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The commission dispatched Mayor Lauren Poe to send letters to local municipalities, the Alachua County Commission, the University of Florida and Sante Fe College, and the Alachua County School District to see if they wish to partner with the city in the effort.

Newberry has agreed to purchase one megawatt of solar power from the Florida Municipal Power Agency, enough to power about 5% of the city's total energy consumption. Two years ago, the city was approached for a similar project by the same company, but decided against participating. This time, technological improvements and reductions in the cost of solar panels made the project much more feasible and attractive to the city.

The decal is a red, white and blue star and it will be placed next to the street names on their size.

If finalized during two more votes next month and in September, the increases and cuts would take effect October 1, when the city’s next fiscal year begins.

The Alachua County Commission and the Gainesville City Commission held a joint meeting Monday to discuss potential development ideas for the Cabot-Koppers Superfund site and the Eighth Avenue and Waldo corridor, but no plans were approved.

Gainesville’s city charter review commission on Tuesday slowly started its year-long work.

Alachua County is one of two counties in Florida that have more than one mental health provider for every 500 residents.

The peer respite will be receiving a grant of $100,000 annually through the Lutheran Services of Florida and the Department of Children and Families.

The contract would become effective on May 31, and the deal for buying the property would need to close no later than January 31, 2020.