An ordinance clarified the local historic preservation board’s power, the City Commission’s role in helping it and process of future preservation. As part of the process, the commission and board held a joint meeting in April 2019 to discuss hiring a preservation planner.
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The Police Advisory Council was established in 2014 to study the city’s police department and make policy recommendations regarding all aspects of public safety services.
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Gainesville city commissioners on Tuesday raised questions about the way Gainesville City Manager Lee Feldman performed when it comes to workplace culture and hiring decisions during his first year on the job.
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The commission did not reach a decision on the moratorium during the meeting.
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Starting on Saturday, people in Gainesville can legally imbibe on city property.
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The subcommittee tentatively agreed to meet again in September, with this idea likely coming up for discussion soon at a full City Commission meeting.
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The commission decided to continue the moratorium and equitable development discussion during the first general policy meeting in August.
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Commissioners tentatively settled on a zero percent rate increase for city utilities in the next fiscal year.
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The Gainesville City Commission is moving forward with a plan to extract its police department from school resource officer duties.
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Enforcement will not include search or arrest for those people not complying with the order to wear face masks in public places, Mayor Lauren Poe said.
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