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Agenda (PDF)

The Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) met on April 16, 2026. The agenda included a review of the current agenda, approval of minutes from February 19, 2026, and presentations on Newberry Economic Development Initiatives and an update to the EDAC Enabling Resolution and Committee Structure. The minutes from the February 19, 2026 meeting were approved with corrections. A presentation on the Fresh Food Pathways Project and the Space Florida Academy Program - MOU with ACPS was also discussed. Updates to the EDAC Enabling Resolution were presented, focusing on realigning the committee with the three pillars of economic prosperity: Innovation, Heritage, and Vitality. Discussions included sector gaps, youth and academic representation, modeling the structure after the Tourist Development Council, recommended categories for seats, and health institutions. An action item was assigned to review other county structures and return with recommendations by summer for recruitment of new members. Member comments included an update on the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce. Public comment was heard and noted as none.

Board:
Economic Development Advisory Committee
Date:
2026-04-16
Type:
Agenda
Address:
12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601

Agenda (PDF)

The Alachua County Development Review Committee (DRC) met on March 19, 2026. Two projects were approved with conditions. Project DR25-000048, a Revised Final Development Plan for Springhills Transit Oriented Development (TOD) - SE Quad Phases 1 & 2A, was approved with conditions including tree mitigation payments, public access easements, and retaining wall details. Project DR25-000056, a Preliminary & Final Development Plan for Kicklighter Family Homestead Subdivision, was approved with conditions regarding easements and recording of a Notice of Regulated Conservation Resources. The minutes from the February 19, 2026 DRC Hearing were also approved.

Board:
Development Review Committee
Date:
2026-04-16
Type:
Agenda
Decision:
Approved, with conditions (Project DR25-000048); Approved, with conditions (Project DR25-000056)
Address:
12 SE 1st Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601 (Meeting Location); 3600 through 3800 blocks of NW 92nd Court and the 9100 through 9200 blocks of NW 36th Place (Project DR25-000048); 2910 NE County RD A, Melrose (Project DR25-000056)
Applicant:
eda consultants, inc. (agents for Project DR25-000048); 3002 Surveying, LLC consultants (agents for Project DR25-000056)

Agenda Cover Page (PDF)

This document is a meeting agenda for a Joint Alachua County BoCC / City of Waldo Special Meeting to be held on April 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Waldo City Square, 14450 NE 148th Avenue, Waldo, FL 32694. The agenda includes items for discussion such as Lake Alto, Property Tax Reform Discussion, Forward Focus Project Update (26-00285), and Discussion of Statutory Joint Planning Agreements (26-00286). Public comment will be taken. The document also provides information regarding public comment procedures, accommodation for disabilities, and contact information for Alachua County.

Board:
Joint Meeting - City of Waldo
Date:
2026-04-16
Type:
Agenda
Address:
14450 NE 148th Avenue, Waldo, FL 32694

Agenda Cover Page (PDF)

The Alachua County Development Review Committee will meet on April 16, 2026, at 1:30 pm at the County Administration Building - Jack Durrance Auditorium, 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601. The primary item on the agenda is Project DR26-000002, a Revised Final Development Plan for Publix Super Market at Tower Square. The public is encouraged to submit comments and requests for party status prior to the hearing. Interested persons can submit comments on whether the proposal will have a significant impact on the cost of housing. The agenda also includes approval of draft minutes from the March 19, 2026 DRC Meeting.

Board:
Development Review Committee
Date:
2026-04-16
Type:
Agenda
Address:
12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601

Attorney Office Polling for Ex Parte Communication

Development Review Committee listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-16 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
Development Review Committee
Date:
2026-04-16
Type:
Agenda_item

CJMHSAG Agenda - April 16, 2026

Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Substance Abuse in Alachua County posted this record to its public file. The posted document carries a title and no readable project detail, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official document link above and watch for the fuller record the body posts later.

Board:
Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Date:
2026-04-16
Type:
Agenda

Discussion of Statutory Joint Planning Agreements - 26-00286

Joint Meeting - City of Waldo listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-16 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
Joint Meeting - City of Waldo
Date:
2026-04-16
Type:
Agenda_item

Forward Focus Project Update - 26-00285

The City of Waldo and Alachua County are reviewing the Forward Focus Project Update, identified as item 26-00285. This project is currently under review, indicating an early stage in the civic process. While specific details about the project's scope, location, or proposed use are not yet defined in this item, such updates typically precede planning for infrastructure and development. Future phases could involve site preparation, utility work, construction, and landscaping, depending on the project's final nature. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor this review process. Engaging early, before detailed plans and permits are finalized, offers an advantage in understanding potential future work and positioning for upcoming opportunities.

Board:
Joint Meeting - City of Waldo
Date:
2026-04-16
Type:
Agenda_item

Hearing Called to Order

Development Review Committee listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-16 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
Development Review Committee
Date:
2026-04-16
Type:
Agenda_item

Items to be presented by Staff

Development Review Committee listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-16 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
Development Review Committee
Date:
2026-04-16
Type:
Agenda_item

Ken Cornell, Chair, Alachua County Commission

Joint Meeting - City of Waldo listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-16 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
Joint Meeting - City of Waldo
Date:
2026-04-16
Type:
Agenda_item

Lake Alto

Joint Meeting - City of Waldo listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-16 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
Joint Meeting - City of Waldo
Date:
2026-04-16
Type:
Agenda_item

Louie Davis, Mayor, City of Waldo

Joint Meeting - City of Waldo listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-16 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
Joint Meeting - City of Waldo
Date:
2026-04-16
Type:
Agenda_item

Minutes (PDF)

This document details the minutes of an Alachua County Special Meeting held on April 16, 2026. Key discussions included the development of enhanced walking paths and public space around Lake Alto, economic development in Waldo, and the "Forward Focus Project" which assesses community needs and economic development opportunities in Eastern Alachua County. The meeting also covered Property Tax Reform Discussion and Statutory Joint Planning Agreements (ISBAs). A motion was approved to direct staff to work with the city on creating a Kiosk using Tourist Development Council money. The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.

Board:
Joint Meeting - City of Waldo
Date:
2026-04-16
Type:
Minutes
Decision:
Motion carried 4-0 to direct staff to work with the city on creating a Kiosk using TDC money.

Newberry Economic Development Initiatives

Economic Development Advisory Committee listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-16 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
Economic Development Advisory Committee
Date:
2026-04-16
Type:
Agenda_item

Project DR26-000002 Revised Final Development Plan for Publix Super Market at Tower Square

A revised final development plan, identified as DR26-000002, is under review for the Publix Super Market at Tower Square. This project is currently in the planning stages, meaning it is early in the public process. The development would likely involve site clearing and grading, followed by underground utility work and paving. Construction would then proceed with building the structure, including mechanical and finish trades, and conclude with landscaping. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers should consider reaching out now to learn more about potential opportunities as this project moves forward before bids and permits are finalized.

Board:
Development Review Committee
Date:
2026-04-16
Type:
Agenda_item
Address:
Tower Square
Applicant:
Publix Super Market

Property Tax Reform Discussion

Joint Meeting - City of Waldo listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-16 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
Joint Meeting - City of Waldo
Date:
2026-04-16
Type:
Agenda_item

Update to EDAC Enabling Resolution and Committee Structure

Economic Development Advisory Committee listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-16 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
Economic Development Advisory Committee
Date:
2026-04-16
Type:
Agenda_item

2026-2029 LHAP

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-15 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Date:
2026-04-15
Type:
Agenda_item

Agenda (PDF)

Housing Finance Authority meeting on April 15, 2026, at 3:00 pm. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and minutes from March 25, 2026. Old business involves property updates for Royal Park Seniors (Banyan Development) and Oakview (J.E. Properties). New business includes a discussion on Heirs Property for Affordable Housing Trust Funds. The next meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2026. The meeting also covers public comments, county staff updates, and member's comments, concluding with adjournment. The March 25, 2026 meeting minutes are also provided, detailing the approval of the agenda and January 21, 2026 meeting minutes. New business focused on changes to the annual Housing Plan, specifically using IST funds for an Affordable Home Development Project (Container Homes) on the Forest Edge property. This project involves building 29 homes, with $78,000 approved and a need for $1.4 million, costing approximately $61,000 per home. AHAC recommended asking for $1.5 million, with site work from general funds. The total project cost is estimated at $2.3 million and requires soliciting a vendor and putting the project out for bids. The motion to recommend staff use $1.5 million IST Funds for this project was approved unanimously. County staff updates included information on AMI targets, ribbon cuttings, LHAP finalization, extended Legacy deadline, HUD roundtable, Summit on Homelessness, new staff hires, streamlining processes, and discussions on setting aside money for applications not acted upon within 3 years. There was also mention of working with the City on a joint AHAC meeting regarding YIGBY and investigating a Tiny Home Resort in Williston. Member's comments inquired about Carver Gardens, Harbor Cove, and Eden Park, with updates on applications, eviction prevention, and LURA status.

Board:
Housing Finance Authority
Date:
2026-04-15
Type:
Agenda
Decision:
Approved unanimously (for the $1.5 million IST Funds for Affordable Home Development Project)
Address:
218 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641

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