Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

Minutes

Tuesday, September 26, 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:

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

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A.

Invocation

Deputy County Manager Carl Smart provided the Invocation.

B.

Pledge of Allegiance

Chair Prizzia led the Pledge of Allegiance.

C.

Call to Order

Chair Prizzia called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m.

D.

Approval of Regular and Consent Agenda

Commissioner Cornell moved adoption of the Regular and Consent Agenda with the following amendments:

Items pulled from Consent for Discussion:

Item #5c, Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Purchase of the Truck Radio System - 23-00609

Item #3a, Orange Lake Preserve 10-year Management Plan - 23-00404

Item #3b, Pithlachocco Preserve 10-year Management Plan - 23-00403

Item #3c, Alachua County Tree Planting Program Chair Letter - 23-00575

Item #7a, First Amendment to Agreement #10045 with Witt O’ Brien’s, LLC for ITB (Invitation to Bid) 17-74 Monitoring of Disaster Debris Recovery Activities for Solid Waste and Resource Recovery. - 23-00530

Item #7b, 2nd Amendment to Agreement #10066 with Recycling Services of America, Inc. for Annual Collection, Processing, and Marketing of Recyclables from County Government Offices, for Solid Waste and Resource Recovery. - 23-00528

Item #7c, 2nd Amendment to Agreement #11516 with Gaston Tree Debris Recycling, LLC for ITB (Invitation to Bid) 20-138 Annual Wood Waste Processing for Solid Waste and Resource Recovery. - 23-00505

Item #7d, Agreement #13921 with Boone Improvements, Inc., for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 24-34 Annual Lawn Maintenance at Northwest and Southwest Landfills and Rural Collection Centers for Solid Waste and Resource Recovery. - 23-00512

Item #7e, Addendum Agreement #13904 to Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation doing business as VISIT FLORIDA, for DirectX Media Object (DMO) Video Program for Visit Gainesville, Alachua County. - 23-00495

Item #7f, Award and Agreement 13920 for ITB (Invitation to Bid) 24-66 Annual Back-up and Emergency Hauling with Pritchett Trucking, Inc., for Solid Waste and Resource Recovery. - 23-00524

Item #7g, First Amendment to Agreement #13716, with Two-Fold Engineering Inc., for ITB (Invitation to Bid) 23-17 Annual Water Systems Monitoring and Inspection, for Parks and Open Space. - 23-00537

Item #7m, Agreement 13944 with Alachua Conservation Trust for Land Conservation for Negotiator Services for Environmental Protection, Land Conservation & Management. - 23-00576

2nd Commissioner Chestnut

The motion carried 5-0. 

E.

Announcements

Communications Director, Mark Sexton, presented the following announcements:

1. Two additions have been added to the Alachua County Talks Series. The first features Public Defender Staci Scott and the second features Conservation Lands Program Manager Andi Christman. 

2. The Office of Park Planning is updating their unit management plan for district 2 State Parks. They are soliciting input about the parks in Alachua County. A public meeting will be held October 4, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.at the Harn Museum in Gainesville. 

3. Thomas A. Coin, M.D., Ph.D. was introduced as the new Medical Examiner for district 8 which serves Alachua County. Dr. Coin presented comments to the Board. 

F.

Approval of Recognitions

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

2nd Commissioner Cornell

1.

Approval of a Proclamation Declaring October 1st through October 7th, 2023, as National 4-H week in Alachua County, Florida - 23-00571

Commissioner Alford read and presented the Proclamation to Assay Sheka and Mary Lee Sale who accepted it with gratitude. 

G.

Public Comments

Chair Prizzia recognized Jim Konish, Rick Christie, Tom Black, Jo Beaty, Tamara Robbins, and Telford Cartwright who presented comments.

Jo Beaty made a records request regarding if the County charges developers for the cost of legally required advertisements. 

H.

Commission Response to the Public

Commissioner Cornell requested that Solid Waste Director Gus Olmos reach out to the Haile Village Center regarding the changes in Garbage Services.

I.

Items Pulled From Consent

1.

Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Purchase of Trunk Radio System - 23-00609

Commissioner Cornell, Chair Prizzia, Assistant County Manager Crosby, Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Alford, Commissioner Wheeler, GRU General Manager Tony Cunningham, and County Attorney Torres presented comments. 

Commissioner Cornell moved the following:

1. To extend the MOU till December 31, 2023, and direct County staff to identify any open items in October for a Board discussion by the end of October so that the Board can provide clear direction. 

2. Staff to draft a memo with a brief history of the sale and expressing the County's interest and its importance to public safety so that it can be provided to the Governing Board as soon as it is selected to educate them on the matter and complete the sale by the end of the year. Grant authority to staff to negotiate with the newly selected Board. 

3. If the sale cannot be completed by the end of the year, then staff is directed to move forward with implementing a Countywide System.  

The motion carried 5-0.   

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

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

2.

Orange Lake Preserve 10-year Management Plan - 23-00404

Lands Conservation Programs Manager Andi Christman presented the above item.

Commissioner Alford presented comments.  

Commissioner Alford moved to approve the Orange Lake Preserve 10-year Management Plan. The motion carried 5-0.

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

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

3.

Pithlachocco Preserve 10-year Management Plan - 23-00403

Conservation Lands Manager Andi Christman presented the above item. 

Ms. Christman advised the Board that staff is prioritizing the larger parks at this time for upgrades and public access as they will allow the most opportunity for the public. 

Commissioner Alford moved to approve the Pithlachocco Preserve 10-year Management Plan. The motion carried 5-0. 

2nd Commissioner Cornell

Chair Prizzia and Commissioner Alford presented comments.

Chair Prizzia request a memo or email with a list of parks that are on the priority list and the timeline for the work. 

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

4.

Alachua County Tree Planting Program Chair Letter - 23-00575

Conservation Lands Programs Manager Andi Christman presented the above item. 

Commissioner Cornell moved to approve and authorize the Chair to send a Chair letter to the School Board of Alachua County requesting partnership with Alachua County’s Tree Planting Program (Exhibit 1). The motion carried 5-0.

2nd Commissioner Alford

Commissioner Alford and Chair Prizzia presented comments. 

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

5.

First Amendment to Agreement #10045 with Witt O’ Brien’s, LLC for ITB (Invitation to Bid) 17-74 Monitoring of Disaster Debris Recovery Activities for Solid Waste and Resource Recovery. - 23-00530

Commissioner Cornell moved approval of staff recommendations of items 23-00530, 23-00528, 23-00505, 23-00512, 23-00495, 23-00524, 23-00537, and 23-00576 with removal of the following language from the recommendation:

"Authorize the County Manager or designee to sign future amendments which do not increase the annual cost of the Agreement."

Chair Prizzia recognized Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby who presented comments.

The motion carried 5-0. 

6.

2nd Amendment to Agreement #10066 with Recycling Services of America, Inc. for Annual Collection, Processing, and Marketing of Recyclables from County Government Offices, for Solid Waste and Resource Recovery. - 23-00528

Commissioner Cornell moved approval of staff recommendations of items 23-00530, 23-00528, 23-00505, 23-00512, 23-00495, 23-00524, 23-00537, and 23-00576 with removal of the following language from the recommendation:

"Authorize the County Manager or designee to sign future amendments which do not increase the annual cost of the Agreement."

Chair Prizzia recognized Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby who presented comments.

The motion carried 5-0. 

7.

2nd Amendment to Agreement #11516 with Gaston Tree Debris Recycling, LLC for ITB (Invitation to Bid) 20-138 Annual Wood Waste Processing for Solid Waste and Resource Recovery. - 23-00505

Commissioner Cornell moved approval of staff recommendations of items 23-00530, 23-00528, 23-00505, 23-00512, 23-00495, 23-00524, 23-00537, and 23-00576 with removal of the following language from the recommendation:

"Authorize the County Manager or designee to sign future amendments which do not increase the annual cost of the Agreement."

Chair Prizzia recognized Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby who presented comments.

The motion carried 5-0. 

8.

Agreement #13921 with Boone Improvements, Inc., for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 24-34 Annual Lawn Maintenance at Northwest and Southwest Landfills and Rural Collection Centers for Solid Waste and Resource Recovery. - 23-00512

Commissioner Cornell moved approval of staff recommendations of items 23-00530, 23-00528, 23-00505, 23-00512, 23-00495, 23-00524, 23-00537, and 23-00576 with removal of the following language from the recommendation:

"Authorize the County Manager or designee to sign future amendments which do not increase the annual cost of the Agreement."

Chair Prizzia recognized Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby who presented comments.

The motion carried 5-0. 

9.

Addendum Agreement #13904 to Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation doing business as VISIT FLORIDA, for DirectX Media Object (DMO) Video Program for Visit Gainesville, Alachua County. - 23-00495

Commissioner Cornell moved approval of staff recommendations of items 23-00530, 23-00528, 23-00505, 23-00512, 23-00495, 23-00524, 23-00537, and 23-00576 with removal of the following language from the recommendation:

"Authorize the County Manager or designee to sign future amendments which do not increase the annual cost of the Agreement."

Chair Prizzia recognized Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby who presented comments.

The motion carried 5-0. 

10.

Award and Agreement 13920 for ITB (Invitation to Bid) 24-66 Annual Back-up and Emergency Hauling with Pritchett Trucking, Inc., for Solid Waste and Resource Recovery. - 23-00524

Commissioner Cornell moved approval of staff recommendations of items 23-00530, 23-00528, 23-00505, 23-00512, 23-00495, 23-00524, 23-00537, and 23-00576 with removal of the following language from the recommendation:

"Authorize the County Manager or designee to sign future amendments which do not increase the annual cost of the Agreement."

Chair Prizzia recognized Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby who presented comments.

The motion carried 5-0. 

11.

First Amendment to Agreement #13716, with Two-Fold Engineering Inc., for ITB (Invitation to Bid) 23-17 Annual Water Systems Monitoring and Inspection, for Parks and Open Space. - 23-00537

Commissioner Cornell moved approval of staff recommendations of items 23-00530, 23-00528, 23-00505, 23-00512, 23-00495, 23-00524, 23-00537, and 23-00576 with removal of the following language from the recommendation:

"Authorize the County Manager or designee to sign future amendments which do not increase the annual cost of the Agreement."

Chair Prizzia recognized Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby who presented comments.

The motion carried 5-0. 

12.

Agreement 13944 with Alachua Conservation Trust for Land Conservation for Negotiator Services for Environmental Protection, Land Conservation & Management. - 23-00576

Commissioner Cornell moved approval of staff recommendations of items 23-00530, 23-00528, 23-00505, 23-00512, 23-00495, 23-00524, 23-00537, and 23-00576 with removal of the following language from the recommendation:

"Authorize the County Manager or designee to sign future amendments which do not increase the annual cost of the Agreement."

Chair Prizzia recognized Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby who presented comments.

The motion carried 5-0. 

J.

Land Conservation Projects

1.

Watermelon Pond – Sheffield Tract Option Contract to Purchase Real Property - 23-00572

Conservation Lands Program Manager Andi Christman presented the above item. 

Commissioner Cornell moved the following:

1.Approve and authorize the Chair to exercise the Watermelon Pond – Sheffield 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 unpermitted title exception, #6 and to the subject to the concurrence of the County Attorney and of the closing attorney.

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

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

2nd Commissioner Chestnut

The motion carried 5-0.

K.

Action Items

1.

Alachua County Voting Precinct Boundary Adjustments - 23-00534

Supervisor of Elections Kim Barton and Information Specialist Dylan Boldner presented the above item. 

Public Comment

 Armando Grundy, Chair Prizzia, County Attorney Torres, Commissioner Cornell, Commissioner Alford, and Growth Management Director Jeff Hays presented comments. 

Commissioner Cornell moved the following:

1. Approve revised Alachua County voting precincts.

2. Refer to staff to bring back any potential recommendations for redistricting if we can do it in even years to reduce split districts.

The motion carried 5-0.

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

Public Comments

Chair Prizzia recognized Tamara Robbins, Armando Grundy-Gomez, Commissioner Wheeler 

2.

Alachua County Energy Efficiency for Affordable Housing Full Program - 23-00563

Sustainability Manager Betsy Riley and Rebuilding Together Program Manager Julie Barfield-Emminger presented the above item.

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

Commissioner Cornell moved the following:

1. To allocate an additional $500,000 now to continue the pilot program. Reserve the $2,500,000.

2. Adopt the recommended changes.

3. Expand to landlords with more units.

4. Bring back the results from these changes within 6 months.

5. Bring back recommendations on non-qualified census tracks.

Public Comments

Chair Prizzia recognized Armondo Grundy, Kali Blount, and Tamara Robbins who presented comments. 

The motion carried 5-0.

COMMISSION RECESSED AT: 3:08 P.M.

COMMISSION RECONVENED: 3:28 P.M.

3.

Equity and Community Outreach Report - 23-00579

Equity and Community Outreach Coordinator Dr. Deidre Houchen presented the above item. 

Commissioner Alford requested that the slides that were not in the backup be provided to the Board. 

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

The Commission expressed they were happy with the direction of the program and are looking forward to the next steps in the process. 

Public Comment

Chair Prizzia recognized Dr. Michele Rutledge who presented comments to the Board. 

Vice Chair Mary Alford joined the meeting at 4:26 PM.

Commissioner Charles S. Chestnut, IV joined the meeting at 4:26 PM.

Commissioner Ken Cornell joined the meeting at 4:26 PM.

Chair Anna Prizzia joined the meeting at 4:26 PM.

Commissioner Marihelen Wheeler joined the meeting at 4:26 PM.

County Attorney Sylvia Torres joined the meeting at 4:26 PM.

Deputy County Manager Carl Smart joined the meeting at 4:26 PM.

Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby joined the meeting at 4:26 PM.

Deputy County Attorney Bob Swain joined the meeting at 4:26 PM.

Deputy Clerk Steve Donahey joined the meeting at 4:26 PM.

Deputy Clerk Casey Miller joined the meeting at 4:26 PM.

L.

Public Hearings

1.

Ordinance No. 2023-10 Digital Publication of Legally Required Advertisements and Public Notices - 23-00232

Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby presented the above item. 

Commissioner Cornell, Commissioner Alford, Chair Prizzia, Commissioner Alford, Commissioner Wheeler, Commissioner Chestnut, Chair Prizzia, Commissioner Cornell, Communications Director Mark Sexton, Commissioner Alford, and Communications Director Mr. Sexton presented comments. 

Commissioner Chestnut moved to recess as the Board of County Commissioners and convene as the Land Development Regulation Commission. The motion carried 5-0. 

2nd Commissioner Alford

Commissioner Wheeler moved to find the Ordinance consistent with the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan. The motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Alford voting "Nay".

2nd Commissioner Alford

Public Comment

Chair Prizzia recognized a Janice Geary, Jana Lynn Hefel, Sam Worley, and J.C. Derrick who presented comments.

Commissioner Chestnut, Commissioner Alford (Alford withdrew her support and no longer 2nd motion), Commissioner Cornell, Chair Prizzia, Commissioner Alford, Commissioner Wheeler, and Commissioner Alford presented comments. 

Commissioner Cornell moved to adopt ordinance and move forward with on-line notices and bring back recommendations on how the County can expand the reach whether it be ads in the paper, Main Street Daily, or putting it on Chanell 23 to increase the reach of the Notices. The motion carried 5-0.

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

COMMISSION RECESSED AT: 5:20 P.M.

COMMISSION RECONVENED: 5:35 P.M.

M.

Reports and Comments

1.

County Attorney Report

There were no reports offered. 

2.

County Manager Report

Haile Village Garbage Collection

Assistant County Manager Missy Daniels stated that Solid Waste Collection Director Gus Olmos is working on a written response to the questions raised today and he will provide it to the citizen as well as the Board. 

Chair Prizzia and Commissioner Alford presented comments. 

Inmate Phone System 

Deputy County Manager Smart stated that the County got substantial responses to the RFP and they have been scored. Vendors have a short time to appeal if they wish. The matter should be on the agenda for the second Regular Meeting in October. 

Illegal Signs on NW 39tth Avenue/Newberry Road

Deputy County Manager Smart stated that the County has received complaints about illegal signs on 39th Avenue and Newberry Road. Code Enforcement has removed the illegal signs from 39th Avenue and will look at the situation on Newberry Road. 

3.

Board Reports and Commission Comment

There were no Board reports offered.  

N.

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

O.

Public Comments

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

P.

Commission Response to the Public

Q.

Public Hearings

1.

Adopt Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Final Millage Rates and Final Budget - 23-00569

Chair Prizzia, County Attorney Torres, Deputy County Manager Carl Smart, and Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby presented comments. 

Tommy Crosby presented the FY24 Budget.

Public Comments

Chair Prizzia recognized Jim Konish who presented comments. 

Assistant County Manager Tommy Crosby and Deputy County Manager Smart presented comments. 

Commissioner Cornell moved adoption of Resolution 2023-82 Establishing FY 2023-2024 Final General County Millage Rates. The motion carried 5-0. 

2nd Commissioner Alford

Commissioner Alford moved adoption of Resolution 2023-83 Adopting Revenue Estimates and the FY 2023-2024 Final General County Budget. The motion carried 5-0.

2nd Commissioner Wheeler

Deputy County Manager Smart presented comments. 

Commissioner Chestnut moved adoption of Resolution 2023-84 Establishing FY 2023-2024 Final Municipal Service Taxing Unit - Law Enforcement Millage Rate. The motion carried 5-0.

2nd Commissioner Cornell

Commissioner Wheeler moved adoption of Resolution 2023-85 Adopting Revenue Estimates, and the FY 2023-2024 Final Municipal Service Taxing Unit - Law Enforcement Budget. The motion Carried 5-0. 

2nd Commissioner Cornell

Chair Prizzia, Assistant County Manager Crosby, Commissioner Cornell, Assistant County Manager Smart and Commissioner Alford presented comments.

2.

Z23-000003: Transmittal Public Hearing for Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment Updating Equity and Environmental Justice Definitions and Policies - 23-00566

Senior Planner Ben Chumley presented the above item. 

Commissioner Chestnut moved approval of the transmittal proposed comprehensive plan amendment Z23-000003 to the State Land Planning Agency and other agencies for review and comment.  

2nd Commissioner Cornell

Chair Prizzia, Commissioner Alford, Senior Planner Chumley, Growth Managment Director Jeff Hays, and Commissioner Alford all presented comments.

The motion carried 5-0.

3.

First of Two Public Hearings for Proposed Amendments to the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC). - 23-00557

Growth Management Director Jeff Hays and Planner Angeline Jacobs presented the above item. 

ULDC Recommendations:
• Expand mailed notification to:
– 1,500 ft for property owners in Rural/Agriculture FLU
– 750 ft for property owners all other FLU
• Email notification to Jurisdictions, School Board and registered Associations and
individuals.
• Expand written notice for certain Public and Civic Uses and Industrial uses to 
2,650 ft (1/2 mile).
• Refine requirements for neighborhood workshops and posted notice.

Outreach Recommendations:
• Expand Neighborhood Referral System database.

Chair Prizzia, Commissioner Cornell, Growth Management Director Mr. Hays, and Commissioner Wheeler all presented comments. 

Angeline Jacobs presented changes in Florida Statute.

Florida Statute was revised effective July 1, 2023 by:
• Removing “distribution” from the Statute.
• Clarified the Substation review process in residential areas.
– New Substations only
– Not used for solar facilities which have their own standards.
– Maintained similar procedures and time-frames for the review.
• Redefined Electric Substation.

Commissioner Alford, Chair Prizzia, Civil Engineer Lalit Lalwani, Commissioner Alford presented comments.

Commissioner Cornell moved approval of proposed amendments to the unified land development code for advertisement to approve the language. 

2nd Commissioner Chestnut 

Public Comments

Chair Prizzia recognized Carolyn Mills, and Dr. Michelle Rutledge who presented comments. 

Chair Prizzia, Growth Management Director Mr. Hays, Commissioner Alford, Growth Management Director Mr. Hays all presented comments. 

The motion carried 5-0.

 

4.

Public Hearing for a proposed amendment to the Alachua County Code Chapter 39.5 Housing Initiatives Partnership. - 23-00558

Growth Management Director Jeff Hays presented the above item.

Chair Prizzia presented comments. 

Commissioner Cornell moved adoption of ordinance amending the Alachua County code chapter 39.5 housing initiatives partnership related to the implementation and administration of section 39.5.07 and ask staff to bring back recommendations on items suggested by the chair. The motion carried 5-0.

2nd Commissioner Chestnut

R.

Adjournment

There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m.

S.

Consent Items

1.

Community Support Services

1.

Second Amendment for Professional Services between Alachua County and Forest Meadows Funeral Home and Cemeteries - 23-00552

• Approve and sign the Second Amendment with Forest Meadows.

2.

Interlocal Agreement with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office for services provided by the Crisis Center - 23-00511

• Approve the Interlocal Agreement with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.

3.

Agreement between Alachua County, the University of Florida, and Thomas Coyne for Medical Examiner Services. - 23-00554

• Approve and authorize the extension of the term of the Three-Party Agreement between Alachua County and the University of Florida Board of Trustees and Thomas M. Coyne for Medical Examiner Services, University Physician Support Services, University Non-Physician Support Services and Facility Use along with associated expenses and budget items as set forth in the agreement.

2.

County Manager's Office

1.

Declare Confederate Plaque as Surplus and Authorize Donation to United Daughters of the Confederacy - 23-00555

• Declare and classify the plaque that was on display on the Alachua County Administration Building as surplus property, and authorize the disposal of said plaque by donation to the United Daughters of the Confederacy. If donation of the plaque is not accepted by such entity within 30 days of a donation notice by the County Manager, then the Clerk of the Circuit Court may dispose the plaque as surplus tangible property in accordance with the law.

3.

Environmental Protection

1.

Addition of Land Conservation Projects to the Alachua County Forever Active Acquisition List - 23-00560

• Approve the addition of the following properties on the Active Acquisition List.

  1.Watermelon Pond – Oelrich (Bargain Share List)

  2.Barr Hammock-Levy Prairie – Sheffield (Full Price List)

  3.Lochloosa Slough Flatwoods – Odom (Full Price List)

4.

Facilities Management

1.

Facilities Downtown Utilities Budget Amendment - 23-00578

• Approve budget amendment 2023-3710 that reallocates budget from Facilities General Budget (1912) to Facilities Utility budget (1916).

5.

Fire Rescue

1.

First Amendment to the agreement between Alachua County and the University of Florida Board of Trustees - 23-00568

• Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with the University of Florida Board of Trustees

2.

Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with ESO Solutions, Inc. - 23-00577

• Approve and sign the Fifth Amendment to the agreement with ESO Solutions, Inc.

6.

Human Resources

1.

Labors International Union of North America (LIUNA) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Revision Extension - 23-00535

• Requesting approval to extend the current LIUNA Collective Bargaining Agreement for one year from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, unless the Parties mutually agree to change the terms or negotiate a successor agreement.

2.

Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 – 2024 Pay Plans for Bargaining (LIUNA), Guardian Ad Litem, Non-Bargaining, Senior Management-FRS County At Will, and Supervisor of Elections and Employee Increases. - 23-00581

• Approve the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Pay Plans and authorize raises as noted in the Background section below effective the first full pay period in October.

7.

Procurement

1.

Purchase Order to REV RTC, Inc. d/b/a Hall Mark RTC, in the amount of $1,497,375.42 for Public Works, Fleet. - 23-00515

• Approve the issuance of a purchase order to REV RTC, Inc. d/b/a Hall Mark RTC, in the amount of $1,497,375.42.

2.

Sole Source and Purchase Order to Beard Equipment Company, in the amount of $80,000.00, for Public Works, Fleet Management. - 23-00564

• Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Sole Source and the issuance of a Purchase Order to Beard Equipment Company, in the amount of $80,000.00.

3.

Ranking of Request for Proposal (RFP) 24-115 Annual Engineering Services for Public Works. - 23-00567

• Approve the ranking and authorize staff to negotiate an agreement for RFP 24-115 Annual Engineering Services:

  1. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

  2. Causseaux, Hewett, & Walpole, Inc.

  3. Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp.

  4. Mott Macdonald Florida, LLC

  5. Metric Engineering Inc.

  6. DRMP, Inc.

  7. Traffic Signal Coordination, LLC

  Approve the ranking and authorize staff to negotiate agreements with the top four (4) ranked firms. Should the staff be unable to negotiate a satisfactory agreement with any of the top four ranked firms, negotiations with the unsuccessful firm(s) will be terminated. Negotiations with the other ranked firms may be undertaken in the same manner in order of ranking until top four (4) ranked vendors have or have not reach an agreement.

4.

Agreement #13962 with JBrown Professional Group, Inc., for Request for Proposal (RFP) 23-391 Engineering Services for Santa Fe Hills Water System Replacement for Public Works. - 23-00570

• Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agreement #13962 with JBrown Professional Group Inc., for RFP 23-391 Engineering Services for Santa Fe Hills Water System Replacement, not to exceed the amount of $89,725.00.

5.

Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Annual Blanket Purchase Orders over $50,000.00. - 23-00574

• Approve the issuance of the FY 2024 of Annual Blanket Purchase Orders over $50,000.00.

6.

Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 23-685 to Limestone Products, Inc., to increase the amount by $70,000.00 for Public Works. - 23-00516

• Approve the issuance of Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 23-685 to Limestone Products, Inc., to increase the amount by $70,000.00

7.

Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 23-395 to Zoll Medical Corporation, in the amount of $10,000.00 for Fire Rescue. - 23-00595

• Approve the issuance of Change Order 1 to Blanket Purchase Order 23-395 to Zoll Medical Corporation, in the amount of $10,000.00.

8.

Risk Management

1.

Authorization to Bind Insurance - 23-00237

• Authorize Risk Manager to Bind Coverage.

T.

Notice of Upcoming Meetings

1.

Notice of Upcoming Meetings, 23-00520

• N/A