SRWMD Governing Board approves over $550K for local projects
Projects to address water resources in Gainesville, Cross City, Archer and Columbia County.
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SRWMD Governing Board approves over $550K for local projects
Projects to address water resources in Gainesville, Cross City, Archer and Columbia County.
GRU Authority confirms CEO contract, consults attorney general on referendum
Utility saw ‘unheard of’ $79M in principal debt reduction.
School board settles with solar company on Old Terwilliger panels
$17,100 settlement leaves school district free to tear down buildings.
Alachua County seeks to better Newnans Lake after unsolicited proposal
County tasked to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus in lake.
Federal grant puts Gainesville transportation upgrades in gear
Florida Theater renovations, new bond ratings encourage Mayor Harvey Ward.
Fitch gives Gainesville AA rating
Credit rating receives upgrade over previous AA- score.
18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities
Laws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.
Bielarski fires 2 top GRU officials, reassigns third
Sustainability office has also been reorganized.
Gas leak sparks evacuation in northwest Gainesville
Gas leak remained active for about 45 minutes.
Gainesville finalizes ballot question, reviews in-house IT options
Gainesville staff also voices their perspective on utility revenues.
Gainesville to pass final vote for referendum, review budget on Tuesday
General government disagrees with Gainesville Regional Utility’s revenue calculation.
Ward: stability needed for GRU, budget numbers
GRU Authority approved motion to further cut its general services contribution on Wednesday.
GRU Authority OKs budget cuts, hiring second law firm
Attorney says chances of referendum lawsuit are high.
GRU Authority fires Cunningham, installs Bielarski
Motion to fire Cunningham passes on 4-1 vote.
GRU Authority votes to keep Cunningham, reduce expenses in tense meeting
Utility rates scheduled to remain flat for 2025.
Gainesville OKs ballot initiative for second time, building code changes
Thursday’s meeting includes change in travel policy.
Gainesville to redo votes on GRU Authority ballot initiative
City to also consider changes to development code section.
Memo: GRU Authority ballot initiative could cost $28 million
Credit rating agencies keeping close watch.
New GRU Authority sworn in, discusses past, future
New chair Ed Bielarski starts meeting with presentation on GRU’s recent history.
Gainesville approves GRU Authority ballot initiative
Gainesville residents to vote in November.
New GRU Authority sets first meeting Thursday
Agenda includes swearing in and election of officers.
Gainesville votes on ballot initiative despite concerns by GRU attorney
Initiative would ask if voters want to eliminate GRU Authority.
DeSantis appoints 5 new GRU Authority members following resignations
New authority includes two former members.
Gainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments
Staff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.