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130439.
| 1 | | | Staff Recommendation | State Homeland Security Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement 2013 (NB)
This item requests that the City Commission authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management to support equipment maintenance for Gainesville Fire Rescue's Hazardous Materials Team. | Approved as Recommended | |
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130513.
| 1 | | | Staff Recommendation | Approval and Authorization to Purchase Real Property on Southeast 4th Street (B)
This item is a request to approve and authorize the purchase of real property, located at 1125 Southeast 4th Street, known as Alachua County Tax Parcel 16026-000-000. | Approved as Recommended | |
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130516.
| 1 | | | Staff Recommendation | Ratification of Agreement between the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), Local 2157, Professional Firefighters Bargaining Unit and the City of Gainesville for October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2015 (B) | Approved as Recommended | |
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130157
| 1 | | | Staff Recommendation | Ratification of Agreement between the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), Local 2157, District Chiefs Bargaining Unit and the City of Gainesville for October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2014 (B) | Approved as Recommended | |
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130518.
| 1 | | | Staff Recommendation | Ratification of amendments to the Agreement between the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), Local 2157, Professional Firefighters Bargaining Unit and the City of Gainesville for October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012 (B) | Approved as Recommended | |
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130522.
| 1 | | | Staff Recommendation | Roof Replacement on the Westside Pool Pump Room (B)
This item involves a request for the City Commission to approve the appropriation of $54,720 from the General Fund fund Balance for the expenses to replace the roof on the pump house at the H. Spurgeon Cherry (Westside) Pool. | Approved as Recommended | |
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130543.
| 1 | | | Staff Recommendation | City Commission Minutes (B) | Approved as Recommended | |
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130261.
| 3 | | | Staff Recommendation | Sidewalk Cafés (B)
This item involves a recommendation from the Community Development Committee to the City Commission to hear a staff presentation, authorize staff to enter into an agreement with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and amend the Land Development Code to include FDOT requirements. | Approved as Recommended | |
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120044.
| 6 | | Early Voting Site on the University of Florida (UF) Campus (NB) | Discussion Item | Early Voting Site on the University of Florida (UF) Campus (B) | Approved as Recommended | |
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120587.
| 4 | | City Commission Emails on the Internet Referral (B) | Discussion Item | City Commission Emails on the Internet Referral (B) | Approved as Recommended | |
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130467.
| 2 | | | Staff Recommendation | Review of General Fund Forecasted Revenues and Other Sources of Funds for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2014 (B) | Approved as Recommended | |
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130466.
| 2 | | | Staff Recommendation | Report on the Status of Outstanding Audit Recommendations for November 2013 (B) | Approved as Recommended | |
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130546.
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | Interlocal Agreement to Maintain and Amend Urban Reserve Areas (B)
This is a request for the City Commission to hear a presentation from staff on an Interlocal Agreement that would maintain Gainesville’s Urban Reserve Area and introduce a new process to amend the Urban Reserve Areas. **ESTIMATED STAFF PRESENTATION 15 MINUTES** | Approved, as shown above | Pass |
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120521.
| 3 | | | Discussion Item | NW 8th Avenue Follow-Up (B)
This item is in response to the City Commission’s request for a financial analysis to convert NW 8th Avenue, from NW 31 Drive to NW 23 Street to a three lane section with standard bike lanes, and consider the possibility of reducing the proposed design sidewalk width along the north side to 5 feet. | Approved, as shown above | Pass |
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130540.
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | Innovation District Water, WasteWater and Reclaimed Water Infrastructure Funding (B)
In December 2011, the City Commission authorized staff to prepare an ordinance to establish a funding mechanism for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water improvements needed to support redevelopment in the Innovation District (iDistrict). Several alternatives were evaluated by staff and the Economic Development/University Community Committee (EDUCC). The proposed approach includes the designation of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water “iDistrict Infrastructure Improvement Areas.” Within these areas GRU will construct necessary capacity improvements. The cost for these improvements will be recovered via infrastructure improvement area charges applied to the building square footage of new development within the designated areas. Staff will present the proposed approach. An ordinance implementing the charges is being prepared and will be presented to the City Commission for first reading on December 19, 2013. | Approved, as shown above | Pass |
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130541.
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | Update on GRU Consumptive Use Permit and Minimum Flows and Levels (NB) | Withdrawn | |
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130173.
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | Proposed Consent Order Regarding Wastewater Overflows (NB)
Staff will present the proposed Consent Order to the City Commission developed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The Consent Order is for violations regarding broken force mains and subsequent discharge of wastewater to the environment that occurred in July and August of 2013. The Consent Order requires GRU to pay administrative costs ($250), civil penalties ($7,500), conduct an engineering analysis of the existing force main, and develop and implement a valve exercising program for the force main system. The valve exercising program could result in significant long-term fiscal impacts including additional staff, vehicles, and equipment. | Approved as Amended | Pass |
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110683.
| 9 | | Alcohol Sales and Consumption Outdoors Downtown (NB) | Discussion Item | Alcohol Sales and Consumption Outdoors Downtown and Special Event Permits for Bars (B)
The basis of these referrals is an interest in addressing increasing demand for outdoor events in the downtown area that allow the sale and consumption of alcohol on City property and also the interest of private alcohol serving establishments to allow for the temporary outdoor sales and consumption of alcoholic beverages beyond University of Florida football home games. A draft re-write of the City’s alcohol ordinance will be presented for City Commission consideration and direction. *Estimated staff presentation time 20 minutes* | Approved as Recommended | Pass |
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130547.
| 1 | | Proposed Contract with Navigant Consulting, Inc. for Professional Investigative Review Services (B) | Discussion Item | Navigant Consulting Investigative Review (B) | Referred | Pass |
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130555.
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | Commissioner Yvonne Hinson-Rawls - Digital Divide (B) | Continued | |
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130544.
| 1 | | | Proclamation | King Celebration 2014 - January 12-21, 2014 (B) | Heard | |
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130545.
| 1 | | | Proclamation | Martin Luther King, Jr. Hall of Fame Day - January 12, 2014 (B) | Heard | |
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130592.
| 1 | | Validated (Free) Parking | Discussion Item | Validated (Free) Parking and Bus Fare for Attending City Commission Meetings (B) | Referred | Pass |
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130596.
| 1 | | Affordable Housing Issues (B) | Discussion Item | Affordable Housing Issues | Referred | Pass |
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130422.
| 2 | | | Resolution | Resolution for a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) - Service Development Funds for Regional Transit System (RTS) Routes 2 and 24 (B)
This item is a request for a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) between the City of Gainesville and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to receive Service Development Funds for the operation of Routes 2 and 24. | Adopted (Resolution) | Pass |
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130423.
| 1 | | | Resolution | Resolution for a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) - Service Development Funds for Regional Transit System (RTS) Route 41 (B)
This item is a request for a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) between the City of Gainesville and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to receive Service Development Funds for the operation of Route 41. | Adopted (Resolution) | Pass |
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130427.
| 1 | | | Resolution | Resolution for a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) - Service Development Funds for Regional Transit System (RTS) Route 77 (B)
This item is a request for a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) between the City of Gainesville and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to receive Service Development Funds for the operation of new Route 77. | Adopted (Resolution) | Pass |
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130428.
| 2 | | | Resolution | Resolution for a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) - Service Development Funds for Regional Transit System (RTS) Route 39 (B)
This item is a request to adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) between the City of Gainesville and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to receive Service Development Funds for the continued operation of Route 39. | Adopted (Resolution) | Pass |
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130465.
| 2 | | | Resolution | Proposed Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Audit Plan (B) | Adopted (Resolution) | Pass |
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130468.
| 1 | | | Resolution | FINAL AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2012-2013 GENERAL GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL AND OPERATING PLAN (B)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA; RELATING TO ITS GENERAL GOVERNMENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2012 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2013; AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 120271 AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 120758, 130100 AND 130254, BY MAKING CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS TO THE GENERAL OPERATING AND FINANCIAL PLAN BUDGET; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. | Adopted (Resolution) | Pass |
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130106.
| 2 | | | Ordinance | TEXT CHANGE - TERM LIMIT ELIMINATION FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD, CITY PLAN BOARD, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD. (B)
Ordinance No. 130106; PB-Petition No. 13-52 TCH
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending the Land Development Code by eliminating term limits for board members serving on the Development Review Board, City Plan Board, Board of Adjustment, and Historic Preservation Board; by amending Section 30-353. - City plan board; by amending Section 30-354. - Board of adjustment; by amending Section 30-355. - Historic preservation board; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date. | Adopted on First Reading and Approved the Recommendations | Pass |
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130440
| 1 | | | Ordinance | HISTORIC PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION - 418 NW 4TH AVENUE (B)
Ordinance No. 130440
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, finding that property located at 418 NW 4th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida, as more specifically described in this ordinance, qualifies for an ad valorem tax exemption for historic properties; granting an exemption from ad valorem tax for certain improvements beginning January 1, 2014, and continuing for 10 years under certain conditions; authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk of the Commission to sign the Historic Preservation Property Tax Exemption Covenant between the property owner and the City; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date. | Adopted on First Reading (Ordinance) and Approved the Recommendation | Pass |
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130599.
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | Historic Tax Exemption Criteria (B)
This item involves a recommendation from the Community Development Committee (CDC) to the City Commission to: a) retain the current method ad valorem tax exemption for historic properties based on committee findings; and, b) remove the item from the CDC referral list;
The CDC also discussed the possibility of the City Commission discussing the following items for further discussion: 1) direct the historic preservation staff to have neighborhood meetings to discuss expanding the districts; and, 2) direct the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to consider a micro TIFF program in specific areas. *ESTIMATED STAFF PRESENTATION 5 MINUTES* | Referred | Pass |
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130339
| 1 | | | Ordinance | VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION - CITY-OWNED PARCEL LOCATED NORTH OF MORNINGSIDE NATURE CENTER AND EAST OF NORTHEAST WALDO ROAD (B)
Ordinance No. 130339
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, annexing a certain portion of the City of Gainesville reserve area, as petitioned for by the City as the property owner pursuant to Chapter 90-496, as amended, Special Act, Laws of Florida, known as the Alachua County Boundary Adjustment Act, that includes Tax Parcel No. 10860-000-000, which is generally located south of NE 39th Avenue, west of Morningside Nature Center, north of E University Avenue, and east of NE Waldo Road; making certain findings; providing for inclusion of the area in Appendix I of the City Charter; providing for land use plan, zoning, and subdivision regulations, and enforcement of same; providing for persons engaged in any occupation, business, trade, or profession; providing directions to the Clerk of the Commission; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date. | Adopted on First Reading (Ordinance) | Pass |
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130340.
| 1 | | | Ordinance | VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION - CITY-OWNED PARCEL LOCATED SOUTH OF FRED CONE PARK (B)
Ordinance No. 130340
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, annexing a certain portion of the City of Gainesville reserve area, as petitioned for by the City as the property owner pursuant to Chapter 90-496, as amended, Special Act, Laws of Florida, known as the Alachua County Boundary Adjustment Act, that includes Tax Parcel No. 16146-000-000 and a portion of the right-of-way of SE Hawthorne Road, and which is generally located south of E University Avenue and Fred Cone Park, west of Tax Parcel No. 16143-000-000, north of SE Hawthorne Road, and east of SE 24th Street and the Alachua County Sheriff’s office; making certain findings; providing for inclusion of the area in Appendix I of the City Charter; providing for land use plan, zoning, and subdivision regulations, and enforcement of same; providing for persons engaged in any occupation, business, trade, or profession; providing directions to the Clerk of the Commission; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and prov | Adopted on First Reading (Ordinance) | Pass |
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130341.
| 1 | | | Ordinance | VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION - TAX PARCEL NO. 05871-002-000 - CITY-OWNED PARCEL LOCATED NORTHEAST OF GRU DEERHAVEN GENERATING STATION (B)
Ordinance No. 130341
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, annexing a certain portion of the City of Gainesville reserve area, as petitioned for by the City as the property owner pursuant to Chapter 90-496, as amended, Special Act, Laws of Florida, known as the Alachua County Boundary Adjustment Act, that includes Tax Parcel No. 05871-002-000 and a portion of the right-of-way of State Road 121, and which is generally located south of NW 128th Lane, west of State Road 121 and Seminole Woods Subdivision, north of Tax Parcel No. 05882-004-000, and east of Tax Parcel No. 05878-004-001; making certain findings; providing for inclusion of the area in Appendix I of the City Charter; providing for land use plan, zoning, and subdivision regulations, and enforcement of same; providing for persons engaged in any occupation, business, trade, or profession; providing directions to the Clerk of the Commission; providing a severability clause; providing | Adopted on First Reading (Ordinance) | Pass |
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130342.
| 1 | | | Ordinance | VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION - TAX PARCEL NO. 05871-003-000 - CITY-OWNED PARCEL LOCATED NORTHEAST OF GRU DEERHAVEN GENERATING STATION (B)
Ordinance No. 130342
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, annexing a certain portion of the City of Gainesville reserve area, as petitioned for by the City as the property owner pursuant to Chapter 90-496, as amended, Special Act, Laws of Florida, known as the Alachua County Boundary Adjustment Act, that includes Tax Parcel No. 05871-003-000 and a portion of the right-of-way of NW 128th Lane, and which is generally located south of NW 142nd Avenue and Tax Parcel No. 05871-000-000, west of State Road 121, north of NW 128th Lane, and east of Tax Parcel No. 05869-002-000; making certain findings; providing for inclusion of the area in Appendix I of the City Charter; providing for land use plan, zoning, and subdivision regulations, and enforcement of same; providing for persons engaged in any occupation, business, trade, or profession; providing directions to the Clerk of the Commission; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing | Adopted on First Reading (Ordinance) | Pass |
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130411.
| 1 | | | Ordinance | CONSOLIDATED POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS RETIREMENT PLAN AMENDMENTS FOR FIREFIGHTERS (B)
Ordinance No. 130411
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 8 (Consolidated Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement Plan) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Gainesville; amending Section 2-596, Definitions; amending the definition of accrued benefit relating to the multiplier for firefighters; amending the definition of earnings related to overtime pay and termination vacation pay for firefighters; adding a definition of firefighter; amending the definition of service credit rules related to service credit for sick leave earned by firefighters; amending Section 2-599 related to contributions of firefighters; amending Section 2-600, Retirement dates and benefits, related to years of service and age required for normal retirement of firefighters and sick leave credit for firefighters entering DROP; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate eff | Adopted on Final Reading (Ordinance) | Pass |
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130278.
| 2 | | | Ordinance | TEXT CHANGE - AMEND LIST OF PERMITTED USES BY RIGHT FOR THE BA ZONING DISTRICT (B)
Ordinance No. 130278; Petition PB-13-72 TCH
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending the Land Development Code by adding public administration uses to the list of permitted uses by right in Section 30-62 - Automotive-oriented business district (BA); providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date. | Adopted on Final Reading (Ordinance) | Pass |
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130598.
| 1 | | Compressed Natural Gas | Discussion Item | Compressed Natural Gas (B)
This is a request for the City Commission to hear a presentation on the implications of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling by the Regional Transit System (RTS).
**Estimated Staff Presentation 15 Minutes** | Referred | Pass |
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