City of Alachua approves solar contract
30-year contract expected to stabilize city’s energy investments.
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City of Alachua approves solar contract
30-year contract expected to stabilize city’s energy investments.
AC Fire Rescue receives grant from DHS
Department will receive over $570K to improve its operations and safety.
Newberry nears deal with firefighters
Commission to vote on agreement Monday.
Magnolia Parke looks to add residential units
Plan board approves development amendment.
City Commission allocates $250K to fight GRU bill
GNV also approves trunked radio sale to county.
GNV continues crossing off state auditor findings
City has finished 12 findings.
UF Health breaks ground on Eastside urgent care
New center is part of a cooperative effort with city of Gainesville and Alachua County.
New second in command to join GPD
Assistant chief previously worked in Palm Bay.
Watson decides against re-election bid
Alachua County Sheriff informs staff he will not run in 2024.
GNV to study Ironwood, present plan next year
Golf course survives budget cuts.
Newberry receives $2 million for water projects
City got both of its Legislative requests.
Governor’s veto slashes meat processing funding
County Commissioner Ken Cornell urges colleagues to use veto as an “off-ramp” on Newberry project.
Gainesville sets initial fire assessment rates
2024 will be the first year the city uses its new methodology for calculating the fire rate.
Gainesville selects an interim city clerk
Commission also OKs hiring search firm for new city auditor.
Cuts to captioning budget would reduce access
City will continue closed captioning for commission meetings but not advisory boards.
Gainesville trims more from its budget
Ironwood Golf Course and GRACE marketplace funds added back into fiscal year 2024 plans.
County manager proposes another tax rate cut
Reduced tax rate still projected to raise almost $153 million in 2024.
Children’s Trust amends strategic plan
Trust will maintain its millage rate but plans further review for next year’s budget.
Newberry asks for grant to improve historic plant
City also will request proposals from private businesses that want to develop power plant.
County pushes back on PACE program
State agency continues operations despite lack of agreements.
GNV plan board pauses on inclusionary zoning
Staff to return with more info.
GNV votes to divide power district, prep for bids
Appraisals puts price at $22 million.
ACSE to hold voter registration at local libraries
Information and registration will be available at libraries throughout the county.
BOCC takes up meat plant, impact fees
County may raise square footage cap on fire fee.