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City Commission Special Meeting: May 2026

City of Gainesville

Agenda (PDF)

This document is an agenda for a City Commission Special Meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026. The meeting includes two main agenda items: 1. FY 2027 Budget Development (Item C.1, File Number: 2026-318), which involves staff updates on the budget process for various departments including Fire, Police, Parks, Recreation, and Public Works. 2. Fire Assessment Preliminary Rate Resolution (Item D.1, File Number: 2026-327), which proposes establishing preliminary assessment rates for fire services for Fiscal Year 2026-27, with a public hearing scheduled for September 10, 2026. Additionally, there is a presentation on Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Stormwater Methodology (Item E.1, File Number: 2026-365), discussing changes in the collection of Stormwater Management Utility fees from utility bills to property tax bills, including rate impacts and methodology changes. The meeting also includes Call to Order, Adoption of the Agenda, Member Comment, and Adjournment.

Board:
City Commission Special Meeting
Date:
2026-05-28
Type:
Agenda
Address:
City Hall Auditorium, 200 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
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Agenda Cover Page (PDF)

This document is an agenda for a City Commission Special Meeting. It outlines several items for discussion and potential action, including budget development, fire assessment rates, and stormwater methodology. There are no specific construction projects detailed with addresses or sizes, but rather policy and financial discussions related to city services. The document does mention specific fiscal notes and recommendations for the commission's consideration.

Board:
City Commission Special Meeting
Date:
2026-05-28
Type:
Agenda
Address:
200 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Verify at the official source

Captions

This document details a Gainesville City Commission meeting focused on budget development for Fiscal Year 2027. Key discussions included departmental budget presentations, a significant budget gap, and a preliminary fire assessment resolution. The meeting covered presentations from the Police Department, Fire Rescue, Parks Recreation and Cultural Affairs, and Public Works. A major focus was the stormwater utility fee methodology, transitioning from monthly utility bills to non-ad valorem assessments on tax bills. The commission discussed various scenarios for fire assessment rates, ultimately voting to set the rate at 70% as a potential maximum. Public comment and commissioner discussions highlighted concerns about the impact of these changes on residents and organizations, particularly regarding the shift to tax bills and potential increases. The meeting concluded with a motion to bring back a resolution for the fire assessment at a maximum of 70%.

Board:
City Commission Special Meeting
Date:
2026-05-28
Type:
Attachment
Decision:
Motion to set fire assessment rate at 70% passed unanimously. Other budget items were presented and discussed.
Applicant:
Gainesville City Commission
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Minutes (PDF)

This document details a City Commission Special Meeting held on May 28, 2026. Key agenda items included the FY 2027 Budget Development and the Fire Assessment Preliminary Rate Resolution. The commission also discussed the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Stormwater Methodology. Public comment was received regarding Data Centers. The meeting adjourned at 3:18 p.m.

Board:
City Commission Special Meeting
Date:
2026-05-28
Type:
Minutes
Decision:
Approved (6 to 0) for adoption of the agenda. Approved (7 to 0) for the Fire Assessment Preliminary Rate Resolution. Approved (7 to 0) for the Stormwater Methodology Presentation.
Address:
200 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
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Revised Call

This document is a request for a City Commission Special Meeting to discuss three topics: General Government Budget Workshop, Set Preliminary Fire Assessment Rate by Resolution, and Stormwater Methodology Resolution. The meeting is requested by the Mayor on May 14, 2026 (Revised) and the City Commission Action on April 16, 2026 (Original). The deadline for this request is May 15, 2026. The Mayor and City Commission were notified by email on May 14, 2026. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 1:00 pm in the City Hall Auditorium, located at 200 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL.

Board:
City Commission Special Meeting
Date:
2026-05-28
Type:
Attachment
Decision:
Request for meeting
Address:
200 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL
Applicant:
Mayor and City Commission
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