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

A.
Invocation

 

Sr. Pastor Dr. Karl Anderson, Upper Room Ministries provided the Invocation.

B.
Pledge of Allegiance

 

C.
Call to Order

 

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

D.
Approval of Regular and Consent Agenda

 

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

2nd Commissioner Alford

The motion carried 5-0.

 

Claudia Tuck, Director of community support services introduced the new medical examiner Dr. Malad Webb and he presented brief remarks. 

E.
Announcements

 

Josh presented the following announcements:

- There is a new mobile app for residents called "My Alachua County". You can submit all sorts of information to the county if you need to get in touch with someone. The app is available on both Apple App Store and Google Play 

- Video was played presenting the "Jimmy Carnes Invitational Track Meet" at the Alachua County Sports and Event Center.

F.
Board and Committee Items

 

1.
Equity Advisory Board Appointments - 26-00048

 

Chair Cornell recognized applicant Darrell Bagby who presented comments to the Board. 

 

Deputy Clerk Miller called on each Commissioner for their one nomination to appoint one citizen to the at Large position. 

 

Commissioners Alford, Wheeler, Prizzia and Cornell nominated Darrell Bagby.

Commissioner Chestnut nominated Kali Blount.

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved to appoint Darrell Bagby to the vacant citizen at large position and Kali Blount to the vacant alternate position.

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

The motion carried 5-0.

  • Appoint one applicant to the vacant Citizen at Large position.

    Appoint one applicant to the vacant Alternate position.

G.
Public Comment

 

Chair Cornell recognized Pamela B, Chad Preston, Keith Nichols, Telford Cartwright, Mark, Kerry Wyatt, and Moksa who presented comments.

 

Commissioner Chestnut exits the meeting at 12:15pm 

Commissioner Chestnut returns to the meeting at 2:27pm

H.
Action Items

 

1.
Animal Enforcement Update - 26-00107

 

Interim Animal Resources Director Gina Peebles presented the above item to the Board. 

 

$395,119 in Personal Services for 4 FTEs (Recurring)

$132,270 in Operating expenditures (Recurring and Non-Recurring)

$144,029 in Capital (Non-recurring)

 

Animal Resources will transfer, to the Alachua County Sheriff’s budget, the prorated salary and benefit costs for FY26 and will utilize $311,191 from reserves to cover program-related expenses.

 

Commissioner Alford, ASO Deputy, Commissioner Prizzia, Interim Animal Resources Director Gina Peebles, Commissioner Wheeler, and ASO Deputy presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Alford moved the following staff recommendations:

  1. Authorize the Chair to Sign the attached Memorandum of Understanding
  2. Authorize the “Request to Advertise” for the required Public Hearing to Amend CH. 72 of the Alachua County Code
  3. Authorize the corresponding budget amendment(s) to transfer funding to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office
  4. Direct staff to provide quarterly updates to the Board over the next year

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

The motion carried 5-0.

2.
Animal Shelter Update - 25-00770

 

Interim Animal Resources Director Gina Peebles presented the above item. 

 

Sites under consideration:

University of Florida Site

Pros:

- Proximity to UF Vet School and Small Animal Hospital. Within walking distance to/from the Shelter Medicine Program and Emergency Veterinarian Services

- Highly visible location. Convenient for ancillary services including an Animal Café, Pet Pantry, low cost spay/neuter services, and bus routes for staff and volunteers

- Outreach Opportunities. Proximity to a large number of students, faculty, and staff from the University provide increased volunteer and foster opportunities

Cons:

- $1 million Land Lease

- Smaller (12 acre) Property

- 8.4 miles from Current Shelter

Weseman Track

Pros:

- 1.5 miles from Current Shelter. Convenient for staff caring for dangerous dogs, criminal case, and other non-adoptable animals

- County Owned. Saving $1 million lease cost which can be reinvested in the shelter construction

- Larger (100+ acre) Property

- No decrease in Economic Opportunity in Eastern Alachua County

Cons:

- Proximity to UF Vet School

- Lack of bus routes

- Remote Location

 

Chuck Clemons, Commissioner Wheeler, Travis, County Manager Lieberman, Commissioner Prizzia, Commissioner Alford, Chair Cornell, and Sr. Assistant County Attorney David Forziano presented comment. 

 

Chair Cornell exits the meeting at 12:38pm

Chair Cornell returns to the meeting at 12:39pm

Commissioner Alford exits the meeting at 1:09pm

Commissioner Alford returns to the meeting at 1:12pm

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved the following motion:

- University of Florida Site as the new animal shelter location. 

- Approve the Agreement for Ground Sublease in substantially the same form as attached and authorize the Chair to execute same when finalized by both parties

- Authorize the Chair to sign the Sublease in substantially the same form as attached when the County Manager determines that the site is acceptable for the development and operation of the Animal Resource Facility in accordance with the Agreement for Ground Sublease

- Authorize any corresponding budget amendment(s) to undertake the County’s due diligence.

- Facilities Deptartment to meet with staff at the existing animal shelter location and bring back a budget for doing renovations on the shelter.

2nd Commissioner Alford

The motion carried 3-1 with Commissioner Chestnut not present and Commissioner Wheeler in dissent voting "Nay".

 

Public Comment

Chair Cornell recognized Patricia, Felicia Patron, Pamela B, Brian Bisher, Katherine McGuire, Phil Singer, Sharon Alta, and Linda R who presented comments.   

 

Commissioner Prizzia, Commissioner Wheeler, County Manager Lieberman, Commissioner Alford, and Chair Cornell presented comments. 

3.
Animal Resources Comprehensive Update 2025 - 26-00112

 

Interim Animal Resources Director Gina Peebles presented the above item.

 

Director and Veterinarian Update:

- Applications Accepted Through JAN. 30

- 33 Applications submitted

- Apply Online at GOVHRUSA.COM

 

Medical Services:

- 2025:  spay/neuter surgeries: 1,687
- 2025:  specialty surgeries: 60

 

Shelter Operations:

• Intakes:  2,991
• Adoptions: 1,728
• Outgoing Transfers:  451
• Return to Owner:  271
Maintained a 90.14% Live Release Rate and are the leading adoption agency in Alachua County for second
year in a row.

 

Volunteer and Foster Programs:

- 1,047 new Volunteers 3,039.37 volunteer hours (not including fosters)

- 1,393 Fosters more than 260 increase over 2024!

 

2025 Adoption Events:

• Jax Mega: 32 adoptions
• Summer Lovin’: 116 adoptions first day, 268 adoptions month of August
• ACAR After Dark: 34 adoptions
• Whisker Wonderland: 47 adoptions first day, 151 adoptions month of December
• Community Vaccination Clinics: 3

 

Enforcement:

- Officers responded to more than 5,070 calls for service

 

Commissioner Alford, Commissioner Prizzia, County Manager Lieberman, Commissioner Wheeler and Chair Cornell presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved the following:

  • Ask for the renovation updates to be brought to the Board within 90 days along with the information requested in regard to the managed intake and euthanasia flow chart. Also updates from the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee with regards to their input on the efforts being brought to them and the euthanasia statistics process for the database.
  • Any updates with regards to resources need to continue to support our volunteer coordinator and staff in utilizing our community to reduce euthanasia numbers and increase adoptions.
  • Update policies to require the behaviorist or behaviorist supervisor be part of the team along with the Veterinarian, outreach supervisor present at all euthanasia decisions.

2nd Commissioner Alford

The motion carried 5-0.

 

Public Comment

Chair Cornell recognized Patricia, a citizen, and Pamela B who presented comments.

 

County Manager Lieberman, Commissioner Prizzia, Commissioner Alford, and Chair Cornell presented comments. 

 

Chair Cornell exits the meeting at 1:53pm

Chair Cornell returns to the meeting at 1:54pm

Commissioner Alford exits the meeting at 2:06pm

Commissioner Alford returns to the meeting at 2:09pm

4.
Request to advertise an Amendment to the Planned Development Zoning for Alachua County Property located at Waldo Road and NE 63rd Avenue (Weseman and Ecoloop properties) - 26-00098

 

Assistant County Manager Missy Daniels and staff presented the above item.

 

Planned Development Amendment

• December 2025 Florida Cabinet agreed to remove the Fairgrounds use restrictions on the Weseman Property
• Waste-based industry at the EcoLoop property has not materialized
• Proposing an amendment to the PD zoning to remove the reverter language and broaden the industrial uses allowed.

• Remove fairground use reverter language
• Broaden industrial uses and government uses allowed 
• EcoLoop changes: – Discussed proposed changes with Environmental Protection, Economic Development and Citizen Climate Advisory Committees

 

Recommendation:
• Direct staff to hold a neighborhood meeting and advertise proposed amendments to the Planned Development Zoning on Parcel numbers 07872-003-002 and 078-003-009 (Weseman and Ecoloop properties)

 

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

 

Commissioner Alford moved staff recommendations to direct staff to hold a neighborhood meeting and advertise proposed amendments to the Planned Development Zoning on Parcel numbers 07872-003-002 and 078-003-009 (Weseman and Ecoloop properties).

2nd Commissioner Chestnut

The motion carried 5-0.

 

Commissioner Wheeler exits meeting at 2:50pm

Commissioner Wheeler returns to the meeting at 2:53pm

Commissioner Prizzia exits meeting at 2:50pm

Commissioner Prizzia returns to the meeting at 2:55pm

I.
Presentations

 

1.
Facilities Management Master Space Plan Quarterly Update - 26-00064

 

Facilities Management Director Travis Parker presented the above item. 

Key Milestones:

  • March 16, 2026 – CEP building pad ready
  • May 18, 2026 – Parking Garage building pad ready
  • June 8, 2026 – Courthouse mobilization by AJAX

Next Steps:

  • Ajax to deliver 100% Construction Document Guaranteed Maximum Price - February 25, 2026
  • Guaranteed Maximum Price will be brought to the Board for review - April 2026
  • Notice to Proceed - April 27, 2026
  • Ajax to mobilize - June 3, 2026
  • The goal is to be fully complete by March 2028.

Fire Rescue HQ & EOC Update:

  • Original substantial completion - October 10, 2025 (180 working days from the notice to proceed)
  • Time extension approved due to asbestos abatement and required containment
  • Additional extension related to HVAC replacement, with the County electing to replace existing air handler units to avoid future space and configuration issues
  • Equipment lead times extended the schedule
  • Revised substantial completion - February 9, 2026

 

Next Steps:

  • At final completion, Fire Rescue Headquarters and Emergency Management will relocate into the Armory.
  • The move and setup are expected to take several months following substantial completion.
  • In addition to Ulloa’s contract work, the County will complete interior painting and site landscaping.
  • The art project is moving forward and will be brought to the Board for review and approval prior to installation.
  • The goal is to be fully complete by May 2026.

Relocations – EPD & Growth Management:

  • EPD (Wilson) to Existing Fire Rescue HQ

–EPD is reviewing the floor plan for planning purposes

–Work can proceed once Fire Rescue relocates to the Armory

  • Growth (Annex) to existing Facilities Building

–Working through final design with Growth Management Staff

–Demolition permit in process (work to be completed inhouse)

 

East Tumblin Creek:

  • Gray Construction is actively working on site
  • Change Order #1 approved for unforeseen conditions and long-term maintenance considerations, extending completion to December 24, 2025
  • Change Order #2 approved at zero cost for inspection delays and semi permanent power, extending completion to February 13, 2026
  • No additional changes anticipated
  • The goal is to be fully complete by April 2026.

Forest Edge:

  • January 22, 2026 - Final punch list scheduled
  • February 11, 2026 - Estimated final completion, with no additional changes anticipated
  • Zero-dollar reconciliation change order in progress to close out the project
  • The goal is to be fully complete by April 2026.

Sunrise Residence Inn:

  • February 2026: Painting to begin on two units
  • One upper and one lower unit will have in wall areas opened to expose existing conditions for accurate bidding in February
  • Facilities is working with ACHA to continue incremental improvements during construction
  • Project is currently advertised in OpenGov
  • Award anticipated in April 2026

Land Conservation Complex:

  • Architectural & Engineering completed
  • Received the 90% plans for the Pedestrian Beacon on 1/23
  • Project is in OpenGov and ready for release
  • 30 day bid period anticipated
  • Construction expected to begin in July/August 2026

Rural Collection Center - Newberry:

  • Solid Waste project
  • A &E firm selected, Paul Stresing and Associates
  • Civil engineer selected, EDA
  • Working with Tetra Tech & Life Soils on the roadway/entrance
  • Project kickoff meeting completed January 23, 2026

Fire Station No. 25 (Tech City):

  • Working through the closure of the property
  • 50% Design Development plans received from the Lunz Group
  • 50% Construction estimate of $7.6 Million provided by Scorpio Construction
  • Minimal changes from first two stations (21/80)
  • Minor reduction in square footage
  • Facade changes to exterior to match Tech City

Fire Training Facility:

  • The project has been reopened now that the farmers market has vacated the space
  • EDA will revise the site plan to make use of the existing structure and remove others as needed
  • Concepts will be brought to the board as appropriate
  • Will be touring the North Port Fire Rescue Training Facility on February 25th 

Capital Preservation Projects:

  • 60 Active Projects totaling approximately $9 Million
  • Project Examples

–Chiller replacements at Josiah T Walls and Sheriffs Office

–Boiler replacements at Admin & Criminal Courthouse

–Single/Double/Pod Entry door replacement at the Jail

–Dishwashing machine replacement at the Jail

–Rooftop unit repair and replacement at the Jail

–Pod renovations at the Jail

–Glazing, Roof flashing, and electrical repairs at the Jail

–Warehouse buildout for Fire Rescue, Health Department, Supervisor of Elections

–Fire Station (41/82) Restroom & Kitchen Remodels

 

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

 

Chair Cornell exits the meeting at 3:01pm

Chair Cornell returns to the meeting at 3:04

2.
Update on Forward Focus Initiative - 26-00070

 

Assistant County Manager Missy Daniels and Sean Mclendon presented the above item. 

 

Forward Focus Project Area: The study area includes, but is not limited to, the municipalities of Hawthorne, 
Waldo, and Micanopy and the unincorporated communities of Monteocha, Melrose, Island Grove, and rural clusters.

 

Study Area:

• Total Population – 18,665
• Total Acreage – 210,373
• Square Miles – 594
• Residential Units – 6,799
• Commercial Acreage – 594
• Agricultural Acreage- 134,555

 

Year 1 – Phase 1:

• Seven Listening Sessions: 311 Comments
• Community Survey: 2,166 data points collected
• 10Newsletters
• Zencity Page and County Project Website
• October 25 Year End Summit
• ICMA Economic Mobility and Opportunity Grant - Complete

October Year End Summit Overview:

• Held October 25, 2025 at Cuscowilla
• Three 1-hour topic discussions with Subject Matter Experts– Post-Secondary education and workforce– Health and well-being– Early childhood and youth

Key Survey Themes:

• Workforce: limited local programs, transportation barriers
• Health: provider shortages, long travel distances
• Early Childhood: lack of childcare, youth programs
• Infrastructure: roads, internet, food access

Workforce Findings - Survey:

• 57.78%: lack of relevant post-secondary programs
• 37.78%: limited job opportunities
• 11.11 % transportation barriers

Health and Well-being Findings - Survey:

• 56%: barriers to care
• Barriers:– Provide availability (7.78%)– Long wait times (22.22%)– Cost (20%)– Transportation (17.78%)
• 80% travel 10+ miles for groceries
• Top Needs: primary care, senior services, dental

Early Childhood Findings - Survey:

• 57.78%: need childcare for ages 0-5
• 37.78: after-school programs
• 31.11%: teen programs
• 28.89%: teen job opportunities
• Barriers: limited local options and high cost

 

Early Childhood Key Takeaways:

• Childcare Accessibility: Need for early-opening or neighborhood-based childcare options.
• Business & Community Partnerships: Encourage businesses to support employee childcare.
• Infrastructure & Workforce Needs: Potential spaces (e.g., churches, community centers) require infrastructure updates, and a critical need exists for qualified, fairly paid childcare workers.
• Youth Development: Trade learning, structured after-school programs, and community excursions…staffing and transportation are significant barriers.
• Family & Housing Support: Repurpose vacant buildings (like churches and hotels) to create stable housing or childcare facilities, which helps stabilize families and support young adults.

Year Two:

• Create actionable steps 
– Immediate – continue early/easy actions

– Intermediate

– Long-term
• Build partnerships for implementation
• Continue community engagement– Create community task force with representation from all communities

Year Three: Action Plan:

• Approve the Action Plan to Implement Year 2’s analysis
• Pursue funding opportunities and partnerships for large scale initiatives
• Continue to engage with and follow up with the communities 

 

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

J.
Land Conservation Projects

 

1.
Lochloosa Connector – Les-Que Two Tract Option Contract to Purchase Real Property - 25-01002

 

Land Conservation Manager Andi Christman presented the above item to the Board. 

 

Summary of Proposed Les-Que Two Acquisition:

• Owner: Les-Que Two Inc.
• Option Contract: Fee Simple Acquisition– Partial Assignment: From Alachua County to Alachua Conservation Trust (Dependent on award of NAWCA grant)
• Parcel number: 18354-059-000
• Acreage: ± 521.62 acres 
• Zoning/Land Use:  Agricultural (A) / Rural/Agriculture

• Purchase Type: Fee Simple (Assignable Option Contract)
• Assignment Contract: From Alachua County to Alachua Conservation Trust (Dependent on NAWCA grant award)
• Land Management: Alachua County - lead manager
• Closing: June 2026 (135 days after January 27th)

• Purchase price: $5,395,000total
• Estimated due diligence cost: $98,114for, Phase I ESA, recording and attorney’s fees, home inspections, title 
insurance and boundary survey
• Total Expenditure Request: $6,042,425 (includes 10% contingency) 

 

Commissioner Alford and Commissioner Prizzia presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Wheeler moved staff recommendations as follows:

1. Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Lochloosa Connector – Les-Que Two, assignable, Option 
Contract to purchase Real Property in substantially the form attached (Exhibit 1); and

2. Approve and Authorize Chair to exercise the Lochloosa Connector – Les-Que Two 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

3. Delegate to the County Manager the authority to decide whether to accept or reject title exceptions (#5, #6, 
#7, #8 and Other (#9)) 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. Delegate to the County Manager the authority to decide whether to close the acquisition subject to title 
exceptions (#5, #6, #7, #8, and Other (#9)) 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

5. Approve and authorize the Manager to execute the Assignment to Alachua Conservation Trust for all or a 
portion of the Lochloosa Connector – Les-Que Two Real Property in substantially the form attached (Exhibit 
2); and

6. Authorize staff to execute additional documents as necessary to close the transaction.

2nd Commissioner Prizzia

The motion carried 5-0.

K.
Items Pulled From Consent

 

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

 

M.
Closing Comments

 

1.
Public Comment

 

There were no comments presented at this time. 

2.
County Attorney Comment

 

There were no County Attorney comments presented at this time. 

3.
County Manager Comment

 

Commissioner Alford exits the meeting at 4:12pm

1.
Air quality monitoring contracts for Florence Landfill

 

Stephen Hoffsetter presented comments regarding the above item.

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved to continue the air quality monitoring program and bring it back to the Board come in 6 months.

2nd Commissioner Chestnut

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

4.
Commission Comment

 

Commissioner Prizzia introduced her new intern UF Student Kathleen Ojeda who started in November and has been a great help so far.  

Commissioner Prizzia states the commissioners will receive a copy of an email she sent to the city commission and city staff regarding a Farm Stop.

Farm Stop allows farms to consign their stuff, and she believes this could be a solution to the lack of ability to find a grocery store for the ehedi cornerstone site. Commissioner believes a potential collaboration on this concept would be good. She ask that the commissioners take a look at the email and this topic be added to the joint agenda for the March meeting with the city of Gainesville. 

 

A.D.A Access

Commissioner Prizzia received an email from Kristin Young regarding ADA Access in the meetings. Commissioner ask that in the process of reorganizing the rooms to think about ADA Accessibility for public comment and interaction in the meetings. 

 

CTAC

Chair Cornell passed out the 2025 Childrens Trust Annual Report to share with the commissioners. A workshop was held yesterday, and they finalized the strategic plan, which was the second round of the strategic plan. It will be approved formally at the March CTAC meeting.  

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved to refer to staff to get with CTAC, the community foundation, and the center for non-profit excellence and bring back a presentation to the board at a future policy meeting to discuss how the board could consider incorporating the nonprofit life cycle approach to help build capacity for the nonprofits the county works with. 

2nd Commissioner Chestnut

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

N.
Adjournment

 

There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m.

O.
Consent Items

 

1.
Budget & Fiscal Services

 

1.
FY26 Recognize Unanticipated Revenue in Sheriff Forfeiture Funds - 26-00093

 

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

2.
Clerk of the Court

 

1.
Report of Inter-Fund Loans that Spans the Fiscal Year End - 26-00075

 

  • Accept the Inter-fund Loans Report of Outstanding Loans That Spans the Fiscal Year End

2.
FY2025 Alachua County BoCC Investment Report - 26-00076

 

  • Accept the FY2025 Alachua County BoCC Annual Investment Report

3.
Constitutional Officers’ Quarterly Report Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Quarter 1 - 26-00083

 

  • Accept Constitutional Officers’ Quarterly Reports of Budget to Actual Expenditures for FY2026 Quarter 1.

3.
Community Support Services

 

1.
First Amendment to the Funding Agreement Between Alachua County and The Children’s Trust of Alachua County Regarding Gun Violence - 26-00061

 

  • Approve and authorize Chair to sign agreement with Children’s Trust of Alachua County for Gun Violence

2.
Alachua County Agreement to Convey Property to Maxwell Danford Under approved Policy for Conveyance of County Properties and Surplus Lands - 26-00072

 

  • Approve and authorize Chair to convey property located at 9009 SW 135th Place, Archer, FL 32618, parcel #07399-100-016 to Maxwell Danford and Jaina Azevedo, contingent on payment of given tax liability, and authorize the Chair to sign the sale agreement and documentation necessary for the closing and conveyance, including but not limited to any amendments to extend the proposed closing date of February 6, 2026.

4.
County Attorney's Office

 

1.
Resolutions - Joint County Meetings - 26-00082

 

  • Approve resolutions authorizing joint meetings between Alachua County and the counties of Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion, Putnam, and Union counties in calendar year 2026.

2.
1/27/26 Litigation Report – Request for Authority to Initiate or Defend - 26-00089

 

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

5.
County Manager's Office

 

1.
City of Gainesville Infrastructure Surtax Joint Project Application and Agreement for the NE 31 Ave Trail - 26-00080

 

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

6.
Court Services

 

7.
Facilities Management

 

8.
Fire Rescue

 

1.
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) No. FM1134 – Transfer of Radio Equipment from the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of State Fire Marshal, to Alachua County - 26-00078

 

  • Approve Resolution and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) No. FM1134 to transfer radio equipment from the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of State Fire Marshal, to Alachua County

9.
Procurement

 

1.
Agreement for Bid 26-43-MB Annual Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance for Facilities Maintenance. - 26-00058

 

  • Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agreement 14861 Outdoor Living Southeast, Inc., substantially in the form attached to this agenda item, for Bid 26-43-MB Annual Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance, in the amount not to exceed (NTE) $75,000.00 per fiscal year.

2.
Award and Agreement for Bid 26-551-MB Alachua County Criminal Courthouse Elevators 5 & 6 Modernization for Facilities Management. - 26-00067

 

  • Approve the Award and authorize the Chair to execute Agreement 14855 with Skyline Elevators, substantially in the form attached to this agenda item, for Bid 26-551-MB Alachua County Criminal Courthouse Elevators 5 & 6 Modernization, in the amount not to exceed $411,470.00.

3.
Award and Agreement for Bid 25-543-LC Rebid Alachua County Pharmacy Interior Remodel via Facilities Management for Risk. - 26-00103

 

  • Approve the Award and authorize the Chair to execute Agreement 14874 with Payne Construction Group, Inc., substantially in the form attached to this agenda item, for Bid 25-543-LC Rebid Alachua County Pharmacy Interior Remodel, for a total fiscal impact of $287,373.45.

4.
Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 26-805 with Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc., in the amount of $21,000 for Public Works. - 26-00066

 

  • Approve the issuance of Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 26-805 with Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc., in the amount of $21,000. The revised Blanket Purchase Order is $70,000.00.

5.
First Amendment to Agreement with Microsoft, SHI International Corp. (14539), for Information & Telcom Services. - 26-00068

 

  • Approve and authorize the Chair to execute First Amendment to Agreement with Microsoft, SHI International Corp., in the amount of $536,699.43.

6.
Purchase Order to CKEPUSA, in the amount of $310,926.95 for Facilities Management. - 26-00056

 

  • Approve the issuance of a purchase order to CKEPUSA, in the amount of $310,926.95.

7.
Purchase Order to Deere & Company, in the amount of $130,266.11 for Public Works. - 26-00057

 

  • Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Deere & Company, in the amount of $130,266.11.

8.
Purchase Order to Opengov Inc., in the amount of $79,979.20 for the Office of Management and Budget. - 26-00059

 

  • Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Opengov Inc., in the amount of $79,979.20.

9.
Second Amendment to Agreement with Kelly Klean LLC, (13866) for Parks and Open Space. - 26-00049

 

  • Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Second Amendment to Agreement 13866 with Kelly Klean LLC, in the amount not to exceed $185,000.00 annually.

10.
Second Amendment to Agreement with Kittelson & Associates, Inc. (14136) and Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (14158) for Growth Management. - 26-00036

 

  • Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Second Amendment to Agreement 14136, with Kittelson & Associates, Inc., in the amount NTE $354,625.00 annually and the Interlocal Agreement 14158 between Alachua County and the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization, substantially in the form attached to this agenda item, in the amount not to exceed $99,925.00. Approve the attached Budget Amendment and Resolution.

11.
Third Amendment to Agreement with DLR Group, Inc. (13961) for Facilities Management. - 26-00054

 

  • Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Third Amendment to Agreement 13961 with DLR Group, Inc., in the amount $34,390.00 for additional A&E services for the Statue, Underground Drainage and AV Redesign for the New Civil Courthouse Building in Downtown Gainesville, for a revised contract total of $3,884,635.00.

12.
Agreement with Milad Webb, M.D., P.A. (14977) for Medical Examiner Services - 26-00109

 

  • Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement 14977 with Milad Webb, M.D. P.A. to provide Medical Examiner Services to District 8

10.
Public Works

 

1.
Authorization for Public Hearing Advertisement for a Partial Right-of-Way Vacation of SE 243rd Street in Alachua County. - 26-00071

 

  • That the Board adopt the resolution to set a date and time to hold a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of SE 243rd Street, a County maintained Right-of-Way and authorizing County staff to advertise same.

11.
Solid Waste & Resource Recovery

 

1.
Fourteenth Amendment to Agreement #9675 between Alachua County and GFL Solid Waste Southeast, LLC for Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, and Yard Trash Collection. - 26-00060

 

  • Approve the Fourtheenth Amendment to Agreement #9675 between Alachua County and GFL Solid Waste Southeast, LLC for Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, and Yard Trash Collection

12.
Tourism & Economic Development

 

1.
Request to Approve the FY26 Local Sports Destination Enhancement Grant Awards - 26-00099

 

  • Approve the four Local Sports Destination Enhancement Grant funding awards as recommended by

    the Grant Scoring Committee. Approve the agreement template and authorize the County Manager to execute agreements that are substantially consistent with the template for each grantee; with all grant awards to be payable on a reimbursement basis. Make the legislative factual determination that the events, venues, and activities recommended for funding have as one of their main purposes the attraction of tourists as evidenced and as set forth in their respective applications, and that each grant award is primarily related to the advancement and promotion of tourism.

P.
Notation for Record

 

1.
FY26 Alachua County Board of County Commissioners’ Financial Report – 1st Quarter - 26-00062

 

  • Receipt of the FY26 Alachua Board of County Commissioners Quarterly Financial Report – 1st Quarter

2.
FY26 Public Purpose Quarterly Report 1st Quarter - 26-00063

 

  • Receipt of the Report for Public Purpose FY26 1st Quarter.

3.
Local Planning Agency and Planning Commission Approved Minutes - 26-00069 - 26-00069

 

  • No Action Necessary. For Informational Purposes Only.

Q.
Notice of Upcoming Meetings

 
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