GRU Authority appeals judge’s referendum ruling, city weighs options
Apr 3, 2025
Gainesville utility remains in tug-of-war.
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GRU Authority appeals judge’s referendum ruling, city weighs options
Gainesville utility remains in tug-of-war.
GRU Authority votes to work on removing city fees from utility bills
Mar 12, 2025
Change will likely start in September 2026.
Bielarski: GRU Authority referendum results not surprising
Nov 8, 2024
Referendum paused by judge's temporary injunction.
GRU Authority votes on funding litigation, continues work as normal after election
Nov 6, 2024
Authority discusses success of debt reduction without raising rates.
GRU Authority confirms CEO contract, consults attorney general on referendum
Aug 7, 2024
Utility saw ‘unheard of’ $79M in principal debt reduction.
GRU Authority votes to keep rates flat, make Bielarski permanent GM
Jun 26, 2024
Members also confirm $8.5 million transfer to city.
GRU Authority fires Cunningham, installs Bielarski
Jun 12, 2024
Motion to fire Cunningham passes on 4-1 vote.
GRU Authority challenges city’s ballot initiative, discusses money transfer
May 29, 2024
Proposed budget is 31% debt payments.
New GRU Authority sworn in, discusses past, future
May 23, 2024
New chair Ed Bielarski starts meeting with presentation on GRU’s recent history.
New GRU Authority sets first meeting Thursday
May 21, 2024
Agenda includes swearing in and election of officers.
DeSantis appoints 5 new GRU Authority members following resignations
May 16, 2024
New authority includes two former members.
Gainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments
May 7, 2024
Staff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.
GRU, local solar companies disagree on net metering change for solar
Apr 19, 2024
GRU changed the rate that home solar receives.
GRU Authority finalizes vote on net metering amid pushback
Apr 17, 2024
Authority OKs new metering opt out.
DeSantis to reappoint GRU Authority after lawsuit, 4 resignations
Mar 15, 2024
Application process open until April 15.
Gainesville commission, GRU Authority hold first joint meeting
Feb 28, 2024
Members discussed two items with no votes.
GRU Authority asks Florida attorney general for legal opinion
Feb 21, 2024
Authority preps for joint meeting with Gainesville commission.
GRU Authority votes to increase charges to Gainesville
Feb 8, 2024
Cost changes voted for next fiscal year.
Judge dismisses Gainesville residents’ lawsuit against DeSantis
Dec 22, 2023
Lawsuit challenged creation of GRU Authority.
Gainesville sets special meeting over GRU request delayed last week
Dec 20, 2023
Item deals with $105 million in bonds.
GRU Authority to search for permanent general manager
Dec 14, 2023
Authority also continues contract for new attorney, looks into auditor position.
GRU Authority supports general manager, denies motion to fire
Dec 7, 2023
Authority also votes to move forward with interim attorney.
GRU Authority continues trunked radio sale, starts bond verification
Nov 1, 2023
Members reject additional agenda items.