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Agenda (PDF)
The Alachua County Tourist Development Council met on July 8, 2026. The meeting included approval of agenda and minutes, review of Meeting Advantage Program applications, updates on the Alachua County Comp Plan Economic Element, VCB CY2025 Economic Impact Report, and Sports and Events Center updates. Several funding requests for events were approved. A Billboard Advertising Program Application for the City of Alachua was approved with funding from unused Meeting Advantage Program grants. The council also reviewed staff presentations and reports on tourism and events. Member and Public Comments were heard. The meeting adjourned at 3:15 pm.
- Board:
- Tourist Development Council
- Date:
- 2026-07-08
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Approved (for agenda items and funding requests)
- Address:
- 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Applicant:
- Tourist Development Council
Agenda Cover Page (PDF)
Tourist Development Council meeting agenda for July 8, 2026, at 1:30 pm, held at the County Administration Building - Grace Knight Conference Room, 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601. Agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes, review of a Meeting Advantage Program application, updates on the Alachua County Comp Plan Economic Element, VCB CY2025 Economic Impact Report, Sports and Events Center Updates, Member Comments, and Public Comments, followed by adjournment.
- Board:
- Tourist Development Council
- Date:
- 2026-07-08
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601
Agenda (PDF)
[12 SE 1 Street, Gainesville, FL 32601; case 26-00219] Alachua County Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 7, 2026, to discuss and potentially approve updates to the Tree Planting Program Operating Procedure and adopt a resolution defining the appropriate uses of the Tree Mitigation Fund. The Tree Mitigation Fund has a balance of $1,602,433, and the General Fund has a balance of $51,383. The meeting agenda includes updates on the Tree Planting Program, which has planted over 1,800 trees since 2018 with a 91% survival rate. The proposed changes aim to expand planting priorities and clarify fund usage for tree planting, maintenance, professional services, and infrastructure reconfiguration. Several specific planting projects for 2025/2026 are detailed, including locations, estimated tree quantities, and funding sources. The Alachua County Tree Planting Program aims to plant and manage trees throughout the county, benefiting all communities. Over 1,630 trees have been planted in parks, along transportation corridors, and at activity hubs. The program partners with volunteer organizations, who dedicated over 700 hours last year. An Arbor Day event at Alto Lake County Park saw over 100 participants, with over 50 saplings distributed. The program has expanded its Tree Sponsorship Interlocal Agreements to include the Cities of Hawthorne and High Springs and is working with private property owners to plant trees along pedestrian corridors. The program prioritizes planting high-value tree species in urban areas, near roads, stormwater basins, public facilities, and shopping centers. A significant challenge is finding safe spaces for young trees, as development pressure accounts for almost 30% of young tree removals. Extreme weather accounts for over 20% of tree losses, with mechanical damage, herbicide damage, and deer damage accounting for around 10% each. The tree survival rate remains above 90%. Trees planted by the program range from 1-3 inches in diameter and cost $800-$1,200 per tree, with a 3-year establishment period. A 10-inch diameter tree provides about $70 in annual economic benefits, increasing to $175 annually for a 30-inch diameter tree. To further the program, staff recommends allocating resources for public workshops, developing a Community Forest Management Plan, and considering a Tree Advisory Committee.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-07
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Recommended Action: Approve updates to the 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, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Applicant:
- Alachua County Environmental Protection Department
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 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 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
Minutes (PDF)
[case 26-00460, 26-00461] This document details the Alachua County Special Meeting minutes from July 7, 2026. The meeting included discussions and votes on an FY26 Annual Report Presentation (Case Number 26-00460) and an Organizational Realignment concerning Commission Support Model, Chief of Staff Position, and Assistant County Manager Reorganization (Case Number 26-00461). Key decisions were made regarding the hybrid model for commission support, the minimum central support model, and the approval of the Chief of Staff position. Public comment included Patricia Lee speaking to the Board. Commissioner Prizzia raised questions about the revised Justice Services Report, the Sheriff's Office quarterly report, and the Sheriff's inclusion in bidding processes for food and healthcare contracts. Commissioner Wheeler requested involvement from the Animal Services Advisory Board in reviewing the Animal Services Center report and recommendations. The County is hiring a consultant to review Animal Services Department policies and procedures.
- Board:
- BoCC Special Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-07
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Agenda approved 3-0. FY26 Annual Report Presentation discussed. Organizational Realignment: Hybrid model with 2 aides approved 3-2 (Part 1 carried). Minimum Central Support Model with one Assistant to the Board and two Executive Staff Assistants approved 5-0 (Part 2 carried). Chief of Staff position approved 5-0 (Part 3 carried).
Agenda (PDF)
[Multiple addresses listed across several cases, including 3227 SE 21ST AVE, GAINESVILLE FL 32641; 11131 NW 11TH AVE, GAINESVILLE FL 32606-5463; 2048 NE 15TH TER, GAINESVILLE FL 32609; 4816 SW 80TH PL, GAINESVILLE FL 32608; 2300 SW 56TH AVE, GAINESVILLE FL 32608; 6725 NW 43RD PL, GAINESVILLE FL 32606; 9241 NW 23RD PL, GAINESVILLE FL 32606; 4032 OLD MILL COVE TRAIL W, JACKSONVILLE FL 32277; 2403 NE 70TH ST, GAINESVILLE FL 32609-2765; 1130 NW 15TH PL, FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33311-5436; 915 FLORIDA 45, NEWBERRY FL 32669.; case Multiple case numbers listed, including 26-003941, 26-002838, 26-001342, 26-002492, 26-002707, 26-003633, 26-003688, 25-009910, 25-006039, 26-004137, CE2012100032 (CEB10-036 & CEB13-037).] Alachua County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate hearing on July 2, 2026. The agenda includes several cases related to code violations, including property improvements prior to building permits, prohibited items, and accumulation of junk. Some cases involve penalties and compliance dates. One case is a ZOOM CALL for an individual out of country. The meeting also includes sections for Call to Order, New Business, Penalty, Old Business, Comments, Comments from Staff, and Adjournment. The next meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2026.
- Board:
- Special Magistrate Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-02
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Multiple determinations listed: Guilty, not in compliance; Guilty, in compliance; Guilty, non-compliance of 7-day notice. Some cases have compliance dates set.
- Address:
- Multiple addresses listed across several cases, including 3227 SE 21ST AVE, GAINESVILLE FL 32641; 11131 NW 11TH AVE, GAINESVILLE FL 32606-5463; 2048 NE 15TH TER, GAINESVILLE FL 32609; 4816 SW 80TH PL, GAINESVILLE FL 32608; 2300 SW 56TH AVE, GAINESVILLE FL 32608; 6725 NW 43RD PL, GAINESVILLE FL 32606; 9241 NW 23RD PL, GAINESVILLE FL 32606; 4032 OLD MILL COVE TRAIL W, JACKSONVILLE FL 32277; 2403 NE 70TH ST, GAINESVILLE FL 32609-2765; 1130 NW 15TH PL, FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33311-5436; 915 FLORIDA 45, NEWBERRY FL 32669.
- Applicant:
- Alachua County is listed as the complainant in all cases. Respondents include DAVIS CARL E JR, NEDER ARLENE HEIRS, BROWN SYLVESTER L, G&L LIUZZO LLC, MCDERMOTT THOMAS M, FACKO SARAH BERDINA & CHRISTOPHER T, HARRIS CLARENCE EDWARD JR, THOMAS JASON M, MITCHELL JEREMIAH TRUSTEE, PERRY MARY, LOFTUS S. RYAN (former owners Eckman, Charles & Betty).
Alachua County Housing Authority Board
The Alachua County Housing Authority Board met on July 1, 2026. The meeting covered standard administrative items like scheduling, agenda approval, public comments, financial reports, and commissioner comments. No specific local business opportunities for contractors, trades, or suppliers were discussed or planned during this meeting.
- Board:
- Alachua County Housing Authority Board
- Date:
- 2026-07-01
- Type:
- Meeting
Agenda (PDF)
The Land Conservation Board met on June 25, 2026. The agenda included approval of the agenda and minutes, property evaluations, old and new business, staff updates, and public comment. A key item was the evaluation of the Carr & Robinson parcels, totaling 16.24 acres, located in central Alachua County, northeast of Gainesville. These parcels are part of the Austin Cary Flatwoods project and are within the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The parcels are described as successional hardwoods, wetlands, and old fields, with some existing structures and infrastructure. The meeting also included updates on stewardship activities, including controlled fire, invasive plant management, and the status of the SR 26 wildfire. Acquisition updates were provided for several properties. Kristen Young resigned from the County Planning Commission.
- Board:
- Land Conservation Board
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Not stated (for Carr & Robinson parcels evaluation, but it was an agenda item for evaluation)
- Address:
- 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601 (Meeting Location)
- Applicant:
- Not stated (for Carr & Robinson parcels evaluation)
Citizens Disability Advisory Committee
The Citizens Disability Advisory Committee of Alachua County met on June 25, 2026. The committee reviewed its agenda and adjourned. No specific local business opportunities were discussed or planned during this meeting.
- Board:
- Citizens Disability Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-25
- Type:
- Meeting
Agenda (PDF)
This document is the Alachua County Procurement Code, detailing the rules and procedures for how the county procures supplies, services, and construction. It outlines purposes, definitions, organizational structure, methods of source selection (including competitive sealed bidding, proposals, and negotiations), contract administration, and specific provisions for infrastructure, facilities, and construction services. It also lists exemptions from standard procurement processes and defines various contract types and project delivery methods. The code emphasizes good faith, fair and equitable treatment, and maximizing the purchasing value of public funds. It establishes categories for purchasing thresholds and details signature authority for various contract values and types. The document does not contain information about specific projects, addresses, or development proposals. [12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case 26-00216] Alachua County is seeking approval for its State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for fiscal years 2026-2029. This plan outlines local housing strategies for affordable housing using SHIP funds. Key changes from the previous plan include modifications to inheritance policies, updated age requirements for mobile/manufactured homes, revised priority for previous SHIP recipients, increased maximum award amounts for Purchase Assistance and Owner Occupied Rehabilitation, and adjustments to Demolition/Reconstruction and Disaster Assistance award limits. The plan also consolidates loan terms for Home Repair and modifies forgiveness terms. The Board is recommended to authorize the Chair to approve the LHAP, supporting resolution, and certification form for submission to the State. The plan will be effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. [case SHIP LHAP Template 2016-001] Alachua County's Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for fiscal years 2026-2029 outlines strategies and incentives to address housing needs for very low, low, and moderate-income households. Key strategies include Purchase Assistance with and without Rehab (up to $60,000 for very low income), Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation (up to $60,000 for very low income), Demolition/Reconstruction (up to $400,000), Disaster Assistance (up to $30,000 grant), Emergency Repair (up to $25,000), Foreclosure Prevention (up to $10,000 grant), Rental Assistance (up to $15,000 grant), and Rental Development/Rehabilitation (up to $460,000, with $10,000 per unit standard). The plan encourages partnerships and leverages public and private funds. Incentives for affordable housing include expedited permitting (within six business days), modification of impact fees (previously provided, now not pursued), reservation of infrastructure capacity, allowance for accessory dwelling units, reduction in parking and setback requirements, flexible lot configurations, modification of street requirements, development of an inventory of county-owned lands for affordable housing, increased number of attached units, waiver of development review application fees for non-profits, and a 50% reduction in building permit fees for owner-occupied properties valued under $50,000. Green building and energy-saving products are encouraged. Public input was solicited through meetings and newspaper advertisements. [case 26-00379] Alachua County is approving a Second Amendment to its agreement with Neighborhood Housing and Development Corporation (NHDC) for home repairs using State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) funds. The amendment extends the contract term through December 31, 2026, and increases the funding to $630,000.00. This project aims to provide critical home repairs for approximately 13 very low-income households outside of Gainesville city limits. [case 26-00380] Alachua County is approving a Second Amendment to its agreement with Rebuilding Together North Central Florida, Inc. for home repairs using State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) funds. The amendment extends the contract term through December 31, 2026, and increases the funding to $630,000.00. This project aims to provide critical home repairs for approximately 18 households (10 very low income, 8 low income) outside of Gainesville city limits. [case 26-00381] Alachua County is approving a Second Amendment to its agreement with Alachua Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for home repairs using State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) funds. The amendment extends the contract term through December 31, 2026, and increases the funding to $630,000.00. This project aims to provide critical home repairs to an estimated 10 eligible, owner-occupied, very low and low-income households outside of Gainesville city limits. [case 26-00424] Alachua County is approving an amendment to its agreement with Lutheran Services of Florida (LSF) to correct wording and formatting, and to delegate authority to the County Manager to sign future amendments and documents related to Community Support Services programs and contracts with LSF Health Systems, provided they do not require additional county funds. Certain changes are retroactive to July 1, 2025, and July 25, 2025. LSF manages funding for behavioral health services in Circuits 3 and 8, supporting Alachua County's Crisis Center Mobile Response Teams, 988 Crisis Line, Mobile Integrated Healthcare team, and partially funding the Metamorphosis substance abuse treatment program. [12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case 26-00426] Alachua County Board of County Commissioners is seeking to approve the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026-2027 allocation of $1,026,173 for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program. This funding is intended to provide assistance to very low, low, and moderate-income families for home purchase, repair, or replacement. The county has an adopted Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) with approved SHIP strategies. The agenda date for this item is June 23, 2026. [12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case 26-00289] Alachua County is considering a request from Acrosstown Repertory Theatre to reallocate a $3,000 FY 26 Art Tag Grant. The original award was for a fall musical production, but due to unmet logo and out-of-county marketing requirements, the theatre requests to transfer the funds to their upcoming ART Youth Production (ARTy), scheduled for August 1-16, 2026. The Alachua County Arts Council unanimously recommended approval of this reallocation. A condition for the grant is that 25% of the funding must be spent on out-of-county marketing. [12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case 26-00442] Alachua County, the City of Gainesville, and the Alachua County Sheriff are amending their Interlocal Agreement for a Combined Communications Center. The amendment addresses requirements from a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) audit, mandating enhanced security for all devices connected to the CAD system, including up-to-date operating systems, security updates, and antivirus software, and requiring VPN connections. The original agreement was effective December 27, 2023. [case 26-00408] Alachua County and the City of Newberry are entering into a Tree Sponsorship Interlocal Agreement (#14968). Under this agreement, Alachua County will purchase and plant trees as part of its Tree Planting Program, and the City of Newberry will be responsible for the long-term maintenance of these trees. This initiative is part of the county's broader effort to expand its tree canopy and community support for tree planting, building on previous agreements with other municipalities and the school board. The agreement was executed by the City of Newberry Commission on May 4, 2026. [case 26-00394] Alachua County is awarding a contract to Scherer Construction of North Florida, LLC, for the Pinesville Park Improvements project (also known as St. Peter Park). The total fiscal impact is $1,255,558.10, which includes a base bid, alternate #1, and a contingency. The project involves new passive recreation areas, paved parking, water and electric utility service, demolition, sitework, grading, drainage, stormwater management, paving, sport court construction, pavilion installation, well drilling, solar lighting, and landscaping. Six vendors responded to the bid, with one deemed non-responsible. The project budget is being increased by $364,445 from surtax funds for a total construction cost of $1,680,145.00. This document contains a large volume of coded text that does not appear to represent a standard civic record with discernible project details, addresses, or decisions. It is not possible to extract specific information about development projects, contractors, or business opportunities from the provided text. This document contains no actionable civic record information for contractors. It consists solely of page numbers and what appear to be internal document navigation codes or references, lacking any project specifics, addresses, applicant names, case numbers, decisions, or dates. This document is a multi-page excerpt from a public civic record, primarily containing dense, coded numerical data that appears to represent location, project details, or case information. It does not contain narrative descriptions of specific development projects, zoning changes, applicant names, public comments, or decisions. The document's format suggests it is an index, agenda, or database output rather than a descriptive record of individual civic actions. This document contains a large volume of coded data that does not appear to represent a specific civic record with actionable information for contractors. The data consists of sequences of numbers and slashes, potentially representing internal document formatting, page numbers, or other non-project specific information. There are no discernible project details such as addresses, sizes, zoning changes, applicant names, case numbers, decisions, or dates. Public comment or stakeholder sentiment is not present. This document is part of a larger agenda and contains no specific project details for contractors. It appears to be a table of contents or index with page numbers and internal document references, rather than a record of specific development proposals, applications, or decisions. This document is a meeting agenda for a planning commission or similar body. It lists multiple public hearing items related to development proposals. Specific details for each item, such as addresses, project sizes, zoning changes, applicant names, case numbers, decisions, and key dates, are not provided in the excerpt. Public comment sentiment is also not stated. This document is a meeting agenda for a planning commission or similar body. It lists numerous items, primarily zoning changes, conditional use permits, and subdivision approvals. The specific details for each item (address, size, applicant, case number, decision, dates, public comment) are not provided in the text, which consists of a long string of numbers and 'i255' separators. Therefore, no specific development projects can be summarized. This document appears to be a collection of page numbers and internal references, not a civic record with actionable development information. It lacks specific addresses, project details, applicant names, case numbers, decisions, or dates. Therefore, no specific business opportunities for contractors can be identified. This document is part 15 of 22 of a larger record and contains a significant amount of encoded data that is not directly interpretable as civic record information. It does not contain specific project details such as addresses, sizes, zoning changes, applicant names, case numbers, decisions, or key dates. Therefore, no business opportunity can be identified from this specific text. [County Road 1471 from US 301 to Bradford County Line; case Bid 26-586-LC, Agreement #15003, Project Nos. 924-7912 & 924-7913] Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved an agreement with Watson Construction Company LLC for the major rehabilitation of County Road 1471. The project spans approximately 5.7 miles from US 301 to the Bradford County Line. Work includes milling and replacing asphalt, widening a 0.1-mile segment by 4 feet on the east side between US 301 and NE CR 1469, and upgrading unimproved driveways and side street tie-ins. The project is divided into two phases: Phase 1 from US 301 to NE 143rd Avenue, and Phase 2 from NE 143rd Avenue to the Bradford County line. The bid, released February 25, 2026, received five vendor responses. The total fiscal impact is $4,407,583.52, comprising a base bid of $4,197,698.59 and a contingency of $209,884.93. The agreement requires Watson Construction Company LLC to pay Alachua County minimum wage of $18.50/hour with benefits or $20.50/hour without, and to provide performance and payment bonds. Substantial completion is targeted within 150 working days of the Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 30 working days thereafter. Liquidated damages are set at $2,650.00 per working day for substantial completion delays and $1,325.00 per working day for final completion delays. [case Agreement #15003] This document is an agreement between Alachua County and Watson Construction Company, LLC for the major rehabilitation of C.R. 1471, specifically from US 301 to the Bradford County Line. The agreement outlines terms related to performance and payment bonds, notices, release of claims, governing order of documents, indemnification, public records, insurance, severability, amendment, independent contractor status, choice of law, complete agreement, non-waiver, successors and assigns, no third-party beneficiaries, modifications, termination for default or convenience, and various other contractual obligations and certifications. It details the responsibilities of both the County and the Contractor regarding the project's execution, including submittals, site conditions, tests, inspections, and changes to the work. The agreement specifies that Watson Construction Company, LLC is responsible for the work and must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The document also includes provisions for electronic signatures and the use of the E-Verify system. [C.R. 1471 from US 301 to Bradford County Line; case Agreement #15003] This document outlines the contractual terms and conditions for Agreement #15003 between Alachua County and Watson Construction Company, LLC, for the Major Rehabilitation of C.R. 1471 from US 301 to the Bradford County Line. It details procedures for change orders, contract price adjustments, extensions of contract time, handling of neglected or defective work, progress payments, final payment, and cleanup requirements. It also includes exhibits for payment and performance bonds, a closeout checklist, contractor's final payment affidavit, waiver of right to claim against payment bond, insurance requirements, bid schedule, wage ordinance certification, no coercion affidavit, and foreign countries of concern affidavit. The project involves milling existing asphalt pavement and replacing it, widening a specific segment of the road, and upgrading unimproved driveways and side street tie-ins. [County Road 1471 from US 301 to Bradford County Line; case ITB 26-586-LC] Alachua County has awarded Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-586-LC for the major rehabilitation of County Road 1471. The project spans approximately 5.7 miles from US 301 to the Bradford County line. The work includes milling existing asphalt pavement to a depth of 2.0 inches and replacing it with new 2.0-inch asphalt. Existing lane widths will be maintained, except for a 0.1-mile segment between US 301 and NE CR 1469, which will be widened by 4 feet on the east side. Unimproved driveways and side street tie-ins will also be upgraded. The project is divided into two phases: Phase 1 from US 301 to NE 143rd Avenue, and Phase 2 from NE 143rd Avenue to the Bradford County line. Watson Construction Company LLC was recommended for award as the most responsible and responsive bidder. The recommended contract amount is $4,197,698.59, with a 5% contingency of $209,884.93, for a total contract price of $4,407,583.52. Five vendors submitted bids: AMERICAN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION INC, Anderson Columbia Co., Inc., Preferred Materials, Inc., V.E. Whitehurst & Sons, Inc., and Watson Construction Company LLC. [County Road 1471 from US 301 to Bradford County Line; case ITB 26-586-LC] This document contains bid information and contract details for the "County Road 1471 Major Rehabilitation from US 301 to Bradford County Line" project, identified by ITB No. ITB 26-586-LC. It details various phases of work including widening, roadway improvements, and bridge replacement. Several contractors submitted bids, with Watson Construction Company LLC having the lowest total bid of $4,197,698.59. The document also includes addenda, notices, and questions/answers related to the project specifications. Additionally, it references a separate "Single Source and Agreement with Kraus Associates Inc. d/b/a/ AK Associates (15050) for Guardian 911 Systems Equipment Support, Sales and Maintenance for Fire Rescue" for $407,649.64, approved on June 23, 2026. [County Administration Building, Gainesville, FL 32601; case SS-ITA 26-604-PM] Alachua County, Florida, is issuing a Notice of Intent for a Single Source purchase of maintenance, purchasing, and support services for the Solacom suite of products, including the Guardian emergency 911 telephone system, Guardian Messenger, Managed Services, Cybersecurity services, and the Guardian Map system. The county intends to contract with Kraus Associates dba AK ASSOCIATES. The justification is that all Guardian products are an integrated suite, and only AK Associates can ensure compatibility, system integrity, and continuity of operations. Previous attempts with third-party solutions were unsuccessful. This is not a formal solicitation, and responses are for determining whether competitive procurement is needed. The response deadline is May 20, 2026. [22712 W Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669; case 26-00400] This document summarizes the Alachua County Rural Concerns Advisory Committee (RCAC) meeting minutes from March 17, 2026. The primary discussion revolved around Alachua County's Agricultural Land Protection Strategy, including revisions to property evaluation, easement deed language for residential building envelopes, and stewardship of county-owned properties. Public commenters David Tuthill and Rebecca Fox, owners of River and Root Farm, expressed interest in the committee's work. The committee also discussed adding a homesite as an automatic right on every easement deed, with a request to continue this discussion to a future meeting. The RCAC unanimously approved draft bylaw revisions and the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting. Updates were provided on committee attendance, upcoming presentations, and a county food hub pilot project with Frog Song Farms. A vacancy on the RCAC was noted as being advertised.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-23
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Recommended for approval
- Address:
- 12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida
- Applicant:
- Alachua County
Agenda Cover Page (PDF)
[105 SW 3rd St, Gainesville, Florida 32601 (SW Parking Garage)] Alachua County Board of County Commissioners meeting agenda for June 23, 2026. The agenda includes several items relevant to contractors and trades, such as infrastructure improvements, park upgrades, and public works projects. Key items include the award of an agreement for Pinesville Park Improvements and a major rehabilitation project for County Road 1471. There are also items related to housing assistance programs and environmental protection.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-23
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 105 SW 3rd St, Gainesville, Florida 32601 (SW Parking Garage)
Minutes (PDF)
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners approved several items on June 23, 2026. Key actions included adopting an ordinance to amend the Alachua County Procurement Code, with a specific change to the definition of 'Headquarters' to require a bonafide principal office not just a PO Box. The board also approved an award and agreement with Scherer Construction of North Florida, LLC for Pinesville Park Improvements (aka St. Peter Park) totaling $1,255,558.10, and an award and agreement with Watson Construction Company LLC for County Road 1471 Major Rehabilitation from US 301 to Bradford County Line, totaling $4,407,583.52. The board also directed staff to evaluate eligibility for the State Government Justice Centers Counties Aligning Health and Safety (CAHS) initiative. Several housing assistance programs and amendments were approved, along with a reallocation of an Art Tag Grant for the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre's ART Youth Production (ARTy).
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-23
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Approved
Agenda (PDF)
The Economic Development Advisory Committee met on June 18, 2026. The agenda included updates on the Newberry Economic Development Initiatives and the F-300 AgriFoodTech Innovation Park. The Newberry CRA is developing grant programs and initiatives like a community garden and historic street signage. The F-300 AgriFoodTech Innovation Park is a 166-acre site focused on modernizing agriculture, with a 325,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse planned, involving a $66 million investment. A groundbreaking ceremony is anticipated in summer 2026, with construction expected to take 12 months and an opening projected for summer 2027. The project aims to meet demand for leafy greens, strengthen food systems, and reduce reliance on national supply chains. The committee also discussed updating the EDAC Enabling Resolution and Committee Structure. The meeting adjourned at 4:13 PM.
- Board:
- Economic Development Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-18
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Applicant:
- Newberry Community Redevelopment Agency, Chelsea Bakaitis CRA Coordinator; F-300 AgriFoodTech Innovation Park, Kamal I. Latham CEO, GBM Global Solutions, LLC
Agenda (PDF)
This document contains the agenda and minutes for the Alachua County Development Review Committee (DRC) meetings on June 18, 2026, and May 21, 2026. The June 18th agenda outlines procedures for public comment and party status requests for upcoming hearings. The May 21st minutes detail the approval of several development projects, including a minor development plan for tiny homes, a revised final development plan for a park with soccer and pickleball facilities, a revised final development plan for duplex units, and a revised final development plan for multi-family units and non-residential uses. Public comments were made regarding parking and open space at the Jonesville Park project, influencing discussions but not altering the final approval with conditions. The minutes also include the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Board:
- Development Review Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-18
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601 (County Administration Building - Jack Durrance Auditorium)
Agenda Cover Page (PDF)
This document is an agenda for the Development Review Committee Meeting on June 18, 2026. It outlines several items to be presented by staff, including Final Development Plans and Plats for Laureate Village and Oakmont Planned Development, and a Preliminary and Final Development Plan for Serenity at Tower Oaks. The agenda also includes procedures for public participation, submitting comments, and requesting accommodation for disabilities. The meeting will be held at the County Administration Building - Jack Durrance Auditorium, 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601.
- Board:
- Development Review Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-18
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601
Agenda Cover Page (PDF)
This document is an agenda for the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on June 18, 2026. It lists several items including Call to Order, Public Comment, Review of Agenda, Approval of Minutes from April 16, 2026, Presentations on the Comprehensive Plan Economic Element, Updates, Member Comments, Public Comment, and Adjournment. No specific projects or work opportunities are detailed.
- Board:
- Economic Development Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-18
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601
Agenda (PDF)
The Alachua County Housing Finance Authority met on June 17, 2026. The agenda included two main items: the Carver Gardens Update and the Legacy Community Development Proposal Presentations. The Carver Gardens Update was presented on pages 4-8, detailing a project at 1101 SE 15th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641, involving 100 units, a $19.0M transaction summary, and planned renovations of approximately $12.5M. The Legacy Community Development Proposal Presentations, detailed on pages 12-37, concern a 13.11-acre site at SE 8th Avenue & SE 15th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641. This project, proposed by Ero Integrations LLC (DBA PLAD Homes), aims to create a mixed-income workforce neighborhood with 146 modular homes, including single-family, stacked duplexes, and multifamily units. The proposal requests land conveyance of the 13.11 acres at no cost and $2.18M in Surtax support for infrastructure. The meeting minutes from May 20, 2026, on pages 3-4, show that the Authority approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes, and discussed the Florida Workforce Housing Council Presentation and a Plan of Finance Resolution and TEFRA. Public comments were not explicitly detailed in the provided agenda or minutes.
- Board:
- Housing Finance Authority
- Date:
- 2026-06-17
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- The agenda items were presented. No final decision is stated in the provided documents for the June 17, 2026 meeting.
- Address:
- 1101 SE 15th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641 (Carver Gardens); SE 8th Avenue & SE 15th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641 (Legacy Community Development)
- Applicant:
- Standard Communities (Carver Gardens); Ero Integrations LLC (DBA PLAD Homes) (Legacy Community Development)
Agenda (PDF)
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee meeting on June 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the County Administration Building - Grace Knight Conference Room, 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601. Agenda items included Call to Order, Approval of the Agenda and Minutes, New Business (Legacy Community Development Proposal Presentation), Old Business (2026-2029 State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP)), Discussion: Rescheduling July 15th Meeting, Next Meeting: July 15, 2026, Public Comments, County Staff Updates, Member's Comments, and Adjourn. The Legacy Community Development proposal involves 13.11 acres at SE 8th Avenue & SE 15th Street, proposing 146 modular homes across single-family, stacked-duplex, and multifamily types, intended as a sustainable, mixed-income workforce neighborhood. The request includes land conveyance of 13.11 acres of County-owned land at no cost, $2,176,150 in Infrastructure Surtax support, and secured long-term affordability via Land Use Restriction Agreements (LURA). The project is presented by Ero Integrations LLC (DBA PLAD Homes) and developed by The Hutchinson Foundation. The SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for 2026-2027, 2027-2028, 2028-2029 was also presented.
- Board:
- Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-17
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601 (meeting location); SE 8th Avenue & SE 15th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641 (project location)
- Applicant:
- Ero Integrations LLC (DBA PLAD Homes) / The Hutchinson Foundation
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