City of Gainesville
City Commission Regular Meeting
AGENDA

Thursday, September 07, 2023 at 10:00 A.m. - 10:00 P.m.

City Hall Auditorium

200 East University Avenue

Gainesville, FL 32601

 

Commission Members

Mayor Harvey L. Ward, Jr.

Mayor Pro Tempore Desmon Duncan-Walker (District 1)

Reina Saco (At Large, Seat A)

Cynthia Moore Chestnut (At Large, Seat B)

Ed Book (District 2)

Casey Willits (District 3)

Bryan Eastman (District 4)

 

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A.

CALL TO ORDER - 10:00 AM 

Agenda Statement: The City of Gainesville encourages civil public speech. The Gainesville City Commission expects each person entering this chamber to treat others with respect and courtesy. Speakers are expected to focus on agenda items under discussion and avoid personal attacks or offensive comments. Threatening language is not allowed. Anyone who repeatedly disrupts the proceedings will be asked to leave. Signs, props, posters, food, and drink should be left outside the auditorium.

 

B.

INVOCATION

Pastor Gerard Duncan, Prayers by Faith Outreach Ministries

C.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

Includes Consent and Regular Agenda Items

 

• Motion: The City Commission adopt the modified agenda.

D.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Motion: The City Commission adopt the modified agenda.

1.

Approval of Minutes from the August 6, August 7, August 15, and August 21, 2023 City Commission Meetings (B)

• Recommendation: The City Commission approve the minutes from the August 6, August 7, August 15, and August 21, 2023 City Commission meetings.

2.

2023-805 Request for Proposal Award for Construction Manager at Risk for Public Safety Facilities (B)

Department: Public Works

Description: Award of Construction Manager at Risk agreements to the top two ranked firms, Ajax Building Company, LLC and DE Scorpio Corporation, for building projects related to the Streets, Stations and Strong Foundations Program.

Fiscal Note: The agreements have no obligation to assign work to awarded vendors. Budget for construction will be allocated in project budgets for the Streets, Stations and Strong Foundations. Program (Infrastructure Surtax) and services will be authorized via separate work orders. This item authorizes up to $1 million per agreement in expenditures for pre-construction services.

• Recommendation: City Commission 1) Accept the rankings RFP #PWDA-230055-DH – Public Safety Facilities Construction Manager at Risk with Ajax Building Company, LLC as the number one ranked firm and DE Scorpio Corporation as the number two ranked firm; 2) Award the Construction Manager at Risk Request for Proposal Award to Ajax Building Company, LLC and DE Scorpio Corporation; 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to initiate contract negotiations with the two highest ranked vendors; if negotiations fail with either vendor or if an agreement is terminated, initiate contract negotiations with the third ranked vendor; 4) Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into an agreement with two vendors for Construction Manager at Risk for Public Safety Facilities, subject to approval of the City Attorney or designee as to form and legality; and 5) Approve awarded agreements in the amount of $1 million each for pre-construction services and require construction phase services to return to the City Commission for consideration.

3.

2023-807 Request for Authorization to Apply for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (NB)

Department: GRU Energy & Business Services

Description: Request for authorization to apply for a Federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant.

Fiscal Note: Award of this $189,200 grant will allow extension of the voucher portion of the LEEP^plus program.

• Recommendation: The City Commission authorize the General Manager or his designee to apply for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant.

4.

2023-811 Contract for Consulting Services with NUE Urban Concepts LLC (B)

Department: Transportation

Description: Request for the City Commission to authorize entering into a contract for consulting services with NUE Urban Concepts LLC for transportation planning services to develop a mobility plan.

Fiscal Note: NUE Urban Concepts LLC proposed fee is $299,950. Funds are available in Transportation Mobility Program Area Funds.

• Recommendation: The City Commission authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary contract documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.

5.

2023-821 SW 43rd Street Rehabilitation Construction Bid Award and CEI Services Task Assignment (B)

Department: Public Works

Description: Request City Commission to award a construction agreement to Watson Construction Company, LLC and authorization for task assignment agreement to George F. Young, Inc for professional services for the SW 43^rd Street Rehabilitation project.

Fiscal Note: Funding for the project will be allocated with the FY23 6^th Budget amendment. $1,395,837.00 is available for funding the construction phase through the Transportation Mobility Program Area Fund and the Sidewalk Fund.

• Recommendation: City Commission 1) Award Bid #PWDA-230053-WB – SW 43^rd Street Rehabilitation to Watson Construction Company, LLC in the amount of $1,079,787.50 and authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a Construction Agreement with Watson Construction Company, LLC for SW 43^rd Street Rehabilitation, subject to approval of the City Attorney or designee as to form and legality; 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a Task Assignment Agreement with George F. Young, Inc. in the amount of $230,000 for construction engineering and inspections on the SW 43^rd Street Rehabilitation Project, subject to approval of the City Attorney or designee as to form and legality.

6.

2023-828 Acceptance of an FAA Airport Improvement Program Grant for the Gainesville Regional Airport (B)

Department: Sustainable Development

Description: Requesting City Commission approval to accept a $3,473,235.69 Airport Improvement Program grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration for the Replacement of the Terminal Central Energy Plant and the Terminal Baggage Handling System Phase 1 – Baggage Handling Protective Canopy System projects at Gainesville Regional Airport.

Fiscal Note: The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Improvement Program grant will fund 78.47% of the project and the remaining portion will be funded by the Federal Department of Transportation and the Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority. These projects qualify for Passenger Facility Charge, and funding from this source will be used to cover a portion of Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority’s funding of these projects. The grant does not require a local match and the Gainesville Regional Airport implements the proceeds of the grant consistent with all applicable grant assurances as outlined in the Airport CEO’s letter dated August 8, 2023.

• Recommendation: The City Commission 1) accept the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration grant award of $3,473,235.69 for the Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority, 2) adopt the resolution, and 3) authorize the Mayor and City Attorney to execute and the City Clerk to certify said Grant Agreement.

7.

2023-829 Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources Special Categories Grant Application (NB)

Department: Parks Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Description: Request from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA), Division of Cultural Affairs, to submit the grant and the City accept the grant, if awarded, from the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources.

Fiscal Note: The FY 2025-26 Division of Historic Resources Special Categories grant requires a 1:1 match. Up to $8,000.00 in matching funds will be provided by the Evergreen Cemetery Association of Gainesville, Inc. No additional funds will be necessary to facilitate this request.

• Recommendation: The City Commission to 1) approve the request for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA), Division of Cultural Affairs, to apply for the grant and for the City to accept the grant, if awarded, from the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the grant award agreement and other grant-related documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality, and 3) acknowledge that the City has a minimum of 25% of the matching funds equal to $2,000.00, as required by the grant.

8.

2023-834 Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development Resolution (B)

Department: Housing & Community Development

Description: Restate and update the requirements for the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development.

Fiscal Note: N/A

• Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the proposed Resolution.

9.

2023-842 Authorization of an Amendment to a Task Assignment under a Professional Design Services Agreement (B)

Department: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs

Description: Request for City Commission approval to amend a task assignment to add bidding and construction phase services to the scope of work. The additional services cost $25,405.00 which result in a revised total project cost of $121,775.00. The work on the Wild Spaces & Public Places Multiuse Trail (Sweetwater Wetlands Park to Sweetwater Preserve) is by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Fiscal Note: Funds in the amount of $25,405 are available for bidding and construction phase services from the Sweetwater Recreational Trail Wild Spaces & Public Places ½ cent sales tax project account.

• Recommendation: The City Commission authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contract documents and other necessary documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.

10.

2023-852 Appointments to City Commission Advisory Boards and Committees (B)

Department: Office of the City Clerk

Fiscal Note: This item does not have a fiscal impact.

• Recommendation: The City Commission Appoint:
  
  - Camila Ochoa to the City Beautification Board, term expiring November 1, 2025;
  - Caren Hackman to the Gainesville Art In Public Places Trust, term expiring September 30, 2026;
  - Angelica Arbelaez and Amanda Demaria to the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Advisory Board, terms expiring October 3, 2025;
  - Faith David to the Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board, term expiring September 30, 2026;
  - Maya Razdan to the student seat of the Gainesville Human Rights Board, term expiring September 30, 2024;
  - David Ruiz to the Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Board (formerly WSPP), term expiring September 30, 2027;
  - Charmaine Henry to SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, terms expiring December 31, 2025.

11.

2023-853 Resignation of Debra Krawczykiewicz from the Gainesville Human Rights Board (B)

Department: Office of the City Clerk

Fiscal Note: This item does not have a fiscal impact.

• Recommendation: The City Commission approve the resignation of Debra Krawczykiewicz from the Gainesville Human Rights Board, effective immediately.

12.

2023-831 Fiscal Year 2023 General Fund Third Quarter Budget vs. Actual Analysis and Projections Report (B)

Department: Office of Management and Budget

Description: Provide the Finance Committee with a Budget vs. Actual Analysis and Projections report for the General Fund for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2023.

Fiscal Note: Based on preliminary estimates, the General Fund is projected to end the fiscal year with a $5.3 million surplus.

• Recommendation: The City Commission review and accept the report.

13.

2023-841 Ironwood Golf Course Budget-to-Actual Analysis for Fiscal Year 2023 Third Quarter (B)

Department: Office of the City Manager

Description: Budget-to-actual analysis for the Ironwood Golf Course for FY 2023 third quarter which ended June 30, 2023. This update is directly responsive to Finding 11: Transparency of Golf Course Operations, of the State Auditor General’s Operational Audit of the City of Gainesville.

Fiscal Note: Based on unaudited financial data as of the third quarter of FY 2023 (period ended June 30, 2023), the Ironwood Golf Course operations are experiencing an estimated operational deficit of $118,237.62.

• Recommendation: The City Commission receive a budget-to-actual analysis for the Ironwood Golf Course for the third quarter of FY 2023 (period ended June 30, 2023).

14.

2023-845 Letter of Support for Toyota Mobility Foundation Sustainable Cities Challenge Application (B)

Department: Sustainable Development

Description: City of Gainesville is submitting a grant application to the Toyota Mobility Foundation Sustainable Cities Challenge program, and is requesting a letter of support from the City Commission.

Fiscal Note: None

• Recommendation: The City Commission authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support on behalf of the Commission for this Sustainable Cities Challenge application.

15.

2023-846 Letter of Support for Environmental Protection Agency Solar for All Application (B)

Department: Sustainable Development

Description: Alachua County is submitting a grant application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Solar for All Program, and is requesting a letter of support from the City Commission.

Fiscal Note: None

• Recommendation: The City Commission authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support on behalf of the Commission for this EPA grant application.

16.

2023-861 State Legislative Priorities 2024 (B)

Department: Government Affairs and Community Relations

Description: The City of Gainesville’s list of state legislative priorities typically consists of annual policy issue stances and appropriations requests that the City deems pertinent to its relationship with the State government, in conjunction with its role for providing public safety and services at the most local level.

Fiscal Note: None

• Recommendation: The City Commission review and approve the list of draft legislative priorities intended for the 2024 state legislative session.

17.

2023-836 Letter of Support for GRU’s Sweetwater Branch Bank Stabilization Project Grant Application to 2023 Resilient Florida Program (B)

Department: GRU Water/Wastewater

Description: GRU has submitted a cost-share grant application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Department (FDEP) under the 2023 Resilient Florida grant program for the Sweetwater Branch Bank Stabilization Project. The grant program requires a letter of support from the City Commission for the project in order to be considered for receiving funding.

Fiscal Note: The total project cost is estimated at $5.5 million, and the grant program requires a 50 percent local match. Funding to cover the local match of $2.75 Million for the project has been forecasted in GRU’s wastewater system capital budget for FY25-27. If the project is awarded grant funding GRU may need to move the project up sooner to meet grant deadlines. This can be done by rescheduling other projects as needed without negative fiscal impacts.

• Recommendation: The City Commission authorize the mayor to execute a letter of support for the project grant application.

E.

EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

Members of the public who are unable to wait for their agenda item(s) to be called during the meeting may speak during Early Public Comment. Comment is limited to three (3) minutes on one agenda item or five (5) minutes on two or more agenda items. Speaking during Early Public Comment waives the right to comment on later agenda items.

 

F.

BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS - MORNING

1.

2023-854 Appointments to the Board of Trustees of the Consolidated Police and Firefighter Retirement Plan (B)

Department: Office of the City Clerk

Fiscal Note: This item does not have a fiscal impact.

• Recommendation: The City Commission discuss the appointments to the Board of Trustees of the Consolidated Police and Firefighter Retirement Plan and take appropriate action.

2.

2023-844 Mayor Appointment - Gainesville Housing Authority (B)

Department: Office of the City Clerk

Fiscal Note: This item does not have a financial impact.

• Recommendation: The City Commission confirm Mayor Harvey L. Ward, Jr.'s appointment of Craig Carter to the Gainesville Housing Authority for a full term ending August 1, 2027.

3.

2023-856 Main Street Water Reclamation Facility Capacity and Renewal Upgrade (B)

Department: GRU, Water/Wastewater

Description: Main Street Water Reclamation Facility Capacity and Renewal Upgrades Project Update and approval of $22.5M Phase 1 grant agreement.

Fiscal Note: The City Commission previously approved the Design Build contract up to $50M and the corresponding expenses have been included in the annual budget from current FY 23 to FY26. The previous approval addresses Phase 1 costs.

The upgrades required for Phase 2 are currently being designed and are estimated to cost an additional $110 million dollars. Additional grant funding is being requested in August 2023. The total project expenses for Phase 1 and Phase 2 have been included with the 10-year capital improvement plan for the wastewater system and in the GRU Debt Reduction Plan. These expenses will be included in annual budget submittals.

• Recommendation: The City Commission authorize the General Manager or his designee to execute a grant agreement with FDEP to accept $22.5M in grant funding for Phase 1 of this project subject to form and legality.

G.

RESOLUTIONS – MORNING (Roll Call Required) 

Unless mandated by statute to occur in the evening; may include Advocacy Resolutions and Binding Resolutions.

 

12:00-1:00 PM Lunch Break

H.

CALL TO ORDER – 1:00 PM

I.

GAINESVILLE HISTORY MOMENT

Ms. Donna Waller

J.

EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

Members of the public who are unable to wait for their agenda item(s) to be called during the meeting may speak during Early Public Comment. Comment is limited to three (3) minutes on one agenda item or five (5) minutes on two or more agenda items. Speaking during Early Public Comment waives the right to comment on later agenda items.

 

K.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

Members of the public may speak for up to three (3) minutes per meeting on any item not on the agenda. General Public Comment may be submitted in advance by pre-recorded voice message only. The General Public Comment period shall not exceed 30 minutes total.

 

L.

BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS - AFTERNOON

M.

ORDINANCES: ADOPTION READING - AFTERNOON (Roll Call Required)

N.

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING - AFTERNOON (Roll Call Required)

1.

2023-528 LD23-000054 Text Change Amendment to Nonconforming Lot Requirements (B)

Department: City Attorney

Description: Ordinance No. 2023-528: An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending Section 30-4.17 and Section 30-10.3 of the Land Development Code (Chapter 30 of the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances) regarding dimensional standards in the Residential Single-Family 4 (RSF-4) zoning district and requirements for nonconforming lots; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.

Fiscal Note: N/A

• Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.

O.

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING - AFTERNOON (Roll Call Required)

1.

2023-527 Land Development Code Amendment to Outdoor Lighting (B)

Department: City Attorney

Description: Ordinance No. 2023-527: An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending Section 30-6.12 of the Land Development Code (Chapter 30 of the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances) relating to lighting standards; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.

Fiscal Note: N/A

• Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.

P.

RESOLUTIONS - AFTERNOON (Roll Call Required)

1.

2023-775 FY 2023 Sixth Budget Amendment (B)

Department: Office of Management and Budget

Description: This item is a request to amend the FY 2023 General Government Financial and Operating Plan to reflect additional revenue and expenditure appropriations through September 30, 2023.

Fiscal Note: The recommended amendments are funded either by increases in revenue appropriations or they are offset by decreases in expenditures.

• Recommendation: The City Commission: 1) review the proposed budget amendment resolution and 2) adopt the proposed resolution.

2.

2023-806 Amended and Restated ConnectFree Resolution (B)

Department: Housing & Community Development

Description: Staff to provide recommendations to update, clarify, and streamline the ConnectFree Program. The proposed changes will facilitate more efficient administration of the program and even more timely expenditure of funding.

Fiscal Note: The ConnectFree Program currently has approximately $2,000,000 in unencumbered funds.

• Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the proposed Resolution.

Q.

COMMISSION COMMENT

4:30 - 5:30 PM Dinner Break

R.

CALL TO ORDER

S.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Gainesville Police Department Staff Members:

Hannah Smith-Special Events Coordinator (Civilian of the Quarter)

Detective Lindsay Allen (VALOR Award Recipient)

Detective Desiree Russano (VALOR Award Recipient)

Officer Erin Armstrong (VALOR Award Recipient)

Officer Amanda Figueredo (VALOR Award Recipient)

Officer Emorie Keimig (Officer of the Month April)

Officer Emma Spaulding (Officer of the Month May)

Officer Michael Henderson (Officer of the Month June)

T.

PROCLAMATIONS & SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

U.

EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

Members of the public who are unable to wait for their agenda item(s) to be called during the meeting may speak during Early Public Comment. Comment is limited to three (3) minutes on one agenda item or five (5) minutes on two or more agenda items. Speaking during Early Public Comment waives the right to comment on later agenda items.

 

V.

BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS - EVENING

1.

2023-857 Consolidation of Budget Administration Policy and Budget Amendment and Other Revisions (B)

Department: Office of Management and Budget

Description: Discussion and approval of the proposed consolidation of the separate Budget Administration Policy and Budget Amendment Policy and other revisions.

Fiscal Note: There are no fiscal impacts associated with implementing the proposed consolidation of the policies.

• Recommendation: The City Commission: approve staff’s recommendation to consolidate the Budget Administration and Amendment Policies.

W.

RESOLUTIONS A - EVENING (Roll Call Required)

 Required by state law to be heard at 5:00 pm or later.

1.

2023-848 Fire Assessment – Final Assessment Resolution (B)

Description: Resolution No. 2023-848

A resolution of the City of Gainesville, Florida, relating to the provision of fire services, facilities and programs in the City of Gainesville, Florida; imposing Fire Services Special Assessments against assessed properties located within the City for the fiscal year that begins October 1, 2023; providing for exemptions; approving the assessment roll; providing for the estimated fire services assessed cost; approving the rates of assessment; providing for severability; and providing an immediate effective date.

• Recommendation: The City Commission: 1) receive any written objections filed; 2) hear testimony from all interested persons; 3) approve the assessment roll; 4) establish the annual rates for the Fire Services Special Assessment; and 5) adopt the proposed Final Assessment Resolution.

X.

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING - EVENING (Roll Call Required)

1.

2023-810 Appendix A Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges FY2024 – GRU (B)

Department: City Attorney

Description: Ordinance No. 2023-810: An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances relating to utilities; by amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges to revise fees, rates and charges for electricity, water, sewerage, and standard operational charges; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing effective dates.

Fiscal Note: Electric rates will see a 3% increase and wastewater rates will experience a 5% increase, following the previously approved schedule from fiscal year 2022. Water/wastewater connection fees will also experience an increase.

• Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.

2.

2023-809 Appendix A Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges FY2024 – GG (B)

Department: City Attorney

Description: Ordinance No. 2023-809: An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges of the Code of Ordinances by revising fees, rates and charges for the following: adult performance establishment, escort service and escort licenses; alcoholic beverages; cemetery; controlled vehicular parking area decals/permits; fire/rescue; health and sanitation; parks, recreation and cultural affairs; peddlers, solicitors and canvassers; police; registered domestic partnerships; right-of-way (public) obstruction permits; right-of-way (public) use by utilities; secondhand goods; streets, sidewalks and other public places; traffic and motor vehicles; utilities - solid waste and recyclables; utilities - stormwater management; and vehicles for hire; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.

Fiscal Note: Increased revenues resulting from the proposed Appendix A fees, rates and charges are included in the proposed FY2024 balanced budget.

• Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.

3.

2023-832 Ordinance Amending Electric System Fuel and Purchased Power Adjustment Added to Public Streetlight and Rental Outdoor Light Services (B)

Department: City Attorney

Description: Ordinance No. 2023-832: An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending section 27-31 “Electric system fuel and purchased power adjustment added to public streetlight and rental outdoor light services;” providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.

Fiscal Note: N/A

• Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.

Y.

RESOLUTIONS B - EVENING (Roll Call Required)

1.

2023-858 Establishing a Tentative Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2024 (B)

Department: Office of Management and Budget

Description: Per Florida Statutes Section 200.065, the City Commission is required to establish a Tentative Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2024. The proposed Tentative Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2024 is 6.4297 mills, which is 0.9297 mills or 16.9% above the Fiscal Year 2023 Millage Rate of 5.5000 mills. The proposed Tentative Millage Rate is 1.4533 mills or 29.20% more than the “rolled-back” rate of 4.9764. Based on the July 1, 2023 Certified Tax Valuation of $10,186,842,781, the proposed Tentative Millage Rate is estimated to generate $62.9 million in property tax revenue based on a 96% collection rate for the General Fund; $15.4 million or 32.4% above the Fiscal Year 2023 estimated property tax revenue.

Fiscal Note: The Fiscal Year 2024 estimated property tax revenue, based on the Tentative Millage Rate of 6.4297 and a 96% collection rate, is $62,878,409.

• Recommendation: City Commission 1) set the Tentative Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2024 at 6.4297 mills, 2) adopt the proposed Resolution, and 3) set the date, time, and place of the second public hearing to be held on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 6:00 P.M.

2.

2023-833 Resolution Adopting a Tentative Budget for the City of Gainesville D/B/A Gainesville Regional Utilities for the Fiscal Year Beginning Oct 1, 2023 and Ending Sept 30, 2024 (B)

Department: GRU Budget, Finance and Accounting

Description: This item is related to the adoption of a tentative budget for Gainesville Regional Utilities for the fiscal year 2024.

Fiscal Note: None at this time.

• Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the proposed resolution.

3.

2023-860 Adoption of the Tentative FY23-24 Budget Resolution and FY23-24 Financial and Operating Plan (B)

Department: Office of Management and Budget

Description: Resolution No. 2023-860: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Gainesville, Florida; relating to its General Government Budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024; adopting the Final General Government Financial and Operating Plan Budget; and providing an immediate effective date.

Fiscal Note: The proposed FY 2024 Tentative Financial and Operating Plan totals $455,442,748 and is, as required by Florida Statutes, a balanced Budget. The proposed FY 2024 Tentative and Operating Financial Plan includes the budgets for the General, Special Revenue, Debt Service, Capital, Proprietary, and Fiduciary funds. The authorized position level for FY 2024 is 1,496.0 FTEs across all funds.

• Recommendation: The City Commission adopt the proposed resolution and the Financial and Operating Plan.

Z.

PUBLIC HEARINGS (Including Planning Petitions)

AA.

ORDINANCES: ADOPTION READING - EVENING (Roll Call Required)

AB.

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING - EVENING (Roll Call Required)

AC.

COMMISSION COMMENT

AD.

 ADJOURNMENT 

If later than 10:00 pm, the Commission may waive the rules to extend the meeting or may schedule a date/time to continue the meeting.