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Federal Housing Grant Awarded to GHA and City

Published on September 15, 2023

The Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) and the City of Gainesville have been awarded a $500,000 FY 2023 Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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Commission moves to reinstate open-container restrictions

Published on September 14, 2023

The Gainesville City Commission is one step closer to bringing back the open-container ban that existed City-wide before the fall of 2020. At today’s Special Meeting, Commissioners approved on first vote a motion to end the pandemic-era changes that have allowed neighbors to possess and consume alcohol in public spaces between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2:30 a.m.

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Commissioner Bryan Eastman appointed to serve on legislative committee

Published on September 05, 2023

Gainesville City Commissioner Bryan Eastman has been appointed to the Florida League of Cities (FLC) 2023-2024 Municipal Administration committee.

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Finance Friday – Not Everything is General Fund

Published on September 01, 2023

The General Fund is essential. It pays for most of the programs and services that make up a city. When a Gainesville Police Department officer responds to the scene of an accident, those are General Fund dollars at work. When you report a pothole and it gets repaired, that comes from the General Fund.

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City Observes Labor Day Holiday

Published on August 31, 2023

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, city offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 4.

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Finance Friday – Eliminating Positions (Filled and Vacant)

Published on August 25, 2023

If the budget proposal passes, it would eliminate 125.5 full-time positions with the City of Gainesville. The total value of all eliminated positions is $8.3 million.

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Finance Friday – Budget Changes for Nature Operations

Published on August 18, 2023

Part of this year’s budget proposal is a plan to save money while continuing to maintain and promote the more than 3,200 acres and three nature centers managed by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) Department.

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GNV accepts federal $8 million award for safe streets and roads

Published on August 17, 2023

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Aug. 17, 2023) – An $8 million award from the U.S. Department of Transportation will be used to transform part of University Avenue into a complete street offering improved pedestrian and cyclist safety, and accessibility for all users.

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City of Gainesville to host Arts & Culture Jamboree at Depot Park

Published on August 16, 2023

In collaboration with community partners, the City of Gainesville is hosting a family-friendly Arts & Culture Jamboree featuring nationally known recording artists, music, song, dance, an art walk and more.

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Gainesville Fire Rescue hosts signing ceremony

Published on August 14, 2023

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Aug. 14, 2023) – They stood tall and proud – and ready to take the next steps in becoming Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) first responders for the City of Gainesville.

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Federal Housing Grant Awarded to GHA and City

Commission moves to reinstate open-container restrictions

Commissioner Bryan Eastman appointed to serve on legislative committee

Finance Friday – Not Everything is General Fund

City Observes Labor Day Holiday

Finance Friday – Eliminating Positions (Filled and Vacant)

Finance Friday – Budget Changes for Nature Operations

GNV accepts federal $8 million award for safe streets and roads

City of Gainesville to host Arts & Culture Jamboree at Depot Park

Gainesville Fire Rescue hosts signing ceremony

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