March 21 Alachua County Commission Regular Meeting Includes COVID-19 Discussion

March 19, 2021

Press release from Alachua County

The Alachua County Commission will conduct a hybrid Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at the Alachua County Administration Building (12 S.E. 1st Street, Gainesville). The meeting begins at 11:30 a.m. The evening portion is canceled. The Commission will discuss COVID-19 during the meeting.

The Commission will take public comment in person or by calling 1-800-876-7516. Attendees must wear a facial covering at all times. Public seating will be made available up to the capacity that permits adequate social distancing.

For meeting audio-only, call 301-715-8592, and when prompted, use meeting code 670 965 3024. The public may view the meeting on Cox Channel 12, Facebook, and the County’s Video on Demand website.

Items of interest:

Approval of a Proclamation declaring March 2021 as “Endometriosis Awareness Month” in Alachua County, FL
Approval of a Proclamation declaring March 2021 as “National Red Cross Month” in Alachua County, FL
Appointment of one Citizen at Large Member to the Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee, with a term ending September 30, 2024.
COVID 19 Discussion: Updated Emergency Order and Health Department vaccination update
Special Assessment Districts for Right of Way Infrastructure
Discussion of Unified Land Development Code issues raised by the Celebration Pointe Transit Oriented Development.
Request to Advertise proposed Text Amendments to the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan relating to the Rural Commercial Land Use Designation
Sports Events Center 30% Plans review and project update after 30% design, significant deviation from the programmatic offerings or building components may negatively impact the financial pro forma.
Request to rename the Alachua County Criminal Courthouse in honor of Judge Stephan P. Mickle, Sr.
Lochloosa Slough – Fox Pen Connector Tract contract to purchase real property

View the agenda and backup items.

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