The Gainesville Regional Utilities authority board unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday clarifying that the board’s CEO and Chief Financial Officer can negotiate and carry out financial arrangements.
Now, the resolution is at the discretion of the Gainesville City Commission. If rejected, the board warned utility rates may increase.
“If you think the city commission is going to do the right thing, I think you’re mistaken,” Gainesville resident Jim Konis said during public comment…