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Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-09 · agenda

[12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case 26-00305] Proclamation recognizing June 15th through June 21st as Men's Health Week in Alachua County, Florida. The proclamation highlights the importance of preventive health screenings, early detection, and healthy lifestyles for men, addressing higher rates of chronic disease and shorter life expectancy compared to women. It also acknowledges the 'Deaths of Despair' epidemic and the need to raise awareness of mental health issues among men and boys. [12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case 26-00339] Proclamation recognizing June 21st through June 28th as Amateur Radio Week in Alachua County, Florida. The proclamation acknowledges the historical role of amateur radio in global communications, its provision of community service and emergency response support, and the valuable partnership with Alachua County Emergency Management and Fire Rescue during emergencies like hurricane season. [12 Southeast 1st Street, Gainesville, FL; case 26-00192] CSS Clinical Programs received a three-year reaccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its Outpatient Treatment: Substance Use Disorders/Addictions (Adults) and Residential Treatment: Substance Use Disorders/Addictions (Adults) programs. This accreditation is valid through December 31, 2028. The reaccreditation process involves a continuous quality improvement process based on internationally recognized standards. [case 26-00178] The Rural Concerns Advisory Committee (RCAC) presented its Annual Workplan and Accomplishments Report for FY2025-2026 and FY2024-2025, respectively. The committee's responsibilities include establishing the importance of rural areas, assisting in policy development, representing rural interests, and advising the Board on rural resident needs. Their recent focus areas include Rural Health and Service Delivery (County Broadband Initiative), Rural Economic Development (Food Hub Feasibility Study, Farmers Market Study), and Rural Policy Concerns (Agricultural Land Protection Strategy, Unified Land Development Code amendments, Rural Law Enforcement Issues, Comprehensive Plan Evaluation). The committee held 9 meetings/workshops and submitted opinions to the Board on land development code amendments and general concerns regarding the Wildflowers Music Festival. [Along the west side of US Highway 41 (State Road 45) from SW 170th Street in Archer to SW 30th Avenue in Newberry; case 26-00409] Approval of a Resolution to allow the extension of sanitary sewer lines outside the Urban Cluster for the City of Archer and City of Newberry Wastewater System Interconnection Project. The project involves Newberry constructing a new regional wastewater treatment facility (scheduled for construction June 2026, completion December 2029, $75 million cost) that will provide capacity for Archer. Archer will construct an 8-inch force main, approximately 42,500 linear feet, along the west side of US Highway 41 (State Road 45) from SW 170th Street in Archer to SW 30th Avenue in Newberry. This extension is necessary to address potential long-term negative impacts on County water resources due to Archer's existing septic systems and to enhance the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of centralized sanitary sewer services within existing developed areas of Archer and Newberry. Archer has funding for the force main and pumping station ($5.8 million estimated cost) that must be expended by October 1, 2026. [case 26-00382] Request to advertise for County-initiated amendments to the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) for Traditional Neighborhood and Transit Oriented Developments. The amendments aim to simplify and improve the existing code, which was established in 2010 and 2011. Changes include updates to phasing requirements, minor change allowances in Chapter 402, Article XIX, and improvements in flexibility in design standards outlined in Chapter 407, Article VII. Stakeholder input was gathered through workshops on October 31, 2024, and March 30, 2026. Previous board actions in April 2024 and January 2025 directed staff on specific areas to focus on, such as phasing, minor changes, form over amount of non-residential use, landscape setbacks, stormwater basins, residential glazing, civic space, drive-through uses, and block construction. [case 26-00391] Request to advertise amendments to the Unified Land Development Code and Administrative Code related to Access Management. The proposed amendments are county-initiated and aim to improve land use and infrastructure planning. The advertisement will be published on the County's 'Public Notices' page. [case 26-00430] Authorization for staff to advertise for the procurement of transportation and disposal services for solid waste managed by Alachua County. Current tonnage was estimated at 208,812 for 2025 and 211,318 for 2026. Annual costs for the existing NRSW contract were $6,230,000 for FY25 and $6,255,000 for FY26. [case Z26-000002] Adoption of a Large-Scale Land Use Amendment from Rural/Agriculture to UF Golf Institutional. The proposed amendment is for land use designation changes. [case Z26-000004] A request to rezone from Agriculture (A) district to a non-residential Planned Development (PD) district. Staff recommends approval of the requested zoning change. [case 26-00398] Approval of minutes from previous Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meetings. [case 26-00413] Request to add one full-time equivalent (FTE) Chief of Staff position for the County Manager’s Office. The position will be funded 100% through the General Fund, with salary range of $89,404.43 - $141,723.09. [case 26-00403] Approve and authorize issuance of Change Order 1 to Purchase Order 26-1478 with SHI for Microsoft Enterprise Licenses for Information & Telcom Services. The change order covers Year 2 FY 2026 costs of $686,688.13 and Year 3 FY 2027 costs of $788,309.71. The expenditure is covered by the Information Service Department budget, with $149,988 transferred from a capital account. The authorization also includes future Change Orders for license volume adjustments not exceeding $100,000.00 cumulatively per year. [case 26-00387] Examination and approval of Public Official Bonds for County Officers. [case 26-00388] Approval of health insurance premium changes for FY27, resulting in an overall cost increase of 4% to the County. The employer cost share will be maintained at 90% for employee-only coverage and 80% for employee plus one and family coverage on the 5770 plan, and reciprocity on the 5781 plan. No action is needed for dental plan changes. This document outlines regulations for Traditional Neighborhood Developments (TNDs) and Transit Oriented Developments (TODs), detailing where and how these developments can be located, their permissible uses, density and intensity standards, and design requirements. It specifies zoning designations, land use designations, and proximity to transit corridors. For TNDs, residential densities range from 4-10 dwelling units per acre outside the village center, up to 8 dwelling units per acre in non-residential designations, and higher within village centers and transit supportive areas. Non-residential development requires a base of 10,000 sq ft plus 50-250 sq ft per dwelling unit, with options for additional non-residential square footage. For TODs, residential densities are higher, with minimums of 10 dwelling units per acre in village centers and 7 in transit supportive areas, and maximums up to 24 (or 48 in urban service areas). Non-residential development in TODs also requires a base of 10,000 sq ft plus 100-500 sq ft per dwelling unit. The document details dimensional standards for village centers and transit supportive areas, including build-to lines, height restrictions, and building footprint maximums. It also specifies requirements for block perimeters, building orientation, parking (including screening and location), and roadway/transit network design. Updates are proposed to streamline phasing requirements, allow minor changes to approved plans, and modify mix of use requirements, such as reducing the minimum percentage of non-residential square footage in village centers and eliminating minimum retail commercial requirements. Specific design standards for liner buildings and screening of off-street parking are also detailed. Public comment or stakeholder sentiment is not stated in this document. [12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case 26-00391] This document details proposed amendments to Alachua County's Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) and Administrative Code concerning Access Management. The primary goal is to clarify standards for connecting to County roads, ensuring consistency with best practices and reinforcing the County's authority over such connections, regardless of property location within municipalities. The amendments aim to move existing code language into the Administrative Code for better enforcement and clarity. Key changes include defining connection classifications (Class I-IV), requiring permits for all new or modified connections to the County road system, and specifying detailed information required for permit applications and development plans. The document outlines construction standards for driveways, roads, pavement thickness, base and subgrade requirements, and drainage systems, referencing FDOT standards and the Florida Greenbook. It also addresses street network standards, external connectivity, lot and street layout, and dedication of future rights-of-way. The proposed amendments are intended to enhance safety, efficiency, and functionality of the transportation network. The document also includes provisions for affordable housing density bonuses and non-residential square footage substitutions in Traditional Neighborhood Developments (TNDs) and Transit-Oriented Developments (TODs). This document details proposed updates to Alachua County's Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) and Administrative Code concerning transportation access management. Key changes include moving external site access management from the ULDC to the Administrative Code, updating technical references, and clarifying language on access management, traffic impact analysis, and pedestrian analysis. Specific amendments clarify requirements for developments accessed via paved roads, refine connection permit processes, and update definitions for connection classifications (Class I, II, III, IV). The updates also enhance requirements for bicycle and pedestrian facilities as a condition of access on County-maintained roadways. The document also references an Interlocal Agreement for Solid Waste Disposal Services between Alachua County and the New River Solid Waste Association, detailing terms and rates for waste disposal. [5115 NE 63rd Avenue, Gainesville, Florida] This document is an Interlocal Agreement for Solid Waste Disposal Services between Alachua County and the New River Solid Waste Association. It details the terms of service, including waste acceptance, disposal rates, operational hours, and financial obligations. The agreement is set to expire on December 31, 2028, and Alachua County has expressed interest in renewing it for an additional five-year term. The document also includes a rate study with projected tonnage and tipping fees for various member counties from 2025 to 2033, and detailed operational cost estimates for the New River Solid Waste Association. [East side of SW 122nd Street (Parker Road) south of Myra Terwilliger Elementary School; case Z26-000002] Alachua County is considering a large-scale land use amendment for approximately 580 acres, identified as Parcel 04492-001-001, from Rural/Agriculture to UF Golf Institutional. This change is part of the Hickory Sink Special Area Study. The proposed uses include a golf course, clubhouses, research and office uses, maintenance facilities, supporting sporting and athletic uses, environmental and educational programs, and up to 30 accessory temporary lodging units. The project is expected to involve extension of municipal water and sewer services outside the urban cluster line, with the applicant assuming all costs. Water use for irrigation will be managed through a water budget, prioritizing reclaimed water and on-site stormwater capture, with potable water and existing wells as emergency supplemental sources. The decision date is June 9, 2026. [East of S.W. 122nd Street/Parker Road; case Z26-000002] Alachua County Board of County Commissioners adopted a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Ordinance 2026-____) on June 9, 2026, approving a large-scale land use change for approximately 580 acres. The property, identified by Parcel #04492-001-001, will transition from Rural/Agriculture to a new 'UF Golf Institutional' land use designation. This amendment implements the Hickory Sink Special Area Study (SAS) Phase 1, which allows for the development of a championship golf course, clubhouses, accessory retail, research and office uses, maintenance facilities, supporting sporting and athletic uses, environmental and educational programs, and up to 30 cottage lodging units. The project is located east of S.W. 122nd Street/Parker Road, south of Oakmont, and west of Haile Plantation. The decision was approved by the Board of County Commissioners after review and recommendation from the Planning Commission and no comments from state agencies. The amendment became effective 31 days after state notification. The Division of Historical Resources noted four archaeological sites within the amendment area but found them not to be significant, recommending sensitivity to potential impacts in future development plans. [East side of SW 122nd Street (Parker Road) south of Myra Terwilliger Elementary School; case Z26-000002 (land use amendment), Z26-000004 (rezoning)] Alachua County is considering a large-scale land use amendment and rezoning for approximately 580 acres. The proposed change is from Rural/Agriculture to UF Golf Institutional land use, and rezoning from Agriculture (A) district to Planned Development (PD) district. The project is located on Parcel #04492-001-001, east of SW 122nd Street (Parker Road), south of Myra Terwilliger Elementary School. The applicant is the University of Florida Foundation, Inc., with England-Thims and Miller, Inc. (Lindsay Haga, agent) as the agent. The project is part of the Hickory Sink Special Area Study. The proposed development includes a golf course, club facilities, collegiate team facilities, residential cottages (up to 30), and teaching areas. State agencies, including the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), St. Johns River Water Management District, and Suwannee River Water Management District, have reviewed the proposal and have no comments or anticipate no significant adverse impacts to transportation resources. The Alachua County Growth Management staff recommends approval of the rezoning, finding it consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Land Development Code. The Planning Commission also recommended approval. The project involves extensive environmental considerations, including the protection of Conservation Management Areas (CMAs), management of natural resources, and protocols for gopher tortoise burrows and listed species habitat. The decision date is not stated, but hearings are noted as PC Hearing Date: April 15, 2026, and BoCC Hearing Date: June 9, 2026. [East side of SW 122nd Street (Parker Road) south of Myra Terwilliger Elementary School; case Z26-000004] Alachua County Board of County Commissioners approved a rezoning request for approximately 580 acres. The property, located on the east side of SW 122nd Street (Parker Road) south of Myra Terwilliger Elementary School, was rezoned from 'A' (Agriculture) to 'PD' (Planned Development) with a UF Golf Institutional land use. The project, identified as Zoning Application Z26-000004, is for the University of Florida Foundation, Inc., with England-Thims and Miller, Inc. as the agent. The development will include a golf course, practice ranges, accessory uses like snack bars and clubhouses, educational facilities, up to 30 lodging cottages, and public/private trails. Conditions for approval include implementing Best Management Practices, conducting geophysical and subsurface investigations for stormwater ponds, designing golf cart paths to minimize wildlife impact, maintaining buffer areas with specific tree and shrub densities, and completing a traffic analysis for driveway connections. The rezoning is contingent upon a related Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Z26-000002) becoming effective. The project is expected to transition the land use from residential to more rural uses, with a Conservation Management Area serving as a buffer. [West of Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida; case Z26-000004] The University of Florida (UF) is proposing the UF Golf Phase 1 Planned Development (PD), a 580-acre campus-oriented institutional and recreational project west of Gainesville. The project includes a 36-hole championship golf course, up to 30 guest cottages, clubhouses, maintenance facilities, and community access uses. It also designates 118.55 acres as Conservation Management Areas (CMAs) for habitat and wildlife protection. The development aims to implement findings from the Hickory Sink Strategic Ecosystem Special Area Study and is consistent with Alachua County's Comprehensive Plan and Unified Land Development Code. The project will be developed in two phases, with final completion by 2042. The PD includes various Best Management Practices (BMPs) for stormwater management, nutrient management, water quality, landscaping, natural resources, karst protection, and conservation management areas. Public access to trail networks and pedestrian/bicycle paths is provided. [case SAS-01-22 (Hickory Sink Strategic Ecosystem Special Area Study)] This document details Best Management Plans (BMPs) for the UF Golf Institutional Phase 1 project, focusing on Conservation Management Areas (CMAs), Landscape Management, Nutrient Management & Water Quality Monitoring, and Stormwater Management. It outlines strict standards for vegetation, wildlife protection, erosion control, fencing, signage, and gopher tortoise protection within CMAs. The Landscape Management Plan emphasizes native and drought-tolerant planting, limits irrigation to specific areas, and prioritizes functional ecological performance. The Nutrient Management Plan focuses on science-based applications for healthy turf while protecting water quality, with specific nitrogen limits for different golf course features. The Water Quality Monitoring program will track surface and groundwater to ensure compliance with BMAP goals. The Stormwater Management Plan emphasizes Low Impact Development (LID) techniques like rain gardens and pervious pavements, with stringent pollutant load reduction targets for nitrogen and phosphorus. All plans are designed to meet Alachua County ULDC requirements and conditions from the Hickory Sink Strategic Ecosystem Special Area Study (SAS-01-22). [4341 SW 13th Street Gainesville, FL] The East Tumblin Creek and Forest Edge Housing Communities ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for April 21, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Forest Edge, 4341 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL. This project will provide 60 housing units for vulnerable community members. The "What's Good Gainesville/Alachua Events Guide" won the Henry Award for tourism. [5872 SW 79th Way; case Z26-000002 (Comprehensive Plan Amendment); 26-00227 (Hickory Sink Special Area Study); 26-00284 (Chesnut Townhomes Subdivision)] This document is a compilation of minutes and agenda items from Alachua County Board of County Commissioners meetings. It details various administrative updates, proclamations, public comments, and specific project approvals. Key items include updates on wildfire status and burn bans, a proclamation for Landscape and Architecture Month, a motion to address child and family homelessness by convening stakeholders and reviewing facilities, and a motion to explore more equitable permit approval for fireworks. A significant portion details the Alachua County Living Spaces and Thriving Places initiative, focusing on affordable housing funded by a sales tax, including gap financing for multi-family rental housing and land acquisition models for homeownership. Facility management updates cover the Civil Courthouse, Energy Plant, Parking Garage, Fire Rescue HQ & EOC, East Tumblin Creek & Forest Edge affordable housing projects, a Tiny Home Project, Sunrise Residence Inn, Fire Station No. 25, Fire Training Facility, Land Conservation Complex, Rural Collection Center in Newberry, and Pharmacy Renovation. It also lists 58 active capital preservation projects totaling approximately $9 million. A major public hearing involved a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Z26-000002) to change land use from Rural/Agriculture to UF Golf Institutional for approximately 580 acres east of Parker Road, owned by UF Foundation, Inc., for a golf course with related facilities. This amendment was recommended for transmission to Florida Commerce. Another quasi-judicial hearing approved the Preliminary Development Plan for Chesnut Townhomes Subdivision (26-00284), a 72-lot single-family attached subdivision at 5872 SW 79th Way on 10.04 acres, with Medium Density Residential Future Land Use and R-1b Zoning. The document also includes administrative items like a request for a Chief of Staff position and a change order for Microsoft Information & Telcom Services, along with consent items for various grants, settlements, and contracts. [12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case 25-00019] Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is renewing a three-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for Information & Telcom Services. The renewal is for Agreement 5854775 and includes a purchase order to SHI International Corp. The total cost for the three-year term is $1,498,558.29, with $499,519.43 allocated for each fiscal year (FY2025, FY2026, FY2027). This agreement provides volume licensing benefits and is considered a standard industry practice for government entities utilizing Microsoft products for data processing and information exchange. The purchase is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.