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Sorority Woods Feasibility Study (B)
The CRA discussed this item on December 18, 2006 and recommended it be forwarded to the City Commission to direct staff to review the request and make recommendations to the City Commission.
Explanation
At the July 6, 2006 College Park/ University Heights Advisory meeting, the Advisory Board recommended that the CRA recommend to the University of Florida Alternative B of the Sorority Woods Feasibility Study. The City would seek an easement with the University of Florida to allow construction of the improvements. Funding will be determined following approval of the concept from the University of Florida, and any subsequent required review committees. On July 17, 2006, the CRA approved the recommendations from the College Park/University Heights Advisory Board. Staff has received a response from the University of Florida.
The response from University of Florida has been provided as backup for review.
The December College Park/University Heights Redevelopment Advisory Board and the Tumblin Creek Watershed Management Subcommittee met on November 16, 2006 to discuss conditions that were outlined in the letter from the University of Florida. The following conditions were proposed by the University of Florida, almost all of which can be addressed by the City Commission. These are not issues within the purview and responsibility of the CRA, but can best be negotiated by City departments.
1. Including assurances that this facility will not create negative impacts on the University stormwater permit from St. Johns Water Management District.
2. The City of Gainesville forgives the outstanding stormwater management utility fees that have been disputed.
3. The City of Gainesville amends its ordinances to allow credits against future stormwater management utility fees for stormwater that the University accepts into Lake Alice from lands within the City of Gainesville.
4. The stormwater m...
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