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Alachua County Commission to Discuss COVID-19, GRU Wetland Park

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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member
4 days ago

Hybrid Regular Meeting

Hybrid Regular Meeting ***** Alachua County Commissioners will be meeting in a Hybrid Regular Meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at the Alachua County Administration Building, 12 S.E. 1st Street, Gainesville. The meeting begins at 11:30 a.m. The public may view the meeting on Cox Channel 12 or on the County’s Video on Demand website. Public comment options are available in person or by calling 352-264-6900. When prompted, please state your name and address clearly. You will be placed in a queue and prompted to speak when it is your turn. Public comment is limited to three minutes. Items on the agenda include: COVID-19 Update Final Plat – The Hammocks at West End Phase 1 Ordinance Amending Chapter 30, Article VI, Entitled Impact Fees Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Future Land Use and Zoning Map Designation for 13002 and 13100 NW 140th Street from Agriculture to Suburban Residential Agreement for Purchase and Sale Between Alachua County and New River Irrigation District Amendment to Agreement Between Alachua County and National Audubon Society, Inc. for Management of the Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Conservation Area Amendment to Agreement Between Alachua County and Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Management of the Newnans Lake Conservation Area Amendment to Agreement Between Alachua County and Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Management of the Santa Fe River Conservation Area Agreement with Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) for Groundwater Recharge Wetland Park Updates from the County Manager County Commission Committee Updates Liaison Reports View the meeting agenda here.

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