City of Gainesville - File #: 200773.

• File #: 200773.
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 1/29/2021
• In control: City Commission
• On agenda: 2/4/2021
• Final action: 2/4/2021
• Title: Resolution to Initiate the Governmental Dispute Resolution Process with Alachua County Re: CARES Act Funds (B)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/4/2021	1	City Commission	Adopted (Resolution)	Pass

Title

Resolution to Initiate the Governmental Dispute Resolution Process with Alachua County Re: CARES Act Funds (B)

Explanation

Alachua County indicated that they would be reallocating remaining Federal CARES funding (pass-through by the State of Florida) for a category entitled Presumptive Public Safety.

The City submitted documentation to Alachua County of approximately $2.6 million for this category.  This allocation was included in the schedule of uses of funds in the backup to the agenda item (see attached).  The final action of the County Commission removed that allocation and placed it in the County’s Designated Reserves/Fund Balance.  Communication with the County indicated that the City of Gainesville money was being set aside for future board needs because of the trunk radio system issue with Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU).  The County chose to continue to fund the City of Alachua and the City of High Springs.

At the January 28, 2021 General Policy Committee meeting the City Commission indicated their desire to commence the conflict resolution process on this matter.  The attached resolution commences that process.

Recommendation

The City Commission adopt the resolution.