City of Gainesville - File #: 200327.

• File #: 200327.
• Version: 1
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/10/2020
• In control: City Commission
• On agenda: 9/17/2020
• Final action: 9/17/2020
• Title: Discussion of Alachua County Charter Questions and Sales Tax Referendum (B)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/17/2020	1	City Commission	Approved, as shown above	Pass

Title

Discussion of Alachua County Charter Questions and Sales Tax Referendum (B)

Explanation

On the November 3, 2020 ballot there will be three (3) Alachua County matters that relate to the City of Gainesville.  Specifically, the County has two (2) charter amendments; one (1) relating to governance of land management in growth management areas and one (1) relating to natural resource protection.  Additionally, the County will be seeking approval of a ½ penny local government sales tax for public safety radio infrastructure.

Fiscal Note

If adopted by a majority of voters in Alachua County, the sales tax referendum would generate approximately $7,000,000 for the City of Gainesville to utilize to improve the public safety radio trucking system.

Recommendations

The City Commission discuss their position on these matters and take appropriate action.