Agenda (PDF)

BoCC Special Meeting · 2026-05-05 · agenda

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.