Announcements
Communications Director Mark Sexton highlighted Alachua County’s new road projects website.
The digital resource shines a light on the county's ambitious Transportation Capital Improvement Program (TCIP), a 10-year initiative backed by over a quarter of a billion dollars in funding. It shares comprehensive information about each project's journey through infographics, videos, news stories, a map and major milestones.
Residents can sign up for road project updates on the page by entering their email addresses.
See the news release and website.
Watch the announcements.
Court complex sculpture
The commission selected an artist, David Allan Clark, out of three finalists to build a sculpture in front of the planned court complex. The statue, titled “Justice for All,” will be 15 feet tall and feature Lady Justice holding a book and scales of justice.
The statue is being commissioned for $100,000.
See the finalists’ submissions and the winner.
Watch the discussion.
Regional Transit Service
The commission directed staff to draft a contract with the City of Gainesville for its Regional Transit Service (RTS).
The proposal includes funding seven county routes, increasing service outside the urbanized area, and increasing contributions to the fare fee program. The city’s proposal decreases the level of service for county routes. The county will also ask the city to fund weekend routes at Grace Marketplace and the airport.
The county’s contribution to RTS services during fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 will be $1.9 million, the same as the current fiscal year.
Watch the discussion.
Fire Rescue Master Plan
The commission heard and accepted a presentation on the Fire Rescue Master Plan. The 290-page report will serve as a guiding document for the continued development and enhancement of fire services in Alachua County.
The commission authorized staff to implement the strategies and programs identified in the plan as necessary, subject to budgetary appropriations.
Watch the discussion.
Facilities Management Master Plan quarterly update
The commission heard a quarterly update on the Facilities Management Master Plan, which includes construction timelines and updates.
The master plan includes the relocation of the Fire Rescue and headquarters, a new Emergency Operations Center, construction of the Animal Resources shelter, a new fire station in Tech City, and a civil court complex, which consists of a central energy plant, a new parking garage, and a courthouse. The master plan also includes the renovations of the Sunrise Residence Inn, Budget Inn, and Scottish Inns to convert the structures into housing for some of the county’s most vulnerable population.
Watch the discussion.
Recognitions
Commissioner Charles Chestnut IV proclaimed the week of May 18-24 as National Public Works Week in Alachua County.
Read the proclamation.
Commissioner Marihelen Wheeler proclaimed April as Landscape and Architecture Month in Alachua County.
Read the proclamation.
Commissioner Ken Cornell proclaimed May 15, 2025 as Police Officers Memorial Day, and May 12-18 as National Police Week in Alachua County.
Read the proclamation.
Watch the presentations.
See the full May 13 agenda and video.
