Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

Minutes

Tuesday, September 09, 2025 at 11:30 A.m. - 12:30 P.m.

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 

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A.

Invocation

Carl Smart provided the Invocation.

B.

Pledge of Allegiance

Chair Chestnut led the Pledge of Allegiance.

C.

Call to Order

Chair Chestnut called the meeting to order at 11:30 am.

D.

Approval of Regular and Consent Agenda

Commissioner Prizzia requested that Item #7o, Ranking of Request for Application (RFA) 25-333-MM Zero Waste Grant 2025 for Solid Waste and Resource Recovery 25-00581 be moved from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda for discussion.

Commissioner Prizzia moved adoption of the Regular and Consent Agenda as amended. The motion carried 5-0.

2nd Commissioner Cornell

E.

Announcements

Communications Director, Mark Sexton, presented the following announcements:

• A video of the Diesel Mechanic Training Program ribbon cutting ceremony was displayed for the public. 
• A video of the Agritourism Convention hosted by the County at the Cuscowilla Center was displayed for the public. 

F.

Approval of Recognitions

Commissioner Prizzia moved approval all Proclamations on the agenda. The motion carried 5-0.

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

1.

Presentation of a proclamation recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Month in Alachua County, Florda - 25-00661

Commissioner Alford read and presented the Proclamation to Crisis Center Clinical Faculty Dr. Amanda DiLorenzo Garcia who accepted it with gratitude. 

G.

Board and Committee Items

1.

Veteran Services Advisory Board Appointments - 25-00633

Deputy Clerk Donahey called on each Commissioner for their three nominees for the Citizen-at-Large Representative on the Veteran Services Advisory Board to a term ending September 30, 2025. 

Commissioners Alford, Prizzia, and Wheeler nominated Michael Cook, Charles Crawford, and Kenya Herring.

Commissioner Cornell nominated Michael Cook, Charles Crawford, and Joseph North.

Chair Chestnut nominated Michael Cook Joseph North, and Kenya Herring.

Commissioner Cornell moved appointment of Crystal Small-Rivera as the Veteran Position Representative to a term ending September 30, 2029, Michael Cook, Charles Crawford, and Kenya Herring as the Citizen-at-Large Representatives to a term ending September 30, 2029, and Joseph North as the Alternate Representative to a term ending September 30, 2029. The motion carried 5-0.

2nd Commissioner Wheeler 

2.

Health Care Advisory Board Annual Workplan and Accomplishments - 25-00592

Health Care Advisory Board Vice Chair Dr. Doty Leilani presented the above item. 

Commissioner Prizzia, Commissioner Alford, Commissioner Wheeler, Chair Chestnut, and Communications Coordinator Mark Sexton presented comments.

Commissioner Prizzia moved to accept the report and refer the legislative bills to the County Lobbyist to add to the legislative agenda. The motion carried 5-0.

2nd Wheeler

H.

Public Comment

Chair Chestnut recognized Jim Konish, Matthew Hurst, Carl Smart, DPI Representative Renee Scott, Melanie Barr, Paula Stammer, Betsy Hurst, Mark van Soestbergen, Tamara Robbins, Diane Bellamy, Bryan Buescher, Commissioner Prizzia, Robbie Davis, Soya Lindberg, Gayle Hall, Pamela Bersetia, and Sara Younger who presented comments.

Mill Creek Sink

Commissioner Wheeler encouraged citizens to contact her to keep her informed of the most up to date information on the proposed development. 

Thelma Bolton Center

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

Commissioner Alford moved to authorize a Chair Letter to the City of Gainesville requesting a 90-day pause of plans to demo the Thelma Bolton Center and refer this matter to the County Historical Advisory Board and County staff to evaluate what the Joint Project would have looked like and see if the city is willing to pursue that. Further investigate if military/other grant opportunities are available and a possible community effort to preserve the facility. 

2nd Commissioner Cornell

Chair Chestnut recognized Melanie Barr, Matthew Hurst, Patricia Lee, Tamara Robbins, and Betsy Hurst who presented comments to the Board. 

The motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Prizzia voting Nay. 

I.

Action Items

1.

Selection of Alachua County Poet Laureate - 25-00681

Assistant County Manager Gina Peebles presented the above item. 

Commissioner Cornell moved to select Stanely Richardson as the Alachua County Poet Laureate and direct the County Manager to enter into a written agreement with the selected poet that is consistent with the County’s IP Policy.

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

Chair Chestnut recognized Stanely Richardson, Commissioner Alford, Commissioner Prizzia, Commissioner Wheeler, and Tamara Robbins who presented comments.

The motion carried 5-0. 

2.

New Alachua County Strategic Guide – Board Focus Areas and Board Objectives - 25-00767

Strategic Performance Manager Donna Bradbrook presented the above item.

Commissioner Prizzia, Commissioner Cornell, Commissioner Alford, Communications Coordinator Mark Sexton, and Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby, presented comments. 

Commissioner Cornell moved the following:

1)Adopt the Alachua County Strategic Guide language, Focus Areas, and related Board Level Objectives effective October 1, 2025 with the following amendments:

• Under Economic Development in the key areas list add food systems.
• Under Waste Management change zero waste to circular economy. 
• Under Economic Development add Circular Economy.
• Under Housing Security add mental health component.

2)Instruct staff to schedule future Board Discussions to provide prioritization guidance to staff as the County moves into the FY27 budget process.

3)Authorize the county manager and staff to move forward with department alignment and recommendation of department objectives, projects, deliverables, and measures that align with the new strategic guide.

2nd Commissioner Alford

The motion carried 5-0.

J.

Land Conservation Projects

1.

Approval of Lochloosa Slough Preserve 10-Year Management Plan - 25-00730

Senior Environmental Specialist Ryan Kennelly, Fish and Wildlife Commission Holly Nichols, and Conservation Lands Manager Andi Christman, presented the above item. 

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

Commissioner Alford moved the following:

1) Approve the Lochloosa Slough Preserve 10-year Management Plan (Exhibit 1); and

2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the attached Chair letter indicating willingness to establish a Wildlife Management Area in coordination with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, pending negotiation of agreement and terms (Exhibit 2).

3) The prohibition of bear hunting will be specifically detailed in the agreement with FWC. 

2nd Commissioner Cornell

Chair Chestnut recognized Tamara Robbins and Soya Lindeberg who presented comments. 

The motion carried 5-0.

2.

Watermelon Pond – Jau Wang Yoh, as Trustee of the Jau Wang Yoh Revocable Trust Assignment of Option Contract to Purchase Real Property - 25-00634

Conservation Lands Manager Andi Christman presented the above item. 

Commissioner Cornell moved the following:

1. Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Watermelon Pond – Jau Wang Yoh, Trustee Assignment of Option Contract (from Alachua Conservation Trust) to purchase Real Property (Exhibit 1); and
2. Approve and authorize the following, conditioned upon the County entering into the Assignment of Option Contract
   1. Approve and Authorize Chair to exercise the Watermelon Pond – Jau Wang Yoh, Trustee Option Contract to purchase Real Property, subject to the County’s rights to conduct due diligence inspections and notice Seller of Title Defects and Environmental Defects as set forth in the Contract; and

       

   2. Delegate to the County Manager the authority to decide whether to accept or reject title exceptions (#5, #6, and #8) based on the County Manager’s evaluation as to whether said title exceptions will substantially impair the County’s proposed use of the property; and

       

   3. Delegate to the County Manager the authority to decide whether to close the acquisition subject to title exceptions (#5, #6, and #8) based on the County Manager’s evaluation as to whether said title exceptions will substantially impair the County’s proposed use of the property; and

       

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

       

   5. Approve the attached budget amendment authorizing the expenditure of funds for due diligence and associated closing costs.

2nd Commissioner Alford

The motion carried 5-0.

K.

Public Hearings

1.

Z25-000020 Update to Establishment of Planning Commission - 25-00740

Transportation Planning Manager Chris Dawson presented the above item. 

Commissioner Cornell moved to convene as the Land Development Regulation Commissioner. The motion carried 5-0.

2nd Commissioner Alford

Commissioner Wheeler and County Attorney Torres presented comments. 

Commissioner Cornell moved to find the amendments consistent with the Comprehensive Pland and Unified Land Development Code. The motion carried 5-0.

2nd Commissioner Alford

Commissioner Cornell moved to reconvene as the Board of County Commissioners and adopt the amendments to the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC). The motion carried 5-0

2nd Commissioner Alford

2.

Public Hearing Approval of Agency for Health Care Administration Letter of Agreement for Directed Payment Program Intergovernmental Transfer - 25-00723

Budget Manager Maureen Rischitelli presented the above item. 

Commissioner Prizzia moved to conduct the Public Hearing, Approve and authorize the Chair of the Alachua Board of County Commissioners to execute the Letter of Agreement (LOA) with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) for the FY2026 Medicaid Directed Payment Program, and to transmit the Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) amount, as specified, if any, using the assessment balance collected. Approval of this item will fulfill all state and federal requirements, secure federal matching funds, and ensure continued supplemental Medicaid reimbursement to participating hospitals serving our community. The motion carried 5-0.

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

L.

Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings

1.

Z25-000016 – A Request for a Special Exception for a Community Residential Home (Large) - 25-00716

County Attorney Torres presented the rules and procedures for the hearing.

Deputy Clerk Donahey inquired if the Commissioners have received any ex-parte communications and if so please disclose them.

There were no ex-parte communications disclosed.

Deputy Clerk Donahey issued the Oath to all those who wished to participate in the hearing. 

Senior Planner Gerald Brewington presented the above item. 

Commissioner Alford presented comments. 

Commissioner Alford moved that the Board adopt Resolution Z-25-05 approving the requested special exception. 

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

Commissioner Cornell, Agent for the Applicant Clay Sweger, and Commissioner Wheeler presented comments.

The motion carried 5-0.

2.

Revised Preliminary Development Plan – Park Avenue Traditional Neighborhood Development - 25-00739

Deputy Clerk Donahey inquired of the Commissioner if there any ex-parte communications and if so please disclose them.

There were no ex-parte communications disclosed.

Deputy Clerk Donahey issued the Oath to allow those who wished to participate in the hearing.

Senior Planner Leslie Mclendon presented the above item.

Commissioner Prizzia and Commissioner Alford presented comments.

Commissioner Cornell moved to approve the Revised Preliminary Development Plan. 

Chair Chestnut recognized Tamara Robbins who presented comments to the Board.

The motion carried 5-0.

M.

Items Pulled From Consent

1.

Ranking of Request for Application (RFA) 25-333-MM Zero Waste Grant 2025 for Solid Waste and Resource Recovery. - 25-00581

Solid Waste Management Director Gus Olmos presented the above item.

Commissioner Prizzia, Commissioner Cornell, Commissioner Alford, Commissioner Wheeler, Chair Chestnut, and Purchasing Manager TJ White presented comments. 

Commissioner Prizzia moved the following:

• To re-score the process as follows: O Town 61.67, Repurpose Project 63.33, and Lost and Found 60.00

Approve the ranking and authorize staff to negotiate agreements for RFA 25-333-MM Zero Waste Grant 2025:

1. Repurpose Project

2. O Town Compost Inc.

Approve the awarded applicants and funding recommendations (100% Funding) with the top 2 applicants, Lost and Found GNV LLC and O-Town Compost Inc., and authorize staff to negotiate agreements with the vendors above. If satisfactory terms cannot be agreed upon, the grant will not be awarded to that vendor.

2nd Commissioner Alford

Chair Chestnut recognized Richard Devereaux, Patrick Moran, Commissioner Wheeler, Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby, and Commissioner Cornell who presented comments. 

Commissioner Cornell moved the substitute motion to award all three organizations and direct staff to find the additional $40,000 in funding. 

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

Chair Chestnut, Commissioner Prizzia, and Tamara Robbins presented comments.  

The substitute motion carried 5-0.

N.

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

O.

Closing Comments

1.

Public Comment

There was no one present who wished to address the Board.

2.

County Attorney Comment

There were no comments offered.

3.

County Manager Comment

There were no comments.

4.

Commission Comment

Aging Housing Supply

Commissioner Alford stated that she read an article that was discussing the matter of whether government should be assisting with improvements to the aging housing supply. She stated that she forwarded the article to her fellow commissioners and that at the National Association of Counties conference there was discussion of changes to the resiliency grant. She advised that there may be a 90/10 match for innovative programs which she feels the County should try to take advantage of. 

Commissioner Cornell stated that he feels the County should pursue every federal dollar that we can that aligns with the goals of the County. 

Commissioner Alford moved to direct staff to investigate the possibility of using wind mitigation inspections and 4 point inspections as a way to evaluate our housing stock and look at ways to get ahead of problems with housing so that we can keep people in the housing that they are in at a lower cost than rehousing them later and utilize the potential funding of the 90% matching funds for resiliency projects. The thought is to use housing funds as the local match.

2nd Commissioner Cornell

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

The motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Wheeler voting "Nay".

Jail Visit

Commissioner Alford stated that she visited the jail and spoke with the staff. She stated that one thing that staff consistently talked about is they would like the Commissioners to spend time at the Jail to see the situation. She said the staff lunches are from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. which would provide a good opportunity to speak with the staff there. 

GCAR Meeting

Commissioner Cornell stated that GCAR will be hosting a discussion on home insurance on Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Daft Cow Brewery in Alachua should any Commissioners wish to attend. 

Florence Landfill

Commissioner Cornell stated that he has received emails from citizens about the Florence Landfill permit expiring on February 9, 2026. He is not sure that is accurate so he would like to hear from the County Attorney on that matter. 

County Attorney Torres stated that the Landfill has taken advantage of State Statute which allows them to extend the permit due to the hurricanes. She stated that staff has heard from the Board that they would like the facility closed as soon as possible. There is vagueness in the statute which makes determining an exact date very difficult and at some point, may require court action.  There will be a time when filing a court action is appropriate but now is not the proper time. 

Growth Management Director Jeff Hays stated that emergency orders for some of the hurricanes are still valid. This makes it unclear as to when the permit will expire. 

EPD Director Hoffstetter stated that the facility has a current closure plan on file. Once the closure date is determined then there will be a required notice of filing the closure plan with the County.

Mill Creek Development

Commissioner Cornell stated that he would like to receive an update on the previous 14-point motion so that the Commission and the public are aware of the status of this project. The information is necessary so that the Board can determine their next actions. He would like to make sure that staff is prepared to attend the meetings as affected parties and represent the County's interest. 

Commissioner Cornell moved the following:

1. Direct County Attorney to provide a written update on the 14-point motion. 

2. Direct the County Attorney to forward county correspondence that they previously had with the City Counsel Theriac and City staff to interim City Attorney Scott Walker. 

3. Re-engage with the City and make sure we have a good process for public records request between Alachua County and the City of Alachua. 

4. Direct the County Attorney to make contact with the Counsel for the National Speleological Society to determine if there is any benefit.

2nd Commissioner Prizzia

Commissioner Prizzia, Soya Lindberg, Tamara Robbins, Bryan Buescher, County Attorney Torres, and Tamara Robbins presented comments. 

The motion carried 5-0.

MV Transport

Commissioner Prizzia stated that she has had conversations with City of Gainesville Commissioners regarding the MV Transport contract and there does seem to be some willingness to consider continuing the service. She would like to know if the medically necessary transports are billable to Medicaid. 

Growth Management Director Jeff Hays stated that staff has met with all parties and is working on possible options. 

P.

Adjournment

There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:07 p.m.

• To adjourn the meeting. 

Q.

Consent Items

1.

Clerk of the Court

1.

Reimbursement Resolution to fund the Civil Courthouse Complex - 25-00700

• Adopt the Reimbursement Resolution and authorize an interfund loan from the General Fund to cover capital expenditures at the Civil Courthouse Complex until the County closes on the Series 2025 debt issue later this year.

2.

Request Approval of the Attached BOCC Minutes - 25-00736

• Approve Publication of Final BOCC Minutes

2.

Community Support Services

1.

State Housing Initiatives Partnership Annual Report - 25-00748

• and approve and authorize the Chair to execute the attached Resolution providing signature authority for Certification.
• Approve the SHIP Annual Report, authorize Chair to sign SHIP Annual Report and Local Incentives Certification;

2.

First Amendment Agreement for Medical Examiner Services with Dr. Jon Thogmartin - 25-00699

• Approve the First Amendment to Agreement for Medical Services and authorize chair to sign

3.

County Manager's Office

1.

Advisory Board and Committee Guidelines - 25-00686

• Approve proposed changes to Resolution 25-xx and authorize the Chair and Clerk to Sign.

2.

Request Approval of Budget Reallocation of Funds for Jail Radios - 25-00789

• Authorize Sheriff Scott to transfer the budget requested from personnel services to operations and capital to purchase the radios. Direct County staff to include in the FY26 carry-forward budget amendment, contingent upon adequate funds returned from the Sheriff at FY25 year-end to support the cost.

4.

Environmental Protection

1.

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program - 25-00657

• Approve and sign both contract amendments.

5.

Fire Rescue

1.

2025 Alachua County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) - 25-00680

• Adopt the 2025 Alachua County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan

2.

Interlocal Agreement between Alachua County and the School Board of Alachua County for the operations of emergency shelters - 25-00688

• Approve the agreement between Alachua County and the School Board of Alachua County

3.

911 Addressing Interlocal Agreements with Municipalities - 25-00693

• Approve the interlocal agreements with City of Alachua, Archer, and Gainesville

6.

Growth Management

1.

Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO) Staff Services Agreement First Amendment - 25-00734

• Approve the First Amendment to the MTPO Staff Services Agreement and authorize the Chair’s Signature.

2.

Replat for South Pointe Planned Development, Phase II, Unit IIB Lot 30 - 25-00737

• The Development Review Committee reviewed the replat at its August 21, 2025, hearing and recommended the Board of County Commissioners approve the replat based on a finding of consistency with Florida Statutes, the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan, and the Alachua County Unified Land Development Code.

7.

Procurement

1.

Award of Bid 26-56-MM Annual Purchase of Veterinary Medical Supplies, for Animal Resource and Care (ARC). - 25-00701

• Approve the Award of Bid 26-56-MM Annual Purchase of Veterinary Medical Supplies to Agni Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Head to Heals Safety Supplies, MedFIRST Healthcare Supply, Inc., Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc., MWI Veterinary Supply Co., d/b/a MWI Animal Health and Unipak Florida Corp., d/b/a Unipak Corp.

2.

Award of Bid 26-42-LC Purchase of Drainage Infrastructure for Public Works. - 25-00702

• Approve the Award of Bid 26-42-LC for As-Needed Purchase of Drainage Infrastructure to the following three vendors: Gulf Atlantic Culvert Co. Inc., Metal Culverts, Inc. and Fortiline, Inc.

3.

Award of Bid 26-15-LC Annual Purchase of Sign Material for Public Works. - 25-00703

• Approve the Award of Bid 26-15-LC Annual As-Needed Purchase of Sign Material to Aramsco, Inc., Lightle Enterprises of Ohio LLC., Universal Signs & Accessories, USA Protek LLC, and Vulcan Signs.

4.

Award and Agreement with FSV Construction Company (14698), for Bid 25-544-LC State Attorney's Office Reception Counter Renovation for Facilities Management. - 25-00706

• Approve the Award and authorize the Chair to execute Agreement 14698 with FSV Construction Company for Bid 25-544-LC State Attorney's Office Reception Counter Renovation for a total fiscal impact of $131,545.05.

5.

Award of Bid 26-29-MB Annual Electrical Services for Facilities Management. - 25-00713

• Approve the Award of Bid 26-29-MB Annual Electrical Services to Miller Electric Company (primary) and MCS of Tampa, Inc. d/b/a Mission Critical Solutions (secondary).

6.

Award and Agreement with Phillip & Sons, The Funeral Directors, Inc. (14795) for Bid 26-86-PM Annual Decedent Body Transport for Community Support Services. - 25-00722

• Approve the Award and authorize the Chair to execute Agreement 14795 with Phillip & Sons, The Funeral Directors, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $90,000.00 annually.

7.

Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Annual Purchase Orders over $50,000.00. - 25-00720

• Approve the issuance of the FY 2026 of Annual Purchase Orders over $50,000.00 that are listed in Attachment 1.

8.

Purchase Order to SHI International Corp., in the amount of $86,268.00 for Information & Telecom Services. - 25-00714

• Approve the issuance of a purchase order to SHI International Corp., in the amount of $86,268.00.

9.

Purchase Order to Everglades Equipment Group, in the amount of $234,733.56 for Public Works. - 25-00732

• Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Everglades Equipment Group, in the amount of $234,733.56.

10.

Purchase Order to Bliss Products & Services, in the amount of $65,244.40 for Parks and Open Space. - 25-00733

• Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Bliss Products & Services, in the amount of $65,244.40.

11.

First Amendment to Agreement with Creative Concrete Design of Columbia County Inc. (14089) for Environmental Protection Department. - 25-00746

• Approve and authorize the Chair to execute First Agreement to Agreement 14089 with Creative Concrete Design of Columbia County Inc., in the amount NTE $400,000.00 annually.

12.

Second Amendment to Agreement with Allen Jones Landscaping, LLC. (13801) for Public Works. - 25-00741

• Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Second Amendment to Agreement 13801 with Allen Jones Landscaping, LLC.

13.

Ranking of RFP 26-111-MB Annual Mechanical Services Job Order Contract (JOC) for Facilities Management. - 25-00743

• Approve the ranking and authorize staff to negotiate an as-needed services agreement with the top ranked firms for RFP 26-111-MB Annual Mechanical Services JOC:

  1. Taylor’d HVAC Services, Inc.

  2. WH Construction, LLC

  3. Climate Control Mechanical Services, Inc.

  4. Coker Industrial Contractors Inc

  To approve the above ranking and authorize staff to negotiate agreements with the four (4) top

  ranked firms. No firm will be deemed to have been awarded the Bid until the County and the firm enter into a contract.

14.

Ranking of RFP 26-112-MB Annual Plumbing Services JOC for Facilities Management - 25-00744

• Approve the ranking and authorize staff to negotiate an agreement with the top ranked firm for RFP 26-112-MB Annual Plumbing Services JOC:

  1. WH Construction, LLC.

  2. Coker Industrial Contractors, Inc.

  Negotiations with the second ranked firm, as a backup, may begin, after negotiations with the first ranked have concluded.

15.

Ranking of Request for Proposal (RFP) 26-74-MM Annual Disaster Debris Monitoring Services for Solid Waste and Resource Recovery. - 25-00759

• Approve the ranking and authorize staff to negotiate two agreements for RFP 26-74-MM Annual Disaster Debris Monitoring Services:

  1.Tetra Tech, Inc.

  2.Thompson Consulting Services, LLC

  3.DebrisTech, LLC

  4.Rostan Solutions LLC

  Authorize staff to negotiate agreements with the top two ranked firms. Should staff be unable to negotiate a satisfactory agreement with the two top-ranked firms, negotiations with the unsuccessful firm will be terminated. Negotiations with the third-ranked firm, as so on, may be undertaken in the same manner in order of ranking until proposed agreements are reached with two firms. No contract shall be deemed awarded until said contract is approved by the Board.

16.

Ranking of Request for Proposal (RFP) 26-75-MM Annual Disaster Debris Removal, Reduction and Disposal Services for Solid Waste and Resource Recovery. - 25-00761

• Approve the ranking and authorize staff to negotiate two agreements for RFP 26-75-MM Annual Disaster Debris Removal, Reduction and Disposal Services:

  1.Ceres Environmental Services, Inc

  2.Crowder-Gulf Joint Venture, Inc.

  3.Southern Disaster Recovery, LLC

  4.DRC Emergency Services, LLC

  5.T.F.R., Inc. of Texas

  6.AshBritt, Inc.

  7.Florida DCG, LLC dba Dynamic Group, LLC

  8.Aftermath Disaster Recovery, Inc.

  9.Grubbs Emergency Services, LLC

  10.Gaston Tree Debris Recycling, LLC

  11.Looks Great Services of MS, Inc.

  Authorize staff to negotiate agreements with the top two ranked firms. Should staff be unable to negotiate a satisfactory agreement with the top-ranked firms, negotiations with the unsuccessful firm will be terminated. Negotiations with the third-ranked firm, and so on, may be undertaken in the same manner in order of ranking until proposed agreements are reached with two firms. No contract shall be deemed awarded until said contract is approved by the Board.

8.

Risk Management

1.

Approval of Administrative Services Agreement (ASA) with Florida Blue - 25-00674

• Approval of a renewed ASA with Florida Blue to serve as administrators of the employee health plan.

2.

Insurance Quotes - 25-00672

• Authorize Risk Manager to Bind Coverage.

9.

Solid Waste & Resource Recovery

1.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection FY26 Household Hazardous Waste Co-op Grant No. HHW 601 - 25-00695

• Approve the Florida Department of Environmental Protection FY26 Household Hazardous Waste Co-op Grant No. HHW 601 and interfund loan of $276,500.00

2.

Unanticipated Revenues for Household Hazardous Waste Fund for FY25 Grants - 25-00623

• Approve resolution for unanticipated revenues which includes a budget amendment to increase revenues in the FDEP Hazardous Waste Coop Fund and approve increasing interfund loan from $240,334 to $251,663 to cover grant expenses until reimbursed by the State and other Counties.

R.

Notation for Record

1.

Alachua County Health Care Advisory Board - 25-00676

• No action necessary; for informational purposes only

2.

Arts Council Minutes – June 3, 2025 - 25-00682

• No action necessary. For informational purposes only.

3.

Land Conservation Board (LCB) Approved Minutes - 25-00683

• No action necessary; for informational purposes only

4.

ROSCO Meeting Minutes - 25-00687

• No action necessary; for informational purposes only

S.

Notice of Upcoming Meetings