City Commission - Regular Meeting
City Commission - Regular Meeting · 2026-09-17 · meeting
The City Commission of Gainesville met on September 17, 2026, to review a range of planned items, including construction awards, right-of-way vacations, and ordinance changes. Concrete opportunities for local businesses include the Eastside Bus Transfer Facility construction bid award and bus stop improvements for Phases 2 and 3, which could involve concrete, electrical, and site development contractors. The commission also reviewed right-of-way vacations on Dorothy Holmes, 5th Avenue, and SW 5th Avenue, potentially needing site clearing, grading, utility, and paving crews. Other items include a grounds maintenance contract for Evergreen Cemetery and advertising display agreements with Goldleaf and Kress agencies, which could involve landscaping, signage, and electrical services. These projects are under review, so no work is guaranteed yet, but businesses should monitor the agenda for updates.
Agenda items
- 2024-556 Informational Item: Upcoming City Events List (NB)
- 2025-186 Amendments to the Towing or Immobilizing Vehicles on Private Property Ordinance Chapter 14.5 Article III - Trespass Towing and Immobilization (B)
- 2025-848 Ordinance Amendments Relating to Commercial Solid Waste Collection, Recycling, and Reporting (B)
- Waste Management
- Business Consulting
- Legal Services
- 2026-360 Dorothy Holmes Right-of-Way Vacation for Property South of NE 8th Avenue Between NE 18th Street and NE 19th Terrace (B)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Construction (Other)
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Title & Settlement Services
- Appraisal & Inspection
- Waste Management
- Concrete & Masonry
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- 2026-423 Quasi-Judicial The Verve PD Amendment (B)
- 2026-426 SW 5th Avenue Right-of-Way Vacation (B)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Construction (Other)
- Utilities (Sub)
- Engineering & Architecture
- Waste Management
- 2026-573 Final General Government Financial and Operating Plan Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (B)
- 2026-575 Stormwater Charges for Government Property Ordinance (B)
- Legal Services
- Accounting & Tax
- Payment Processing & Merchant Services
- Software & SaaS
- Business Consulting
- 2026-576 Ordinance Amending Provisions Related to the Transition to a Special Assessment and New Residential Solid Waste Contract (B)
- Utilities (Sub)
- Office & Business Support Services
- Payment Processing & Merchant Services
- Business Consulting
- 2026-603 Invitation to Bid Award Recommendation for Construction of Bus Stop Improvements – Phases 2 and 3 (B)
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Construction (Other)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Equipment & Vehicle Rental
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Waste Management
- 2026-605 Advertising Display Agreement with Goldleaf Agency LLC (B)
- Electrical
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Signage & Printing
- Engineering & Architecture
- 2026-615 Appointments to the City of Gainesville’s Advisory Boards and Committees (B)
- 2026-621 Fire Prevention Week (B)
- 2026-629 Parks Recreation and Cultural Affairs Quarterly Update (B)
- 2026-629 Parks Recreation and Cultural Affairs Quarterly Update (B)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- General Contractor
- Construction (Other)
- Cleaning & Janitorial
- Waste Management
- Other Services (Misc)
- 2026-670 Specified-Source Contract with Contractors Enterprises, Inc., for the Exterior Maintenance Services (B)
- 2026-671 Ratification of Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the North Central Florida Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (PBA) Bargaining Unit and the City of Gainesville for October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028 (B)
- 2026-682 8th & Waldo Economic Development Incentive Grant Program - Funding Recommendations (B)
- 2026-686 Resolution Naming Greater Gainesville International Center Administrator of International Exchange Programs for the City of Gainesville (B)
- BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS - AFTERNOON
- BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS - EVENING
- BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS - EVENING
- BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS - MORNING
- EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
- EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
- EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
- EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
- EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
- GAINESVILLE HISTORY MOMENT
- ORDINANCES: ADOPTION READING - AFTERNOON (Roll Call Required)
- ORDINANCES: ADOPTION READING - EVENING (Roll Call Required)
- ORDINANCES: FIRST READING - EVENING (Roll Call Required)
- ORDINANCES: FIRST READING - EVENING (Roll Call Required)
- ORDINANCES: SECOND READING - AFTERNOON (Roll Call Required)
- ORDINANCES: SECOND READING - EVENING (Roll Call Required)
- PUBLIC HEARINGS (Including Planning Petitions)
- RESOLUTIONS - AFTERNOON (Roll Call Required)
- RESOLUTIONS - EVENING (Roll Call Required)
- RESOLUTIONS - EVENING (Roll Call Required)
- RESOLUTIONS – MORNING (Roll Call Required)
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