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:
  • Commissioner Mary Alford, 
  • Chair Charles S. Chestnut, IV, 
  • Vice Chair Ken Cornell, 
  • Commissioner Anna Prizzia, 
  • and Commissioner Marihelen Wheeler 

A.
Invocation

 

Deputy Clerk Casey Miller provided the Invocation.

B.
Pledge of Allegiance

 

C.
Call to Order

 

Chair Chestnut called the meeting to order at 11:32am.

D.
Approval of Regular and Consent Agenda

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved to accept extraordinary circumstances for Commissioner Alford to participate online. 

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

The motion carried 5-0 with Commissioner Alford participating via zoom.

Manager Lieberman asked for item Q2c Senate Bill 180 to be pulled from consent. 

 

Commissioner Cornell moved adoption of the Regular and Consent Agenda with the recommended change to pull item Q2c from consent and move it to section J to be heard. 

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

The motion carried 5-0 with Commissioner Alford participating via zoom.

  • To approve the Regular and Consent Agenda. 

E.
Announcements

 

Communications Director, Mark Sexton, presented the following announcements:

- Research shows 55% of people in the United States state that social media is their number one source for news now

Commissioner Prizzia exits the meeting at 11:38am 

Commissioner Prizzia returns to the meeting at 11:11:39am

F.
Approval of Recognitions

 

Commissioner Cornell moved approval of all proclamations on the agenda.

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

The motion carried 5-0 with Commissioner Alford participating via zoom. 

1.
Presentation of a proclamation recognizing October 5th through October 11th, 2025, as National 4-H Week in Alachua County, Florida - 25-00696

 

Commissioner  Prizzia presented the proclamation recognizing October 5th through October 11th, 2025, as National 4-H week in Alachua County, Florida. 

 

UF Student and Alachua County 4-H alumna Ashay gladly accepted the proclamation and presented remarks. 

  • Read and present proclamation

2.
Presentation of a proclamation recognizing October 16, 2025, as “Community Action Agency Day” in Alachua County, Florida - 25-00704

 

Commissioner Wheeler presented the above proclamation recognizing October 16, 2025, as "Community Action Agency Day" in Alachua County FL.

 

Commissioner Wheeler is the chair on the Central Florida Community Action Agency Board, and she gladly accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Agency and CEO.  

 

  • Read and present the proclamation

3.
Presentation of a proclamation recognizing September as National Kinship Month in Alachua County, Florida - 25-00712

 

Commissioner Cornell presented the proclamation recognizing September as National Kinship Month in Alachua County, FL. 

 

Brianna and Jasmine Neal from Partnership for Strong Families gladly accepted the proclamation and presented remarks. 

  • Read and present the proclamation

4.
Presentation of a proclamation declaring October 5th through October 11th, as Fire Prevention Week in Alachua County, Florida - 25-00805

 

Chair Chestnut presented the proclamation declaring October 5th through October 11th, as Fire Prevention Week in Alachua County, FL. 

 

Fire Chief Theus accepted the proclamation and presented remarks. 

  • Read and present proclamation

G.
Board and Committee Items

 

1.
Animal Welfare Advisory Committee Appointments - 25-00791

 

Deputy Clerk Miller called on each commissioner for each of their top three nominees. One local not for profit welfare organization member position with a term ending 9/30/2028. One citizen at Large member position with a term ending 9/30/2028. One alternate member position with a term ending 9/30/2028.

 

Commissioners Prizzia , Wheeler, Alford and Chair Chestnut nominated Chelsea Bower, Jennifer Webb, and Jacob Schaffer. 

 

Commissioner Cornell nominated Chelsea Bower, Jennifer Webb, and Svetlana Korotkevitch. 

 

Commissioner Cornell moved to appoint Chelsea Bower to the local not for profit Animal Welfare Organization with a term ending 09/30/2028, Jennifer Webb to the citizen at large position with a term ending 09/30/2028, and Jacob Schaffer to the alternate position with a term ending 09/30/2028. 

 

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

 

The motion carried 5-0 with Commissioner Alford participating via zoom.

  • Appoint Animal Welfare Advisory Committee Members with a Term Ending September 30, 2028

2.
Arts Council of Alachua County Appointments - 25-00684

 

Deputy Clerk Miller called on each commissioner for their nomination for one full position on the Arts Council with a term ending 09/30/2029.

 

Commissioners Cornell, Prizzia, Wheeler, Alford and Chair Chestnut nominated Corey Williams.

 

Commissioner Cornell moved Corey Williams for the full member position with a term ending 09/30/2029.

 

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

 

The motion carried 5-0 with Commissioner Alford participating via zoom. 

  • Appoint One Citizen-at-Large Member to the Arts Council of Alachua County with a Term Ending September 30, 2029 and one with a Term Ending September 30, 2026. If Alexander Sanchez Hamilton is appointed, select a candidate to fill his resulting Alternate Member vacancy with a Term Ending September 30, 2029.

3.
Environmental Protection Advisory Committee Appointments - 25-00753

 

Applicants Ian Kress, George Deloach, and John Rosenbeck presented comments to the Board.

 

Deputy Clerk Miller called on each commissioner for their top four nominees to the Environmental Protection Advisory Committee. Three full term Citizens at Large members with a term ending 09/30/2028, One full term citizen at large member with a term ending 09/30/2027, one alternate member with a term ending 09/30/2026. 

 

Commissioners Alford, Cornell, and Wheeler nominated George DeLoach, Timothy Renfroe, John Rosenbek, and Ian Kress. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia and Chair Chestnut nominated George DeLoach, Jan Frentzen, John Rosenbek and Ian Kress. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved to appoint George DeLoach, John Rosenbek, and Ian Kress to the full-term citizen at large positions with a term ending 09/30/2028. Timothy Renfroe to the citizen at large position with a term ending 09/30/2027 and Jan Frentzen to the alternate member position with a term ending 09/30/2026. 

 

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

 

The motion carried 5-0 with Commissioner Alford participating via zoom. 

  • Appoint three full-term Citizen at Large members with terms ending 09/30/2028, one full-term Citizen at Large member with term ending 09/30/2027, and one alternate member with term ending 09/30/2026.

4.
Alachua County Veteran Services Advisory Board Annual Workplan and Accomplishment Report - 25-00548

 

Olajuwon White, Veteran Services Director presented the above item to the Board.

Citizens are encouraged to attend the Veteran's Day Celebration Tuesday November 11, 2025, 9:00am - 12:30pm at Veterans Memorial Park 7400 SW 41st PL, Gainesville FL 32608. The Formal program will begin at 11:00am. This will be a free event open to the public. 

 

Commissioner Cornell, Commissioner Prizzia, and Commissioner Wheeler presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Cornell moved to receive the Veterans Service Advisory Board presentation and the annual workplan and accomplishments report.  

 

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

 

The motion carried 5-0 with Commissioner Alford participating via zoom. 

  • Hear the VSAB presentation and receive the Annual Workplan and Accomplishments Report

H.
Public Comment

 

Chair Chestnut recognized Judith Hamilton, Jim Konish, Charles Purier, Ann Rudick, Richard Schreff, David Ballard, Dr Jurobey, Emily Westerhome, David Malash Corey Williams, Kenneth Metzger, Shanti Vani, Eli Collins, Kevin Scott, Cindy Hinebal, Michelle Bear, Tim Adams, Telford Cartwright, and a citizen who presented comments.

 

I.
Action Items

 

1.
Court Services Technical Assistance recommendations - 25-00760

 

Heather Akpan, Assistant County Manager for Justice and Workforce Strategies presented the above item to the Board. 

Dr. Kelvin L Banks, Associate Director, Center for Effective Public Policy and Tara Boh Blair, Senior Manager, Center for Effective Public Policy presented the report and recommendations to the Board. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia, Dr. Kelvin L Banks, Tara Boh Blair, Keather Akpan, County Attorney Torres, Commissioner Cornell, Claudia Tuck, County Manager Lieberman, Commissioner Wheeler, and Chair Chestnut presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Cornell moved the following:

- Receive the report provided by the consultant with gratitude

- Authorize staff to proceed with a 24-month implementation of recommendations

- Meet with each of the affected stakeholders to work on a collaborative implementation process to achieve the cited best practices

- Bring back any changes of the recommendations from this input within the next 90-180 days. 

 

Commissioner Cornell motion failed due to a lack of a second. 

 

Commissioner Alford exits the meeting at 1:58pm. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia, Commissioner Wheeler, and Commissioner Cornell presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved the following:

- To accept the report and include in the implementation phase of the report a process where all stakeholders are included on the recommendations of the report. 

- Staff take the recommendations and the input into consideration in developing the implementation plan. 

- Bring the implementation plan before the Board for approval when ready. 

 

2nd Commissioner Cornell

 

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Alford not present. 

 

Public Comments

Chair Chestnut recognized Max, and Rolanda who presented comments.

  • Receive report provided by the consultant and authorize staff to proceed with twenty-four-month implementation of recommendations.

2.
Public Improvement Revenue Note, Series 2025 - 25-00783

 

Finance Director & Chief Deputy Comptroller Todd Hutchison presented the above item and answered any questions. 

 

Commissioner Cornell moved adoption of the authorizing resolution, budget amendment, and authorize the Chair and Clerk to sign all bond closing documents at the pre-closing meeting tentatively scheduled for September 24, 2025. 

 

2nd Commissioner Prizzia

 

The motion carried 4-0 Commissioner Alford not present. 

 

Finance Director & Chief Deputy Comptroller Todd Hutchison presented remarks. 

 

Commissioner Wheeler exits the meeting at 2:51pm

  • Adopt the authorizing resolution and if applicable, budget amendment, and authorize the Chair and Clerk to sign all bond closing documents at the pre-closing meeting tentatively scheduled for September 24, 2025

    ALTERNATIVES - Do not adopt the authorizing resolution and consider other funding options for the acquisition, construction, and equipping of the civil courthouse, parking garage, and chiller plant.

3.
Green Procurement Policy - 25-00787

 

Stephen Hofstetter presented the above item. 

 

Commissioner Wheeler returned to the meeting at 2:53pm

Commissioner Cornell exits the meeting at 2:56pm

 

Commissioner Prizzia presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved staff recommendations to adopt the policy as listed in Exhibit 2 with the following amendments:

- Under Sustainable Procurement add GFPP for foods as a third-party certification. 

- Under the Waste Reduction and Circular Economy make a note about purchasing from local owned business and locally produced products when available. 

- Under Communications, highlight how the policies have been implemented at public facing events. 

 

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

 

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Alford not present.

 

  • Approve recommended policy attached as Exhibit 2

4.
Legacy Community Development of Workforce and Market Rate Housing - 25-00690

 

Ralston Reodica, Housing and Strategic Development Director presented the above item. 

 

Commissioner Cornell returned to the meeting at 3:03pm

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved staff recommendations:

1. Approve a grant application process to offer the land plus potential funding for the workforce housing component consistent with usage of WSPP’s Infrastructure Sales Tax.

2. Consider allowing options that include mixed housing types such as attached single-family or duplexes and triplexes designed appropriately.

 

2nd Commissioner Cornell

 

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Alford not present. 

 

Commissioner Wheeler, Ralston Reodica, Candy Nixon assistant director of human services, Chair Chestnut, Commissioner Cornell, and Commissioner Prizzia presented comments. 

 

Public Comments

Chair Chestnut recognized Carrie Parker Warren who presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Cornell, Commissioner Prizzia, Ralston Reodica, County Manager Lieberman, and Commissioner Wheeler presented comments. 

  • 1. Approve a grant application process to offer the land plus potential funding for the workforce housing component consistent with usage of WSPP’s Infrastructure Sales Tax.

    2. Consider allowing options that include mixed housing types such as attached single-family or duplexes and triplexes designed appropriately.

J.
Presentations

 

1.
Senate Bill 180 - 25-00808

 

Commissioner Cornell briefly discussed why he asked to pull the above item from the consent agenda.

 

Commissioner Cornell moved the following:

- To the defer the recommendation and ask the attorney to stay close to who joins in the coming month or two then revisit this in November or December once there is more information from FAC and the bill sponsor as to the intention of the legislature. 

 

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

 

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Alford not present. 

  • Adopt the attached resolution joining litigation to challenge Senate Bill 180 and hire the law firm Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, PL to represent the County in this challenge

2.
Temporary Use Permitting Review - 25-00779

 

Chris Dawson, Principal Planner Growth Management Department presented the above item. 

 

Temporary Use Permit: Tier A

Event Types

• Market such as pop-up farmers markets, art fairs, and craft fairs.

• Temporary sales and/or promotional such as grand openings, sidewalk sales, and tent sales related to the principal business activities in operation at the subject property.

• Sports, religious, political, music and community such as concerts, carnivals, and car shows.

• Right-of-way such as block parties, parades, and marathons.

• Maximum of 3 days, up to 6 times a year, separated by 60 days

• No overnight camping, fewer than 2,000 in attendance at one time

 

Temporary Use Permit: Tier B

Event Types

Seasonal and holiday sales and events such as fall festivals, Christmas trees, fireworks, and pumpkin patches

• Maximum 45 days per permit, 90 days in a year, 2 per year

• Must have less than 2,000 people attending at any time

 

Temporary Use Permit: Tier C

Event Types

• Any event with overnight camping

• Anticipated attendance of more than 2,000 people

• A Tier A or Tier B event exceeding the duration or number of permits per Table 402.150.1

 

Exemptions

• Alachua County Parks and Park property, Sports and Events Center or Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center

• Alachua County School District property  

• Permitted as part of a Planned Development, Zoning Master Plan, Special Use Permit, Special Exception or Development Plan  

• Funeral repast or similar ceremony

• Confirmed agritourism operation with no substantial off-site impacts

 

Special Event Permits-Fire Rescue

Special Event Definition: Special event means a temporary preplanned event including, but not limited to entertainment, cultural, recreational, educational, political, religious, or sporting nature, sales, filming or audio recording for commercial purposes, that is sponsored by an individual or entity and is open to the public as set forth below, whether on public or private property.

 

Special Event Levels

  • A "level 1 event" is an event with an anticipated, maximum attendance at any point in time of up to 500 persons.
  • A "level 2 event" is an event with an anticipated, maximum attendance at any point in time of more than 500 up to 1,000 persons.
  • A "level 3 event" is an event with an anticipated, maximum attendance at any point in time of more than 1,000 up to 2,000 persons.
  • A "level 4 event" is an event with an anticipated, maximum attendance at any point in time of more than 2,000 up to 10,000 persons.
  • A "level 5 event" is an event with an anticipated, maximum attendance at any point exceeding 10,000 persons.

Commissioner Cornell, County Attorney Torres, Commissioner Prizzia and Principal Planner Chris Dawson presented comments.

 

Public Comments

Chair Chestnut recognized Mark Goldstein (handout given), and a citizen presented comments.

  • Hear presentation

3.
Melrose Special Area Plan Discussion - 25-00781

 

Growth Management Director Jeff Hays presented the above item to the Board. 

 

Future Land Use Map

• Melrose is designated as a "Rural Cluster".

• Residential uses with minimum lot size of 1 acre

• Limited commercial uses within Rural Cluster.

• Areas surrounding Melrose Rural Cluster are designated as "Rural Agriculture".

• Agriculture and agriculture related land uses permitted

• Residential use at max. density of 1 unit per 5 acres 

 

Purpose of Special Area Plans

Policy 6.4.5 (FLUE)  The County shall consider the development of special area plans for Rural Clusters where necessary to address unique needs and circumstances that are not addressed through the generally applicable Comprehensive Plan policies.  Any special area plans for Rural Clusters shall:

• Incorporate the community’s vision and goals • Protect the historic rural character of the community

• Ensure compatibility of the Rural Cluster with the surrounding ‘Rural/Agriculture’ areas

• Enhance the community’s livability

• Consider the need for community amenities

• Protect natural resources

• Explore opportunities for nature-based and heritage tourism

• Consider opportunities to link Rural Clusters through the use of nature trails, bikeways, etc.

 

Policy 7.1.29 (FLUE) A planning framework that includes geographically focused special area plans shall be implemented to promote and provide cohesive communities. These plans shall include both rural and urban areas, and utilize neighborhoods (including village centers), districts (including activity centers), and corridors as basic planning components. This planning framework shall be implemented through a Community and Neighborhood Planning program, which empowers communities and neighborhoods to develop plans that address the specific needs and circumstances of their area. The County shall provide guidance to the program to assure that county-wide comprehensive planning goals are met. These plans shall incorporate the community and neighborhood vision and goals and shall include provisions to:

(a) Enhance the community’s livability

(b) Protect the character of the neighborhood

(c) Provide amenities for neighborhood residents

(d) Plan for neighborhood traffic management

(e) Protect natural resources

Special Area Plans may form the basis for policies in the Comprehensive Plan focusing on a particular geographic area, Land Development Code provisions for special areas, identification of capital projects to address specific needs and circumstances, or other initiatives by the County or through public/community partnerships.

 

Commissioner Prizzia, Commissioner Cornell, Commissioner Wheeler, and Chair Chestnut, 

 

Public Comment

Guy Forten, Brandy, Mark Goldstein, Julie Smith, Robert Hutchinson, Bryan Lewis, Summer Crider, Andy Kane, a citizen, David Schwartz, Mark Stoe, Eric Amerson, Linda Camp, Steve Rogart, Richard Vories, Marsha Burget, and Catherine Booth who presented comments.

  • Hear the Presentation

4.
Alachua County Motel Conversions Update - 25-00689

 

This item was not discussed and has been moved to the 10/14/25 BOCC agenda

  • Hear presentation

5.
Agreement with Alachua County Housing Authority for Management of Scottish Inn - 25-00652

 

Ralston Reodica, Housing and Strategic Development Director and staff answered any questions the commissioners may have regarding the above item. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia, Ralston Reodica, Community Support Services Director Claudia Tuck, Senior Assistant County Attorney Corbin Hanson Commissioner Cornell, and Facilities Director Travis Parker presented remarks.

 

Senior Assistant County Attorney Corbin presented the following:

ACA shall maintain a Capital Improvement budget to cover costs associated with minor repairs and routine maintenance. In addition to the ACHA Management Fee, ACHS shall retain net profits up to $50,000 in a Capital Improvement fund. If the ACHA Capital Improvement fund has a balance of $50,000, then all net profits received over that $50,000 Capital Improvement fund balance will be returned to Alachua County for the purpose of establishing a County Capital Improvement fund to modernize and enhance the facility for the life of the facility. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved approval of the contract to move forward with Alachua County Housing Authority to manage the Scottish Inn with the changes presented by Corbin Hanson for the fund for operations.

2nd Commissioner Cornell

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Alford not present. 

  • Approve the Agreement with the Alachua County Housing Authority for Housing Facility Management; and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement

6.
MV Transportation Discussion - 25-00780

 

This item was not discussed and had been moved to the 10/7/25 BOCC agenda. 

  • Discuss Transportation Disadvantaged service options

K.
Public Hearings

 

1.
FY25 Budget Amendment to Reallocate Funds - 25-00750

 

Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby presented the above item to the Board. 

 

Commissioner Cornell moved to adopt the resolution and approve the budget amendment. 

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Alford not present. 

  • Conduct a Public Hearing to Adopt Resolution and Approve Budget Amendment

2.
Adoption Hearing to the Unified Land Development Code for Floating Solar, Agritourism Substantial Offsite Impacts and Accessory Restaurants, Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment, CAD File Submission and Resurfacing Roadways., 25-00718

 

Jeff Hayes Growth Management Director answered any questions the Board may have regarding the above item. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Cornell moved to for the Board of County Commissioners to convene as the Land Development Regulation Commission

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Alford not present. 

 

Commissioner Cornell moved to find the ULDC amendments consistent with the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan. 

2nd Commissioner Prizzia

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Alford not present. 

 

Commissioner Cornell moved to reconvene as the Board of County Commissioners and approve the ordinance and authorize the Chair's signature on the ordinance. 

2nd Commissioner Prizzia

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Alford not present. 

 

Public Comment

Chair Chestnut recognized Jim Konish who presented comments. 

  • For the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) to convene as the Land Development Regulation Commission and find the ULDC amendments consistent with the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan.

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

L.
Items Pulled From Consent

 

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

 

The meeting recessed at 4:58pm

The meeting reconvened at 5:18pm

County Manager recommended the following changes to the agenda:

- Move item J3 Alachua County Motel Conversion update to the next regular meeting on October 14th

- Move item J5 MV Transportation Discussion to the next special meeting on October 7th. 

- Reorder the remaining items as follows

1. K1 Public Hearing FY 25 Budget Amendment to Reallocate Funds, second 

2. N1 Public Hearing ro Adopt Final Millage Rates and Final Budget 

3. N2 Intent to Pursue Grants Funds through Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program

4. K2 Adoption Hearing to the Unified Land Development Code for Floating Solar

5. J4 Agreement with Alachua County Housing Authority for Management of Scottish Inn

 

Commissioner Cornell moved the following new order and changes of the afternoon meeting as recommended by County Manager:

- Move item J3 Alachua County Motel Conversion update to the next regular meeting on October 14th

- Move item J5 MV Transportation Discussion to the next special meeting on October 7th. 

- Reorder the remaining items as follows

1. K1 Public Hearing FY 25 Budget Amendment to Reallocate Funds, second 

2. N1 Public Hearing ro Adopt Final Millage Rates and Final Budget 

3. N2 Intent to Pursue Grants Funds through Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program

4. K2 Adoption Hearing to the Unified Land Development Code for Floating Solar

5. J4 Agreement with Alachua County Housing Authority for Management of Scottish Inn

 

2nd Commissioner Prizzia

The motion Carried 4-0 with Commissioner Alford not present. 

N.
Public Hearing

 

1.
FY26 Public Hearing to Adopt Final Millage Rates and Final Budget after 5:01 pm, 25-00729

 

Chair Chestnut, the commissioner, County Manger and County Attorney read the script provided for the public hearing to adopt the millage rates and final budget. 

 

Commissioner Cornell moved adoption of Resolution 2025-054 establishing FY26 Final General County Millage Rate.

2nd Commissioner Prizzia

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Alford not present. 

 

Commissioner Cornell moved adoption of resolution 2025-055 adopting revenue estimates and the FY26 General County Budget. 

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Alford not present. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved adoption of resolution 2025-056 establishing FY26 Final Municipal Service Taxing Unit- Law Enforcement millage rate. 

2nd Commissioner Cornell 

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Alford not present. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved adoption of resolution 2025-057 adopting revenue estimates and the FY26 Final Municipal Service Taxing Unit - Law enforcement Budget. 

2nd Commissioner Cornell 

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Alford not present. 

 

Public Comment

Chair Chestnut recognized Jim Konish, Khali Blount, Jackie Casanova, and Mathew Hursh who presented comments. 

  • Conduct public hearing and adopt the resolutions to approve the final FY26 millage rates for the General County and Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) - Law Enforcement and adopt the FY26 Final Budget for General County and Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) - Law Enforcement and Adopt the Resolutions

2.
Intent to Pursue Grant Funds through Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program - 25-00785

 

Mary Szoka, Environmental Professional Engineer, Environmental Protection Department presented the above item. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved staff recommendations to direct staff to apply for the CDBG Grant.

2nd Commissioner Cornell

 

Chair Chestnut opened the floor for public comment to address the above item and no comments were presented. 

 

The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Alford not present. 

 

 

  • Direct staff to apply for funding and allow for public comment.

O.
Closing Comments

 

1.
Public Comment

 

Chair Chestnut recognized Mathew Hurst, Betsy Hurst, Steve Label, Arlene Hansen, Josh Mitchell,

 

 

Commissioner Prizzia, Commissioner Wheeler, Ramon Gavarrete Public Works Director, 

2.
County Attorney Comment

 

There were no comments presented. 

3.
County Manager Comment

 

County Manager Lieberman would like to thank all staff for their hard work and help last week with FAC.

 

Missy Daniels clarified regarding the berm that currently only the property owner has been contacted regarding it, but everyone will receive notices that the work is taking place and moving forward. 

4.
Commission Comment

 

Commissioner Cornell stated after the legislative meeting he was able to attend the dinner, and many commissioners stated how their favorite part of the tour was the bats and it made a big impression on everyone. Commissioners were impressed with the work of the county and staff, and he believes it was a great week for all staff.

Commissioner Prizzia welcomed everyone to come back in the fall to see the bats, and she is happy to know that so many people enjoyed it. There will be a name a bat campaign for anyone who would like to name a bat. They can name a bat for a donation during the month of October; it's a great opportunity to support the bats. 

 

P.
Adjournment

 

There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

  • To adjourn the meeting. 

Q.
Consent Items

 

1.
Community Support Services

 

1.
Renaming of the Budget Inn and Scottish Inn - 25-00670

 

  • Approve the name selection for the renaming of the Budget Inn to East Tumblin Creek and Scottish Inn to Forest Edge

2.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Unanticipated Revenue - 25-00749

 

  • Approve and accept the funded amount of $750,000 Community Development Block Grant from the Florida Department of Commerce, the attached and budget amendment.

3.
State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Annual Allocation - 25-00754

 

  • Accept the State Fiscal Year 2025-2026 funding and approve the budget amendment and journal.

4.
Florida Coalition Against Sexual Violence (FCASV) Grant Amendment 12 - 25-00765

 

  • Accept the grant award and authorize the Chair to execute the grant agreement. Approve the attached unanticipated revenue resolution and journal.

5.
Department of Health Funding Agreement for FY 25-26 - 25-00792

 

  • Approve the 2025-2026 contract with the State of Florida, Department of Health for the operation of the Alachua County Health Department and authorize the Chair to sign the contract.

6.
Alachua County Foster Grandparent Notice of Grant Award, Unanticipated Revenue, and Resolution - 25-00793

 

  • Accept the Foster Grandparent Program Notice of Grant Award, in the amount of $431,672.00 to continue the Foster Grandparent Program and provide County cash match funding in the amount of %10.09. per grant fiscal year, approve the Resolution and approve the attached Budget Amendment.

2.
County Attorney's Office

 

1.
Settlement Agreement with Campbells and Johnson-Smith - 25-00774 - 25-00774

 

  • Approval of settlements with Clayton Campbell, Denise Campbell, and Yalonni Johnson-Smith

2.
9/23/25 Litigation Report – Request for Authority to Initiate or Defend - 25-00806

 

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

3.
County Manager's Office

 

1.
2026 Board Calendar - 25-00771

 

  • Approve the 2026 Board calendar as presented.

4.
Court Services

 

5.
Fire Rescue

 

1.
First Amendment to the Agreement with the City of High Springs for Fire Suppression and First Response EMS/Rescue Services - 25-00763

 

  • Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with the City of High Springs for Fire Suppression and First Response EMS/Rescue Services to extend the term to September 30, 2026

6.
Growth Management

 

1.
Request to Advertise County-initiated Amendments to the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) for Poultry on five acres or less, 25-00719

 

  • Hear Presentation and approve the request to advertise County-initiated amendments to the Unified Land Development Code for Poultry on five acres or less.

7.
Human Resources

 

1.
Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 – 2026 Pay Plans for Guardian Ad Litem, Non-Bargaining, Senior Management-FRS County At Will, and Employee Increases, and Approval of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Merit Pay. - 25-00776

 

  • Request approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 updates to the Pay Plans. The minimum hourly pay rates for pay grades 2-9 on the Non-Bargaining Pay Plan and the Guardian Ad Litem Pay Plan will increase by $0.50 (fifty cents) and the maximum hourly rates will increase by 4%. The minimum and maximum hourly pay rates for grades 10 and higher on the Non-Bargaining Pay Plan and Guardian Ad Litem Pay Plan will increase by 4%.

    The minimum and maximum hourly rates for all pay grades on the Senior Management-FRS County At Will (CAW) will increase by 4%.

    Request approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Merit Pay.

8.
Procurement

 

1.
Award and Agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. (14741), for Bid 26-193-MM Annual Transporting and Disposal of Hazardous Waste, for Solid Waste and Resource Recovery. - 25-00624

 

  • Approve the Award and authorize the Chair to execute Agreement 14741, substantially in the form attached top this Agenda Item, with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc., for Bid 26-193-MM Annual Transporting and Disposal of Hazardous Waste, in the amount of $300,000.00 annually.

2.
Award and Agreement with Gaston Tree Debris Recycling, LLC, (14767), for Bid 26-138-MM Annual Wood Waste Processing, for Solid Waste and Resource Recovery. - 25-00626

 

  • Approve the Award and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement that is Approved to Form by the County Attorney’s Office and is substantially similar to the attached draft Agreement 14767 with Gaston Tree Debris Recycling, LLC, for Bid 26-138-MM Annual Wood Waste Processing, in the amount of $150,000.00 annually.

3.
Award of Bid 26-01-LC Annual Purchase of Plant Mix Asphalt Concrete for Alachua County and City of Gainesville via Public Works. - 25-00755

 

  • Approve the Award of Bid 26-01-LC Annual As-Needed Purchase of Plant Mix Asphalt Concrete for Alachua County and City of Gainesville to Preferred Materials, Inc. (Primary) and V.E. Whitehurst & Sons, Inc. (Secondary).

4.
Award of Bid 26-03-LC Annual Mine Base Limerock and Mine Stabilizing Limerock for Alachua County and City of Gainesville via Public Works. - 25-00756

 

  • Approve the Award of 26-03-LC Annual Mine Base Limerock and Mine Stabilizing Limerock for Alachua County and City of Gainesville to Limestone Products, Inc. (Primary) and V.E. Whitehurst & Sons, Inc. (Secondary).

5.
Award of Bid 26-04-LC Annual Limerock Hauling Services for Public Works. - 25-00757

 

  • Approve the Award of 26-04-LC Annual As-Needed Limerock Hauling Services for Public Works to M&M Hauling and Land Clearing (Primary) and Coleman Construction (Secondary).

6.
Addendum Agreement with Spacemade LLC d/b/a Solodev (14787), for Website & Infrastructure Modernization for Information & Telcom Services. - 25-00752

 

  • Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Addendum Agreement 14787 with Spacemade LLC d/b/a Solodev in the amount of $296,874.10.

7.
Addendum Agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 2 (14711), for Purchasing and Leasing Employee Uniforms, for Public Works. - 25-00790

 

  • Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Addendum Agreement 14711 with Cintas Corporation No. 2, NTE $125,000.00 Annually.

8.
Change Order 1 to Purchase Order 24-2195 with Welding to Recycle, Inc., in the amount of $1,470.25 for Community Support Services. - 25-00751

 

  • Approve the issuance of Change Order 1 to Purchase Order 24-2195 with Welding to Recycle, Inc., in the amount of $1,470.25. The revised Blanket Purchase Order is $51,179.75.

9.
Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 25-506 with Elite Towing, in the amount of $10,000.00 for Public Works. - 25-00772

 

  • Approve the issuance of Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 25-506 with Elite Towing, in the amount of $10,000.00. The revised Blanket Purchase Order is $60,000.00.

10.
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Annual Purchase Orders over $50,000.00. - 25-00721

 

  • Approve the issuance of the FY 2026 of Annual Purchase Orders over $50,000.00 as per the FY26 PO Report attached to this agenda item.

11.
Professional Services Agreement 14290 with Released, Inc. for Annual Re-Entry Hub Program Services for Community Support Services. - 25-00777

 

  • Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to Agreement with Released Inc. (14290) for RFP 24-39-PM Annual Re-Entry Hub Program Services.

12.
Single Source and Agreement with Montgomery Technology Systems, LLC, (14768) for Facilities Management. - 25-00782

 

  • Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Single Source and Agreement 14768 with Montgomery Technology Systems, LLC, in the amount of $210,462.54.

9.
Public Works

 

1.
Acceptance of Transportation Easement for NW 122nd Street - 25-00773

 

  • Waive the County’s anti-indemnification policy, accept the Transportation Easement, authorize the Chair to sign the resolution and easement acceptance and authorize the County Manager, or their designee, to record the easement and sign all documents, approved by the County Attorney, necessary to complete the acceptance and conveyance of the easement.

10.
Tax Collector's Office

 

1.
Extension of the 2025 Tax Roll - 25-00685

 

  • Order the 2025 Tax Roll to be extended prior to completion of the Value Adjustment Board hearings

R.
Notation for Record

 

1.
Local Planning Agency and Planning Commission - 25-00747

 

  • No action necessary. For informational purposes only.

S.
Notice of Upcoming Meetings

 
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