Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

Minutes

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

A.
Invocation

 

Pastor Chris Kollmann, First Lutheran Church provided the Invocation.

B.
Pledge of Allegiance

 

C.
Call to Order

 

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

D.
Approval of Regular and Consent Agenda

 

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

2nd Commissioner Cornell

The motion carried 5-0.

Public Comments

Chair recognized Eric who presented comments. 

 

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

  • To approve the Regular and Consent Agenda. 

E.
Announcements

 

Communications Director, Mark Sexton, presented the following announcements:

  • Jen Grice, Alachua County Emergency Management Director was awarded with Emergency Management Program of the Year awarded  on June 11, 2025 in Orlando FL 

F.
Approval of Recognitions

 

There were no proclamations presented.  

 

Commissioner Alford, and Commissioner Prizzia presented comments. 

G.
Board and Committee Items

 

1.
Human Rights Board Appointments - 25-00455

 

Chair Chestnut recognized applicant Soorya Lindberg who presented comments.

 

Deputy Clerk Miller called on each commissioner for their vote. 

 

Commissioner Alford and Commissioner Prizzia nominated Andrea Engativa, Soorya Lindberg, and Jessica Schuler.

Commissioner Wheeler nominated Rachel Atkins, Pablo H Costas, and Soorya Lindberg.

Commissioner Cornell and Chair Chestnut nominated Rachel Atkins, Soorya Lindberg, and Jessica Schuler.

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved to appoint Rachel Atkins, Soorya Lindberg, and Jessica Schuler to the Human rights Board with terms ending 05/31/2028 and Andrea Engativa for the alternate position with a term ending 05/31/2028. 

2nd Commissioner Cornell

The motion carried 5-0.

  • Appoint four new members for the Human Rights Board, including three citizen-at-large positions with terms ending 05/31/2028 and one for the alternate position with a term ending 05/31/2028

2.
Recreation and Open Space Committee (ROSCO) Annual Presentation - 25-00432

 

Steven Scott, Chair of the Recreation and Open Space Committee presented the above item to the Board briefly outlining all things accomplished this year with the committee. 

 

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

  • Hear presentation

H.
Public Comment

 

Chair Chestnut recognized Jim Konish, Kathleen Rupert (documentation provided), and Soorya Lindberg who presented comments.

I.
Presentations

 

1.
Annual Report Presentation - 25-00515

 

County Manager Lieberman presented the annual report to the Board by video presentation from each department.  

 

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

  • Hear Presentation

2.
FY26 Budget Development County Manager Budget Presentation - 25-00442

 

County Manager Lieberman presented the above item to the Board. 

The tentative budget demonstrates a 6.85% increase in general fund values and a 5.48%increase in the municipal service taxing unit for law enforcement values. 

- Recommend millage rate decrease to 7.6 mills

- 4% cost of living adjustment for employee compensation 

- Recommended minimum wage increase from $18 to $18.50

- No increase to the MSTU Law enforcement fund millage rate of 3.5678

- Public Safety: The FY26 budget reflects a commitment of $143 million to Law Enforcement and $96 million to Fire Rescue Services

- Transportation: $104 million to maintain and improve the county's road and bridge network in total

The FY26 Tentative Budget reflects a disciplined pragmatic response to current economic conditions and long-term obligations. This budget emphasizes fiscal restraint realistic expectations, and a focus on core responsibilities. 

 

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

 

  • Hear the County Manager’s Budget Message and Receive the County Manager’s Proposed Budget

J.
Action Items

 

1.
Recommendation for Request for Proposal (RFP) 25-519-LC Legacy Community: Development of Workforce and Market-Rate Housing on Alachua County-Owned Land for Community Support Services., 25-00416

 

County Manager Lieberman briefly presented an update regarding the above item and discussed staff recommendations. 

 

Commissioner Cornell, Commissioner Alford, Commissioner Wheeler, Commissioner Prizzia, County Manager Lieberman, Chair Chestnut, County Attorney Torres, County Manager Lieberman, Tommy Crosby, Commissioner Prizzia, Tommy Crosby, County Manager Lieberman, Commissioner Alford, Commissioner Cornell, Rodney Long (documentation provided) presented comments on behalf of The Rodney Long Foundation and Aevolve Green Solutions (AGS), Donny Reed with Twin Oaks Facility International, Kesler Hutchison on behalf of the Hutchinson foundation, Dave Forziano, Commissioner Cornell, and Rodney Long presented comments. 

 

Public Comment

Chair recognized Brigette Johnson, Sherry Roberts, Khali Blount, Jancie Vinson, Donny Read, Larry McDaniel, and Carrie Parker-Owen who presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Alford exits the room at 12:58pm

Commissioner Alford returns to the room at 1:03pm

Commissioner Cornell exits the room at 1:31pm

Commissioner Cornell returns to the room at 1:35pm

 

Commissioner Cornell moved staff recommendation to reject all responses submitted under Request for Proposal (RFP) 25-519-LC Legacy Community: Development of Workforce and Market-Rate Housing on Alachua County-Owned Land for Community Support Services and have staff bring back the scope of work to refine the desired outcomes and determine the best direction moving forward. Staff is to bring back the appropriate vehicle whether it be an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN), Grant Applications, or Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Staff is to have qualified developers submit their qualifications; staff will rank the developers and then will pick the developer to work with. After that is done then get the developer, the community and staff together to develop a single-family residential development that the community supports. If an extra 6-9 months is needed that will be fine. The intent is to put the Community Interest First and ensure whomever the County negotiates with has the financial capability and qualifications. The Community is looking for a single-family developer with a history of developing market rate housing that the community would support and be proud of. 

2nd Commissioner Wheeler 

The motion carried 5-0.

 

  • Recommends that the Board reject all responses submitted under Request for Proposal (RFP) 25-519-LC Legacy Community: Development of Workforce and Market-Rate Housing on Alachua County-Owned Land for Community Support Services and have staff bring back the scope of work to refine the desired outcomes and determine the best direction moving forward.

    While the proposals received followed the procurement process and were ranked appropriately, they lacked the necessary specificity for staff to proceed with meaningful negotiations. The intent of the RFP was to move closer to a turnkey project with clearly defined outcomes. Instead, the proposal included too many uncertainties—key elements like the number of units, project timeline, and financing were presented as flexible or dependent on future decisions. Although the proposal addressed the general scope, it did not provide the level of detail necessary to establish clear terms for contract negotiations. 

2.
Animal Shelter Update - 25-00501

 

County Manager Lieberman presented the above item. 

There are two site options currently, Site A is the UF site and site B is the Weseman track 

Manager Lieberman recommends allowing the manager to continue discussion with the University of Florida and bring back options to the Board after the September 16th Cabinet meeting. 

 

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

 

Commissioner Wheeler moved staff recommendations to explore other sites and to have a decision by the September 23rd, 2025, meeting. 

2nd Commissioner Cornell

The motion carried 5-0.

  • Hear update and direct staff to consider other sites.

3.
Acquisition of Fairbanks Rural Collection Center Site - 25-00468

 

Commissioner Cornell moved staff recommendations to Approve the Contract to Purchase Real Property; authorize the Chair to execute the Contract, approve budget amendment moving $97,000 from Appropriated Reserves to Land and authorize the Chair, or the County Manager, or their designee, to sign any other documents, approved by the County Attorney, necessary to complete the transaction.

2nd Commissioner Alford

The motion carried 5-0.

  • Approve the Contract to Purchase Real Property; authorize the Chair to execute the Contract, approve budget amendment moving $97,000 from Appropriated Reserves to Land and authorize the Chair, or the County Manager, or their designee, to sign any other documents, approved by the County Attorney, necessary to complete the transaction.

K.
Land Conservation Projects

 

1.
Watermelon Pond - Hawkins Tract Option Contract to Purchase Real Property - 25-00042

 

Andi Christman Program Manager, Land Conservation & Management presented brief comments regarding the above item. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved the following staff recommendations:

1. Approve and authorize the Chair to exercise the Watermelon Pond– Hawkins 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, & #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, & #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 Cornell

The motion carried 5-0.

    1. Approve and authorize the Chair to exercise the Watermelon Pond– Hawkins 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, & #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, & #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.

L.
Public Hearings

 

1.
FY25 Budget Amendment to Reallocate Funds - 25-00458

 

Budget Manager Maureen Rischitelli briefly discussed and answered any questions the Board may have regarding the above item. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia  presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved adoption of the Resolution and Budget Amendment for FY25. 

2nd Commissioner Alford

The motion carried 5-0.

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

2.
Adoption Hearing for Z25-000006 – Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Tree Protection and Open Space - 25-00460

 

Growth Management Director Jeff Hayes presented brief remarks regarding the above item. 

Commissioner Cornell moved staff recommendation to adopt the ordinance authorizing application Z25-000006

2nd Commissioner Alford

The motion carried 5-0.

  • Adopt the Ordinance authorizing Application Z25-000006

3.
Adoption hearing - Z25-000009 Amendments to the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) for Trees and Native Vegetation, and Open Space - 25-00495

 

Growth Management Director Jeff Hayes presented brief remarks regarding the above item.

 

Commissioner Prizzia, and Commissioner Alford presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved to Convene as the Land Development Regulation Commission and find the amendments consistent with the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

The motion carried 5-0.

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved to Reconvene as the BOCC and approve the ordinance amending the Unified Land Development Code and authorize the Chair’s signature.

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

The motion carried 5-0.

  • That the BoCC:

    1. Convene as the Land Development Regulation Commission and find the amendments consistent with the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan; and
    2. Reconvene as the BoCC and approve the ordinance amending the Unified Land Development Code and authorize the Chair’s signature.

4.
Adoption Hearing County-initiated Amendments to the Unified Land Development Code for Street Design Specifications. - 25-00440

 

Transportaion Planning Manager Allison Moss presented the recent changes to the Board regarding the above item. 

 

07.141. (h)

10. Where Table 407.141 indicates a sidewalk or multi-use path is required, those facilities shall be provided on both sides of roadway, unless otherwise noted in the Table. Where One Side multi-use paths are proposed, the location must be justified, and appropriate crossing treatments to all major destinations must be provided.

 

Commissioner Alford, and Commissioner Prizzia presented comments.  

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved to Convene as the Land Development Regulation Commission and find the ULDC amendments consistent with the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan.

2nd Commissioner Alford

The motion carried 5-0.

 

Public Comment

Chair Chestnut recognized a citizen who presented comments

 

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

2nd Commissioner Alford

The motion carried 5-0.

 

Public Comment

Chair Chestnut recognized a citizen who presented comments

 

Commissioner Wheeler exits the room at 2:54pm

Commissioner Wheeler returns to the room at 2:57pm

  • 1. Convene as the Land Development Regulation Commission and find the ULDC amendments consistent with the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan.

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

5.
Transmittal Hearing – Z25-000007 Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Water Supply Planning - 25-00466

 

Senior Planner Michael Castine presented the above item. 

 

Commissioner Cornell exits the room at 3:05pm

Commissioner Cornell returns to the room at 3:11pm

 

Joint Plan

• Gainesville Regional Utilities is the principal municipal water supplier for Alachua County’s Urban Cluster

• The Joint Facilities Plan was originally created in 2017 and adopted water supply and water conservation projects to reduce water demand and meet projected future water supply needs

• Minor updates were made to the 2025 Joint Facilities Plan including updated population projections and water use projections • Alachua County and GRU will continue to implement water conservation projects to reduce demand

• GRU will construct capital projects for alternative water supply

Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment Text Changes

POTABLE WATER & SANITARY SEWER ELEMENT:

• Policy 7.1.5  The Joint Alachua County/City of Gainesville Water Supply Facilities Work Plan 2025-2035 2018-2028 is herein incorporated by reference.

 

CONSERVATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT

Policy 4.5.12 The County shall cooperate with the Suwannee River Water Management District, the St. Johns River Water Management District, and local governments to update the Joint Alachua County/City of Gainesville Water Supply Facilities Work Plan 2025-2035 2018-2028, conduct current and future water conservation programs and prepare an emergency water management conservation plan

 

INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT

• Policy 2.1.2.1 Alachua County shall continue to review proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan for consistency with the North Florida Regional Water Supply Plan and the Joint Alachua County/City of Gainesville Water Supply Facilities Work Plan 2025-2035 2018-2028 

• Policy 6.1.1 Alachua County shall coordinate with local governments that supply potable water and/or sanitary sewer services to the unincorporated area to implement the Joint Alachua County/City of Gainesville Water Supply Facilities Work Plan 2025-2035 2018-2028, level of service standards and concurrency management systems, as provided for in the policies of the Potable Water/Sanitary Sewer Element.

 

Commissioner Wheeler, Commissioner Prizzia, Water Resources Program Manager Stacey Greico, Commissioner Alford, Commissioner Cornell, Commissioner Alford, and Rick from GRU all presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved to approve transmittal to the State Land Planning Agency and other agencies for review and comment. 

2nd Commissioner Alford

The motion carried 5-0.

  • Approve transmittal to the State Land Planning Agency and other agencies for review and comment.

6.
Public Hearing - Z25-000015 To Consider Amendments the Unified Land Development Code related to Platting - 25-00491

 

Growth Management Director Jeff Hayes presented brief remarks regarding the above item.

Commissioner Cornell moved to convene as the Unified Land Development Code and find it consistent with the comprehensive plan. 

2nd Commissioner Alford

The motion carried 5-0.

 

Commissioner Cornell moved to reconvene as the Board of County Commissioners and adopt the ordinance amending the Unified Land Development Code. 

2nd Commissioner Alford

The motion carried 5-0.

  • Adopt the ordinance amending the Unified Land Development Code

M.
Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings

 

1.
Z25-000008: A Request for a Special Exception to Permit a Commercial Animal Boarding Facility - 25-00470

 

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

 

There was no one present who wished to seek additional party status.

 

Deputy Clerk Miller inquired of each Commissioner if there were any Ex-parte Communications to disclose.

 

There were no communications disclosed.  

 

Deputy Clerk Miller issued the oath to all those who wished to participate. 

 

Senior Planner Gerald Brewington presented the above item.

 

Commissioner Prizzia, Senior Planner Gerald Brewington, Commissioner Alford, and Clay Swagger with EDA all presented comments. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved staff recommendations that the Board adopt resolution Z-25-2 approving the proposed special exception request. 

2nd Commissioner Alford

 

Commissioner Cornell, Commissioner Wheeler, land use environmental attorney Byron Flagg, and the applicants presented comments. 

 

The motion carried 5-0.

  • Staff recommends that the Board adopt Resolution Z-25-2 approving the proposed special exception request.

N.
Items Pulled From Consent

 

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

 

P.
Closing Comments

 

1.
Public Comment

 

There were no comments presented.

2.
County Attorney Comment

 

There were no comments presented.

3.
County Manager Comment

 

There were no comments presented.

4.
Commission Comment

 

Commissioner Wheeler stated she thinks it's interesting that Mr. Konish came in and was talking about working with the university and Mr. Clements coming in now working with the university, and now they both will be working with the university together. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia stated she would like for staff to look at the boards created by ordinance and consider looking for any amendments the county may want to make in order to make them more consistent with the advisory board rules. She states she has noticed some inconsistencies around things like the way appointments and removals and other similar situations are handled. Commissioner states she believes it would be good to have them be all aligned appropriately. 

 

Commissioner Prizzia moved to refer to staff to look at the boards created by ordinance and consider looking for any amendments the county may want to make in order to make them more consistent with the advisory board rules. 

2nd Commissioner Cornell

The motion carried 5-0.

 

Commissioner Cornell stated he seen an email from the state attorney office about the medical examiner search committee for the county manager and just wanted to follow up on it. 

 

County Manager Lieberman states she has taken care of the situation and followed up with the state attorney office. There are two committees, one subcommittee and one primary committee. 

 

Commissioner Cornell inquired about if there has been a response to the chair letter sent to Dr. Brodie regarding the santa fe outpost from the joint meeting with Hawthorne. 

 

County Manager Lieberman states she has not received a response yet to the letter. 

 

Commissioner Cornell complimented Missy Daniels and her team on the forward focus community outreach, he states they are doing a great job, he received the latest newsletter and appreciates the constant communication. 

 

Commissioner Alford stated they have received a lot of letters about the proposed development on Paynes prairie off 441, miranda homes. She states she doesn't know much about it so she is unsure how to respond and wondered if staff has anything they could share regarding it. 

 

Growth Management Director Jeff Hayes stated they have had a preapplication conference with the landowner/developer but there has not been an application submitted as of yet but there may be soon. 

Gerald Brewington stated their neighborhood meeting will be tomorrow July 25. 

Q.
Adjournment

 

There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 3:51 p.m.

  • To adjourn the meeting. 

R.
Consent Items

 

1.
Community Support Services

 

2.
County Manager's Office

 

1.
Request Approval of Art Loan Agreement with Teralyn Legall - 25-00497

 

  • Approve Art Loan Agreement with Teralyn Legall and authorize the Chair and Clerk to sign

3.
Environmental Protection

 

1.
Addition of Land Conservation Projects to the Alachua County Forever Active Acquisition List - 25-00473

 

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

    1. Santa Fe River – Brown (Boris and Aldith) (Full Price List)

4.
Fire Rescue

 

1.
Interlocal agreement between Alachua County and Alachua County School Board - 25-00481

 

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

5.
Growth Management

 

1.
Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Board (BPAB) to the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization Appointment - 25-00485

 

  • Appoint Bianca Maesa to one County Appointee position with a term ending August 31, 2026

6.
Procurement

 

1.
Addendum Agreement with PSD Citywide (US), Inc. (14684) to provide a comprehensive solution for managing assets and maintenance activities for Public Works. - 25-00465

 

  • Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Addendum Agreement with PSD Citywide (US), Inc. (14684), in the amount of $139.050.00.

2.
Addendum Agreement 14745 with Motorola Systems, Inc. for Trunked Radio System Upgrades for Fire Rescue. - 25-00471

 

  • Approve the issuance of Addendum Agreement 14745 with Motorola Systems, Inc., in the amount of $2,151,711.00. Also, the Office of Management and Budget is requesting approval of Budget Amendment 25-2652 to move the funds.

3.
Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 25-455 with Limestone Products, Inc., in the amount of $20,000.00 for Public Works. - 25-00472

 

  • Approve the issuance of Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 25-455 with Limestone Products, Inc., in the amount of $20,000.00. The revised Blanket Purchase Order is $160,000.00.

4.
Second Amendment to Agreement with Coleman Construction, Inc. (14028). - 25-00475

 

  • Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Second Amendment to Agreement with Coleman Construction (14028), not to exceed (NTE) $500,000.00 annually.

5.
Agreement with Dayforce US, Inc. (14643) for Request for Proposal (RFP) 25-14-PM New Human Capital Management System for Alachua County Human Resources. - 25-00476

 

  • Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agreement with Dayforce US, Inc. (14643) for RFP 25-14-PM New Human Capital Management System for Alachua County Human Resources, in the amount of $1,889,882.00 for a 5-year contract. Additionally authorize the County Manager to approve amendments of not more than 10% of the established cost of the agreement, due to increases in County employees charged at the rates in the Agreement.

6.
Purchase Order to BCI Integrated Solutions, in the amount of $52,491.06 for Facilities Management. - 25-00477

 

  • Approve the issuance of a Purchase Order to BCI Integrated Solutions, in the amount of $52,491.06.

7.
Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 25-569 with Sunbelt Rentals Inc., in the amount of $40,000.00 for Public Works. - 25-00478

 

  • Approve the issuance of Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 25-569 with Sunbelt Rentals Inc., in the amount of $40,000.00. The revised Purchase Order Total is $85,000.00.

8.
Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 25-125 with Henry Schein, Inc., in the amount of $20,000.00 for Fire Rescue. - 25-00494

 

  • Approve the issuance of Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 25-125 with Henry Schein, Inc., in the amount of $20,000.00 for Fire Rescue. The revised Blanket Purchase Order is $200,000.00.

7.
Public Works

 

1.
Authorization for Public Hearing Advertisement for Partial Plat and Right-of-Way Vacations in the Plat of Carlton Grove - 25-00462

 

  • 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 plat and unimproved rights-of-way dedicated to the County by the Plat of Carlton Grove and authorizing the County staff to advertise same.

8.
Tourism & Economic Development

 

1.
Request Approval of Resolution 25-XX Naming Alachua County as the Economic Development Organization (EDO) - 25-00447

 

  • Approve the Resolution as presented and authorize the Chair to sign

2.
Request Approval of the FY26 Nature and Culture Destination Grant Application - 25-00504

 

  • Approve the FY26 Nature and Culture Destination Grant application as presented. Make the legislative factual determination that the activities funded with Tourist Development Taxes revenue via the Nature and Culture Destination Grant program serve a public purpose and are primarily related to promoting tourism in Alachua County. Approve $1,400,000 in funding for the program in the Tourism FY26 budget. Grant applications will be reviewed by a scoring committee who will make funding recommendations which will come back to the Board of County Commissioners for approval.

3.
Appoint Applicant to the Tourist Development Council - 25-00503 - 25-00503

 

  • Appoint Carlene Baker to the vacant Hotel Owner/Operator seat on the Tourist Development Council (TDC) for a partial term ending September 2026.

S.
Notation for Record

 

1.
Economic Development Advisory Board February Minutes - 25-00352

 

  • No action necessary. For informational purposes only.

2.
Rural Concerns Advisory Committee Minutes of March 18, 2025, and April 15, 2025 - 25-00479

 

  • No Action necessary. For Informational purposes only.

3.
Arts Council Minutes – April 4, 2025 - 25-00498

 

  • No Action necessary. For Informational purposes only.

T.
Notice of Upcoming Meetings

 
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