Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

Minutes

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 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:

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

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A.

Invocation

Pastor Azael Pitti provided the Invocation.

B.

Pledge of Allegiance

Chair Alford led the Pledge of Allegiance.

C.

Call to Order

Chair Alford called the meeting to order at 11:33 am.

D.

Approval of Regular and Consent Agenda

Commissioner Cornell moved adoption of the Consent/ Regular agenda with the following amendments:

The following items to be heard under Items Pulled from Consent:

• Creation of a new County Department of the Medical Examiner - 23-00782
• Cremation Only Policy - 23-00664

2nd Commissioner Prizzia

Chair Alford recognized Candy Bergen, Aritza, Pat, Heather McDougal, Kenneth Davis, and Jessica who presented comments.  

The motion carried 5-0.

E.

Announcements

Communications Director, Mark Sexton, presented the following announcements:

1. A tribute to former Commissioner Charles Chestnut III is being displayed on the County's website. Mr. Chestnut was an icon in the community and will be missed.

2. The Saving My Alachua calendar is available to the public. The calendar exhibits artwork from local students who participated in the environmental art contest. A special ceremony was held in April right before Earth Day to celebrate the winners. The 2024 contest has kicked off. Submissions must be submitted by February 9, 2024. 

3. A photo of the Commission was taken with the New Chair and Vice Chair. 

F.

Approval of Recognitions

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

2nd Commissioner Cornell

1.

Approval of a Proclamation Declaring November 2024, as Family Court Awareness Month - 23-00808

Commissioner Wheeler read and presented the Proclamation. 

2.

Request Approval of Resolution 23 – xx Medicare for All - 23-00785

Commissioner Prizzia moved to approve the Resolution as presented and authorize the Chair and Clerk to sign. The motion carried 5-0.

2nd Commissioner Chestnut

G.

Board and Committee Items

1.

Appointments to the Alachua County Land Conservation Board (LCB) - 23-00795

Chair Alford recognized Bruce Blackwell, Ed Hunter, Jennifer Rocca, and Kristen Young who expressed their desire to serve on the Land Conservation Board.

Deputy Clerk Donahey called on each Commissioner for their two nominations for the Citizen-at-Large Representatives to a term ending September 30, 2027, 

The Commission unanimously selected Kristen Young and Bruce Blackwell.

Commissioner Cornell moved appointment of Kristen Young and Bruce Blackwell. The motion carried 5-0. 

2nd Commissioner Chestnut

Deputy Clerk Donahey called on each Commissioner for their one nominee as the Natural Resources Professional Representative to a term ending September 30, 2027.

Commissioners Alford, Chestnut, Cornell and Wheeler nominated Ed Hunter.

Commissioner Prizzia nominated Jim Surdick.

Commissioner Cornell moved appointment of Ed Hunter as the Natural Resources Professional Representative to a term ending September 30, 2027. The motion carried 5-0. 

Deputy Clerk Donahey called on each Commissioner for their one nomination as the Natural Resources Professional Representative to a term ending September 30, 2026.

Commissioner Alford, Chestnut, Cornell, and Wheeler nominated Jennifer Rocca. 

Commissioner Prizzia nominated Jim Surdick.

Commissioner Cornell moved appointment of Jennifer Rocca to a term ending September 30, 2026. The motion carried 5-0. 

2nd Commissioner Prizzia

2.

Appoint County Commissioners to boards and committees for 2024 as approved by the County Commission Chair - 23-00806

Commissioner Cornell moved adoption of the County Commission Board and Committee appointments with the following amendments:

• Item #15 Regional Planning Council North Central Florida having Commissioner Prizzia replacing Commissioner Cornell
• Item #18 Tourist Development Board Commissioner Wheeler instead of Chair Alford. 

2nd Commissioner Prizzia

The motion carried 5-0.

H.

Public Comments

Chair Alford recognized Nidal Boughannam, Aviva Asher, Diyonne McGraw, Patricia Lee, and Alfredo Morales who presented comments.

I.

Commission Response to the Public

Commissioner Prizzia moved to refer the Cease Fire Resolution to County Staff and the County Attorney f                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             or review and to schedule for an agenda for consideration by the Board. The motion carried 5-0. 

2nd Commissioner Chestnut 

Deputy County Manager Carl Smart informed Mr. Boughannam that the County Solid Waste Director Gus Olmos will be in touch with him regarding the new garbage providers. 

J.

Items Pulled From Consent

1.

Creation of a new County Department of the Medical Examiner - 23-00782

Deputy County Manager Carl Smart presented the above item. 

Commissioner Cornell, State Attorney Bryan Krammer, Alachua County Medical Examiner Thomas M. Coyne, M.D., Ph.D., Chair Alford, Commissioner Prizzia, Commissioner Cornell, Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby, Commissioner Chestnut, Deputy County Manager Smart, Community Support Services Director Claudia Tuck, Medical Examiner's Office Operations Manager Richardo Camacho, State Attorney Krammer, Commissioner Prizzia, Commissioner Wheeler, County Attorney Torres, and Assistant County Manager Crosby presented comments. 

Commissioner Cornell moved the following:

1.Approve the creation of a new department of the Medical Examiner under the Alachua County BoCC

2.Direct staff to negotiate contract with Medical Examiner (M.E) at a competitive rate and bring back to the Board for approval.

3. Direct staff to conduct a compensation study for necessary positions and develop a budget for the new department. 

2nd Commissioner Chestnut

The motion carried 5-0.

2.

Cremation Only Policy - 23-00664

Community Support Services Director Claudia Tuck presented the above item. 

Chair Alford stated that she would like to explore the possibility of using Conservation Easements or other County owned lands for green burials. 

Commissioner Cornell, Commissioner Chestnut, Assistant County Attorney Bob Swain, and Commissioner Cornell presented comments. 

Commissioner Prizzia moved to approve the cremation only policy with referral to staff to bring back recommendations and ideas on how the County might use County Conservation land for green burials of the indigent.  The motion carried 5-0.

2nd Commissioner Chestnut

K.

Presentations

1.

Update Regarding Inmate Phone System and Phone Calls at the Jail - 23-00778

Sheriff Emory Gainey presented the above item. 

Commissioner Prizzia, Commissioner Cornell, Commissioner Wheeler, Commissioner Prizzia, Clint Ferguson, Chair Alford, Commissioner Cornell, Commissioner Wheeler, and Chair Alford presented comments. 

 Commissioner Prizzia moved the following:

1. To request the Sheriff attempt implementing unlimited free phone calls and provide the Board an update in 60 days regarding the implementation.

2. Direct facilities staff to work with the Jail for options for additional phone spaces. 

3. Request a monthly report from County staff on how many phones there are, how many are working, how many aren't working, and how many are repaired. 

2nd Commissioner Cornell

Bruce Blackwell, Nkwanda Jah, Alfredo Morales, JoJo, Max Tipping, Tamara, Kelly Lynch, Julious Irving, Bobby Mermer, Kimber, Commissioner Cornell, and Sgt. St. Clair presented comments. 

The motion carried 5-0.

2.

Cuscowilla Nature & Retreat Center Presentation - 23-00671

Friends of Cuscowilla President Cynthia Holland, Vice President Jane Luzar, and Camp Manager Jamie Bass presented the above item.

A video of the amenities offered at the Cuscowilla facility was displayed a presentation as well on the status of the day camp and its offerings. 

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

3.

Update on the US Department of Energy Project: Energy Modernization for People, Opportunity, Work, Equity, and Renewables (EMPOWER) - 23-00752

NAACP Environmental Climate & Justice Committee Nkwanda Jah and Community Weatherization Coalition Marianne Schmink presented the above item. 

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

Commissioner Prizzia moved direct staff to continue working with the empower coalition to explore ideas for green jobs, leadership, youth development and energy efficiency. The motion carried 5-0. 

2nd Commissioner Cornell 

4.

Update on the US Army Reserve Equipment Concentration Site and Santa Fe College Heavy Diesel Mechanic Training Program - 23-00658

Economic Development and Strategic Initiatives Manager Sean McLendon, Kirkconnell Rusty Rhoades, and Army Core of Engineers Sonya Suggs presented the above item. 

The project is projected to generate 469 short term construction jobs and 110 long term operations jobs. The groundbreaking will be in 2025 the project has a $36,000,000 federal appropriation for construction. 

Commissioner Cornell and Chair Alford presented comments. 

5.

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Update (GCRA) and Airport Gateway Phase I Analysis Presentation - 23-00763

Economic Development and Strategic Initiatives Manager Sean McLendon and GCRA Director Rick Smith presented the above item. 

The presentation covered highlights of the Cornerstone, Eastside Health and Development Initiative, GTEC Refresh, NE 8th Avenue & Waldo Road, Heritage Trail, Heartwood Project, Downtown Strategic Plan, the Power District and the area surrounding the Gainsville Regional Airport.  

Commissioner Cornell, Commissioner Prizzia, Chair Alford, Commissioner Wheeler, Commissioner Chestnut, and Deputy County Manager Carl Smart presented comments. 

Chair Alford recognized Kali Blount and Patricia Lee who presented comments to the Board. 

6.

Presentation of Fire Rescue Operational Audit Executive Summary by Mauldin and Jenkins - 23-00803

Strategic Performance Manager Donna Bradbrook, Partner with Mauldin & Jenkins David Roberts, Emergency Services Consulting Michael Hogan, and Manager with Mauldin & Jenkins Graham Swiney presented the above item. 

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

7.

Facilities Management Master Space Plan Quarterly Update - 23-00792

Facilities Manager Dan Whitcraft presented the above item. 

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

Char Alford stated she would like to explore grants for putting EV Chargers in the garage.

L.

Land Conservation Projects

1.

Lochloosa Slough Flatwoods – Jackson Heirs Tract Option Contract to Purchase Real Property - 23-00724

Conservation Lands Manager Andi Christman presented the above item. 

Commissioner Prizzia and Chair Alford presented comments. 

Commissioner Prizzia moved the following:

1. Approve and authorize the Chair to exercise the Lochloosa Slough – Jackson Heirs 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;

2. Approve the acquisition subject to the non-permitted title exceptions, #5, 6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, and #16, as listed in the attached Title Commitment, and subject to the concurrence of the county attorney and the closing attorney.

3. Authorize staff to execute additional documents as necessary to close the transaction including the pursuit of a non-public access easement over tax parcel # 20079-000-000; and

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

5. The Board is to be apprised of any changes to the historic homestead by email. 

2nd Commissioner Chestnut.

The motion carried 5-0.

2.

Lochloosa Connector – Rimes Tract Tri-Party Option Contract to Purchase Real Property - 23-00779

Commissioner Prizzia moved to defer this item to the January Regular meeting. The motion carried 5-0.

2nd Commissioner Chestnut 

M.

Action Items

1.

Trunked Radio System Purchase- Final purchase and approval - 23-00794

Fire Chief Harold Theus and Assistant County Attorney Dave Forziano presented the above item. 

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

Commissioner Cornell moved that Contingent on the City Commission’s approval of the Estoppel Agreement on 12-14-2023, approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Purchase Sale Agreement, Co-Location Agreements, and Estoppel Agreement, approve and authorize the County Manager to sign all User Agreements with all 10 users of the Trunked Radio System, and authorize the County Manager to approve and execute all documents necessary to complete the transaction (e.g., application for FCC approval to transfer radio frequency licenses; assignment of Motorola maintenance agreement/software licenses). The motion caried 5-0.

2nd Commissioner Chestnut 

N.

Public Hearings

1.

FY24 Budget Amendment for Re-appropriations and Fund Balance - 23-00762

Budget Manager Mo Riccitelli presented the above item. 

Commissioner Prizzia moved to conduct a public hearing to adopt resolution and approve the December Budget Adjustment journal. The motion carried 5-0. 

2nd Commissioner Chestnut. 

There was no one present who wished to address this matter. 

2.

Tara Esmerelda Revised Preliminary Development Plan Over Threshold - 23-00770

Growth Management Director Jeff Hays presented the above item. 

Commissioner Cornell disclosed ex-parte communications regarding this matter. 

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

Deputy Clerk Donahey issued the oath to all those who wished to address this matter. 

Commissioner Cornell moved approval with conditions of the Revised Preliminary Development Plan and Resolution DR-23-39. The motion carried 5-0. 

2nd Commissioner Chestnut 

Chair Alford recognized Kali Blount who presented comments. 

3.

Z23-000006 – A request for a Special Use Permit for the Cuscowilla Fire Station - 23-00793

Senior Planner Gerald Brewington presented the above item. 

There were no ex-parte communications disclosed. 

Deputy Clerk Donahey issued the oath to all those who wished to address this matter. 

Agent for the Applicant Clay Sweger and EDA Engineer Sergio Reyes presented comments. 

Commissioner Prizzia moved that the Board adopt Resolution Z-23-04 approving the requested special use permit including the revisions as presented on the dais.

2nd Commissioner Cornell

Commissioner Wheeler, Fire Chief Harold Theus, Commissioner Cornell, and Chair Alford presented comments. 

Chair Alford recognized Kali Blount who presented comments to the Board. 

The motion carried 5-0.

4.

Z23-000003: Public Hearing for Adoption of Comprehensive Plan Amendment on Equity and Environmental Justice Definitions and Policies - 23-00799

Senior Planner Ben Chumley presented the above item. 

Commissioner Prizzia moved to approve the attached ordinance to adopt the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment. 

2nd Commissioner Cornell

Chair Alford recognized Kali Blount who presented comments to the Board. 

The motion carried 5-0. 

O.

Reports and Comments

1.

County Attorney Report

Micanopy Land Transfer Agreement

County Attorney Torres stated that the project has been with her office for a while and that it has been assigned to a different attorney. She provided an update of the issues with the agreement which involve whether the Board would wish to allow controlled burns on the property. There is also the matter of what to do with the existing structure on the property. 

The consensus, of the Board was that the existing struck was fine to remain or restore.as well as pervious trails on the property. The intent is to have a minimal footprint on the site. 

2.

County Manager Report

Community Engagement Plan for the East Gainesville Legacy Project

Deputy County Manager Smart advised the Board that a copy of the public engagement plan was provided to the Board via email. The intent is to have several public engagement meetings in January with the neighborhood residents. Staff will compile the suggestions from the citizens and then compile a list of top three that staff feel are viable. 

Commissioner Prizzia stated that she wants the staff to be clear with the public regarding the resources available so that the public expectations are realistic of what can happen. 

Deputy Manager Smart stated that staff will be clear and not promise any particular development in the area. The goal is to obtain the public input and ideas for the area. 

Commissioner Cornell stated that he hopes that whoever is programing the Kincaid Loop and 15th Avenue will have staff attend the meetings as there will be discussion about the County investment in the area. 

3.

Board Reports and Commission Comment

HeadStart Program

Commissioner Cornell stated that the Children's Trust approved funding for a pilot program over the summer for children that are 3 - 5 years of age. 

Youth Mentoring Application

Commissioner Cornell stated that the Children's Trust issued contracts with 6 entitles for a total of $387,000 to mentor children. 

Robinson Heights

Commissioner Cornell stated that the County had previously cleaned up a home site in the Robinson Heights neighborhood. Unfortunately, the conditions have returned. He would like to empower the County Attorney to take legal action in the matter. 

Commissioner Cornell moved to authorize the County Attorney to move forward as early as December 17, 2023 with filing an injunction. The motion carried 5-0.

2nd Commissioner Prizzia

County Attorney Torres stated that there is an open code order in the matter till 12/16, 2023 so the 17th would be the appropriate date to file. 

Alachua Proclamation

Commissioner Chestnut stated that he was in a meeting in Alachua last night and received a Proclamation in honor of Matthew Louie. He feels it would be appropriate for the County to issue a similar Proclamation that would become part of the Remembrance Project. 

Commissioner Cornell moved to authorize the Proclamation. The motion carried 5-0.

2nd Commissioner Chestnut

CAPP Funding

Commissioner Wheeler stated that she has been having discussions with a day care regarding extending the age limit on providing funding for children through the Community Agency Partnership Program (CAPP). This would allow the provision of services to children in need of the services.

North Florida Regional Water Plan

Commissioner Prizzia stated that she feels the plan is woefully inadequate to protect the water supply. There are currently municipalities that are out of water and cannot approve development plans as a result. She would like to send a Chair letter to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Water Management District asking them to reconsider some of their decisions. 

Commissioner Prizzia moved to authorize the Chair letter. The motion carried 5-0.

2nd Commissioner Cornell

HB 253

HB 253 is a bill that would provide Medicaid coverage as a pilot program that would provide coverage for purchases and deliveries of prescribed health promoting foods.

Commissioner Prizzia moved to provide a Chair letter as well as lobbyist support for the bill. The motion carried 5-0. 

2nd Commissioner Cornell

Ratification of Chair Letter

Deputy County Manager Smart stated that the Chair signed a letter calling for the protection of environmentally sensitive agricultural lands. 

Commissioner Cornell moved that the Board ratify the Chair Letter that was sent and copied to the commission regarding rural and family lands. The motion carried 5-0.

P.

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

Q.

Public Comments

Chair Alford recognized Susan Morris, Brackin Camp, John Gainey, and Kali Blount who presented comments to the Board. 

Commissioner Cornell stated that he would like the Florence Landfill be scheduled for discussion. 

By consensus, the Board directed to schedule a discussion in January regarding the Florence Landfill application to get an update on what is the current state of the application and provide the public an opportunity to speak.

Chair Alford stated that she would also like the water testing in the area to be covered so that all parties can be informed.

Deputy County Manager Smart stated that no motion was needed. 

R.

Commission Response to the Public

S.

Adjournment

There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.

T.

Consent Items

1.

Clerk of the Court

1.

Supplemental Resolution, Capital Improvement Revenue Note, Series 2022 - 23-00800

• Adopt the attached resolution

2.

Community Support Services

1.

Alachua County Housing Advisory (AHAC) Committee Board Appointment - 23-00737

• Approve the appointment of R.D. Bonnaghan and David Weiss to the AHAC board.

2.

Agreement with the Florida Harm Reduction Collective, Inc. for a Sterile Needle Exchange Program - 23-00748

• Approved the Agreement with the Florida Harm Reduction Collective, Inc.

3.

Lutheran Services of Florida (LSF) Amendment 116 Providing Funding for Crisis Center Mobile Response Teams, Metamorphosis Program, and Crisis Center 988 - 23-00776

• Approve LSF Amendment 116 and the attached Resolution with Budget Amendment “Attachment A”.

3.

County Attorney's Office

1.

Resolutions – Joint County Meetings - 23-00775

4.

County Manager's Office

1.

Request Approval of Art Loan Agreement for the Art of Valorie Campos - 23-00759

• Approve Art Loan Agreement, as presented, and authorize the Chair and Clerk to sign.

2.

Appointment of Svetlana Korotkevitch to the Alachua County Housing Authority Board as Alternate Member, with a Term Ending July 31, 2027 - 23-00801

• Appoint Svetlana Korotkevitch to the Alachua County Housing Authority Board as Alternate Member, with a Term Ending July 31, 2027

3.

Request Approval of Combined Communications Center Interlocal Agreement - 23-00809

• Approve the Combined Communications Center Interlocal Agreement and authorize the Chair and Clerk to sign.

5.

Environmental Protection

1.

Renewal of Inter-Local Agreement ASS81 with Florida Department of Transportation for Main Street Detention Pond Outflow Filter - 23-00769

• Approve the renewal and authorize Chair to sign the amendment.

6.

Facilities Management

1.

Funding FY24 Facilities Projects via BA2024-301 - 23-00788

• Approve budget amendment

7.

Fire Rescue

1.

Request Approval of Revised Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement - 23-00674

• Approve the Revised Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement as presented and authorize the Chair and Clerk to sign. Authorize the County Manager to sign any and all additional related documents.

2.

FY 2023-2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) - 23-00741

• Approve the 2023-2024 Federally Funded Subgrant EMPG Agreement, adopt the Resolution amending the Adopted Budget, approve the Budget Amendment (2024-00000125), and authorize an Interfund Loan not to exceed $88,356.00

3.

Resolution and Budget Amendment for the purchase of Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment. - 23-00755

• Approve the grant agreement, adopt the resolution, and approve the budget amendment to establish the budget for the grant award

4.

Subgrant Agreement between Alachua County and State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management. - 23-00757

• Approve the Subgrant Agreement between Alachua County and State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management to receive reimbursement for incurred costs related to Hurricane Idalia and authorize staff to file supplemental paperwork associated with the reimbursements.

  Authorize the Manager to sign future documents associated with the Grant that do not commit the County to any additional actions or expenditures.

5.

FY 2023-2024 State of Florida Public Emergency Medical Transportation (PEMT) Program Resolution and Amendment. - 23-00768

• Adopt the Resolution and approve the budget amendment.

6.

Agreement for Waiver of Local Match Requirements for Public Assistance related to Hurricane Ian and Nicole - 23-00780

• Approve the Agreement for Waiver of Local Match Requirements for Public Assistance for Hurricane Ian and Nicole

7.

Agreement with High Springs to conduct New Construction Plan Reviews and Inspections- 23-00791

• Approve and sign the Interlocal Agreement between Alachua County and the City of High Springs.

8.

2023 – 2024 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) County Grant Application - 23-00802

• Adopt the Resolution, approve and sign the EMS Grant Application

8.

Growth Management

1.

SUNTrail Grant Application for the Waldo Greenway Extension - 23-00743

• Rank the Waldo Greenway Extension Phase 1 Design Project as the County’s #1 Unfunded SUNTrail Priority and authorize staff to transmit the SUNTrail grant application to FDOT.

2.

Multi-modal Transportation Mitigation Agreement – Premier Preschool - 23-00784

• Approve the Multi-modal Transportation Mitigation Agreement (MMTM) between Alachua County and International Education Solutions, Inc. dba Premier Preschool and authorize the Chair’s signature

9.

Human Resources

1.

Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Revisions to the Non-Bargaining Pay Plan – add Housing Strategic Development Coordinator, SR CADD Designer and SR Treatment Court Officer - 23-00790

• Request approval of the Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 revisions to the Non-Bargaining Pay Plan.

10.

Procurement

1.

Purchase Order to Law and Order Technology, LLC, in the amount of $218,076.35 for Information & Telcom Services. - 23-00751

• Approve the issuance of the purchase order to Law and Order Technology, LLC, in the amount of $218,076.35.

2.

Agreement 13974 with Stryker Sales, LLC, for regular maintenance and service on their emergency equipment for the Fire Rescue. - 23-00761

• Approve and authorize Chair to Execute Agreement 13974 with Stryker Sales, LLC, for regular maintenance and service on their emergency equipment, NTE $59,799.30 annually.

3.

Purchase Order to Netsync Network Solutions, in the amount of $60,264.00, for the purchase of Standard Cisco DUO Access, for Information & Telecomm Services. - 23-00767

• Approve the issuance of the purchase order to Netsync Network Solutions, in the amount of $60,264.00.

4.

Second GMP Amendment 13356 with D E Scorpio Corporation for the construction of County Fire Station No. 21, located at 15909 NW 173rd Street, Alachua, FL, for Public Works. - 23-00777

• Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Second GMP Amendment 13356 with D E Scorpio Corporation for the construction of County Fire Station No. 21, located at 15909 NW 173rd Street, Alachua, Florida 32615, setting the GMP at $6,570,781.00, with a total estimated cost of $7,056,628.00 as outlined in the Proposed Project Budget.

5.

Addendum Agreement 13995 with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Inc., for Cloud Computing Service, for Growth Management. - 23-00783

• Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agreement 13995 with Amazon Web Services, Inc., in the amount of $55,000.

6.

Ranking of Request for Proposal (RFP) 24-149 Annual Professional Geotechnical Engineering and Testing Services for Public Works. - 23-00786

• Approve the ranking and authorize staff to negotiate agreements for RFP 24-149 Annual Professional Geotechnical Engineering and Testing Services:

  1. GSE Engineering & Consulting, Inc.

  2. Universal Engineering Sciences, LLC

  3. ECS Florida, LLC

  4. Professional Service Industries, Inc.

  5. CSI GEO, Inc.

  Authorize staff to negotiate agreements with the top three (3) ranked firms. Should the staff be unable to negotiate satisfactory agreements with the top three (3) ranked firms, negotiations with the unsuccessful firms will be terminated. Negotiations may be undertaken in the same manner in order of ranking until three agreements are reached, and so forth.

7.

Award and Agreement 14027 with USA Services of Florida, LLC for Bid 24-229 Annual Street Sweeping Services for Public Works. - 23-00787

• Approve the Award and authorize the Chair to execute Agreement 14027 with USA Services of Florida, LLC for Bid 24-229 Annual Street Sweeping Services, NTE $110,856.00 annually.

8.

Ranking of Request for Proposal (RFP) 23-432 Civil Engineering Services for Itemized Transportation Projects for Public Works. - 23-00796

• Approve the ranking and authorize staff to negotiate agreements for RFP 23-432 Civil Engineering Services for Itemized Transportation Projects for Public Works:

  1.Causseaux, Hewett, & Walpole, Inc.

  2.Kimley-Hom and Associates, Inc.

  3.Hanson Professional Services Inc.

  4.Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, PLLC, LLC

  5.Bentley Group, Inc.

  6.Mott MacDonald, LLC

  7.DRMP, Inc.

  8.HNTB Corporation

  9.Kisinger Campo & Associates

  10.Traffic Signal Coordination LLC

  Authorize staff to negotiate agreements with the top five ranked firms. Should the staff be unable to negotiate satisfactory agreements with the top-ranked firms, negotiations with the unsuccessful firm(s) will be terminated. Negotiations may be undertaken in the same manner in order of ranking until five agreements are reached, and so forth.

9.

Purchase Order to Netsync Network Solutions, in the amount of $73,313.68 for Information & Telecomm Services. - 23-00771

• Approve the issuance of the purchase order to Netsync Network Solutions, in the amount of $73,313.68.

11.

Public Works

1.

Authorization for Public Hearing Advertisement for Right-of-Way Vacations in the Plat of F.H. Thompson’s Subdivision - 23-00756

• That the Board adopt the proposed resolution to set a date and time to hold a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of the unimproved rights-of-way dedicated to the County by the Plat of F.H. Thompson’s Subdivision and authorizing the County staff to advertise same.

2.

Interlocal Agreement with Archer, Hawthorne, Lacrosse, Micanopy for Building permit Inspection and floodplain services - 23-00677

• Authorize the Chair to sign the Interlocal Agreements on behalf of the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

3.

First Amendment to Construction Contract Between Alachua County and North Florida Regional Medical Center, Inc. for Realignment of SW 41st Boulevard - 23-00810

• The Board approve the First Amendment and authorize the Chair to sign the First Amendment.

12.

Risk Management

1.

Wellness Program Unanticipated Revenue - 23-00754

• Approve a budget amendment to recognize unanticipated revenue and authorize the chair to sign the resolution.

13.

Sheriff's Office

1.

Unanticipated Revenue – Sheriff Justice Advocacy Grant (JAG) - 23-00760

• Approve the budget amendment and authorize the chair to sign the resolution

14.

Solid Waste & Resource Recovery

1.

Second Amendment to Agreement 11937 with University of Florida for solid waste professional services - 23-00781

• Approve Second Amendment to Agreement #11937 with University of Florida for providing landfill and solid waste related research to the Alachua County Solid Waste & Resource Recovery Department and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the County.

15.

Sustainability, Equity, Economic & Strategic Development Office (SEED)

1.

Alachua County Energy Efficiency Program (ACEEP) Contract Update: Second Pilot Program - 23-00807

• Approve the signing of the contract

U.

Notation for Record

1.

Arts Council of Alachua County – October 2, 2023 Minutes - 23-00758

• N/A. For informational purposes only.

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Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee – September 14, 2023 Minutes - 23-00772

• No action necessary. For informational purposes only.

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Notice of Upcoming Meetings