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BoCC Special Meeting · 2026-06-02 · agenda

[12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601] Alachua County is holding a special meeting on June 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM to discuss several items. Key projects include the West End Community Park Master Planning Update, the Water Buffalo Act for the "Wild West Revival" Event, and the FY27 Budget Development Capital Budget & Financial Plan and Preservation and Sports Event Center Operational Plan. Public comment will be taken. The meeting will be held at the County Administration Building, Grace Knight Conference Room, 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601. Free parking is available in the S.W. Parking Garage with validation. [case 26-00375] West End Community Park Master Planning Update. Funding is allocated for capital improvements in FY26 ($250,000 from Wild Spaces Public Places [Fund 140] and $250,000 from Impact Fees [Fund 339] for Phases 1A and 1B, previously approved). Additional funding is allocated for FY27 ($2,500,000 from Wild Spaces Public Places [Fund 140] and $250,000 from Impact Fees [Fund 339] for Phase 1B), FY28 ($2,200,000 from Wild Spaces Public Places [Fund 140] and $500,000 from Impact Fees [Fund 339] for Phase 1B), and FY29 ($1,800,000 from Wild Spaces Public Places [Fund 140] and $250,000 from Impact Fees [Fund 339] for Phase 1B). Development of "Industrial Park" and acquisition/development of Master Plan Park "B", "C", "H" or "I" are unfunded. Development of Master Plan Park "K" is postponed by two years. The recommended action is to listen to the presentation, authorize staff to continue with A&E and permitting, pursue grant opportunities, and revise the CIP for funding. [Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center; case 26-00377] Request Approval of Water Buffalo Act for "Wild West Revival" Event at the Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center. The fiscal note is N/A. The strategic guide is Economic Development. The recommended action is to approve the Water Buffalo Act. [case 26-00386] FY27 Budget Development Capital Budget & Financial Plan and Preservation and Sports Event Center Operational Plan. The fiscal note is None. The strategic guide is Governance. The recommended action is to hear presentations.