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Agenda Cover Page (PDF)
This document is an agenda for the City of Gainesville Pension Review Committee Meeting on May 28, 2026. The meeting includes presentations on investment management and consultant reports for the General Pension Plan and the General Employees' Pension Plan. There are no specific construction projects or work opportunities detailed for contractors. Public comment is scheduled, but no specific sentiment is recorded in this agenda.
- Board:
- Pension Review Committee
- Date:
- 2026-05-28
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 200 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
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
Captions
The City Plan Board convened on May 28, 2026. The meeting included the approval of the Gainesville Baptist Church Special Use Permit (LD25-000055) with no conditions. Two right-of-way vacation items were also addressed: Dorothy Helms (LD22-000066) and 5th Avenue Alley (LD26-000022), both of which were approved unanimously. The meeting also included a discussion on the Imagine GNV Comprehensive Plan rewrite process, including updates on timelines, state legislation impacts (Senate Bill 180), and data analysis. No decisions were made on the Comprehensive Plan discussion items, as they were for informational purposes and future discussion.
- Board:
- City Plan Board
- Date:
- 2026-05-28
- Type:
- Attachment
- Decision:
- Approved with no conditions
- Address:
- 350 Northwest 16th Boulevard
- Applicant:
- Gainesville Baptist Church
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
Minutes (PDF)
This document details the minutes of the City of Gainesville Pension Review Committee Meeting held on May 28, 2026. The meeting included presentations from Winslow Capital and Mariner Consulting regarding investment performance and strategies. No specific construction projects or development work were discussed or approved in this document. The committee reviewed investment performance, discussed potential new strategies, and heard presentations from external investment firms. The meeting concluded with adjournment.
- Board:
- Pension Review Committee
- Date:
- 2026-05-28
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Approved as Recommended (for minutes and agenda adoption)
- Address:
- 200 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
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
Agenda (PDF)
[200 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601] City of Gainesville Finance Committee Agenda for May 27, 2026. The agenda includes approval of minutes from February 25, 2026, and several business discussion items. Key items include the Fiscal Year 2026 Q2 City Investment Performance Report, a third budget amendment to the FY 2026 General Government Financial and Operating Plan Budget, the FY 2026 Second Quarter Budget Monitoring Report, and an update on GRU City Financial Transactions. [City Hall Auditorium, 200 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601; case 2026-137, 2026-138, 2026-152, 2026-162] City of Gainesville Finance Committee Minutes from February 25, 2026. The committee adopted the agenda, elected Casey Willits as Chair, and approved minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. Business discussion items included a second budget amendment to the FY 2026 General Government Financial and Operating Plan Budget, the FY 2026 First Quarter Budget Monitoring Report, an update on GRU/City Financial Transactions, and the FY 2026 Frozen Positions Report. [case 2026-338] City of Gainesville Agenda Item Report for File Number 2026-338, titled 'Fiscal Year 2026 Q2 City Investment Performance Report (B)'. The report presents the performance of the City's Operating/Surplus Funds, General Employees' Pension Plan, Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Plan, Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund, and Evergreen Cemetery Trust Fund for the period ending March 31, 2026. The Finance Committee is recommended to review and accept the report and refer it to the City Commission. [case 2026-354] City of Gainesville Agenda Item Report for File Number 2026-354, titled 'Third Budget Amendment to the FY 2026 General Government Financial and Operating Plan Budget (B)'. This resolution amends the general government budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026, by making certain adjustments. The recommended amendments are funded by increases in revenue appropriations or offset by decreases in expenditures. The Finance Committee is recommended to review the proposed budget amendment resolution and, if acceptable, recommend that the City Commission adopt it. [case 2026-362] City of Gainesville Agenda Item Report for File Number 2026-362, titled 'FY 2026 Second Quarter Budget Monitoring Report with Projections Through September 30, 2026 (B)'. Staff will present the report for the General Fund to the Finance Committee. The report analyzes budget to actual operating revenues and expenses, projecting a $223,599 deficit for the fiscal year due to a reduction in the Government Services Contribution from GRU. The Finance Committee is recommended to receive the report. [case 2026-363] City of Gainesville Agenda Item Report for File Number 2026-363, titled 'Update on GRU City Financial Transactions as of March 31st, 2026 (B)'. The Department of Financial Services will present the status of transfers and service charges between General Government and Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) as of March 31st, 2026. Service charges from the second quarter resulted in a balance of $1,155,593 due to GRU, which has been settled. The report will cover Government Services Contribution, Indirect Cost Allocation, Utility Taxes, Stormwater & Solid Waste Fees, and Service Level Agreements. The Finance Committee is recommended to receive a report from Financial Services regarding the second quarter of the fiscal year 2026 balances with General Government and GRU as of March 31, 2026.
- Board:
- Finance Committee
- Date:
- 2026-05-27
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Approved
- Address:
- 200 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Applicant:
- Department of Financial Services
Agenda (PDF)
This document is an agenda for the Regional Transit System Advisory Board Meeting of the City of Gainesville. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 5:45 p.m. at the RTS Administration Building, located at 34 S.E. 13th Road, Gainesville, FL 32601. The agenda includes items such as Call to Order, Adoption of the Agenda, Approval of Minutes from March 25, 2026, Business Discussion Items (Staff Updates on RTS Operations, Customer Service, Planning, and Marketing), Public Comment, Member Comment, and Adjournment. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, at 5:45 p.m. The document also provides information for individuals with disabilities needing accommodations and contact information for relay services.
- Board:
- Regional Transit System Advisory Board
- Date:
- 2026-05-27
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 34 S.E. 13th Road, Gainesville, FL 32601
Agenda (PDF)
[200 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601] The City of Gainesville Board of Trustees of The Consolidated Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement Plan will hold a meeting on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Hall, Roberta Lisle Kline Conference Room (Room 16), located at 200 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601. The agenda includes presentations by Foster and Foster on the fiscal year 2025 Actuarial Valuation, and by LSV Asset Management on the plan's investments in U.S. Large Cap Value Equity and U.S. Small Cap Value Equity portfolios. Mariner will also present on investment performance, asset allocations, and market conditions. The meeting will also include Call to Order, Adoption of the Agenda, Approval of the Minutes, Board Attorney Update, Public Comment, Member Comment, Next Meeting Date, and Adjournment.
- Board:
- BOT of The Consolidated Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement Plan
- Date:
- 2026-05-27
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 200 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Agenda (PDF)
The Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board is considering updates related to the Thelma Boltin Site Trailhead & Sweetwater Loop Trail Alignment Development. The project involves conceptual design for the Thelma Boltin Site and the Sweetwater Greenway Trail Alignment. The project scope for the Thelma Boltin Site/Trailhead includes approximately 2.2 acres, bisected by NE 2nd Ave, with considerations for Sweetwater Branch Creek, ecological factors, and maintaining community gardens. The approximate budget for this project site is $2M. The scope for the Sweetwater Greenway Trail involves incorporating a multi-use trail along NE Boulevard from University Ave to 6th Street Rail Trail, studying potential corridors, and considering creek, stormwater, parking, and accessibility. Trail construction is currently unfunded but the project will help establish a construction budget. The project aims to connect with local artists, cultural organizations, neighborhood groups, and City Boards/Committees through a community engagement process. The project is currently in the 'Initial Discovery Phase' (Spring/Summer 2026), which includes site survey, ecological site review, and initial stormwater review. Public engagement opportunities include focus groups, City Boards + Committees, neighborhood groups, and a first public workshop. Future phases include 'Initial Plans + Trail Alignment Phase' and 'Refined Plans + Trail Alignment Phase'. The next meeting date is August 26, 2026. The previous meeting on April 22, 2026, approved the agenda and minutes from March 25, 2026. Business discussion items included updates on cultural activities for April and May, results of the Arts Award, and a reminder of the Outside Agency Grant meeting on May 17th. Chair Ruiz updated the board on quarterly meetings with PRCA Director Roxanna Gonzalez to receive feedback on board needs and concerns. The recommendation for the May 27, 2026 meeting is for the Gainesville Cultural Advisory Board to hear a presentation from Rachel Mandell, Interim Director of Wild Spaces and Public Places on the Thelma Boltin Site Trailhead and review the Outside Agency Grant Scores for recommendation of grant awards. The fiscal note for this item is $56,979.00.
- Board:
- Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board
- Date:
- 2026-05-27
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Recommendation for the May 27, 2026 meeting: The Gainesville Cultural Advisory Board hear a presentation from Rachel Mandell, Interim Director of Wild Spaces and Public Places on the Thelma Boltin Site Trailhead and review the Outside Agency Grant Scores for recommendation of grant awards.
- Address:
- 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 (Historic Thomas Center, Building A)
- Applicant:
- City of Gainesville
Agenda Cover Page (PDF)
The City of Gainesville Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the February 25, 2026 meeting, and several business discussion items. These include the Fiscal Year 2026 Q2 City Investment Performance Report, the Third Budget Amendment to the FY 2026 General Government Financial and Operating Plan Budget, the FY 2026 Second Quarter Budget Monitoring Report with Projections, and an update on GRU City Financial Transactions as of March 31st, 2026. The meeting will conclude with member comment, the next meeting date (August 26, 2026), and adjournment.
- Board:
- Finance Committee
- Date:
- 2026-05-27
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 200 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Agenda Cover Page (PDF)
This document is an agenda for the Board of Trustees of The Consolidated Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement Plan meeting. It outlines several presentations and discussions related to the retirement plans. Specifically, there are presentations scheduled from Foster and Foster regarding the fiscal year 2025 Actuarial Valuation, LSV Asset Management on investment performance in U.S. Large Cap Value Equity and U.S. Small Cap Value Equity portfolios, and Mariner on investment performance, asset allocations, and market conditions. The agenda also includes standard meeting items like Call to Order, Adoption of the Agenda, Approval of Minutes, and Board Attorney Update, as well as Public Comment and Member Comment periods. The next meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2026.
- Board:
- BOT of The Consolidated Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement Plan
- Date:
- 2026-05-27
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- City Hall, Roberta Lisle Kline Conference Room (Room 16), 200 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Applicant:
- Board of Trustees of The Consolidated Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement Plan
Agenda Cover Page (PDF)
This document is an agenda for the Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board Meeting. The meeting will include updates on the Gainesville Cultural Advisory Board, a presentation on the Thelma Boltin Site Trailhead, and a review of Outside Agency Grant Scores. The fiscal note for this item is $56,979.00. The recommendation is for the board to hear the presentation and review the grant scores for recommendation of grant awards. The next meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2026.
- Board:
- Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board
- Date:
- 2026-05-27
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Captions
This document details a Finance Committee meeting covering various financial reports and budget amendments. Key discussions include the approval of meeting minutes, a review of the Q2 City Investment Performance Report, and a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2026. The budget amendment involves requests for additional FTEs across several departments, including the City Manager's Office, Transportation and Parking Enforcement, City Auditor's Office, Equity and Inclusion, Police Department, and Transportation. The committee also reviewed financial reports for the Ironwood Golf Course and GRU City Financial Transactions. A significant portion of the discussion focused on the use of excess fund balance to address budget gaps and the implications for future fiscal years. The committee deferred a recommendation on certain budget amendments pending further information and the receipt of certified property tax rolls. The meeting concluded with the acceptance of the FY2026 Second Quarter Budget Monitoring Report and a discussion on GRU financial transactions.
- Board:
- Finance Committee
- Date:
- 2026-05-27
- Type:
- Attachment
- Decision:
- Approved, Deferred, Recommended
Minutes (PDF)
This document is the minutes of the City of Gainesville Board of Trustees of The Consolidated Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement Plan Meeting held on May 27, 2026. The meeting included discussions and approvals related to a pending litigation suit against Guess? Inc., and presentations on the Plan's Fiscal Year 2025 Actuarial Valuation, LSV Asset Management's equity portfolios, and Mariner Consulting's investment performance. No specific construction or development projects were detailed in this document.
- Board:
- BOT of The Consolidated Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement Plan
- Date:
- 2026-05-27
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Approved as Recommended (for agenda adoption, board attorney update, and rate of return)
- Address:
- 200 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Applicant:
- City of Gainesville Board of Trustees of The Consolidated Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement Plan
Minutes (PDF)
The Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board met on May 27, 2026. The agenda was adopted, and the minutes from April 22, 2026, were approved. Updates on Summer/Fall 2026 cultural programming were provided, including various events and potential grant recommendations. The board also reviewed and discussed funding recommendations for 2026 Outside Agency Grants. No public comment was made. The next meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2026.
- Board:
- Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board
- Date:
- 2026-05-27
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Agenda adopted (7 to 0), Minutes approved (7 to 0)
- Address:
- Historic Thomas Center, Building A, Room 105, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Police Advisory Council
The Gainesville Police Advisory Council met on May 27, 2026. They discussed updates on the Police Department's quarterly and annual reports, and reviewed the council's bylaws. No specific local business opportunities for contractors, trades, or suppliers were detailed on this agenda.
- Board:
- Police Advisory Council
- Date:
- 2026-05-27
- Type:
- Meeting
ZOOM CALL DETAILS
This document is a public notice for a City Commission Agenda Review meeting scheduled for May 27, 2026. The action item is a Virtual Workshop. Meeting details include a telephone number for audio conference and a meeting ID. The document does not state the specific work or project being reviewed, only that it is an agenda review.
- Board:
- Agenda Review - City Commission
- Date:
- 2026-05-27
- Type:
- Attachment
Agenda (PDF)
[4000 block of SW 47th Way, Gainesville, FL 32608; case 2026-355 / LD25-000101] The Development Review Board (DRB) is scheduled to review the Major Development Plan for the SW Public Safety and Public Works Fire Station project. The project involves extending SW 47th Way, constructing a new 24,390 sqft fire station with a 6,000 sqft expansion area, and a new 5,767 sqft enclosed storage building, along with associated site improvements. The 8.6-acre site is located southwest of Archer Rd and I-75. Staff recommends approval. The DRB previously approved the RTS Eastside Bus Transfer Station and the Magnolia Parke Pods C-F project. [case 2026-355] This document is an Environmental Resource Assessment (ERA) for the Gainesville Southwest Public Safety Facility. It details the findings of field surveys conducted in June and July 2025, updating previous surveys from 2021-2022. The project site covers 8.373 acres. No Upland Regulated Resources or Listed Species/Habitats were identified. The only identified Regulated Natural Resource is an 'Altered Natural Intermittent Surface Water Depression' (Surface Water 5) located within the SW 44th Way ROW, which is proposed to be filled as part of the development plan. The report extensively reviews historical land use, including pasture, silvicultural operations, a mobile home park with a wastewater treatment plant, and dairy farming activities dating back to 1913. It also details various plant communities, including disturbed mesic hammock and pine-mixed hardwoods successional habitats, noting the prevalence of exotic species. The document concludes that the project development will not disturb or destroy critical habitat or adversely affect naturally occurring native habitats. Previous conservation set-aside requirements for the larger Planning Parcel have been met. [SW 47th Way ROW; case 2026-355] This document details an Environmental Resource Assessment for the Gainesville Southwest Public Safety Facility Project Site, focusing on Surface Water 5 (SW-5), a depression within the SW 47th Way Right-of-Way (ROW). The assessment concludes that SW-5 is an 'Altered Wetland' due to significant historical and present-day impacts, including dredging, filling, residential and road construction, and debris deposition. The proposed development involves the removal of 0.076 acres of SW-5 Surface Water Habitat to facilitate access via SW 47th Way. Based on the 'Altered Wetland' designation and the fact that the impact is less than 0.50 acres and isolated, no mitigation is required. The document also notes the absence of listed species and discusses the presence of exotic vegetation. The assessment provides detailed hydrological data, including Ordinary High-Water (OHW) and Mean High-Water (MHW) elevation estimates, and discusses the fluctuating water levels in the depression. [Unassigned within the 4000-address block of SW 47th Way, Gainesville, FL 32608; case 2026-355] The City of Gainesville is developing a Public Safety Facility. The project includes a fire station with four apparatus bays, a community meeting space, a future police substation, and future public works offices. It also includes a 5,300 SF enclosed storage building. The total proposed gross floor area for the public safety building is 30,000 SF, with an additional 6,000 SF allocated for future expansion. The project involves the extension of SW 47th Way, construction of associated utilities, driveway and parking improvements, a new dry drainage retention area, a new floodplain compensation area, and stormwater conveyance improvements. The total project area is 8.61 acres. A neighborhood workshop was held on June 3, 2025, with two individuals registered, but no questions or comments were posed. Public notices were mailed and signs posted on May 16, 2025. [06974-040-000; case LD25-000101] This document details site plans and elevations for the SW Public Safety & Public Works project in Gainesville, Florida. The project involves the construction of a new fire station (24,390 GFA) and a storage building (5,767 GFA) on a parcel identified by Parcel ID 06974-040-000. The development is located at the intersection of SW 41st Boulevard and SW Archer Road. The applicant is Monarch Design Group, LLC, with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. as the design engineer. The project is in the schematic design phase, with plans dated April 2026. The document also includes details on site geometry, markings, exterior elevations, and electrical site plans for lighting. Review comments from various city departments (Transportation, Gainesville Fire Rescue, Public Works Stormwater Management Utility) are included, indicating discussions and resolutions regarding trip generation, driveway design, sidewalk provision, bicycle parking, fire flow calculations, stormwater management, pipe materials, and construction staging. Several comments were resolved through plan revisions and additional documentation. [case LD25-000101] This document details a series of review comments and responses for the LD25-000101 - Major - SW Public Safety & Public Works project. The comments primarily focus on stormwater management, grading, drainage plans, utility coordination (gas, electric, water, wastewater), and site lighting. Key issues addressed include pipe separation, FEMA flood zones, floodplain compensation basin design, antecedent moisture conditions, pipe material consistency, electrical clearances, transformer specifications, gas meter placement, water main material and size, sewer depth, fire hydrant replacement, grease interceptor requirements, and driveway apron specifications. Numerous revisions were made to the plans and drainage reports in response to these comments, with resolutions documented by David Sowell and other project stakeholders. The project is a major development requiring Development Review Board approval. [case LD25-000101] This document details plan review comments and resolutions for the LD25-000101 project, a Major SW Public Safety & Public Works development. Key revisions and discussions involved utility plans, stormwater management, site grading, and landscaping. Specific changemarks addressed stabilized access roads, sewer lateral entry points, manhole elevations, utility separations, tree mitigation fees, finished floor elevations (FFE) relative to Base Flood Elevation (BFE), soil variability, pond boring sections, stormwater basin design, gas line configurations, electric pole relocation costs, water main sizing, fire suppression system details, easement requirements, and landscaping clearances. All noted comments were resolved by the applicant, David Sowell, through revised plans and reports.
- Board:
- Development Review Board
- Date:
- 2026-05-26
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Staff recommends approval.
- Address:
- 4000 block of SW 47th Way, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Applicant:
- Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (for City of Gainesville)
Agenda Cover Page (PDF)
The Development Review Board of Gainesville will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 200 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601. The agenda includes the approval of the minutes and business discussion items. One item for discussion is the SW Public Safety and Public Works Fire Station Major Development Plan (Case Number: LD25-000101, Project Number: 20260526). The staff recommends approval of this plan. The meeting will also include public comment and member comment sections. The next meeting is scheduled for June 23rd, 2026.
- Board:
- Development Review Board
- Date:
- 2026-05-26
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Staff recommends approval of LD25-000101 SW Public Safety and Public Works Fire Station Major Development Plan.
- Address:
- 200 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
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