BoCC Special Meeting: May 2026
Alachua County
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)
[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
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
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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