Alachua, FL

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Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board is meeting to review the FY27 budget. The board will also discuss a summarization of the CRA workshop and review the September 21, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Alachua CRA FY27 Budget
• Alachua CRA Workshop Summarization
• Approval of September 21, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing regarding a site plan for a new community center. The board will also vote on the minutes from the September 29, 2026, special meeting.

• Site plan PSP26-0007 for a ±5,400-square-foot community center at 15818 Northwest 140 Street
• Approval of September 29, 2026, special meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a regular meeting to address a second reading of an ordinance regarding a utility franchise. The body will also consider appointments to two advisory boards and a contract change order.

• Ordinance 26-19: Non-exclusive electric utility franchise for Duke Energy Florida, LLC
• RFB 2025-02 NW 115th Avenue Extension Change Order #6
• Appointment to the Citizen Advisory Task Force
• Appointment to the Senior Resources Advisory Board
• Proclamations for Colonial Heritage Month, Florida City Week 2026, and White Cane Safety Month

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

Senior Resources Advisory Board

The Senior Resources Advisory Board meets October 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM in the James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers. The agenda lists an update on senior activities and upcoming trips, a departmental budget overview for 2026-2027, a discussion of public transport opportunities, and approval of meeting minutes. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances appear in the agenda text.

• Update on senior activities and upcoming trips
• Departmental budget overview for 2026-2027
• Discussion of public transport opportunities
• Approval of meeting minutes

Education Task Force

General

The Alachua City Commission meets October 5, 2026 to consider the 2026 tax rate, the 2026-2027 budget, and the FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program. It will also hold a first reading on a temporary moratorium on data center and large load facility applications, plus a Duke Energy electric franchise ordinance and a second reading amending a legal description. Appointments to four city boards and a proposed FY 2027 compensation plan and strategic plan are also on the agenda.

• Resolution 26-15 sets the 2026 general city purpose ad valorem tax levy; Resolutions 26-16 and 26-17 cover the FY 2026-2027 budget and FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program
• Ordinance 26-17 (first reading) imposes a temporary moratorium on applications for data centers, large-scale data centers, and large load facilities, citing Chapter 2026-65, Laws of Florida (CS/CS/SB 484)
• Ordinance 26-19 grants Duke Energy Florida, LLC a non-exclusive electric utility franchise to use city streets and rights-of-way
• Ordinance 26-18 (second reading) amends the legal description in Exhibit A of Ordinance 26-08
• Appointments to the Education Task Force, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Board, and Senior Resources Advisory Board; consent agenda includes September 14, 2026 minutes and RFB 2026-05 mowing and landscaping for Skinner Park/Alachua Lions Club

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meets September 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers. The agenda lists overviews of Florida's Sunshine Law, parliamentary procedure, municipal government, and the departmental budget for 2026-2027, plus a discussion of a public art initiative and approval of meeting minutes. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances are stated in the agenda text. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no action items beyond approving the agenda and minutes.

• Departmental budget overview for 2026-2027 (no dollar figures given in agenda)
• Public art initiative — discussion
• Sunshine Law overview
• Parliamentary procedure overview
• Approval of meeting minutes

General

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a special meeting to consider a special exception permit and site plan for a Valvoline automobile repair and servicing establishment on US Highway 441, and to review a required update to the city's comprehensive plan. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and elect a vice chair.

• Special exception permit (PSE26-0001) for a ±2,895 sq ft auto repair shop at 16304-16308 NW US Highway 441 (Tax Parcel 03044-003-000)
• Site plan (PSP26-0005) for the same Valvoline auto repair establishment
• Evaluation and Appraisal (EAR) update (PTAC26-0001) to the City of Alachua Comprehensive Plan, covering multiple elements including housing, transportation, and future land use
• Election of vice chair
• Approval of August 11, 2026 meeting minutes

The Board approved a special exception permit and site plan for a 2,895 square foot Valvoline automobile repair facility. It also recommended the City Commission approve updates to the City of Alachua Comprehensive Plan with four specific revisions.

• Approved August 11, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved Election of Vice Chair to October 13, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved special exception permit for Valvoline automobile repair facility (3-0)
• Approved site plan for Valvoline automobile repair facility (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan EAR updates with four revisions (2-1)

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission meets Sept. 28, 2026, to hold public hearings on the 2026 tax rate, the 2026-2027 budget, and the FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program. It will also take a first reading on a temporary moratorium on data center and large-load facility applications, plus ordinances amending a prior ordinance's legal description and granting Duke Energy a non-exclusive electric franchise. Routine items include board appointments, proclamations, the FY 2027 compensation plan and strategic plan, and a mowing/landscaping bid for Skinner Park/Alachua Lions Club.

• Resolution 26-15: levy of general city purpose ad valorem taxes for the 2026 tax year
• Resolution 26-16: city budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year
• Resolution 26-17: FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Ordinance 26-17: temporary moratorium on applications for data centers, large-scale data centers, and large load facilities (first reading)
• Ordinance 2026-19: non-exclusive electric utility franchise for Duke Energy Florida, LLC

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board is meeting to approve the agenda and the minutes from its July 20, 2026 meeting, and to receive a staff report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy items listed for decision.

• Approve meeting minutes from July 20, 2026
• Staff report

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board met to conduct procedural business. The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 20, 2026, meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 20, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Agency

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider resolutions setting the 2026 property tax levy and adopting the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance amending a legal description, a discussion on data center development, and several routine items such as a stormwater assessment rate and solid waste contract renewal.

• Resolution 26-12: levy of general purpose ad valorem taxes for 2026
• Resolution 26-13: budget for FY 2026-2027
• Ordinance 26-18: amending legal description in Ordinance 26-08 (first reading)
• Discussion on data center development
• Resolution 26-14: TK stormwater basin maintenance assessment annual rate

The City Commission adopted the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget and tax levy resolutions. Commissioners also approved a 12-month moratorium on new data center applications and authorized a four-year renewal of the city's residential solid waste contract. Additionally, the commission accepted infrastructure for Santa Fe Crossing and authorized the release of a $339,308.88 maintenance surety.

• Adopted Resolution 26-12 for 2026 ad valorem tax levy (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-13 for 2026-2027 fiscal year budget (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 26-18 (5-0)
• Established 12-month moratorium on new data center applications (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-14 for stormwater basin maintenance rates (5-0)
• Renewed Waste Pro residential solid waste contract for four years (5-0)
• Accepted Santa Fe Crossing infrastructure and released $339,308.88 surety (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Alachua Community Redevelopment Agency Board will meet to continue discussion on a Brownfield Assessment Grant request. The meeting also includes approval of meeting minutes and a staff report.

• Brownfield Assessment Grant Request (Continuation of 2026-299)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold quasi-judicial hearings regarding a proposed automobile repair establishment on US Highway 441. The board will also conduct a legislative hearing on the required Evaluation and Appraisal update to the City of Alachua Comprehensive Plan.

• Special exception permit for a ± 2,895 square foot Valvoline auto repair shop south of US Highway 441
• Site plan for a ± 2,895 square foot automobile repair establishment on ± 0.58 acres
• Evaluation and Appraisal (EAR) update to the City of Alachua Comprehensive Plan

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

General

The Alachua City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budgets for the enterprise and internal service funds. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is open to the public and will take place in the City Commission Chambers.

• Workshop on proposed FY 2026-2027 budgets for enterprise and internal service funds

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will hold second readings and public hearings on several ordinances, including a major land-use and zoning change for a ±182-acre property at 16650 NW US Highway 441, a smaller land-use change for a 1.48-acre parcel, and a zoning change for a 0.49-acre site. They will also consider extending the city limits to include a contiguous parcel, renewing the Clay Electric franchise agreement, and amending utility rates. Additionally, the commission will discuss renewing the city's commercial insurance package and conduct the city manager's annual performance evaluation.

• Ordinance 26-09: Change future land use on ±46.68 acres at 16650 NW US 441 to allow commercial uses (second reading).
• Ordinance 26-10: Rezone ±182 acres at 16650 NW US 441 to Planned Development – Commercial (second reading).
• Ordinance 26-11: Change future land use on ±1.48 acres at 15818 NW 140th St to Public (second reading).
• Ordinance 26-14: Extend city limits to include tax parcel 03961-000-000 (second reading).
• Ordinance 26-15: Extend Clay Electric Cooperative franchise agreement (second reading).

The Alachua City Commission approved several ordinances on second reading, including small-scale comprehensive plan amendments and zoning atlas changes for properties such as the Farmlands project (Ordinance 26-09 and 26-10) and community center parcels. They also renewed the city commercial insurance package with FMIT, approved utility rate amendments, and completed the city manager's annual performance evaluation.

• Adopted Ordinance 26-09 for a small-scale Comprehensive Plan amendment for JTFA LLC (3-1, Commissioner Fletcher dissenting)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-10 for an Official Zoning Atlas amendment and PD Agreement for AYLA LLC, First Coast Road Rangers LLC, Jack's Small Engine Repair LLC, and JTFA LLC (3-1, Commissioner Fletcher dissenting)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-11 for a Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Cleather H. Hathcock, Sr. Community Center (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-12 for an Official Zoning Atlas amendment for the City of Alachua (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-14 extending the corporate limits of the city (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-15 extending the Clay Electric Cooperative electric utility franchise agreement (3-1, Commissioner Fletcher dissenting)
• Approved Ordinance 26-16 amending Code 38 utility rates, effective October 1, 2026 (3-1, Commissioner Fletcher dissenting)
• Authorized the renewal of the City Commercial Insurance Package with FMIT, including a storm deductible change, for $20,316.00 (4-0)

General

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a site plan for 50 multifamily units (Tolosa North) by Habitat for Humanity, plus two certificates of appropriateness for new single-family homes in historic districts. The board will also approve minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting.

• Tolosa North: 50 multifamily units (10 quadplexes, 2 townhouses) on ±7.47 acres south of W State Road 235 and east of NW 135th Terrace
• Certificate of appropriateness for a single-family home at 14620 NW 138 Terrace (parcel 03392-002-002)
• Certificate of appropriateness for a single-family home at NW corner of NW 146 Avenue and NW 138 Terrace (parcel 03392-002-001)
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 9, 2026

The Board approved two certificates of appropriateness for single-family residences and a site plan for a 50-unit multifamily development. The approved site plan for Tolosa North includes 10 quadplexes and two townhouse structures.

• Approved June 9, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved certificate for single-family home at 14620 NW 138 Terrace (4-0)
• Approved certificate for single-family home at NW 146 Ave & NW 138 Terrace (4-0)
• Approved Tolosa North site plan for 50 multifamily units (4-0)

General

The Alachua City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed budgets for the General, Debt Service, Special Revenue, and Capital Projects funds for fiscal year 2026-2027. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Proposed FY 2026-2027 budgets for General, Debt Service, Special Revenue, and Capital Projects funds

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on two annexation ordinances, a utility franchise extension, and utility rate amendments. They will also consider resolutions on a county mitigation strategy and planning board appointments, plus a police union contract and employee health insurance. The agenda includes updates on the Hathcock Community Center and live streaming of meetings.

• Ordinance 26-13: annex tax parcel 03926-030-000 (second reading)
• Ordinance 26-14: annex tax parcel 03961-000-000 (first reading)
• Ordinance 26-15: extend Clay Electric Cooperative franchise agreement
• Ordinance 26-16: amend utility rates (Code 38)
• Resolution 26-10: adopt 2026 Alachua County Local Mitigation Strategy

The City Commission received a presentation on the design of the new Hathcock Community Center at 15818 NW 140th Street. The presentation covered the project timeline, community engagement, and design details, but no formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency will discuss and decide on several new initiatives including a proposed photo calendar contest, a theater performance series at Alan Hitchcock Theater Park, and a brownfield assessment grant request. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and consider an appointment to the advisory agency.

• Appointment to the Community Redevelopment Advisory Agency
• Proposed Alachua CRA Photo Calendar Contest Program
• Proposed Theatre Performance Series at Alan Hitchcock Theater Park
• Brownfield Assessment Grant Request

The Alachua Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved minutes from June 8, 2026 and adopted two resolutions: appointing Bryan Boukari and Leon Barrows to the Community Redevelopment Advisory Board (3-2 roll call), and a photo calendar contest program (5-0). The board authorized staff to issue a Request for Proposals for an Outdoor Theatre Performance Series at Alan Hitchcock Theatre Park (5-0). A motion on a Brownfield Assessment Grant was rescinded, and the remaining agenda items, including the staff report, were tabled to a date uncertain by a 5-0 roll call vote.

• Approved June 8, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution CRA26-04 appointing Bryan Boukari and Leon Barrows to Community Redevelopment Advisory Board (3-2 roll call)
• Adopted Resolution CRA26-05 for proposed Alachua CRA Photo Calendar Contest Program (5-0)
• Authorized staff to finalize and issue RFP for Outdoor Theatre Performance Series at Alan Hitchcock Theatre Park (5-0)
• Brownfield Assessment Grant motion rescinded by mover and second
• Tabled remaining agenda items to a date uncertain (5-0 roll call)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Education Task Force

The Alachua Education Task Force will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from June 1, 2026, and discuss the 2026 Strategic Plan. No new decisions are listed on the agenda, and the meeting follows standard procedural notice requirements.

• Approve meeting minutes from 6/1/2026
• Discuss ETF 2026 Strategic Plan

City Commission

The City Commission will hold first readings of several ordinances, including zoning changes on a 182-acre parcel on US 441, a 60-lot residential subdivision called Canopy Trace, a comprehensive plan amendment, and an annexation. They will also consider Resolution 26-08 proposing a millage rate of 6.2500 mills, which is 5.42% above the rolled-back rate, and setting the first public hearing for September 14, 2026.

• Resolution 26-08: Proposed 6.2500 millage rate (5.42% over rolled-back rate of 5.9286) with first public hearing September 14, 2026.
• Ordinance 26-10: Rezoning of ~182 acres at 16650 NW US Highway 441 from CC, CI, PD-R to PD-R and PD-Comm.
• PPP25-0003: Approval of Canopy Trace, a 60-lot single-family subdivision on ~10.60 acres south of US 441 along Progress Boulevard.
• Ordinance 26-11: Small-scale comprehensive plan amendment for ~1.48 acres at 15818 NW 140th St from Medium Density Residential/Recreation to Public.
• Ordinance 26-13: Annexation of tax parcel 03926-030-000 into city limits.

The City Commission approved Ordinance 26-10 on first reading, rezoning an approximately 182-acre property at 16650 NW US Highway 441 from Community Commercial, Commercial Intensive, and Planned Development-Residential to Planned Development-Residential and Planned Development-Commercial. The 3-2 vote included stipulations, with Commissioners Fletcher and Youmas dissenting. The second and final reading is scheduled for August 24, 2026.

• Adopted Ordinance 26-10 (Farmlands rezoning) on first reading (3-2)
• Approved preliminary plat for Canopy Trace/Convergence Phase 4, 60 single-family lots (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-11 (FLUM amendment to Public) on first reading (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-12 (rezoning to Government Facility) on first reading (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-13 (annexation) on first reading (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-08 setting proposed millage rate of 6.2500 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-09 (TK Basin preliminary rate) (4-0)
• Authorized interlocal agreement with CareerSource North Central Florida (4-0)

General

The City Commission is meeting in a workshop to discuss the FY 2026-2027 budget. This is a discussion session with no final decisions expected at this time.

• FY 2026-2027 Budget Workshop

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

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board met on July 20, 2026 and approved its agenda and the minutes from its May 18, 2026 meeting by unanimous consent. The board voted 4-0 to recommend that the CRA Board review and approve a Theater Park activation proposal, and voted 4-0 to recommend a CRA calendar photo contest with a required social media hashtag. Both items are recommendations only; the minutes do not record any final decision by the CRA Board itself.

• Approved the meeting agenda by unanimous consent
• Approved the May 18, 2026 meeting minutes by unanimous consent
• Recommended the CRA Board review and approve the Theater Park activation proposal (4-0 roll call)
• Recommended the CRA Board adopt a calendar photo contest requiring a social media hashtag, with flexibility for Mr. Blumberg to incorporate board and workshop ideas (4-0 roll call)
• Adjourned the meeting by unanimous consent at 5:25 p.m.

General

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

General

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

The City Commission approved amending the start time of the July 27, 2026, Regular City Commission Meeting to 12:00 P.M. The commission also approved the meeting agenda.

• Approved agenda (3-2)
• Approved amending July 27, 2026, meeting start time to 12:00 P.M. (3-2)

General

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