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Board of County Commissioners · 2026-04-14 · minutes

[7816 SW Archer Road; case Z25-000034 (Land Use Amendment); Z26-000001 (Zoning Change)] Alachua County Board of County Commissioners Minutes from April 14, 2026. Key decisions include approval of the Regular and Consent Agenda as amended, approval of various proclamations, appointment of Jay Rosen to the Arts Council, acceptance of the Human Rights Board Annual Report, acceptance of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee Presentation, approval of the East Newnans Lake – Putz & Romero Tract Option Contract to Purchase Real Property, approval of Ordinance Amendments to the Whistle-Blower Ordinance, adoption of a Small-Scale Land Use Amendment from Medium Density to Medium-High Density at 7816 SW Archer Road, and approval of a zoning change from R-1b to R-2a. The meeting adjourned at 2:38 p.m. Several consent items were also approved, including agreements for housing facility management, a litigation report, art loan agreements, an amendment to an agreement with MV Transportation Inc., addition of land conservation projects, addition of Battalion Chief positions for Fire Rescue, an interlocal agreement with the Alachua County Library District, and a purchase order for Fire Rescue. A transfer of a portion of SW 47th Way to the City of Gainesville was approved, as was a Crime Stoppers Chair Letter and a Special Event Sponsorship Application. Minutes from advisory boards were noted for informational purposes.