Alachua Commission Proposes 5.42% Tax Rate Increase; CRA, Budget Workshop Also on July Agenda
The most consequential item before Alachua residents this week is a proposed property tax increase. Resolution 26-08, on the City Commission's July 27 agenda, would set the millage rate at 6.2500 mills — 5.42% above the rolled-back rate of 5.9286 mills. A first public hearing is scheduled for September 14, 2026. However, minutes from the July 27 meeting have not yet been published, so the outcome of that vote is not confirmed in the record.
City Commission — July 27
The City Commission agenda included first readings of several ordinances alongside the tax rate proposal:
- **Resolution 26-08:** Proposed 6.2500 millage rate, 5.42% above the rolled-back rate of 5.9286. First public hearing set for September 14, 2026.
- **Ordinance 26-10:** Rezoning of approximately 182 acres at 16650 NW US Highway 441 from CC, CI, and PD-R to PD-R and PD-Comm.
- **PPP25-0003:** Approval of Canopy Trace, a 60-lot single-family subdivision on roughly 10.60 acres south of US 441 along Progress Boulevard.
- **Ordinance 26-11:** Small-scale comprehensive plan amendment for about 1.48 acres at 15818 NW 140th St, changing from Medium Density Residential/Recreation to Public.
- **Ordinance 26-13:** Annexation of tax parcel 03926-030-000 into city limits.
Because minutes have not been published, it is not yet possible to confirm which of these items passed, failed, or were continued. Readers should check the official city record for outcomes.
Budget Workshop — July 27
The City Commission also held a workshop on the FY 2026-2027 budget. The agenda describes this as a discussion session with no final decisions expected. Minutes are not yet published.
CRA Advisory Board — July 20
The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board agenda included a proposal for Theater Park activation, an Alachua CRA calendar photo contest, and approval of the May 18, 2026 meeting minutes. Minutes from the July 20 meeting have not been published, so no outcomes are confirmed.
Coming Up
- **August 3 — Education Task Force:** The Alachua Education Task Force will meet to approve minutes from June 1, 2026, and discuss the ETF 2026 Strategic Plan. No new decisions are listed on the agenda.
All recent meeting summaries above are based on agendas only; official minutes have not been published as of this report. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes should consult the City of Alachua's official records.