Gainesville, FL

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board

The board will discuss an audit regarding the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area's project and fiscal management. The agenda also includes a sponsorship request from The BASH music festival.

• Sponsorship request from The BASH festival, with a recommended maximum of $5,000.00
• Review of the GCRA Project and Fiscal Management Audit Report regarding budget tracking and internal controls

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board will review informational updates on previously approved utility items and facility projects. This includes a presentation on solar generation interconnection limits and the $1,614,634.23 Murphree Water Treatment Plant renovation.

• Proposed 8.24% increase in 2023 water and wastewater connection charges
• $1,614,634.23 Murphree Water Treatment Plant Administration Building renovation
• Citibank swap amendment expected to provide approximately $736,000 annual benefit
• Review of solar generation intake policy and interconnection limits

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider a petition for the construction of an accessory dwelling unit in the Northeast Historic District. The board will also review and vote on the minutes from the July 2022 meeting.

• Construction of a 612 square foot ADU at 538 NE 11th Avenue
• Approval of July 2022 meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing several items including a contract for the H. Spurgeon Cherry Pool and a grant for Forest Park. They are also considering an extension for solid waste collection services and a land sale in the Airport Industrial Park.

• $350,000 contract award to AuMiller Pools, LLC for H. Spurgeon Cherry Pool liner replacement
• Acceptance of $200,000 FRDAP grant for Forest Park improvements
• Extension of solid waste collection agreement with GFL Solid Waste Southeast, LLC through December 30, 2022
• Contract for the purchase and sale of 6.3 acres in the Airport Industrial Park

Development Review Board

This meeting agenda is primarily procedural and focuses on an annual training session led by City Attorney Sean McDermott. No specific development reviews, rezonings, or ordinances are listed for this date.

• Annual training by City Attorney Sean McDermott

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board

The GCRA Advisory Board will hear a presentation on the final Downtown Strategic Plan. The board is asked to recommend that the City Commission adopt the plan and discuss next steps for implementation.

• Presentation of the Downtown Strategic Plan
• Recommendation for City Commission adoption of the plan
• Discussion regarding potential implementation projects

The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board voted unanimously to proceed with a presentation to the City Commission, adding a friendly amendment requiring the Power District Area to be included as green space from SE 4th Ave to SE 5th Ave, between SE 6th Terr. and Sweetwater Branch Creek. The motion carried 5-0 with four members absent. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included public comment and a status inquiry on the 8th & Waldo project.

• Approved motion to proceed with presentation to City Commission (5-0)
• Accepted friendly amendment for Power District green space from SE 4th Ave to SE 5th Ave, between SE 6th Terr. and Sweetwater Branch Creek (5-0)

Environmental Justice Subcommittee

The Environmental Justice Subcommittee will discuss several pending items, including the Gainesville Clean Energy Guarantee and a Sustainable Industrial Practice Incentive Plan. The agenda also includes a discussion on pedestrian and bicycle issues. These topics were previously deferred from May and June meetings.

• Gainesville Clean Energy Guarantee (EVs & Renewable Energy)
• Sustainable Industrial Practice Incentive Plan
• Environmental and Climate Justice Equity
• Pedestrian and Bicycle Issues discussion
• Approval of May 3, 2022 meeting minutes

City Commission

The Joint City and County Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss two items. These include the Central Receiving Facility and the Gainesville Community Redevelopment Area.

• Discussion of Central Receiving Facility
• Discussion of Gainesville Community Redevelopment Area

General Policy Committee

The committee is reviewing a proposal to roll back open container hours from 2:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Members are also discussing a work plan for $8 million in ARPA funds to support affordable housing development. Additionally, the meeting includes updates on micromobility and the GPD CADET program.

• Proposal to roll back open container hours from 2:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• $8 million ARPA funding plan for affordable housing, including $6 million for rental units
• Feasibility study of a $30-$50 million affordable housing general obligation bond
• Update on the Micromobility Program and RTS Transit App
• Status update on the GPD CADET pre-apprenticeship program

The General Policy Committee voted unanimously to accept staff recommendations for a $50 million affordable housing bond and to notify the county, but a separate motion to direct the City Attorney to draft a ballot ordinance failed. The committee also directed staff to continue work on an open container ordinance and approved a micromobility ordinance revision removing hours and age restrictions.

• Approved staff recommendations for $50M affordable housing bond, prioritizing high-opportunity areas (7-0)
• Failed to direct City Attorney to draft bond referendum ordinance (2-7)
• Directed staff to continue open container ordinance work, including research and stakeholder meetings (7-0)
• Approved micromobility ordinance revision removing hours and age requirements, leaving to City Manager (7-0)
• Approved GPD CADET program MOU, subject to City Attorney approval (7-0)
• Approved July 14, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Unanimously limited public comment sessions at Aug 4 meeting to 4 hours total

Police Advisory Council

The Police Advisory Council will hear an update from Chief Scott regarding events and arrests from June 2022. The council will also review closed internal affairs cases presented by Chief Inspector Jaime Kurnick.

• Chief's Update on June 2022 arrests
• Review of closed internal affairs cases (IA 21-020, IA 21-054, IA 21-062, IA 22-008, IA 22-009)

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board will hold a workshop regarding legal orientation for its members. Staff from the City Attorney’s office will present information on Florida’s Sunshine Law and the Code of Ethics. Additionally, board members will share reports from the 2022 American Public Power Association National Conference.

• Legal orientation regarding Florida's Sunshine Law and Code of Ethics
• Reports from the 2022 American Public Power Association (APPA) National Conference

The Utility Advisory Board held a workshop with no formal votes or decisions. Members heard a legal orientation from the Assistant City Attorney and reports from members on the APPA conference. The board also discussed fuel adjustments, coal sourcing reports, and customer account log-ins.

• Agenda adopted with modification to hear item 211435 before 211434
• Heard legal orientation presentation from Assistant City Attorney Lisa Bennett
• Heard member reports on APPA 2022 National Conference

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing a contract award for the Albert “Ray” Massey (Westside) Park Playground project. The agenda also includes the adoption of an annual transit progress report and authorization to accept a federal grant for transit route planning. Additionally, the commission will consider submitting applications for Resilient Florida grants.

• Bid award for Albert “Ray” Massey (Westside) Park Playground: $1,481,512
• Acceptance of FTA American Rescue Plan grant for transit planning: $300,000
• Adoption of RTS FY22/23 Annual Progress Report of the Transit Development Plan
• Submission of Resilient Florida Grant applications for critical asset adaptation and culvert replacement

The City Commission approved a charter amendment addressing vacancies in office for the November 8, 2022 election, and adopted several ordinances including a land use change and rezoning on SW 16th Avenue. A motion to rezone the 300 Club failed, while a feasibility study for the Infinity Line was added to the Wild Spaces Public Places priority list. The commission also approved a policy referral for minority, women, and service-disabled veterans owned business enterprises.

• Approved charter amendment on vacancies for Nov. 8 ballot (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance changing 1.27 acres on SW 16th Ave from Conservation to Single Family (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance rezoning 1.27 acres on SW 16th Ave to Single Family Residential (6-0)
• Motion to rezone 300 Club failed (2-4)
• Added Infinity Line feasibility study to Wild Spaces Public Places priority list (6-0)
• Approved GCRA Community Partnership Grant Program (5-0)
• Approved referral for HUB business enterprise policy (6-0)
• Approved ClearBoarding ordinance revision direction (6-0)

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board will review a new format for quarterly GRU operational updates to determine necessary information content. Members will also review the board's work plan to define objectives and prioritize upcoming topics. Additionally, the board will consider approving minutes from June 2022 meetings.

• New format for GRU operational updates
• Review of UAB Work Plan priorities
• Approval of June 9 and June 28 meeting minutes

The Utility Advisory Board adopted the agenda and consent items, including prior meeting minutes. The board discussed the GRU operational update format and revised its work plan, removing five topics and adding three new ones. No formal votes were recorded on substantive policy decisions.

• Adopted agenda
• Adopted consent agenda including June 9 and June 28 meeting minutes
• Removed GM Selection, Addressing Large Budget Questions, Lowering Bills, Role of UAB, and Community Solar from work plan
• Added Urban Boundaries for Extension of WWW and Gas Services, Electric Vehicles, and Home Energy Scores to work plan

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board

The board is considering a request to use up to $620,000 from the Heartwood Fund to build two market-rate homes. If approved, proceeds from these sales would be returned to the fund to finance future home construction. The proposal also includes a request to increase builder overhead and profit rates from 18% to 22%.

• Request to use up to $620,000 from Heartwood Fund 1132 for two market-rate homes
• Proposal to increase builder overhead and profit percentage from 18% to 22%

City Commission

The City Commission and Utility Advisory Board will hear a presentation regarding the Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) FY23 fuels baseline budget. Staff will provide an overview of how this budget is developed.

• Presentation on GRU FY23 fuels baseline budget overview

The City Commission held a joint special meeting with the Utility Advisory Board to hear a presentation from GRU staff on the FY23 fuels baseline budget. No formal decisions were made; the item was informational only, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and member comments.

• Adopted agenda (5-2, with Duncan-Walker and Chestnut absent)
• Heard GRU FY23 fuels baseline budget presentation (no vote)

City Commission

The City Commission will hear staff presentations regarding the proposed Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) FY23 Operations & Maintenance and Capital Budgets. This meeting is part of a series to prepare for final budget approval in September 2022.

• Proposed GRU FY23 Operations & Maintenance and Capital Budgets

The City Commission held a special meeting to hear presentations on Gainesville Regional Utilities' proposed FY23 Operations & Maintenance and Capital Budgets. Staff from GRU presented the budgets, and the commission heard public comment from Chuck Ross. No formal decisions were made; the item was for hearing purposes only.

• Adopted meeting agenda (6-0, Commissioner Chestnut absent)
• Heard GRU proposed FY23 O&M and Capital Budget presentations

Special Magistrate Hearing

The Special Magistrate will hear several code enforcement cases regarding property violations. The agenda includes requests for penalty reductions, continuances, and case dismissals.

• Reduction request for 905 SE 9th PL
• Code enforcement case for 4511 NW 30th TER
• Code enforcement case for 3413 NW 34TH TER
• Code enforcement case for 668 NE 16TH TER
• Code enforcement case for 804 NE 12th AVE

The Special Magistrate heard code enforcement cases, reducing one fine, adjudicating three cases guilty, continuing two cases, and dismissing one. The meeting was procedural, with no broader policy decisions.

• Reduced fine for Alan Schneider to $500.00
• Adjudicated He Zheng guilty; 10 days to comply; $171.71 admin fee; $250 court costs
• Adjudicated Catherine Moss guilty; 5 days to comply; $227.93 admin fee; $250/day fee
• Adjudicated Abraxas Investments LLC guilty; 30 days to comply; $99.33 admin fee; $100/day fee
• Continued Claire C Fenn case to August 25, 2022
• Continued Leonard Elleby case to August 25, 2022
• Dismissed case for George H & Dawn N McKenzie

City Commission

The Commission is considering a proposed millage rate of 5.5000 and a fire services assessment rate of $133.00 per unit for the upcoming fiscal year. They are also reviewing an ordinance to change how special elections are called during office vacancies. A public hearing for the tax resolutions is scheduled for September 8, 2022.

• Proposed millage rate of 5.5000 for Fiscal Year 2023
• Fire Services Special Assessment rate proposed at $133.00 per NFFPU
• Charter amendment regarding procedures for calling special elections during vacancies
• Public hearing scheduled for September 8, 2022

The City Commission approved a preliminary fire assessment rate of $133 per Net Factored Fire Protection Unit for fiscal year 2023, with a public hearing set for September 8, 2022. The motion passed 6-1, with Commissioner Hayes-Santos dissenting. The commission also adopted a proposed millage rate of 5.000 for fiscal year 2023 and approved a charter amendment on first reading to address vacancies in office, which will be placed on the November 8, 2022 ballot.

• Approved preliminary fire assessment rate of $133 per NFFPU (6-1, Hayes-Santos dissenting)
• Set public hearing for annual fire assessment rate on September 8, 2022
• Approved $200,000 for new sidewalks and sidewalk connections (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 for new bus shelters (7-0)
• Approved $10,000 for painted crosswalks (6-1, Saco dissenting)
• Approved reducing swimming pool fees by $0.50 for adults and $0.25 for others (7-0)
• Adopted proposed millage rate of 5.000 for fiscal year 2023 (7-0)
• Adopted charter amendment on first reading to address vacancies in office (7-0)

General Policy Committee

The committee will hear an update regarding the Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center project at Metcalfe Elementary School. GNV4ALL is requesting $500,000 from the City for building renovations, playground development, and staff costs. Staff recommends setting aside $350,000 of American Rescue Plan funds for this initiative.

• $500,000 funding request from GNV4ALL for early learning center capital and personnel costs
• $350,000 recommendation to use ARPA funds for the Gainesville Empowerment Zone project
• Update on $2.25 million allocation for the East Side Urgent Care Center
• $1.25 million in Vision Zero road and sidewalk projects update
• $1 million allocation for Community Land Trust implementation

The General Policy Committee approved a series of ARPA funding allocations, including $1 million for eviction protection, $4,016,228 for a General Government Services Set-Aside, $500,000 for the Language Access/GINI initiative (amended to $300,000 with $200,000 set aside for reallocation), $350,000 for Gainesville For All, $250,000 for the Central Receiving Facility, and $250,000 for feasibility studies for the Cultural Arts Center and Sportsplex/8th and Waldo. The committee also approved setting aside $350,000 of ARPA funds for the GNV4ALL Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center and referred a GRACE Marketplace proposal for staff to return with funding recommendations in two weeks. All votes were 7-0 except the GRACE referral, which passed 5-1 with one absence.

• Approved $1M ARPA for eviction protection (7-0)
• Approved $4,016,228 General Government Services Set-Aside (7-0)
• Approved $500K Language Access/GINI, amended to $300K with $200K reallocated (7-0)
• Approved $350K for Gainesville For All (7-0)
• Approved $250K for Central Receiving Facility (7-0)
• Approved $250K for Cultural Arts Center and Sportsplex feasibility studies (7-0)
• Approved $350K ARPA for GNV4ALL Family Learning Center (7-0)
• Referred GRACE Marketplace proposal for funding recommendations (5-1)

Joint Water and Climate Policy Board

The Joint Water and Climate Policy Board will discuss GRU water conservation, rates, and AMI usage. The meeting includes a demonstration of a climate action monitoring platform by Kausal, Ltd. Additionally, the Board will consider several appointments to the Citizen Climate Advisory Committee.

• GRU water conservation and AMI update
• Climate Action Monitoring Platform demonstration by Kausal, Ltd.
• Appointments to the Citizen Climate Advisory Committee
• Climate initiatives update
• Approval of April 25, 2022, meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Board

The board will consider petitions for metal standing seam roofs at 209 NW 11th Street and 1021 SW 2nd Place. Members will also review a request for a new rear addition at 628 NE 2nd Street. A presentation on metal roofs in historic districts is also scheduled.

• Metal roof petition: 209 NW 11th Street
• Metal roof petition: 1021 SW 2nd Place
• New addition request: 628 NE 2nd Street
• Presentation on metal roofs in historic districts
• Approval of June 2022 meeting minutes

The board approved staff recommendations on metal roofs in historic districts, adopted three certificates of appropriateness (COAs) for property changes, and supported a National Register nomination for Crown of Life Ministries Church. It also voted to draft a resolution to the city commission expressing concerns about the upcoming single-family zoning vote's impact on historic neighborhoods. Two public hearing items were deferred at the applicant's request for additional structural engineer reports.

• Approved staff recommendations on metal roofs in historic districts (7-0)
• Approved COA22-000053 (7-0)
• Approved COA22-000057 (7-0)
• Approved COA22-000058 with conditions: aluminum windows and composite shingle roofing (7-0)
• Supported National Register nomination for Crown of Life Ministries Church, 302 SW 8th Avenue (7-0)
• Voted to draft a resolution to city commission on single-family zoning concerns (7-0)
• Deferred PH 4 and PH 5 at applicant's request for additional structural engineer report

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board will hear presentations on GRU's quarterly operations and a study regarding distributed solar generation capacity. The board will also review its work plan to establish objectives and priorities for future discussions.

• GRU Quarterly Update covering AMI/CIS initiative, Deerhaven Renewable biomass facility, and Main Street Water Reclamation Facility upgrade
• Presentation of findings from the GRU Hosting Capacity Analysis regarding solar PV interconnection limits
• Review of the UAB Work Plan to set discussion priorities

The Utility Advisory Board heard informational presentations on GRU's quarterly update, the 2 MW solar circuit limit, and the Main Street Water Reclamation Facility upgrade. The board passed three unanimous motions to add items to the July 19, 2022 agenda: a natural gas rebates discussion, conference updates, and a report on home energy audits. No formal votes on policy were taken; all actions were procedural or agenda-setting.

• Adopted meeting agenda
• Motion passed to add natural gas rebates discussion to July 19 agenda (unanimous)
• Motion passed for Fults and Covey to report on APPA 2022 conference (unanimous)
• Motion passed to have staff report on home energy audits and potential rental home energy scores (unanimous)

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will consider a variance request for a single-family home at 3292 NW 31st Way. The petition seeks to allow a septic system drain field to be placed less than 150 feet from the top of bank and centerline of Three Lakes Creek. This follows a determination that connecting to the city sewer would require an aerial crossing over the creek.

• Variance request for septic system placement at 3292 NW 31st Way
• Approval of May 2022 meeting minutes

City Plan Board

The City Plan Board will review several amendments to the Land Development Code, including changes to bedroom limits within the University of Florida Context Zone. The board will also consider a request to rezone 4232 NW 6th Street from Planned Development to General Office.

• Removal of 10-acre minimum parcel size requirement for rezoning to Transect
• Rezoning of 4232 NW 6th Street from Planned Development to General Office
• Amendment to bedroom limits within the University of Florida Context Zone
• Revision of Development Compatibility Standards in the Land Development Code
• Update to lot split and minor subdivision standards

The City Plan Board approved a text amendment to the Land Development Code defining and regulating Neighborhood Scale Multi-Family use, with three amendments. It also approved several other code changes and a rezoning, and voted to keep the University of Florida Context Zone bedroom multiplier at 2.75.

• Approved petition LD22-000041 defining Neighborhood Scale Multi-Family use, with amendments limiting units to exterior walls, one driveway, and street-facing facades (3-1)
• Approved petition LD22-000050 deleting 10-acre minimum for rezoning to Transect (3-1)
• Approved Magnolia Park rezoning from Planned Development to General Office at 4232 NW 6th St (4-0)
• Approved leaving bedroom multiplier at 2.75 in University of Florida Context Zone (3-1)
• Approved petition LD22-000044 revising Development Compatibility Standards with two changes (4-0)
• Approved petition PB-21-00140 eliminating parking minimums and adding structured parking language (4-0)

Police Advisory Council

The Police Advisory Council will hear an update from Chief Scott regarding May 2022 arrests and requests regarding proactive versus reactive policing. The council will also review three closed internal affairs cases with Chief Inspector Jaime Kurnick.

• Chief's update on May 2022 arrests and proactive vs reactive policing requests
• Review of closed internal affairs cases IA 21-049, IA 22-011, and IA 21-060

The Police Advisory Council met and adopted the agenda and minutes. State Attorney Brian Kramer discussed the State Attorney's Deflection/Diversion Program and will present in more detail at a future meeting. Chief Scott gave a monthly arrests update, and Chief Inspector Kurnick summarized closed internal affairs cases. No formal votes were taken.

• Adopted agenda on consent agenda
• Approved minutes with recommendation for more detail
• Scheduled State Attorney presentation on deflection/diversion program
• Heard Chief's update on monthly arrests
• Heard closed internal affairs case review

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code to allow up to four units per building in certain areas. This includes creating a Neighborhood Residential district by consolidating existing RSF zones. Staff will also present notes from a recent workshop on inclusionary and exclusionary zoning.

• Creation of Neighborhood Residential (NR) zoning district
• Small-scale multi-family development up to four units per building
• Consolidation of RSF-1 through RSF-4 residential zones
• Removal of occupancy limits in the Land Development Code
• Review of June 1 Affordable Housing Workshop notes

The City Commission held a workshop to discuss amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code that would allow small-scale multi-family development (up to four units per building) in single-family areas, renaming the category to Neighborhood Residential. No formal vote was taken; the item was discussed and staff was directed to schedule future public hearing dates. The commission also heard a summary of an affordable housing workshop on inclusionary and exclusionary zoning.

• Discussed amendments to allow small-scale multi-family development up to 4 units per building in single-family zones
• Discussed renaming Single-Family land use category to Neighborhood Residential
• Heard affordable housing workshop summary on inclusionary and exclusionary zoning
• No formal votes taken; items were discussion-only

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board

The board will review a proposed 50% matching grant program for local community events. Members will also discuss NW 5th Avenue streetscape improvements and receive an update on construction costs for Heartwood neighborhood homes. Several organizations will also present requests for event sponsorships.

• Amendment to GCRA Advisory Board Rules to reduce membership from 15 to 9
• Proposed Community Partnership Grant Program with up to $5,000 matching grants
• Presentation on NW 5th Avenue Streetscape Phase III improvements
• Sponsorship requests from Swarthy East GNV, THE FEST, SOAR, and Pride Celebration
• Construction cost update for Dreams2Reality homes in Heartwood

The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board approved several sponsorship requests, including $23,340 for THE FEST, $5,000 for SOAR Mentoring Services, and $300 for the Pride Celebration. The board also approved an amended Community Partnership Grant Program to be referred to the City Commission, and tabled a request from Swarthy East GNV pending more details. A special meeting was scheduled for August 2, 2022, to discuss the Downtown Strategic Plan.

• Approved $23,340 sponsorship for THE FEST from Economic Development Fund (8-0, Ihde recused)
• Approved $5,000 for SOAR Mentoring Services events (8-0)
• Approved $300 for Pride Celebration (8-0)
• Tabled Swarthy East GNV sponsorship request pending more info (8-0)
• Approved GCRA Community Partnership Grant Program as amended, referred to City Commission (8-0)
• Approved special meeting on August 2, 2022 for Downtown Strategic Plan (8-0)
• Adopted agenda with item #211245 moved to front (8-0)
• Adopted minutes (8-0)

Board of Trustees/General Employees' Pension Plan

The Board will review disability retirement applications for two employees and consider a resolution regarding investments in Russia and Belarus. The meeting also addresses recommendations to restrict certain foreign securities within the plan.

• Approval of Brian Wheary’s disability retirement ($1,512.28 monthly benefit)
• Denial of Joshua Davis’s disability retirement application
• Review of Resolution No. 211008 regarding divestment from Russian and Belarusian securities

The Board of Trustees approved disability retirement for Brian Wheary and denied one for Joshua Davis, both GRU Power Plant Mechanic Journeymen. The board also adopted City Commission Resolution No. 211008 regarding divestment from Russian and Belarusian investments. All votes were 5-0 with two trustees absent.

• Approved disability retirement application for Brian Wheary (5-0)
• Denied disability retirement application for Joshua Davis (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 211008 on Russian/Belarusian investment divestment (5-0)

Board of Trustees for the Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund

The Board is reviewing City Commission Resolution No. 211008 regarding the Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund. The resolution recommends divesting current holdings in Russian or Belarusian securities and considering a policy against future investments in those regions. Any financial impact on investment returns is expected to be minimal.

• Review of recommendations for divesting Russian and Belarusian securities
• Consideration of a new investment policy regarding future investments in Russia or Belarus

The Board of Trustees for the Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund approved a motion to direct staff to execute City Commission Resolution No. 211008, which recommends divesting and restricting Russian and Belarusian investments in the fund. The motion passed 5-0, with two trustees absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved directing staff to execute Resolution No. 211008 on Russian/Belarusian divestment (5-0, 2 absent)

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing grant applications for a Hogtown Creek Watershed Master Plan and a food waste feasibility study. The meeting also includes reviewing audit reports and board appointments.

• $250,000 grant request for the Hogtown Creek Watershed Master Plan
• $625,000 feasibility study for a Food Waste Anaerobic Digester
• Settlement of lawsuit Richantae A. Johnson v. City of Gainesville
• Appointments to the City Beautable Board and other committees
• Audit reports on FLHSMV data exchange and GRU equipment theft

The City Commission approved directing staff to allocate $8 million in ARPA funds to address affordable housing, and unanimously referred a request to explore federal broadband funding. A separate motion to move forward with the proposed broadband program failed 2-5. The Commission also approved the Historic Home Stabilization Assistance Program, adopted ordinances renaming 'Clerk of the Commission' to 'City Clerk', and accepted several audit reports and a settlement.

• Approved $8M ARPA allocation for affordable housing (5-2)
• Referred broadband federal funding inquiry to Charter Officers (7-0)
• Broadband program motion failed (2-5)
• Approved Historic Home Stabilization Assistance Program (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance revising boards and committees code (7-0)
• Adopted ordinances renaming Clerk of Commission to City Clerk (7-0)
• Approved settlement in Richantae A. Johnson v. City of Gainesville
• Approved contract for purchase of SiVance, LLC property