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 "state": "FL",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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 "generated": "2026-08-20",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2021-12-14",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Alachua County considers allocating up to $10 million for land conservation grants",
   "summary": "The Board is reviewing several items including funding for land conservation and public safety services. The agenda also includes appointments to county boards and a rezoning request for a preschool.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/12/1088_A_Board_of_County_Commissioners_21-12-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1088&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-12-07",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Public hearing to adopt updated University of Florida Campus Development Agreement",
   "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will hold a second public hearing regarding the updated University of Florida Campus Development Agreement 2020-2030. The Commission may vote to adopt this agreement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/12/1186_A_Special_Meeting_21-12-07_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1186&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-12-06",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Alachua County to discuss animal shelter needs and road improvements",
   "summary": "The Commission will hear a presentation regarding the needs assessment for a new animal shelter. The agenda also includes an item to approve an FDOT agreement for intersection improvements at NW 39th Ave and NW 97th Blvd.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/12/1067_A_Special_Meeting_21-12-06_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1067&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-11-09",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Alachua County considers a $158 million budget amendment for FY22",
   "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will elect its Chair and Vice Chair for the 2021-2022 year. The agenda includes public hearings on commission redistricting, the UF Campus Development Agreement, and solar facility land use amendments. The board will also review a budget amendment for fiscal year 2022.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/11/1087_A_Board_of_County_Commissioners_21-11-09_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1087&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-11-02",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Alachua County discusses remote public comment costs and land code revisions",
   "summary": "The Commission will discuss providing staff guidance for remote public comment at future meetings, with an estimated annual cost of $150,000 to $200,000. The agenda also includes a workshop on Unified Land Development Code revisions and a presentation regarding the development review process.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/11/1066_A_Special_Meeting_21-11-02_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1066&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-10-12",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Alachua County considers $15 million for broadband infrastructure project",
   "summary": "The Board will discuss commission redistricting and the UF Campus Development Agreement for 2020-2030. Agenda items include approving a $15 million broadband project and $1.5 million for EMS training equipment. The Commission will also consider an equity plan involving staff pay and citizen stipends.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/10/1085_A_Board_of_County_Commissioners_21-10-12_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1085&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-10-05",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Confirmation of Carl Smart as new Deputy County Manager",
   "summary": "The Board will consider confirming Carl Smart as the new Deputy County Manager with compensation of $159.872.96. The meeting also includes a presentation on reorganizing departments and offices. Additionally, commissioners will discuss county solar policies and department position structures.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/10/1065_A_Special_Meeting_21-10-05_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1065&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-09-28",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Alachua County Board to adopt FY22 final budget and millage rates",
   "summary": "The Board will vote to adopt the FY22 final budget, which includes a $203,524,078 General Fund. The agenda also features discussions on residential rental permits and potential land acquisitions for Santa Fe River conservation. Additionally, commissioners will hear presentations regarding zero waste strategies and community redevelopment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/9/1135_A_Board_of_County_Commissioners_21-09-28_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1135&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-09-20",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Commissioners to consider extending the local state of emergency",
   "summary": "The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners will discuss the COVID-19 Delta Variant. The Commission is considering an extension of the local state of emergency and an existing emergency order.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/9/1147_A_Special_Meeting_21-09-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1147&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-09-14",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Alachua County to hold public hearing on FY22 budget and millage rates",
   "summary": "The Board will conduct a public hearing to adopt the proposed $568,936,272 FY22 tentative budget and associated millage rates. The agenda also includes discussions on COVID-19 updates and several non-ad valorem assessments. Additionally, the Board will consider grant awards and land use amendments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/9/1083_A_Board_of_County_Commissioners_21-09-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1083&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-09-07",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Discussion of Local State of Emergency and Short Term Emergency Order",
   "summary": "The Alachua County Commission will discuss a Local State of Emergency and a Short Term Emergency Order. The discussion includes reviewing Emergency Action 2021-25 and Emergency Action 2021-27.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/9/1059_A_Special_Meeting_21-09-07_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1059&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-08-31",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Discussion of Local State of Emergency and Short Term Emergency Order",
   "summary": "The Alachua County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the Local State of Emergency and a Short Term Emergency Order. The agenda includes discussions regarding specific emergency orders and actions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/8/1143_A_Special_Meeting_21-08-31_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1143&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-08-24",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Alachua County considers $30 million in tourist development tax revenue bonds",
   "summary": "The Board will review several items including $30 million in bond financing for tourism. The agenda also includes discussions on stormwater pumping operations and potential affordable housing programs funded by the American Rescue Plan. Additionally, the Commission will consider various land use and zoning amendments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/8/1082_A_Board_of_County_Commissioners_21-08-24_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1082&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-08-18",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "BoCC to discuss COVID-19 and possible community masking requirements",
   "summary": "The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners will hold an emergency special meeting for a COVID-19 discussion. This includes discussing potential community masking requirements following current CDC guidelines.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/8/1142_A_Special_Meeting_21-08-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1142&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-08-17",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Alachua County Board of County Commissioners reviews FY22 budget proposals",
   "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and potentially modify proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2022. The session includes reviews for departments such as Information & Telecommunications Services, Parks and Open Spaces, and the Alachua County Ag and Equestrian Center. The Commission will provide direction to staff regarding budget adjustments or millage rates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/8/1096_A_Special_Meeting_21-08-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1096&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-08-17",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Alachua County Board of County Commissioners meeting for FY22 budget development",
   "summary": "The Board is meeting to discuss and potentially modify the FY22 County Manager’s Budget. This includes adopting a Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) chart and a schedule of fees. Final decisions will be presented at a public hearing in September.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/8/1095_A_Special_Meeting_21-08-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1095&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-08-12",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Review of FY22 budgets and a proposed Central Receiving Facility",
   "summary": "The Board will review budget proposals for Animal Services, Code Enforcement, Community Support Services, Court Services, and Fire Rescue. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding the development of a Central Receiving Facility. The Board will discuss potential budget adjustments and funding sources.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/8/1139_A_Special_Meeting_21-08-12_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1139&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-08-12",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Alachua County reviews FY22 budgets and a new rental permit program",
   "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a special budget meeting for Fiscal Year 2022. Discussions include budget development for environmental protection, public works, and solid waste. The Board will also consider direction on a proposed residential rental unit permit program.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/8/1098_A_Special_Meeting_21-08-12_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1098&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-08-10",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Alachua County considers $1.5 million land acquisition for Lake Santa Fe - Jefferson",
   "summary": "The Board will consider a contract for the Lake Santa Fe - Jefferson property acquisition with an estimated expenditure authority of $1,509,126.23. The meeting also includes a mid-year budget amendment and updates regarding COVID-19. Additionally, the Commission will review land use amendments and weight limit variances for Tuscawilla Scenic Road.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/8/1081_A_Board_of_County_Commissioners_21-08-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1081&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-08-03",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Alachua County BoCC discusses FY22 budget and redistricting updates",
   "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the FY22 budget for General Government and Budget and Fiscal Services departments. The meeting also includes discussions on county COVID policies and an update regarding County Commission redistricting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/8/1105_A_Special_Meeting_21-08-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1105&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-08-03",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Alachua County Board reviews FY22 budget requests for several county offices",
   "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing Fiscal Year 2022 budget recommendations from the County Manager. The meeting covers budget requests for various judicial and constitutional offices, including the Sheriff and Supervisor of Elections.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/8/1104_A_Special_Meeting_21-08-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1104&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-07-13",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board considers $30 million loan for Sports Events Center development agreement",
   "summary": "The Commission will vote on a development and maintenance agreement for a Sports Events Center, including a $30 million inter-fund loan. The agenda also includes public hearings on natural resource protections and human rights ordinance amendments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/7/1080_A_Board_of_County_Commissioners_21-07-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1080&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-07-06",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "The Board will consider a solar array special exception southeast of Archer.",
   "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a request for a major utility solar array on approximately 638 acres near Archer. The meeting includes consideration of Resolution Z-21-01 to approve the proposed special exception.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/7/1126_A_Special_Meeting_21-07-06_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1126&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-06-29",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Alachua County Board of County Commissioners to review the FY22 proposed budget",
   "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will hear a presentation regarding the County Manager's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022. The meeting also includes a video presentation of the County Manager’s annual report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/6/1125_A_Special_Meeting_21-06-29_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1125&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-06-22",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Alachua County reviews $26 million American Rescue Plan and sports center agreements",
   "summary": "The Board will review the implementation plan for $26,129,224.50 in American Rescue Plan funds received from the U.S. Treasury. Commissioners will also discuss development agreements for a Sports Events Center and potential amendments to land development codes. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on federal rental assistance and local zoning changes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://alachua.legistar1.com/alachua/meetings/2021/6/1079_A_Board_of_County_Commissioners_21-06-22_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://alachua.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1079&GID=762&G=D2FFC990-D931-4290-A95F-752414E74D35"
  }
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