Gainesville considers ending fire exemption for charitable, religious entities
Exempted organizations could pay combined $525,000.
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Gainesville considers ending fire exemption for charitable, religious entities
Exempted organizations could pay combined $525,000.
Gainesville’s $5.2M budget gap increases after hearing from police, fire
Commission sets maximum fire assessment rate.
Gainesville City Commission votes for special election to retry utility referendum
Previous referendum passed in November 2024.
Gainesville discusses Citizens Field, buys 51 acres of conservation land
The Gainesville City Commission voted Thursday to buy a 51-acre piece of land for conservation and to sell, once again, the old fire station off South […]
Gainesville leaders discuss Easter shooting, historic event issues at TB McPherson
Manager said warnings should have been raised.
Gainesville looks for $130K for another year of Hoggetowne downtown
Commissioners ask staff to explore Gainesville Raceway, Job Corps Center for possible permanent location.
Gainesville talks Citizens Field, partnership with school district
Commissioners split on idea of selling stadium.
Gainesville authorizes letter over garbage fee mishap, continues streatery
City also finalized Florida Theater historic designation.
Gainesville commissioners discuss priorities, potential rule changes
Commissioners had retreat on Thursday.
Gainesville City Commission greenlights new UF bus contract
Charter officers to receive 3% increase.
Alachua County decides to wait out streetlight agreement with Gainesville
County opts to stay in agreement for now.
Gainesville approves 20% increase on residential trash rates
New rate will cost extra $4 to $8 per month.
Gainesville commission quibbles on Lot 10, advances climbing gym project
Climbing gym, other activities to open at Depot Park.
Gainesville sets legislative priorities, talks legal notices
Commission also looks at minority business study.
Gainesville asks GRU to prioritize three new recreational trail projects
New projects could rival Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail usage.
Gainesville officially combines all single-family zoning, allows smaller lot sizes
Zoning issue reaches end after years of discussion.
Gainesville finalizes previous version of inclusionary zoning policy in 5-2 vote
Commission also OKs redevelopment adjacent to Oaks Mall.
Forest Park scores Abby Wambach Park name change
Southwest Gainesville identifies its park with UF soccer alum and national soccer star.
Gainesville commission amends, passes inclusionary zoning policy
Commission opts for more expansive policy than recommended.
Gainesville reallocates nearly $3 million in ARPA as federal deadline nears
Senior housing project debated after funding issues.
Gainesville finalizes ballot question, reviews in-house IT options
Gainesville staff also voices their perspective on utility revenues.
Gainesville honors fallen service members on Memorial Day
Over 100 community members attend event.
Gainesville votes on ballot initiative despite concerns by GRU attorney
Initiative would ask if voters want to eliminate GRU Authority.
Gainesville to offer funds for downtown events in pilot program
Zoning changed to allow 140-unit development.