ALACHUA – In these times of stay-at-home orders where contact between people is limited, the City of Alachua is trying to make sure local residents know that city officials and staff are available and listening, even with the offices closed to the public.
City activities and meeting have been scaled back with a concentration on only activities and legislation that is either time sensitive or essential to the needs of the city and community.
According to City of Alachua Public Information Officer Mike DaRoza, the City wants the public to be aware they can still communicate and participate in the City's business and that community involvement is still a priority.
One of the ways that community involvement has been affected is citizen involvement in meetings held by the City Commission, Planning and Zoning Board and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board. To be in compliance with requirements limiting crowds to 10 or fewer, the City is asking people to use online connections to add comments or input to these meetings.
The agenda for each meeting is listed on the City website at www.cityofalachua.com for people to review. Issues and ordinances addressed have been scaled back to only those necessary for City operation or time sensitive ordinances such as items that had already had a first reading and were scheduled for final approval at a later meeting.
Interested individuals can go to the City of Alachua website to view the agenda and can then comment, either by email at publiccomment@cityofalachua.com or by phone at 386-418-6158. All comments or phone calls must be submitted by 5:30 p.m. on the day prior to the scheduled meeting. Agendas are usually posted four to five days prior to each meeting.
The City has also updated its main page with a COVID-19 resource center. The center features information on virus testing and symptoms, as well as resources for residents including regulations for the stay-at-home order, unemployment contact, senior assistance and City department contact information.
There is also a page for businesses, which includes financial assistance contact information and which businesses qualify to stay open. The site also contains a page for people who would like to help others by sponsoring a family in need, delivering supplies to the elderly, or donating money or supplies for those in need. The site has links to numerous county, state and national information or resources, as well as links to the CDC and health departments for additional information.
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alachuatoday.com
ALACHUA – In these times of stay-at-home orders where contact between people is limited, the City of Alachua is trying to make sure local residents know that city officials and staff are available and listening, even with the offices closed to the public.
City activities and meeting have been scaled back with a concentration on only activities and legislation that is either time sensitive or essential to the needs of the city and community.
According to City of Alachua Public Information Officer Mike DaRoza, the City wants the public to be aware they can still communicate and participate in the City's business and that community involvement is still a priority.
One of the ways that community involvement has been affected is citizen involvement in meetings held by the City Commission, Planning and Zoning Board and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board. To be in compliance with requirements limiting crowds to 10 or fewer, the City is asking people to use online connections to add comments or input to these meetings.
The agenda for each meeting is listed on the City website at www.cityofalachua.com for people to review. Issues and ordinances addressed have been scaled back to only those necessary for City operation or time sensitive ordinances such as items that had already had a first reading and were scheduled for final approval at a later meeting.
Interested individuals can go to the City of Alachua website to view the agenda and can then comment, either by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 386-418-6158. All comments or phone calls must be submitted by 5:30 p.m. on the day prior to the scheduled meeting. Agendas are usually posted four to five days prior to each meeting.
The City has also updated its main page with a COVID-19 resource center. The center features information on virus testing and symptoms, as well as resources for residents including regulations for the stay-at-home order, unemployment contact, senior assistance and City department contact information.
There is also a page for businesses, which includes financial assistance contact information and which businesses qualify to stay open. The site also contains a page for people who would like to help others by sponsoring a family in need, delivering supplies to the elderly, or donating money or supplies for those in need. The site has links to numerous county, state and national information or resources, as well as links to the CDC and health departments for additional information.
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Email rcarson@
alachuatoday.com