March 9 Commission Regular Meeting Includes COVID-19 Discussion

Press release from Alachua County

The Alachua County Commission will conduct a hybrid Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 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:

• Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Board appointments
• COVID 19 Discussion: Update from the Health Department
• Emergency Rental Assistance Program update
• Rights of Nature update
• Commissioner Alford’s Presentation: Offsetting Alachua County’s carbon footprint while providing housing stability through energy efficient upgrades
• Community Development Block Grant – Pre-Application Public Hearing for COVID (CDBG-CV) grant application
• Public Hearing for the Pedestrians in Traffic Separators Ordinance

View the agenda and backup items.

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