Agenda Item Name:
Title
Interlocal Agreement between Alachua County and the City of Gainesville for Management of Four Creeks Preserve
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Presenter:
Andi Christman, Senior Environmental Specialist, Office of Land Conservation and Management, 352-262-5157
Description:
An Interlocal Agreement has been developed addressing responsibilities and coordination between Alachua County and the City of Gainesville for management of Four Creeks Preserve. The Agreement has been executed by the City of Gainesville and is presented to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the approval and execution of the Interlocal Agreement.
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Prior Board Motions:
November 8, 2016 - The BoCC moved to place the Weiss property on the active acquisition list.
June 12, 2018 - In response to BoCC Regular Meeting Agenda Item #3 on the 5pm agenda, the BoCC moved to approve and authorize the necessary steps for acquisition of the Weiss property. The unanimous motion included direction for staff to follow normal procedures and due diligence for the acquisition, and additionally directed staff to:
1. develop a joint management strategy with the City of Gainesville,
2. work towards the property being placed on the Registry of Public Lands following acquisition,
3. open a basic trail system to the public within one year (including a basic trailhead and kiosk).
August 13, 2019 - During public comment in the 5pm BoCC Public Hearing, the BoCC moved that staff bring the issue of public access to Four Creeks Preserve and associated parking strategy along NW 37th Street to a BoCC public meeting so that the public and Board is informed of decisions being made.
August 27, 2019 - In response to staff presentation on the plans for providing initial public access to Four Creeks Preserve, the BoCC moved to follow staff recommendations, including opening the preserve on September 28, 2019, and additionally to finalize an Inte...
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