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City Commission - Regular Meeting · 2026-05-21 · agenda

[NE 8th Avenue at Waldo Road; case RFP #PWDA-2600022-SM (Construction Manager), RFP #PWDA-260021-SM (Professional Services)] The City Commission is considering the award of a contract for Construction Manager at Risk services for the NE 8th Avenue at Waldo Road Redevelopment Project. The project involves building projects and site work. The total identified for redevelopment is up to $36.1 million, funded by various sources including the Gainesville Community Redevelopment Area ($10.9 million), Wild Spaces Public Places ($5.0 million), Alachua County Wild Spaces Public Places Grant ($2.5 million), Excess Fund Balance ($5.0 million), Sale Proceeds from Citizens Field ($5.5 million), and HUD Section 108 Loan ($7.2 million). The recommendation is to approve rankings, award the contract to D.E. Scorpio Corporation, and authorize negotiations for pre-construction services not to exceed $1.0 million. The City Commission will consider construction phase services at a future date. The City Commission is also considering awarding a contract for Professional Services for the same redevelopment project, with engineering services authorized via separate work orders, up to $10 million for design and post-design services. The recommendation is to approve rankings, negotiate with NV5, Inc., and enter into an agreement not to exceed $10 million. [case 2025-834] The City Commission is considering the approval to purchase rifles and accessories for Patrol and Drug Task Force Officers. The purchase is funded by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) C-JG156: Equipment Enhancement Program and the State Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Fund. The total cost will not exceed $167,721. The JAG award amount of $22,506.00 will be used, and the remainder of $145,215 will be paid from the State Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Fund, which had an uncommitted balance of $324,259.54 as of March 31, 2026. The recommendation is to approve the purchase, authorize the use of the forfeiture fund, and authorize the City Manager to execute necessary documents. [City of Gainesville; case 2026-322] The City Commission will consider adopting an ordinance relating to the provision of stormwater services, facilities, and programs. This ordinance authorizes the imposition and collection of stormwater services assessments against property. The estimated revenue needed to fund stormwater management costs is $12,124,295.00. Costs associated with collection are estimated at $704,280.00 annually. The recommendation is to adopt the proposed ordinance. [City of Gainesville; case 2026-323] The City Commission will consider adopting an ordinance relating to the provision of solid waste services, facilities, and programs. This ordinance authorizes the imposition and collection of solid waste services assessments against property. The estimated revenue needed to fund solid waste collection, disposal, and related costs for residential curbside properties is $17,020,281.77. Costs associated with collection are estimated at $783,049.00 annually. The recommendation is to adopt the proposed ordinance. [case 2026-346] The City Commission will consider approving a Bond Resolution for the issuance of Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, for up to $33.5 million. The interest rate will not exceed 4.0%, and the repayment schedule will not extend beyond the expiration of the Streets, Stations and Strong Foundations surtax. The financing will be repaid using surtax revenues. The recommendation is to adopt the Bond Resolution. [case 2026-356] The City Commission will consider approving an Award Resolution authorizing delegation parameters for the sale of Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, for up to $33.5 million. The interest rate will not exceed 4.0%, and the repayment schedule will not extend beyond the expiration of the Streets, Stations and Strong Foundations surtax. The financing will be repaid using surtax revenues. The recommendation is to adopt the Award Resolution. [East of SW 6th Street between SW 4th Avenue and SW 5th Avenue; case 2026-139] The City Commission will consider an ordinance to vacate, abandon, and close portions of a public right-of-way located approximately east of SW 6th Street between SW 4th Avenue and SW 5th Avenue. The recommendation is to adopt the proposed ordinance. [1542 West University Avenue; case 2026-140] The City Commission will consider an ordinance to vacate, abandon, and close portions of a public right-of-way along the western boundary of a tax parcel located at 1542 West University Avenue. The recommendation is to approve the proposed ordinance. [City of Gainesville; case 2026-165] The City Commission will consider a proposed charter amendment addressing vacancies in office, to be submitted to voters for approval or disapproval at the November 3, 2026 election. The recommendation is to adopt the proposed ordinance.