Alachua, Florida

City Commission

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Education Task Force

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

City Commission

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Planning and Zoning Board

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

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Community Redevelopment Agency Board

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Senior Resources Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Education Task Force

City Commission

Planning and Zoning Board

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

City Commission

City Commission

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

Planning and Zoning Board

City Commission

Education Task Force

Planning and Zoning Board

City Commission

Senior Resources Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will meet to discuss new business and old business. The agenda includes a proposal for Theater Park activation and a calendar photo contest.

• Theater Park activation proposal
• Alachua CRA calendar photo contest
• Approval of May 18, 2026 meeting minutes

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The Citizen Advisory Task Force will convene to approve meeting minutes, review grants, and discuss the CATF calendar. The meeting is held in the James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers.

• Approval of Citizens Advisory Task Force Meeting Minutes 25.12.03
• Review of Grants Update
• Discussion of CATF Calendar

Planning and Zoning Board

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The Alachua County City Commission will hold a special meeting on July 9, 2026. Commissioners will consider an amendment to the start time of the regular City Commission meeting scheduled for July 27, 2026. The decision will be made during the public hearing portion of the meeting.

• Amendment to the start time of the July 27, 2026 regular City Commission meeting

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The City of Alachua and the Police Benevolence Association are meeting to negotiate Article 26 and related articles for the FY2026/2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from June 18, 2026.

• Negotiation of Article 26 for FY2026/2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Approval of June 18, 2026, meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Senior Resources Advisory Board

The Senior Resources Advisory Board will meet to receive updates on several community projects. The board will discuss the addition of a municipal pool and the theme and exhibits for the Hathcock Community Center.

• Discussion on the addition of a municipal pool
• Discussion on theme and exhibits for the Hathcock Community Center
• Update on senior activities and upcoming trips
• Review of future public transport opportunities

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on two ordinances amending the comprehensive plan and zoning atlas for a ± 182-acre property at 16650 NW US Highway 441. The agenda also includes a consent agenda for routine items and a public hearing for a right-turn lane project.

• Ordinance 26-09: Comprehensive plan amendment for ± 46.68-acre property at 16650 NW US 441
• Ordinance 26-10: Zoning atlas amendment for ± 182-acre property at 16650 NW US 441
• RFB 2026-03: US 441 right turn lane to South on Northwest 104th Terrace award
• Consent agenda: Approval of May 18 and June 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Interlocal Agreement: City of Alachua and Alachua County for Safe Routes to School project

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The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a site plan for an office building and a subdivision of 60 single-family lots. The board will also review requests to change land use and zoning for the Hathcock Community Center.

• PSP26-0003: Proposed ± 6,509 square foot office building at 13700 Progress Boulevard
• PR26-0001: Rezoning ± 0.49 acres at NW 159th Lane and NW 141st Street from RSF-3 to Government Facility
• PSSC26-0001: Future Land Use Map amendment for ± 1.48 acres to 'Public' for Hathcock Community Center
• PPP25-0003: Proposed subdivision of ± 10.60 acres into 60 single-family detached lots south of US Highway 441

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss extending city limits to include certain contiguous lands and to consider three ordinances regarding land use and zoning changes at 16650 NW US Highway 441. The agenda also includes routine items such as the purchase of a bucket truck and the approval of meeting minutes.

• Ordinance 26-08: Extending corporate limits to include certain contiguous lands (Tax Parcels 03909-000-000; 03910-002-000)
• Ordinance 26-09: Amending Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map for ± 46.68-acre property at 16650 NW US HIGHWAY 441
• Ordinance 26-10: Amending Official Zoning Atlas for ± 182-acre property at 16650 NW US HIGHWAY 441
• Resolution 26-06: Appointing one member to the Planning and Zoning Board
• Purchase of Altec AA55 Bucket Truck

The City Commission approved an ordinance to extend corporate limits and appointed a new member to the Planning and Zoning Board. A comprehensive plan amendment regarding 16650 NW US Highway 441 was continued to a future meeting.

• Appointed Matthew Webster to the Planning & Zoning Board (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-08 to extend city corporate limits (5-0)
• Continued Ordinance 26-09 and Item C to June 22, 2026 (3-2)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Alachua Community Redevelopment Agency Board. The agenda includes approval of the April 6, 2026 meeting minutes, staff updates, and board and citizen comments. No major policy decisions, contracts, or rezonings are listed for discussion or action.

• Approve meeting minutes from April 6, 2026

City Commission

This is a joint meeting of the Alachua City Commission and the Education Task Force. The agenda contains only procedural items (call to order, approval of agenda, general discussion, and adjournment) with no specific proposals, ordinances, or contracts listed for decision or discussion.

Education Task Force

The Alachua County Education Task Force will meet on June 1, 2026 at the James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers. The agenda includes approval of the minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting. Members will discuss establishing a strategic plan for the task force. The meeting also provides time for board and citizen comments.

• Approve meeting minutes from 4/13/2026
• Discuss establishment of a strategic plan

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The City Commission will hold a stakeholder meeting to discuss the city's vision and comprehensive plan for 2050. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is solely for discussion of the comprehensive plan update.

• Stakeholder meeting for Our Alachua: 2050 — topics include city's vision and comprehensive plan

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The Alachua County Commission will hold a workshop titled “Our Alachua: 2050.” The workshop will discuss the city’s vision and comprehensive plan for the future. No formal actions or votes are listed for this agenda item.

• Workshop “Our Alachua: 2050” – discussion of city vision and comprehensive plan

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from March 16, 2026, and receive a staff report. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approve meeting minutes from March 16, 2026

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City Commission

The City Commission will meet to discuss a budget amendment for the police department, extend city limits to include adjacent land, and request a joint meeting with the Alachua County School Board. The agenda also includes committee assignments and a utility contract.

• Resolution 26-07: Amending FY 2025-2026 General Fund Budget for police grant program
• Ordinance 26-08: Extending corporate limits to include adjacent land (Tax Parcels 03909-000-000; 03910-002-000)
• Request for joint meeting with the Alachua County School Board
• 2026-2027 City Commission Board and Committee Assignments
• Approval of April 20, 2026, meeting minutes

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City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two ordinance readings that amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and the Official Zoning Atlas for a large property at 16650 NW US Highway 441. The agenda also includes discussion of the FY2025/2026 Alachua Police Department–North Central Florida Police Benevolent Association collective bargaining agreement. Additional items are special presentations, citizen comment periods, committee reports, and routine consent‑agenda approvals of prior meeting minutes.

• Ordinance 26-09: amendment of the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map for a ~46.68‑acre property at 16650 NW US Highway 441 (first reading)
• Ordinance 26-10: amendment of the Official Zoning Atlas for a ~182‑acre property at 16650 NW US Highway 441 (first reading)
• FY2025/2026 City of Alachua/Alachua Police Department‑North Central Florida Police Benevolent Association collective bargaining agreement
• Special presentations including Alachua Elementary Art Certificate and HIPPY program
• Consent agenda approvals of April 20, 2026 joint city commission/board of canvassers meeting minutes and city commission meeting minutes

The City Commission approved the FY 2025/2026 Alachua Police Department–North Central Florida Police Benevolent Association collective bargaining agreement and directed the Mayor, City Manager, and City Attorney to execute it. The Commission also deferred the first readings of Ordinances 26-09 and 26-10 to June 8, 2026, and approved the meeting agenda and consent items. The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous consent)
• Approved reading of proposed ordinances by title only (unanimous consent)
• Deferred hearing and first reading of Ordinance 26-09 to June 8, 2026 (5-0 roll call)
• Deferred hearing and first reading of Ordinance 26-10 to June 8, 2026 (5-0 roll call)
• Ratified FY 2025/2026 Police collective bargaining agreement (5-0 roll call)
• Approved consent agenda items (routine approvals)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

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The Police Benevolence Association (PBA) is meeting to continue negotiations with the City of Alachua on the FY25/26 police contract. The session also includes approval of minutes from the prior meeting.

• Approve third session meeting minutes from April 9, 2026
• Continue FY25/26 COA-PBA-APD contract negotiations

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on several site plans and a major comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for the Farmlands Commercial project on US Highway 441. Items include a new 11,300-square-foot fire station, a 3,600-square-foot car wash, and two drive-thru restaurants (Chipotle and Dutch Bros) as part of the Westside Commons development. The board will also consider a certificate of appropriateness for a carport in the downtown historic district and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Farmlands Commercial comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning on ~182 acres at 16650 NW US Highway 441, from residential/commercial to planned development
• San Felasco Tech City fire station site plan (11,300 sq ft) on NW 86th Drive north of US 441
• Tidal Wave Auto Spa car wash site plan (3,600 sq ft) on the south side of US 441 between NW 173rd Street and NW 174th Drive
• Westside Commons Chipotle restaurant with drive-through (2,366 sq ft) at the northwest corner of US 441 and NW 173rd Street
• Westside Commons Dutch Bros restaurant with drive-through (1,035 sq ft) at 16313 NW US Highway 441

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a small‑scale Comprehensive Plan amendment for JTFA LLC, recommending it to the City Commission. It also approved several site‑plan permits for fire station, auto spa, dental clinic, and restaurant projects, and a Certificate of Appropriateness for a carport. All motions were adopted with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Sheila Spence carport (4-0)
• Approved San Felasco Tech City fire station site plan (4-0)
• Approved Tidal Wave Auto Spa site plan (4-0)
• Approved Westside Commons/Heartland Dental site plan (4-0)
• Approved Westside Commons – Chipotle restaurant site plan (3-1)
• Approved Westside Commons – Dutch Bros restaurant site plan (4-0)
• Approved Farmlands Commercial small‑scale Comprehensive Plan amendment (3-1)
• Approved Farmlands Commercial site‑specific zoning atlas amendment (3-1)

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The Alachua City Commission and Board of Canvassers are meeting jointly only to approve minutes from three prior Board of Canvassers meetings. No other business is on the agenda.

• Approval of April 8, 2026 Board of Canvassers meeting minutes
• Approval of April 14, 2026 Board of Canvassers meeting minutes
• Approval of April 15, 2026 Board of Canvassers meeting minutes

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will hold a regular meeting at 6:00 PM on April 20, 2026. The agenda includes certification of the 2026 election, administration of oath of office for Commission Seat 3, and election of a Vice Mayor. Also scheduled are a presentation on the Children's Home Society of Florida's Social Services Navigator Program and a review of the fiscal analysis report for FY 2025-2026 through March 31, 2026.

• Certification of the 2026 City Commission election
• Oath of office for new Commission Seat 3 member
• Election of Vice Mayor
• Presentation on Children's Home Society of Florida Social Services Navigator Program
• Fiscal analysis report for FY 2025-2026 through March 31, 2026

The commission approved its agenda by unanimous consent. Jennifer Ringersen was elected Vice Mayor by a 3-2 vote. The Fiscal Analysis Report for FY 2025-2026 through March 31, 2026 was accepted unanimously (5-0). The April 6, 2026 meeting minutes were approved and the session adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous consent)
• Elected Jennifer Ringersen as Vice Mayor (3-2 vote)
• Accepted Fiscal Analysis Report FY 2025-2026 through March 31, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved April 6, 2026 City Commission meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:42 p.m. (unanimous consent)

Board of Canvassers

The Alachua County Board of Canvassers is meeting to address a single agenda item: an election audit. No other business is scheduled. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Election audit (only agenda item)

Board of Canvassers

The Alachua Board of Canvassers will review precinct results, provisional and unscanned ballots, and vote‑by‑mail ballots. After reviewing these items, the board will call and certify the election. No other matters are listed on the agenda.

• Canvass precinct results
• Canvass provisional and unscanned ballots
• Canvass vote‑by‑mail ballots
• Call and certify the election

Education Task Force

The Education Task Force will meet to review the 2026 ETF strategic plan. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from February 2, 2026, and receive a staff report.

• Discussion of 2026 ETF Strategic Plan
• Approval of February 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Staff report

The Education Task Force approved its meeting agenda by unanimous consent. The February 2, 2026 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. Members approved a motion to bring back unused potential initiatives from previous workshops for selection at the June 1 meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
• Approved February 2, 2026 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved motion to bring back unused initiatives for June 1 meeting (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

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Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers will hold a regular meeting to perform a logic and accuracy test on election results. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM at the James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers.

• Logic and accuracy test of election results
• Questions and answers session
• Meeting at James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will hold a quasi‑judicial hearing on a preliminary plat for the Highland Hills Major Subdivision, proposing 38 single‑family lots on an 8.36‑acre site south of US 441. The meeting also includes second‑reading legislative hearings on two land‑development ordinance amendments and a resolution to accept the annual comprehensive financial report for FY 2025. Additional items are a BSA .NET conversion discussion and routine consent agenda approvals.

• PPP24-0004 – Preliminary plat for Highland Hills subdivision (38 lots, 8.36 acres, RMF‑8 zoning)
• Ordinance 26-06 – Amend accessory dwelling unit standards in the Land Development Regulations (second reading)
• Ordinance 26-07 – Amend definitions and accommodations for certified recovery residences (second reading)
• Resolution 26-05 – Accept annual comprehensive financial report and management letter for FY 2025
• BSA .NET conversion – discussion of software transition

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency will discuss the 2024-2025 fiscal year audit and annual report. The board will also consider a request for the reallocation of CRA funds and review billboard design.

• CRA Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Audit
• CRA Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Report
• Request for reallocation of CRA funds
• Billboard design

The CRA Board approved several actions at its April 6, 2026 meeting. It directed the City Manager to invite Frankel, Liquid Creative, and other applicants to present billboard design proposals. The board also approved the February 9 meeting minutes, adopted CRA Resolution 26-03 for the FY 2024‑2025 audit, and reallocated $5,000 to the Levitt Concert Series. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Directed City Manager to invite Frankel, Liquid Creative, and other applicants to present billboard proposals (5-0 roll call vote)
• Approved February 9, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0 vote)
• Adopted CRA Resolution 26-03 for FY 2024‑2025 audit (5-0 vote)
• Reallocated $5,000 to Levitt Concert Series (5-0 roll call vote)

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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review and discuss proposals for public art exhibits at the Hathcock Community Center. The board will also receive updates on athletics, cultural programs, events, and facilities, and consider approval of minutes from March 26, 2025 and July 30, 2025. No decisions are indicated beyond discussion and approval of past meeting minutes.

• Discussion on public art exhibits for the Hathcock Community Center
• Update on athletics, cultural programs, events, and facilities
• Approval of March 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of July 30, 2025 meeting minutes

Senior Resources Advisory Board

The Senior Resources Advisory Board will meet to discuss the Hathcock Community Center and the potential addition of a municipal pool. The board will also review senior surveys and upcoming activities and trips.

• Discussion on theme and exhibits for the Hathcock Community Center
• Discussion regarding the addition of a municipal pool
• Update on senior surveys
• Update on senior activities and upcoming trips
• Approval of minutes from April 1, July 29, and September 23, 2025

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will hold first‑reading legislative hearings on Ordinance 26-06, which amends accessory dwelling unit standards, and Ordinance 26-07, which amends regulations for certified recovery residences. The commission will also conduct second‑reading hearings on Ordinance 26-04, a request to change a 4.17‑acre parcel from agriculture to commercial on the Future Land Use Map, and Ordinance 26-05, a rezoning of the same parcel from Agricultural (A) to Commercial Intensive (CI). Routine consent agenda items include approval of February 23 and March 9 meeting minutes.

• Ordinance 26-06 – amendment to LDRS accessory dwelling unit standards (first reading)
• Ordinance 26-07 – amendment to LDRS for certified recovery residences (first reading)
• Ordinance 26-04 – FLUM amendment changing ~4.17‑acre parcel from agriculture to commercial (second reading)
• Ordinance 26-05 – rezoning of same parcel from Agricultural (A) to Commercial Intensive (CI) (second reading)
• Consent agenda: approval of February 23 and March 9, 2026 City Commission meeting minutes

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from January 26, 2026, and receive staff updates. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Approval of January 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Staff updates

General

The Police Benevolence Association will meet on March 10, 2026 at the James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers to start the COA‑PBA‑APD initial contract negotiations. The meeting will also review the City of Alachua Law Enforcement Progressive Pay Plan (excluding communication operators) and the City of Alachua APD Bargaining Unit Compensation Schedule (LEO and communication operators). The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of the agenda and a file document list.

• Commence COA‑PBA‑APD initial contract negotiations
• Review City of Alachua Law Enforcement Progressive Pay Plan (excludes communication operators)
• Review City of Alachua APD Bargaining Unit Compensation Schedule (LEO and communication operators)
• Approval of the agenda
• COA file document list

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider approving minutes from the February 2026 meeting and address several items including a modification to the Tomoka Hills Golf Course site plan, the Highland Hills major subdivision preliminary plat, and two text amendments regarding accessory dwelling units and certified recovery residences.

• Approve minutes from February 10, 2026 meeting
• Tomoka Hills Golf Course site plan modification #1
• Highland Hills major subdivision preliminary plat
• ADU text amendment to Land Development Regulations
• Certified Recovery Residence text amendment to Land Development Regulations

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the modification to Condition 1 of the Tomoka Hills Golf Course site plan, finding it consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The board also approved the Highland Hills Major Subdivision preliminary plat and two text amendments to the Land Development Regulations (ADU standards and Certified Recovery Residences). Additionally, the board adopted the Evaluation & Appraisal Report public participation process. All approvals were recommended to the City Commission where noted.

• Approved meeting minutes from February 10, 2026 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Tomoka Hills Golf Course site plan modification (3-2 roll call)
• Approved Highland Hills Major Subdivision preliminary plat, with six conditions (5-0 roll call)
• Approved ADU text amendment to Land Development Regulations (5-0 roll call)
• Approved Certified Recovery Residence text amendment to Land Development Regulations (5-0 roll call)
• Approved Evaluation & Appraisal Report public participation process (unanimous consent)

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will hold a first‑reading legislative hearing on Ordinance 26‑04 to amend the Future Land Use Map, changing about 4.17 acres from agriculture to commercial. It will also hold a first‑reading quasi‑judicial hearing on Ordinance 26‑05 to rezone the same parcel from Agricultural (A) to Commercial Intensive (CI). Additional agenda items include a resolution to adjust the 2025‑2026 general fund budget for unanticipated revenue and a power purchase agreement amendment with Alachua Solar Energy I, LLC.

• Ordinance 26‑04: amendment of FLUM to change 4.17‑acre parcel (tax parcel 03042‑052‑007) from agriculture to commercial
• Ordinance 26‑05: rezoning of same 4.17‑acre parcel from Agricultural (A) to Commercial Intensive (CI)
• Resolution 26‑04: amend 2025‑2026 general fund budget for unanticipated revenue and increase police department budget for Edward Byrne grant
• Amended & Restated Power Purchase Agreement and License Agreement with Alachua Solar Energy I, LLC
• Update on Cleather Hathcock Community Center existing facility

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will hold second‑reading hearings on two ordinances that amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and the Official Zoning Atlas for a 1.35‑acre property northwest of 164th Lane and north of NW US Highway 441, changing its classification from agriculture to community commercial. The commission will also consider Resolution 26‑03 to amend the City Purchasing and Sales Policy and Regulations, and will accept infrastructure work and return surety for Tara Forest East Phase 1 and Tara Baywood Phase 2.

• Ordinance 26‑02: amendment of the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map for a 1.35‑acre parcel NW of 164th Lane, changing classification from agriculture to community commercial (legislative hearing, second reading).
• Ordinance 26‑03: site‑specific amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas for the same parcel, changing from Agricultural (A) to Community Commercial (CC) (quasi‑judicial hearing, second reading).
• Resolution 26‑03: amendments to the City Purchasing and Sales Policy and Regulations.
• Tara Forest East Phase 1 – infrastructure acceptance and return of surety.
• Tara Baywood Phase 2 – infrastructure acceptance and return of surety.

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review minutes from recent meetings and consider two quasi-judicial requests for the Alachua Santa Fe Crossings Phase 2 development: a future land use map amendment from agriculture to commercial and a zoning change from agricultural to commercial intensive.

• Approve minutes from November 18, 2025 and January 13, 2026 meetings
• Review site plan for Gatorland Kubota Equipment Company ±12,550 sq ft truck rental facility
• Consider amendment to Future Land Use Map for Alachua Santa Fe Crossings Phase 2 (±4.17 acres)
• Consider rezoning of Alachua Santa Fe Crossings Phase 2 from Agricultural to Commercial Intensive (CI)
• Hear public comments

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the site‑plan application for Gatorland Kubota Equipment Company, Inc. with seven conditions, voting 5‑0. The Board also approved a Future Land Use Map amendment and a zoning‑atlas amendment for the Alachua Santa Fe Crossings Phase 2 property, and adopted three prior meeting minutes by unanimous consent.

• Approved Gatorland Kubota Equipment Company, Inc. site‑plan (5-0 roll‑call vote)
• Approved Future Land Use Map amendment for Alachua Santa Fe Crossings Phase 2 (5-0 roll‑call vote)
• Approved zoning‑atlas amendment for Alachua Santa Fe Crossings Phase 2 (4-1 roll‑call vote)
• Approved minutes from November 18, 2025 (unanimous consent)
• Approved minutes from January 13, 2026 (unanimous consent)
• Approved minutes from January 20, 2026 (unanimous consent)

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will consider several land‑use and zoning ordinances, including a large‑scale amendment of the Future Land Use Map for a 111.25‑acre property south of US Highway 441 and Rachel Boulevard. It will also hear a small‑scale amendment and a site‑specific zoning atlas amendment for a 1.35‑acre parcel northwest of 164th Lane. Additional agenda items include a review of polling‑place alternatives for Precinct 53 and various special presentations and citizen comments.

• Ordinance 25‑12: large‑scale amendment of the Future Land Use Map, reclassifying 89.80 acres to moderate‑density residential, 14.04 acres to commercial, and 7.40 acres to conservation on a 111.25‑acre property south of US 441 & Rachel Blvd
• Ordinance 26‑02: small‑scale amendment changing a 1.35‑acre parcel northwest of 164th Lane from agriculture to community commercial
• Ordinance 26‑03: site‑specific amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas for the same 1.35‑acre parcel, converting it from agricultural (A) to community commercial (CC)
• Review of polling place alternatives for Precinct 53
• Special presentations including an economic development overview and Santa Fe Hills water system update

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will approve meeting minutes from November 10 and December 8, 2025. It will review a Business Facade Grant application submitted by Mattimay Holdings LLC for improvements to a building at 14827 Main Street. The agenda also includes staff updates, board comments, and a period for citizen comments.

• Approve meeting minutes – November 10, 2025
• Approve meeting minutes – December 8, 2025
• Review Business Facade Grant application from Mattimay Holdings LLC for 14827 Main Street
• Staff updates
• Board and citizen comments

The board approved its agenda and the minutes from the November 10 and December 8, 2025 meetings. It adopted resolution CRA‑26‑02, approving a Business Facade Grant for MattiMay Holdings LLC’s building at 14827 Main Street, with a 5‑0 roll‑call vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
• Approved November 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved December 8, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Adopted resolution CRA‑26‑02 approving Business Facade Grant for 14827 Main Street (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Education Task Force

The Education Task Force will meet on February 2, 2026 at the James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers. The agenda includes approval of the minutes from the December 1, 2025 meeting and a staff report. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approve meeting minutes from 12/1/2025
• Staff report (topic not specified)

The task force unanimously approved its meeting agenda and the December 1, 2025 minutes. A staff report was filed, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent. No other decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
• Approved December 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Filed staff report from Economic Development Manager
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission meeting on Jan. 26, 2026 will review and vote on two agenda items: a deed of bargain and sale without warranty transferring Lift Station #19 from the University of Florida Foundation, Inc. to the City of Alachua, and the contract for the City Manager. The meeting will also include special presentations on the 2026 election proclamation, a CareerSource North Central Florida overview, and live streaming of City Commission meetings, as well as routine citizen comment periods and a consent agenda approval of the Jan. 12, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Deed of bargain and sale without warranty for Lift Station #19 from University of Florida Foundation, Inc. to City of Alachua
• City Manager contract
• 2026 Election Proclamation (special presentation)
• CareerSource North Central Florida overview (special presentation)
• Live streaming of City Commission meetings (special presentation)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will meet to approve meeting minutes from October 2025 and consider a business facade grant for a Main Street property.

• Approve October 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Business Facade Grant for 14827 Main Street
• Mattimay Holdings LLC grant application

The Advisory Board approved its agenda and the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. It then approved a Business Facade Grant application from Mattimay Holdings LLC for improvements to the building at 14827 Main Street. The meeting was adjourned after these actions.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved Business Facade Grant application for Mattimay Holdings LLC, 14827 Main Street (3-0 roll call)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a quasi‑judicial hearing on a special exception permit request submitted by Clay Sweger of EDA Consultants, Inc., on behalf of Tara Forest, LLC. The request seeks permission to place minor stormwater management facilities on a parcel in the Agricultural (A) zoning district to support future development on adjacent Community Commercial (CC) land. The property is located north of US 441, east of I‑75 and April Boulevard, and west of Mill Creek (Tax Parcel 03020‑000‑000).

• PSE22‑0002: Special exception permit for stormwater facilities on Agricultural (A) zone (Tax Parcel 03020‑000‑000)
• Applicant: Clay Sweger, AICP, LEED AP, EDA Consultants, Inc., representing Tara Forest, LLC
• Location: north of US 441, east of I‑75 and April Boulevard, west of Mill Creek

The Planning and Zoning Board amended the agenda to continue the January 13 meeting by unanimous consent. It denied the applicant’s request for a continuance (5‑0) and then continued the meeting by unanimous consent. The board voted 4‑0 to deny Special Exception Permit PSE22‑0002 for stormwater management facilities, with Member Virginia Johns recused. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Amended agenda to include “continuation of the January 13, 2026 meeting” (unanimous consent)
• Denied applicant’s request for a continuance (5‑0 roll call)
• Continued the meeting (unanimous consent)
• Denied Special Exception Permit PSE22‑0002 for stormwater facilities (4‑0 roll call; Virginia Johns recused)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous consent)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. It will consider a special exception permit (PSE22-0002) requested by Clay Sweger of EDA Consultants, Inc. on behalf of Tara Forest, LLC for stormwater management facilities in the Agricultural zoning district north of US 441 east of I‑75 and April Boulevard. The board will also review two Mallard proposals—a small‑scale comprehensive plan amendment (PSSC25-0002) and a site‑specific rezoning amendment (PR25-0002) that would change a 1.35‑acre parcel (tax parcel 03046‑004‑000) from Agricultural to Community Commercial zoning. Finally, it will approve the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting.

• Approve meeting minutes from November 18, 2025
• Special exception permit PSE22-0002 for stormwater facilities on Tara Forest property north of US 441 east of I‑75 and April Boulevard
• Mallard small‑scale comprehensive plan amendment PSSC25-0002 to change 1.35‑acre parcel from Agriculture to Community Commercial
• Mallard site‑specific rezoning amendment PR25-0002 to rezone same 1.35‑acre parcel to Community Commercial
• Approve meeting minutes from December 9, 2025

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will receive a presentation of the Fiscal Analysis Report for FY 2025‑2026 through November 30, 2025. Commissioners will also approve the minutes from the November 24 and December 8, 2025 meetings. The body will discuss an update on Senate Bill 180 and related ongoing litigation.

• Receive Fiscal Analysis Report presentation (FY 2025‑2026, total budget $67,078,940)
• Approve City Commission meeting minutes from November 24, 2025 and December 8, 2025
• Discuss Senate Bill 180 update and ongoing litigation