Agenda Item Name:
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Chapter 164, Florida Statutes, Conflict Resolution Joint Meeting - City of Newberry Annexations
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Presenter:
Multiple presenters. Agenda item prepared by Ben Chumley, Senior Planner, Growth Management Department.
Description:
This is a joint meeting of the Alachua County Commission and Newberry City Commission as required pursuant to the Florida Governmental Conflict Resolution procedures of Chapter 164, Florida Statutes. The purpose of this meeting is for the County Commission and the Newberry City Commission to discuss the conflict between Alachua County and the City of Newberry regarding the City's annexation of five specific areas into the City.
According to Chapter 164.1055(1), "In this meeting, the governing bodies of the primary conflicting government entities shall: (a) Consider the statement of issues prepared in the conflict assessment phase; (b) seek an agreement; (c) schedule additional meetings of the entities in conflict, or of their designees, to continue to seek resolution of the conflict." County staff has provided the attached summary of issues with relevant maps for reference.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Consider the issues of conflict associated with the City's five annexations and provide direction to staff. Possible options include:
(1) Direct staff to schedule additional joint meetings of the two governing Boards for purpose of seeking resolution of the conflict.
(2) Direct County and City staffs to continue to seek resolution of the conflict through additional conflict assessment meetings.
(3) Proceed to mediation phase as required by Chapter 164.
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Prior Board Motions:
May 12, 2020: The Board voted to adopt the resolution initiating the governmental conflict resolution process with the City of Newberry as provided in Chapter 164 Florida Statutes regarding annexation Ordinances 2020-04, 2020-06, 2020-09, and 2020-10.
June 23, 2020: The Board voted to adopt the resolution ini...
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