City of Gainesville
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Arts & Culture
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Environment
Location
200 East University AvenueGainesville, FL 32601 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
We are committed to providing exceptional
services that enhance the quality of life for the Gainesville community.
Description
Gainesville is the largest city and county seat of Alachua County. It serves as the cultural, educational and commercial center for the North Central Florida Region. The City provides a full range of municipal services, including police and fire protection; comprehensive land use planning and zoning services; code enforcement and neighborhood improvement; streets and drainage construction and maintenance; traffic engineering services; refuse and recycling services through a franchised operator; recreation and parks; cultural and nature services; and necessary administrative services to support these activities. Additionally, the City owns a regional transit system, a municipal airport, a 72-par championship golf course, and a utility.