Gainesville sets initial fire assessment rates
2024 will be the first year the city uses its new methodology for calculating the fire rate.
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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.
Gainesville annual audit on track to make deadline
External auditors give city’s financial statements a clean opinion.
County engineer explains road repair plans
Years of deferred maintenance have left the county playing catch-up.
Newberry moves forward with urban service changes
New zoning lines will keep land parcels intact.
Storm season start prompts preparations
Families and local governments plan ahead for potential problems.
Gainesville City Commission resets zoning
Commissioners to bring ideas on July 27.
Suwannee County lands $9.6M state grant
Grant to fund wastewater treatment plant.
Newberry receives comprehensive plan input
Residents battle for balance between amenities, small-town feel.
DeSantis signs Perry’s music education bill
Bill follows years-long UF study.
GNV readies for final vote on exclusionary zoning
State departments report no issues with repeal.
Trenton, Chiefland, more win broadband grants
Announcement marks third round of broadband funding since February.
Alachua County to double pothole repairs
Public Works Department announces purchase of the asphalt trailers
GNV to cut parks, positions as budgets tighten
Ironwood to close, property taxes could rise.