. 407.62. Purpose.
(a) TND. The TND is intended to provide flexibility in development, encourage a mix of residential housing types, and create the sense of community common in neighborhoods planned in accordance with traditional design principles and the policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, the design of TNDs allow for mixed-use centers integrated into new residential neighborhoods or combinations of new and existing residential neighborhoods.

Sec. 403. 02.5 New development within any of the single- or multi-family zoning districts, except for RE, shall comply with the following requirements.
• Projects that are not contiguous to a designated rapid transit or express transit corridor but contain three hundred (300) or more residential units shall be developed as a TND in accordance with Chapter 407 Article VII or shall be located within an activity center.

 

Commissioner Cornell, Chair Alford, and Senior Planner Leslie McLendon presented comments. 

 

Conditions of Approval:

1. Connection to both SW 136th Street and SW 133rd Way will be made with the first sub-phase of development. 
2. Prior to finalizing the Conservation Management Area (CMA) legal description and management plan, an appropriate location for a full roadway connection to the south shall be identified. The location will be determined to minimize potential impacts to the Hickory Sink Strategic Ecosystem. Dedication of right-of-way for the roadway connection shall occur with platting of adjacent lands.

 

Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval with conditions of the Preliminary Development Plan for Town of Tioga South Annex TND and Resolution DR-24-32

 

Jay Brown, PE President and Principal Engineer gave a brief presentation to the Board. 

 

Chair Alford, Commissioner Cornell, and Jay Brown presented comments.

 

Luis Diaz Director of Development for Town of Tioga gave a brief presentation to the Board.

 

Chair Alford recognized the citizens who were granted party status Dr. Cauthen, Jay Fowler, and Jeff Price with Buttonbay Farm LLC they each briefly presented comments to the Board.

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved approval of the Preliminary Development Plan for Town of Tioga South Annex TND and Resolution DR-24-32 with addition of the blocked roundabout to preclude western-bound traffic on 15th and additional 10 foot buffer setback. A full 20 foot setback for the eastern side of the property of the estate lots and the additional conditions that staff recommended as amended.

 

Conditions of Approval:

  1. Connection to both SW 136th Street and SW 133rd Way be made with the first sub-phase of development. Any road through a conservation management be adjacent to the GRU right of way.
  2. Prior to finalizing the Conservation Management Area (CMA) legal description and management plan, an appropriate location for a full roadway connection to the south shall be identified. The location will be determined to minimize potential impacts to the Hickory Sink Strategic Ecosystem. Dedication of right-of-way for the roadway connection shall occur with platting of adjacent lands.

 

2nd Commissioner Chestnut

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Wheeler absent. 

 

Public Comment

Chair Alford recognized Steve Provost, Amber Beckham, John Cousins, Gretta Rice, Andy Grey, Tom Riley, and Paula Davis who presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia, Growth Management Director Jeff Hays, Luis Diaz, Jay Brown, and Commissioner Cornell presented comments. 

  • Approve the proposed Preliminary Development Plan and Resolution DR-24-32 based on a finding of consistency with the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan, and the Alachua County Unified Land Development Code.

N.
Closing Comments

 

1.
Public Comment

 

There were no comments presented. 

2.
County Attorney Comment

 

There were no County Attorney comments presented. 

3.
County Manager Comment

 

There were no County Manager comments presented. 

4.
Commission Comment

 

Commissioner Prizzia presented the following comments:

Commissioner Prizzia moved to write a chair letter to the state DEP opposing additional development of state parks. The Board is not in favor of the proposals to add golf courses, pickleball, hotels, etc. to the 9 state parks. Cabins added with deference to the natural resources are ok.

2nd Commissioner Cornell

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Wheeler absent. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia stated there is a push to work with the state to get reimbursement for community health workers and a new reimbursement program for local purchasing of local food from local farmers. There is a group including the local school board asking to develop a program that would reimburse them for school meals. To get a 20cent reimbursement per meal for the purchase of local food from local farms.  

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved to support community health worker reimbursement and the reimbursable meals effort in Tallahassee with the lobbyists. 

2nd Commissioner Cornell

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Wheeler absent. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved to have a conceptual plan for the farmers market site and fire training site be brought back to the Board before any further engineering plans are done. 

2nd Commissioner Cornell

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Wheeler absent. 

 

Commissioner Cornell presented the following comments:

- Commissioner Cornell would like all the commissioners to read about the Florence Settlement and then there be a future discussion regarding it. 

- Commissioner stated there has been a lot of news out about Williams Elementary which is a old landfill site. Also ask staff to provide to Commissioners all information and data on old dump site/landfill at Williams Elementary, including school board information if possible, including dates of studies

- FAC executive board has decided there will be a second election held on December 6th at the legislative conference in Hillsborough. There will be 5 potential candidates including Commissioner Cornell himself and would appreciate to have that letter of support from the Board to qualify by October 25th. 

 

Chair Alford presented the following comments:

- Chair Alford would like the clerk to start the three-minute clock for speakers after they get situated with overheads if they are intending to show the Board items.

- Chair Alford would like to add quasi-judicial heading to the items on the agenda or a quasi-judicial section on agenda.  

- Chair stated her intern made summaries of the packet received from the jail regarding different complaints and thought it would be useful for all the commissioners to have.  

O.
Adjournment

 

There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.

  • To adjourn the meeting. 

P.
Consent Items

 

1.
Budget & Fiscal Services

 

1.
Request for Authorization to Advertise Hospital Special Assessment. - 24-00781

 

  • Approve the advertisement of the meeting to consider the levy of the special assessment

2.
Community Support Services

 

1.
Peaceful Paths, Inc. Funding Agreement for Shelter Operations - 24-00739

 

  • Approve the agreement with Peaceful Paths, Inc. for shelter operations not to exceed (NTE) $250,000.00 annually, subject to annual appropriation, and authorize the Chair to execute same on behalf of the County.

2.
Lutheran Services of Florida Amendment 120 providing funding for Mobile Response Teams, 988, and Metamorphosis - 24-00743

 

  • Approve Amendment 120 and Authorize the Chair to Execute the contract.

3.
Environmental Protection

 

1.
Newnans Lake Hydrologic Restoration Project Grant - 24-00738

 

  • Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement with FDEP and approve an inter-fund loan of $1,100,000

2.
Addition of Land Conservation Projects to the Alachua County Forever Active Acquisition List - 24-00774

 

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

    1. Alachua County (Northeast Flatwoods, Buck Bay Flatwoods, Austin Cary Forest, Lake Santa Fe, and Santa Fe River ACF Project Areas) – Rayonier (Full Price List) - Parcels approved by the LCB and placed in the Priority Pool

4.
Fire Rescue

 

5.
Growth Management

 

1.
Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Board – County Appointment - 24-00659

 

  • Appoint Michael Rubinstein to a term ending 8/31/2027.

6.
Human Resources

 

1.
Waive Recruitment – Risk Manager - 24-00676

 

  • Waive recruitment for Amy Childs as Alachua County Risk Manager retroactive to August 12, 2024

7.
Procurement

 

1.
First Amendment to Agreement 13938 with Willdan Engineering, Inc. - 24-00745

 

  • Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to Agreement 13938 with Willdan Engineering, Inc.

2.
Award and Purchase Order to American Energy, Inc. D/B/A (Doing Business As) Novair USA Corp., for Bid 24-495 Oxygen Generating System for Fire Rescue. - 24-00746

 

  • Approve the Award and Purchase Order of Bid 24-495 Oxygen Generating System in the amount of $176,500.00.

3.
Award to Almond Oil Company, Palmdale Oil Company, LLC and Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. for Bid 25-118-MM Annual Purchase of Antifreeze, Oils and Lubricants for Public Works. - 24-00757

 

  • Approve the Award of Bid 25-118-MM Annual Purchase of Antifreeze, Oils and Lubricants to Almond Oil Company, Palmdale Oil Company, LLC and Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc.

4.
Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH), for Lease Space Located at 816 SW 64 Terrace, Gainesville, Florida. - 24-00760

 

  • Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Second Amendment to Lease Agreement 13475 with the Florida Department of Health, Alachua County.

5.
Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 24-345 to Ring Power Corp – JVL, in the amount of $75,000.00 for Public Works. - 24-00767

 

  • Approve the issuance of Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 24-345 to Ring Power Corp – JVL, increasing the amount by $75,000.00. The revised Purchase Order Total is $325,000.00.

6.
Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 24-288 to Cumberland International Trucks Inc., in the amount of $50,000.00 for Public Works. - 24-00771

 

  • Approve the issuance of Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 24-288, in the amount of $50,000.00. The revise Blanket Purchase Order is $170,000.00.

7.
Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 24-736 to Verizon Wireless, in the amount of $ 5,270.00 for Cellular Services for Public Works and Solid Waste. - 24-00772

 

  • Approve the issuance of Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 24-736 to Verizon Wireless, in the amount of $ 5,270.00. The Revised Purchase Order Total is $52,020.00.

8.
Award to Allen Jones Landscaping, LLC for Bid 25-190-MB Sugarfoot, Cedar Ridge Preservation and Enhancement District Lawn Maintenance for Community Support Services., 24-00752

 

  • Approve the Award of Bid 25-190-MB Sugarfoot, Cedar Ridge Preservation and Enhancement District Lawn Maintenance to Allen Jones Landscaping, LLC.

8.
Solid Waste & Resource Recovery

 

1.
Unanticipated Revenues for Household Hazardous Waste and Move Funds for Box Truck - 24-00646

 

  • Approve resolution for unanticipated revenues which includes a budget amendment to increase revenues in the FDEP Hazardous Waste Coop Fund and a approve budget amendment increasing the Waste Management Assessment Fund capital category to purchase Box Truck and increase the FDEP Hazardous Waste Coop Fund operating category to move expenses from Waste Management Assessment Fund to FDEP Hazardous Waste Coop Fund to free up funds to purchase Box Truck from Waste Management Assessment Fund. Approve change order #1 to purchase order 2024-1871 to change funding from FDEP Hazardous Waste Coop Fund to Waste Management Assessment Fund. Approve increasing interfund loan from $214,000 to $270,000 to cover grant expenses till reimbursed by the State and other Counties.

9.
Sustainability, Equity & Economic Development Strategies Office (SEEDS)

 

10.
Visit Gainesville, Alachua County, FL

 

1.
Request Approval of Tri-Party Voluntary Collection Agreement between HomeAway, the Alachua County Tax Collector, and Alachua County - 24-00751

 

  • Approve the Tri-Party Voluntary Collection Agreement between HomeAway, the Alachua County Tax Collector, and Alachua County and authorize the Chair to sign

Q.
Notice of Upcoming Meetings

 
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