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Alachua County approves task force, yard‑waste processing and a contested SW 8th Avenue right‑of‑way purchase
Summary
The county commission on July 14 approved a Business & Economic Growth Task Force, extended a yard‑waste processing contract and voted 3–2 to buy right‑of‑way for a SW 8th Avenue extension despite appraisals lower than the purchase price; commissioners also directed staff on other follow‑up items.
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners on July 14 approved several agenda items affecting county operations and capital projects.
The board adopted a resolution establishing a Business & Economic Growth Task Force to oversee implementation of the county’s economic action plan. Under the adopted structure each commissioner will appoint two members and the chair of the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold an ex‑officio seat; the task force will sunset next July unless renewed. The motion carried 4–1, with Commissioner Barley dissenting over process and representation concerns.
On solid‑waste contracting,…
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