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Fire Flow Mitigation Credit Application Due August 16

On July 15, 2010, the Gainesville City Commission approved a special assessment for fire services. Property tax notices with the assessment will be mailed by the Alachua County Property Appraiser's Office on November 1. Fire Flow Mitigation Credit applications for sprinkler system coverage are due on August 16.

Residential Parking Permits and Decals Available for Purchase Online Beginning August 2

Residential neighborhood parking decals/permits will be available for purchase online beginning Monday, August 2, 2010. Residents in the Controlled Vehicular Parking Zones will be able to purchase decals/permits online at www.cityofgainesville.org by clicking on the “e-Services” link.

August 2010 Municipal Minutes

The August edition of the City Manager's electronic newsletter, Municipal Minutes, is now available. This monthly e-newsletter provides information about upcoming activities, projects and meetings in the City of Gainesville.

Velveeta Underground to Perform at Free Fridays on August 6

The band Velveeta Underground plays an eclectic mix of blues, folk and chamber rock. It is comprised of two long-time, local residents and musicians that got together and formed the group in 2006. The duo has since been playing regularly at some of the area’s most popular music venues.

Local Artist Offers a New Perspective of Historic Landmark

The 29th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show is proud to present this year’s poster artist, Hugo Cruz. The featured artwork, “The Clock Tower,” showcases his use of infrared photography to reveal new perspectives of the familiar world around us.

City Manager's Biweekly Report: July 15-August 4, 2010

The "City Manager’s Biweekly Report to the City Commission" provides information about significant upcoming activities, projects, and meetings in the City of Gainesville over the course of the next two to three weeks. In addition to brief descriptions on each of the upcoming activities, you can click on hyperlinks for more information regarding the presented topic.

Next Ironwood Tour on August 25

The City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs began conducting monthly “walking tours” with golf course architect Mike Beebe in April 2010. These tours are the only opportunities to view the construction during the renovation process, and allow the public to get a first hand description of what is being done to the course. Each tour allows the public to ask questions in an informal setting to help them understand how tees and greens are built.

2009 Citizen's Report Now Available

The 2009 Citizen's Report is now available. If you would like to request a hard copy of the report, please email gainesvillepio@cityofgainesville.org. If you would like to view the report online, please