BoCC Special Meeting
Alachua County
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Agenda (PDF)
Alachua County, FL is holding a Special Meeting on July 7, 2026, at 1:30 PM in the County Administration Building - Jack Durrance Auditorium, 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601. The meeting agenda includes two main items for discussion: FY26 Annual Report Presentation (File #: 26-00460) and Organizational Realignment: Commission Support Model, Chief of Staff Position, and Assistant County Manager Reorganization (File #: 26-00461). The organizational realignment involves separating the Assistant County Manager/Chief of Staff role into two distinct positions and reassigning departmental responsibilities. The meeting will also include public comment periods.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-07
- Type:
- 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 July 7, 2026. The meeting agenda includes items for discussion related to the Tree Planting Program Updates and Tree Mitigation Fund Uses. The recommended actions involve approving updates to the program's operating procedure and authorizing the Environmental Protection Department Director to approve future updates, as well as adopting a resolution for the use of Tree Mitigation Funds. Public comment is allowed during the meeting. 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. The meeting can be viewed on Cox Channel 12, the AC TV app, and the County's social media and website.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-07
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Recommended Action: Approve updates to the Alachua County 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, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601
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
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 (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 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
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)
Agenda (PDF)
Alachua County, FL is holding a Special Meeting on May 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Grace Knight Conference Room. The agenda includes approval of the agenda, a facilitated discussion on the first/pilot Strategic Guide Focus Area department implementation alignment, and a discussion on Animal Resources/UF Contract. The meeting will conclude with public comment and adjournment. The document also details an AGREEMENT FOR GROUND SUBLEASE between The University of Florida Board of Trustees and Alachua County, Florida, for approximately 10 acres of the Property located at 2345 SW 23rd Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32608. The purpose of the sublease is for Alachua County to construct and operate an animal resource facility. The agreement outlines terms for inspection, development approvals, conservation land survey, sublease application, demolition of the IFAS Swine Unit, and contingencies for the sublease closing. The sublease term is for 30 years, with an option to extend. The rent is a one-time payment of $1,000,000.00. The document also includes the Form of Sublease (Exhibit B) detailing terms such as purpose, conformity, quiet enjoyment, land use plan, assignment, inspection rights, placement and removal of equipment, insurance, liability, payment of taxes, no waiver of breach, time, non-discrimination, utility fees, mineral rights, right of audit, condition of property, notices, breach of covenants, damage to premises, environmental audit, surrender of premises, best management practices, sovereignty submerged lands, prohibitions against liens, conditions and covenants, partial invalidity, entire understanding, easements, subsubleases, maintenance of improvements, compliance with laws, archaeological and historic sites, governing law, section captions, electronic signature, and special conditions. The agreement was executed by University on March 15, 2026, and by County on March 11, 2026, with an effective date to be determined.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-05
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Agreement for Ground Sublease executed; Special Meeting agenda items listed.
- Address:
- 2345 SW 23rd Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Applicant:
- Alachua County, Florida
Agenda Cover Page (PDF)
This document is a meeting agenda for Alachua County, FL, Special Meeting on May 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The agenda includes approval of the agenda, a facilitated discussion on the Strategic Guide Focus Area department implementation alignment, and a discussion on Animal Resources/UF Contract. Public comment and commission comment periods are scheduled, followed by adjournment. The meeting will be held at the County Administration Building, 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601. Information on public comment procedures, viewing the meeting online, and parking validation is provided. Accommodation for disabilities can be requested.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-05
- 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 May 5, 2026, at 1:30 PM at the County Administration Building - Jack Durrance Auditorium, 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601. The agenda includes discussion on the Alachua County Forever Agricultural Land Protection Strategy Funding Partnerships and a public hearing for Comprehensive Plan Evaluation & Appraisal Amendments. Public comment will be taken. Citizens attending downtown meetings can get free parking validation by downloading the "Passport" app and visiting the County Manager's Office. Accommodations for disabilities can be requested. [12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601; case 26-00333, 26-00271] Alachua County is holding a special meeting on May 5, 2026, at 1:30 PM at the County Administration Building - Jack Durrance Auditorium, 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601. The agenda includes discussion on the Alachua County Forever Agricultural Land Protection Strategy Funding Partnerships (Case Number: 26-00333). The Board direction will determine funding partnership strategies on agricultural land easements. Individual easements will return to the Board for approval of expenditures from the Infrastructure Surtax Fund. The meeting will also address Comprehensive Plan Evaluation & Appraisal Amendments Transmittal Public Hearing (Case Number: 26-00271). There are no direct fiscal costs associated with these proposed amendments. The recommended action is to approve the transmittal of the proposed Alachua County Comprehensive Plan amendments for State review. Public comment will be taken. Citizens attending downtown meetings can get free parking validation by downloading the "Passport" app and visiting the County Manager's Office. Accommodations for disabilities can be requested.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-05
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Recommended action for 26-00271 is to approve transmittal for State review.
- Address:
- 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601
Minutes (PDF)
Alachua County Special Meeting Minutes from May 5, 2026. The meeting included discussions on Strategic Guide Focus Area department implementation alignment and a review of the Animal Resources/UF Contract. No specific construction projects with addresses or sizes were detailed, but discussions involved roadway maintenance, public transit options, and transportation planning. A consensus was reached to place 'no littering' signs on a corridor. The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-05
- Type:
- Minutes
Minutes (PDF)
Alachua County Special Meeting Minutes from May 5, 2026. The meeting included discussions and decisions on agricultural land protection strategy funding partnerships and comprehensive plan amendments. A motion to delay a decision on an ICE Resolution regarding pollinators until the Fall was approved. A separate motion to refer the issue of pollinator signage and mowing/landscaping contracts to staff for discussion within the next 6 months was also approved.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-05
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Motion to adopt agenda carried 5-0. Motion to explore partnerships and negotiate with landowners for ag easements carried 5-0. Motion to submit EAR with proposed changes carried 5-0. Motion to delay ICE Resolution until Fall carried 5-0. Motion to refer pollinator signage and contracts to staff carried 5-0.
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