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Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-14 · agenda

[12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case 26-00273] Alachua County Board of County Commissioners meeting agenda for July 14, 2026. The agenda includes various items such as employee recognition, proclamation presentations, board and committee appointments, public comment periods, action items including financial reports and transit service proposals, land conservation projects, public hearings for ULDC amendments and budget matters, and consent items covering grants, bond issuances, and property donations. Specific items include the acceptance of property donation for Fire Rescue Station 25 in Tech City (Parcel # 05844-004-004) with an estimated future construction cost of $7.6 million and annual operating costs of $35,000, and the approval of plats for Oakmont PD Phase 6 and Laureate Village TND Phase 2 Units 3 and 4. [12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case 26-00444] This document is a collection of professional and civic records, primarily resumes and board appointment applications, for individuals associated with Alachua County, Florida. It details the extensive experience of Rodney Stubina in international development, disaster relief, and program management, primarily with USAID and other NGOs. It also includes the application of Terri Thomas, an attorney with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, for a position on the Local Planning Agency and Planning Commission. The document also contains information regarding the Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority, including its charter and a summary of an agenda item for appointing a citizen member. No specific construction projects or business opportunities are detailed within these records; the focus is on individual qualifications and board appointments. Three applicants are being considered for one full member position on the Gainesville-Alachua County Airport Authority, with a term ending July 31, 2029. The applicants are Roston Bartlett, Chuck Parker, and Fred Posner. Fred Posner is currently serving as Secretary/Treasurer of the GACRAA Board and on its Finance and Marketing committees. [12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case 26-00467] Two positions are available on the Rural Concerns Advisory Committee. Kevin Korus is recommended for appointment to a partial term (July 14, 2026 - September 30, 2026) and a full term (October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2029) as a member from the County Extension Office. One applicant is to be appointed to a partial term (July 14, 2026 - September 30, 2027) for the membership category of Residing in the Unincorporated Area Outside the Urban Cluster. The applicants for this position are Mary Crenshaw and David Tuthill. Kevin Korus has served as the agriculture agent for Alachua County for 9 years and is well aware of rural issues. This document contains information about various committee appointments and grant awards, with no direct information on construction projects or specific work opportunities for contractors and trades. It details applications for the Rural Concerns Advisory Committee and the Environmental Protection Advisory Committee (EPAC), as well as grants received for agricultural research and equipment. The applications for advisory committees list individuals and their qualifications, but do not describe any development projects. [27124 NW 203RD PL, High Springs, 32643 (Marin Hawk); 4703 SW 85TH Dr, Gainesville, 32608 (Rolland Fulton)] This document contains applications for the Environmental Protection Advisory Committee. Marin Hawk, with a background in environmental science and conservation, and Rolland Fulton, a retired environmental scientist with extensive experience in lake water quality management and wetland restoration, have applied for two available positions. Both applicants express a desire to contribute their expertise to local government environmental decision-making. The document also includes a scientific publication detailing water quality improvements in Lake Griffin, Florida, through nutrient load reduction and biomanipulation, a project involving Rolland Fulton. This document is a scientific study on water quality in Lake Griffin and comparison lakes, detailing changes in total phosphorus (TP), chlorophyll-a, and Secchi depth from 1984-1998 to 2008-2012. It analyzes the impact of climatic factors, nutrient loading, and gizzard shad removal on water quality. The study found significant improvements in Lake Griffin's water quality across all measured parameters, attributing these primarily to external load reductions and secondarily to gizzard shad removal. It also includes an application for a committee position by Rodney Stubina, detailing his extensive international public service and contracting experience. [6812 Nw 85th Terrace, Gainesville, Fl, 32653] Jan Frentzen applied for a position on the Environmental Protection Advisory Committee, Citizen at Large, with a term from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2028. There are two positions available, and one applicant in this package. Frentzen Construction, Inc. is his employer, where he is a builder. He has previous experience on the Environmental Protection board and chaired the MTPO Advisory Committee. He enjoys outdoor activities and has practical building knowledge. [903 Blvd, Gainesville, 32601] George Papadi applied for a position on the Environmental Protection Advisory Committee, Citizen at Large, with a term from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028. There is one position available, and one applicant in this package. Papadi has a background in biology, geography, and teaching, with previous work as a State Fishery Biologist, Biology Teacher, and Electron Microscopist. He is volunteering to focus on the conservation of natural resources, particularly river preservation, and has been involved in county development issues concerning land and water conservation, and regulation. He has experience with the Koppers Wood Treatment Facility and Florida Rock (now Argos) Cement Plant, advocating for air and water quality oversight. He has also presented on the GRU Biomass Plant and the Clean Air Ordinance. He is interested in micro and nano plastics as emerging pollutants and championed the use of portable air pollution meters. [12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case 26-00436, 26-00208, 26-00493, 26-00441] This document contains multiple agenda items for Alachua County. Item 1: Alachua County Citizens Disability Advisory Committee Annual Report. Item 2: Alachua County Historical Commission Annual Report. Item 3: The Axline Brice House – a reading by the Alachua County Historical Commission. Item 4: Alachua County’s 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Independent Audit. [201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601] This document is an annual comprehensive financial report for Alachua County for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. It details the county's financial performance, including government-wide revenues and expenses, general fund highlights, and information on various funds such as governmental, proprietary, and fiduciary funds. The report also covers capital assets and long-term debt. Key financial activities include an increase in net position of $86.4 million, driven by factors like unspent infrastructure sales surtax revenue and a new non-ad valorem hospital special assessment. The General Fund saw a decrease in fund balance of $3.5 million, ending with $113.8 million. The county received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for its fiscal year 2024 report. Major capital asset events included continued investment in transportation infrastructure, building projects like the new Emergency Operations Center and Court complex, park and recreation improvements, acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands, and investment in vehicles and equipment. The county issued an $85.5 million Public Improvement Revenue Note for the new Civil Courthouse and related capital improvements. The unemployment rate was 4.6% as of September 30, 2025. The total taxable assessed value increased by 7.97% for the FY26 budget year. Building permits issued increased by 8.30% compared to the previous fiscal year. The population estimate increased by 0.73%. This document is a financial statement for Alachua County, Florida, for the year ending September 30, 2025. It details the county's financial position, activities, and cash flows across various governmental and business-type activities. It includes statements of net position, activities, and cash flows, as well as reconciliations between fund statements and government-wide statements. The document does not contain information about specific construction projects, contractors, or trades. This document is an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Alachua County, Florida, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. It details the county's financial position, including statements of net position, changes in net position, and notes to the financial statements. The report covers various funds, component units, and accounting policies. It does not contain specific project information, addresses, or details about development opportunities for contractors and trades. The document focuses on financial reporting and accounting standards. This document is a financial statement for Alachua County, Florida, as of September 30, 2025. It details the county's financial position, including fund balances, cash and investments, long-term obligations, and capital asset activity. It does not contain information about specific construction projects, contractors, or zoning changes. The document outlines various funds and their balances, such as 'Wild Space Public Places Referendum' with $56,866,545 and 'Capital Improvement Revenue Bond Projects' with $7,505,731. It also details investment holdings and policies, including various money market funds and bonds. Long-term debt is listed, including notes payable for various capital improvement and refunding projects, with amounts ranging from $372,000 for the 2017 Public Improvement Revenue Note to $85,500,000 for the 2025 Public Improvement Revenue Note. The document also includes information on property tax collection and a calendar of events related to tax assessments and sales. There is no information regarding specific development projects, applications, or decisions on such matters. This document is a financial statement for Alachua County, Florida, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It details various financial aspects including debt service, landfill post-closure care, employee benefits (pension and other postemployment benefits), risk management, and indirect costs. It also includes budget-to-actual comparisons for several funds. There are no specific construction projects or development proposals detailed in this excerpt that would be directly actionable for contractors. The document primarily focuses on financial reporting and accounting for existing operations and obligations. This document is a financial report for Alachua County, Florida, detailing budgets, actual revenues, expenditures, and fund balances for various county funds, including the General Fund and its sub-funds (Board of County Commissioners, Clerk of Court, Property Appraiser, Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector). It also outlines descriptions of non-major governmental funds such as Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, and funds managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Sheriff. The report includes financial data for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and historical data for pension and OPEB liabilities and contributions. There are no specific development projects, zoning changes, or contractor opportunities detailed in this financial report. This document is a financial report for Alachua County, Florida, detailing budgetary comparisons and financial statements for various governmental funds, including Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, and Capital Project Funds, as of September 30, 2025. It lists numerous debt issues and capital improvement notes, but does not provide specific project details, locations, or development opportunities for contractors. The document focuses on financial data such as assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenditures for different funds like 'Drug Uses', 'Housing Assistance', 'Clerk of Court', 'Refuse Collection', and others. No specific construction projects, addresses, or development applications are detailed. This document is a financial report detailing the budget and actual revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances for various funds of Alachua County, Florida, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It includes information on Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, and Capital Project Funds. The data presented is financial in nature and does not contain specific project details, addresses, zoning changes, applicant names, or public comments related to development or construction projects. This document is a financial report for Alachua County, Florida, detailing internal service funds, fiduciary funds, and component units for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It includes statements of net position, revenues, expenses, and changes in net position, as well as statements of cash flows. The report does not contain specific project information for contractors, such as addresses, project types, or development plans. It focuses on financial data and fund management. [201 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601] This document is an Annual Financial Report for Alachua County, Florida, for the fiscal year 2024-2025. It details various financial aspects of the county, including fund balances, changes in fund balances, revenues, expenditures, assessed property values, tax rates, outstanding debt, pledged-revenue coverage, demographic and economic statistics, principal employers, full-time equivalent county government employees, operating indicators, and capital asset statistics. There are no specific project details, development applications, or public comments related to construction projects mentioned in this financial report. This document is the Alachua County Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It details the financial status of various governmental, proprietary, and fiduciary funds, including balance sheets, revenues, and expenditures. The report includes auditor's opinions on the financial statements, internal controls, and compliance with federal and state programs. It also contains a management letter and a schedule of expenditures of federal awards. No specific development projects, zoning changes, or public comments related to construction or development are mentioned. The document focuses on the financial health and auditing of the county's operations. This document is a Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and State Financial Assistance for Alachua County, Florida, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. It details various grants and programs, including their funding sources, contract numbers, expenditures, and subrecipient information. It does not contain information on specific development projects, zoning changes, or public comments related to construction or trade work. [12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case 26-00477] Alachua County is proposing to renew its contract with the Regional Transit Service (RTS) for Fiscal Year 27. The proposed changes include an increase in weekday service and the elimination of weekend service for Route 43. Funding for programs 5310 and 5311 will be handled in a separate contract. The Board of County Commissioners is recommended to direct staff to draft a contract for FY27 with the City of Gainesville/RTS. [12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case 26-00471] Gainesville Thrives is presenting its Early Literacy Initiatives and Community Impact to the Alachua County Commission. The organization focuses on encouraging parents of pre-kindergarten children to read to their children to improve kindergarten readiness. They utilize the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program, mailing age-appropriate books to children monthly. The presentation includes information on their current operations, outreach efforts, and a proposal for expansion countywide, which would require additional funding. [12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case 26-00447] The Florida Workforce Housing Council (FWHC) is presenting its Housing Finance Program. The FWHC is a governmental entity created to increase the supply of high-quality workforce housing for individuals and families making 80% to 120% of the area median income (AMI). The program finances or refinances projects through tax-exempt debt, with recourse solely to the property. Projects must comply with program guidelines, including rent covenants that restrict rents to affordable levels for workforce individuals and families. The program administrator is Plenary Americas USA Ltd. or a designated affiliate. Alachua County is an initial Council Member. [South side of Newberry and northwest of Archer, with road frontage on County Road 337 / SW 282nd Street; case File #: 26-00487] Alachua County is exercising an option to purchase the 635.46-acre Watermelon Pond – Whitehurst Tract from Whitehurst Cattle Co. for $5,242,545. The property is located in southwest Alachua County, with road frontage on County Road 337. The acquisition is part of the Alachua County Forever program and aligns with the County Comprehensive Plan's Land Conservation Program. The property is currently zoned Agriculture and has existing natural communities including sandhill, wet prairie, and xeric hammock. There are no buildings on site. Due diligence, including a boundary survey and Phase I environmental assessment, will be conducted after the option is exercised. The County Manager will have authority to decide whether to close the acquisition based on title exceptions. The property is adjacent to the Watermelon Pond ACF Project Area and within the Santa Fe River Basin Management Action Plan area. The acquisition is funded by the WSPP Surtax Fund. [02659-001-000 and 02659-000-000] Alachua County is acquiring approximately 635.46 acres from Whitehurst Cattle Co. for $5,242,545. The acquisition is part of the Watermelon Pond Preserve expansion. The property is zoned Agriculture (A) with a Rural/Agriculture land use. The total requested expenditure authority, including a 10% contingency, is $5,855,639. Management costs are estimated at $13,336 annually, with initial improvements costing $170,045. [17243-000-000, 17242-000-000 and 17248-000-000; case 26-00494] Alachua County is acquiring 19.37 acres known as the Eagle Shores Tract from Eagle Shores Investments, Inc. for $190,000. This acquisition is part of the Alachua County Forever program and will be incorporated into the Lake Alto Preserve. The property has a Future Land Use of Residential Medium Density and City Center zoning within the City of Waldo. The total requested expenditure authority, including a 10% contingency, is $246,519. Management costs are estimated at $2,638 annually, with initial improvements costing $62,200. [12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case Z26-00431] Alachua County is proposing amendments to the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) and Administrative Code related to Access Management. The amendments aim to clarify standards for connecting to County Roads within municipalities and align with best practices. The changes involve moving code language regarding external site access management into the Administrative Code from the ULDC. This is intended to ensure safe and code-compliant access to county roads for all developments, regardless of jurisdiction, requiring developments not meeting rural or family homestead subdivision standards to connect to roads constructed to county standards. There is no fiscal impact anticipated. This document details proposed amendments to Alachua County's Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) and Administrative Code, focusing on access management and street network standards. The amendments aim to clarify requirements for connections to the County road system, including driveways, public/private roads, sidewalks, and bikeways. Key changes involve updating references to technical documents, requiring pedestrian analysis for access on County-maintained roadways, and clarifying access permit expiration. The staff recommends approval of these amendments, finding them consistent with the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan and not more burdensome than existing codes. The document outlines specific design and construction standards for various connection types (Class I, II, III, IV), including pavement thickness, base and subgrade requirements, drainage systems, and traffic control devices. It also details requirements for street network design, lot layouts, and the dedication of future rights-of-way. The amendments are intended to ensure safe, efficient, and functional streets, support orderly development, and provide access for all users. No fiscal impact on housing costs or county taxpayers is anticipated.