BoCC Special Meeting
Alachua County
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Agenda (PDF)
[12 SE 1 Street, Gainesville, FL 32601; case 26-00219] Alachua County Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 7, 2026, to discuss and potentially approve updates to the Tree Planting Program Operating Procedure and adopt a resolution defining the appropriate uses of the Tree Mitigation Fund. The Tree Mitigation Fund has a balance of $1,602,433, and the General Fund has a balance of $51,383. The meeting agenda includes updates on the Tree Planting Program, which has planted over 1,800 trees since 2018 with a 91% survival rate. The proposed changes aim to expand planting priorities and clarify fund usage for tree planting, maintenance, professional services, and infrastructure reconfiguration. Several specific planting projects for 2025/2026 are detailed, including locations, estimated tree quantities, and funding sources. The Alachua County Tree Planting Program aims to plant and manage trees throughout the county, benefiting all communities. Over 1,630 trees have been planted in parks, along transportation corridors, and at activity hubs. The program partners with volunteer organizations, who dedicated over 700 hours last year. An Arbor Day event at Alto Lake County Park saw over 100 participants, with over 50 saplings distributed. The program has expanded its Tree Sponsorship Interlocal Agreements to include the Cities of Hawthorne and High Springs and is working with private property owners to plant trees along pedestrian corridors. The program prioritizes planting high-value tree species in urban areas, near roads, stormwater basins, public facilities, and shopping centers. A significant challenge is finding safe spaces for young trees, as development pressure accounts for almost 30% of young tree removals. Extreme weather accounts for over 20% of tree losses, with mechanical damage, herbicide damage, and deer damage accounting for around 10% each. The tree survival rate remains above 90%. Trees planted by the program range from 1-3 inches in diameter and cost $800-$1,200 per tree, with a 3-year establishment period. A 10-inch diameter tree provides about $70 in annual economic benefits, increasing to $175 annually for a 30-inch diameter tree. To further the program, staff recommends allocating resources for public workshops, developing a Community Forest Management Plan, and considering a Tree Advisory Committee.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-07
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Recommended Action: Approve updates to the Tree Planting Program Operating Procedure and authorize the Environmental Protection Department Director to approve future updates; Adopt Resolution 26-XXX identifying the appropriate use of Tree Mitigation Funds.
- Address:
- 12 SE 1 Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Applicant:
- Alachua County Environmental Protection Department
Agenda Cover Page (PDF)
This document is a meeting agenda for Alachua County, FL, Special Meeting on July 7, 2026, at 1:30 PM. The agenda includes an FY26 Annual Report Presentation and an Organizational Realignment proposal involving a Commission Support Model, Chief of Staff Position, and Assistant County Manager Reorganization. The realignment proposal includes the creation of a Chief of Staff position and an Administrative Order to enable the Assistant County Manager reorganization. Public comment is allowed during the meeting and during a General Comment period at the conclusion. The meeting can be viewed online and on Cox Channel 12. Parking validation is available for citizens attending downtown meetings. The document also advises attendees on the need for a verbatim record of proceedings if they intend to contest a decision. Accommodations for disabilities can be requested. The agenda concludes with closing comments and adjournment.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-07
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Agenda items include a presentation and a proposal for organizational realignment, with recommended actions to hear the presentation and provide direction/approve creation of positions and reorganization.
- Address:
- 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Applicant:
- Alachua County
FY26 Annual Report Presentation - 26-00460
BoCC Special Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-07 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-07
- Type:
- Agenda_item
Minutes (PDF)
[case 26-00460, 26-00461] This document details the Alachua County Special Meeting minutes from July 7, 2026. The meeting included discussions and votes on an FY26 Annual Report Presentation (Case Number 26-00460) and an Organizational Realignment concerning Commission Support Model, Chief of Staff Position, and Assistant County Manager Reorganization (Case Number 26-00461). Key decisions were made regarding the hybrid model for commission support, the minimum central support model, and the approval of the Chief of Staff position. Public comment included Patricia Lee speaking to the Board. Commissioner Prizzia raised questions about the revised Justice Services Report, the Sheriff's Office quarterly report, and the Sheriff's inclusion in bidding processes for food and healthcare contracts. Commissioner Wheeler requested involvement from the Animal Services Advisory Board in reviewing the Animal Services Center report and recommendations. The County is hiring a consultant to review Animal Services Department policies and procedures.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-07
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Agenda approved 3-0. FY26 Annual Report Presentation discussed. Organizational Realignment: Hybrid model with 2 aides approved 3-2 (Part 1 carried). Minimum Central Support Model with one Assistant to the Board and two Executive Staff Assistants approved 5-0 (Part 2 carried). Chief of Staff position approved 5-0 (Part 3 carried).
Minutes (PDF)
The document is a public record of the Alachua County Special Meeting minutes from July 7, 2026. It contains no specific development project, site, or action beyond administrative and policy discussions. The meeting covered updates to the Tree Planting Program and Tree Mitigation Fund uses, including a proposed update to operating procedures and adoption of Resolution 26-36. No specific address, parcel, size, applicant, or case number for a development project is stated. The only case number mentioned is 26-00219 for the Tree Planting Program discussion. The decision was to approve the agenda, approve updates to the Tree Planting Program Operating Procedure, adopt Resolution 26-36, and approve a motion for staff to return with an update on the Community Forest Management Plan. Public comment was provided by Jim Konish, but the content of his comments is not stated. The meeting adjourned at 11:04 a.m.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-07
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Approved: agenda, updates to Tree Planting Program Operating Procedure, Resolution 26-36, and motion for staff to return with Community Forest Management Plan update. Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Chestnut absent.
Organizational Realignment: Commission Support Model, Chief of Staff Position, and Assistant County Manager Reorganization - 26-00461
BoCC Special Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-07 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-07
- Type:
- Agenda_item
Agenda (PDF)
Alachua County is holding a Special Meeting on June 2, 2026, at 1:30 PM in the County Administration Building. The agenda includes approval of the agenda, discussion of FY27 Budget Development Revenues, Fee Schedules, and adoption of FY27 Financial Policies (File #: 26-00384). Public comment will be taken after non-ministerial motions and during a general comment period at the end of the meeting. The meeting can be viewed on Cox Channel 12, the AC TV app, and the County's Facebook and YouTube sites. Free parking is available in the SW Parking Garage for citizens attending. Accommodation for disabilities can be requested by contacting the Equal Opportunity Office at (352) 374-5275 at least 2 business days prior to the meeting. TTY users can call 711.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-02
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- County Administration Building - Grace Knight Conference Room, 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601
Agenda (PDF)
Alachua County is holding a special meeting on June 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Grace Knight Conference Room, County Administration Building, 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601. The agenda includes several items for discussion and action. One key item is the West End Community Park Master Planning Update (File #: 26-00375). The recommended action is to listen to the presentation and authorize staff to continue with A&E and permitting, pursue grant opportunities, and revise the CIP. Another item is the Request Approval of Water Buffalo Act for the “Wild West Revival” Event at the Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center (File #: 26-00377). The recommended action is to approve the Water Buffalo Act. The third item is the FY27 Budget Development Capital Budget & Financial Plan and Preservation and Sports Event Center Operational Plan (File #: 26-00386), with the recommended action to hear presentations. The meeting can be viewed on Cox Channel 12, the AC TV app, and the County's Facebook and YouTube sites. Free parking is available in the S.W. Parking Garage with validation obtained from the County Manager's Office. Public comment is allowed during the meeting and a general comment period at the conclusion. Accommodations for disabilities can be requested by contacting the Equal Opportunity Office at least 2 business days prior to the meeting.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-02
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Meeting Agenda
- Address:
- 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601
Agenda Cover Page (PDF)
This document is a meeting agenda for a Special Meeting of Alachua County, FL, held on June 2, 2026, at 1:30 PM. The agenda includes approval of the agenda, discussion items, and closing comments. A key discussion item is the FY27 Budget Development Revenues, Fee Schedules, and the adoption of FY 27 Financial Policies (Case Number 26-00384). The fiscal note indicates that fee schedule adjustments aim to better recover service costs, add or revise fees, and improve administrative consistency, with revenue impacts depending on service volume. The strategic guide for this item is Governance. Public comment is taken after non-ministerial motions and during a General Comment period at the end of the meeting. Information on accommodations for disabilities and TTY users is provided. The meeting can be viewed via Cox Channel 12, AC TV app, County's Facebook and YouTube, and Video on Demand website. Free parking is available in the SW Parking Garage with validation obtained from the County Manager's Office. A disclaimer regarding the need for a verbatim record for contesting decisions is included.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-02
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601
Agenda Cover Page (PDF)
[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.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-02
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Recommended Action: Listen to presentation and authorize staff to continue with A&E and permitting; pursue potential grant opportunities; and revise CIP as presented to make the necessary funding available for the next phase of improvements.
- Address:
- 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601
FY27 Budget Development Capital Budget & Financial Plan and Preservation and Sports Event Center Operational Plan - 26-00386
BoCC Special Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-06-02 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-02
- Type:
- Agenda_item
FY27 Budget Development Revenues, Fee Schedules, Adopt FY 27 Financial Policies - 26-00384
BoCC Special Meeting listed this item on its agenda for 2026-06-02 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-02
- Type:
- Agenda_item
Minutes (PDF)
[case 26-00384] Alachua County Special Meeting Minutes from June 2, 2026, discussed the FY27 Budget Development, Fee Schedules, and Financial Policies. A key item was the Downtown Buildings Inventory, totaling 457,558 sq ft across various county facilities. The Board approved changes to the fee schedule, including doubling the cost for 'After the Fact' irrigation permits, increasing community service value to county minimum wage, and requiring sterilization or breeder's permit payment for released animals. Multiyear discounts and advance notice for county-created events were also discussed. All policy changes were approved.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-02
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Approved (fee schedule changes and policy changes)
- Applicant:
- Alachua County
Minutes (PDF)
[case 26-00375, 26-00377, 26-00386] Alachua County Special Meeting Minutes from June 2, 2026. The meeting included discussions and decisions on the West End Community Park Master Planning Update, a Water Buffalo Act approval for an event, and the FY27 Budget Development for Capital Budget & Financial Plan and Sports Event Center Operational Plan. A special meeting on Data Centers was also proposed.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-02
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Approved (with modifications/discussions)
Request Approval of Water Buffalo Act for “Wild West Revival” Event at the Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center - 26-00377
This item concerns a request for approval of the Water Buffalo Act for the upcoming "Wild West Revival" event. The event is planned to take place at the Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center. The specific details regarding the scope of the event, such as its size or duration, are not provided in this item. This matter is currently under review by the BoCC Special Meeting. If approved, the event would likely involve site preparation, temporary structure setup, and event management services. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor this item's progress. Early engagement could provide opportunities to offer services before final plans and permits are established.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-02
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center
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