Hurricane Helene update #6 Published on September 26, 2024 Hurricane Helene has increased strength offshore and become a Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 120 mph. Tropical storm force winds are expected for the next several hours as it approaches landfall, gusting as high as 75 mph. Public safety officials are asking all neighbors to stay off the roads as much as possible. This will enable emergency vehicles to respond to quickly and safely. Tagged as: , Announcements, Emergency Updates, Media Releases, Public Notices
Hurricane Helene update #5 Published on September 26, 2024 A tornado watch has been issue for our area as Hurricane Helene continues its approach toward Florida. Remember, this massive storm will bring strong damaging winds and gusts to our area. Tagged as: , Announcements, Emergency Updates, Media Releases
Hurricane Helene update #4 Published on September 26, 2024 Hurricane Helene has intensified to a Category 2 storm as it approaches the Big Bend area of the gulf coast. Hurricane Helene is a very large storm whose momentum is expected to bring strong, damaging winds with gusts in our area reaching as high as 73 mph. Tagged as: , Announcements, Emergency Updates, Media Releases
Hurricane Helene update #3 Published on September 25, 2024 Tomorrow’s General Policy Committee meeting has been canceled. The Gainesville City Commission Special Meeting on the FY25 budget has been rescheduled for Monday, Sept. 30. It will be the second and final public hearing on the budget. Tagged as: , Announcements, Emergency Updates, Media Releases
Budget Hearing Rescheduled to Sept. 30 Published on September 25, 2024 Due to Hurricane Helene, the second (final) public hearing of the FY25 budget has been rescheduled to:When: Monday, Sept 30 at 5:30 p.m.Where: City Hall Auditorium, 200 E. University Ave. Tagged as: , Announcements
Tropical Storm Helene update #2 Published on September 25, 2024 City offices will be closed tomorrow, Sept. 26. All residential trash and recycling pickup for tomorrow is delayed with expected pickup on Friday. Please do not place containers, branches or other items curbside tomorrow. Tagged as: , Announcements, Emergency Updates, Media Releases
Tropical Storm Helene Update #1 Published on September 24, 2024 Tropical Storm Helene is expected to quickly move northward once it enters the Gulf of Mexico and then gain hurricane strength tomorrow. Sandbag distribution locations in Gainesville have been opened. Tagged as: , Announcements, Emergency Updates, Media Releases
Public Notice for HMGP-4673-713 Florida Park Elevation Project Published on September 20, 2024 FEMA HMGP Mitigation Grant is being used to assist in funding the elevation of a flood prone structure to 1.0 foot above the Base Flood Elevation. This will provide a measure of protection against a "100-year flood" event.The public comment period is open for 15 days after posting. Tagged as: , Public Notices
GNV to add ADA improvements to 100 Regional Transit System bus stops Published on September 19, 2024 The City of Gainesville’s Regional Transit System (RTS) is improving 100 city bus stops to make public transportation more comfortable and convenient for all neighbors. This extended project, which is budgeted at $1,990,569, is funded through grants from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Transportation
Nelson Moya selected as Gainesville’s new Chief of Police Published on September 13, 2024 After a nationwide search, the City of Gainesville is pleased to announce Nelson Moya as its next chief of police. He assumes his new position effective Monday, Sept. 16. A public swearing-in ceremony will be held at a later date. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Media Releases