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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/17/2024 9:00 AM Action Summary status: Draft  
Meeting location: McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium
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     The Marion County Board of County Commissioners welcomes you to its regularly scheduled meeting held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted. The zoning portion of the meeting is also held on the third Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. All commission and zoning meetings are open to the public. Pre-screening will be conducted upon entering the administrative building, located at 601 SE 25th Ave., Ocala, FL 34471. As a courtesy to others, silence your cell phones and other electronic devices before entering the auditorium. If you need to take a call, please step outside. PUBLIC COMMENTS To encourage participation, ensure equal access to all participants and foster mutual respect, please follow these guidelines. -Regular BCC Meeting -There are two (2) public comment portions on the agenda, one reserved for comments related to items specifically listed on the agenda, and one for all other comments. -To be allotted five (5) minutes, you must sign up the Friday prior to the meeting that you wish to speak at. You can sign up online at https:/   Not available
     CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 9:00 AM ROLL CALL ANNOUNCEMENTS   Video Video
   1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:   Video Video
2024-17575 11.1.Proclamation and PresentationPRESENTATION - Peace on Earth by the Marion County Volunteer Employee Choir (Presentation)   Video Video
2024-17496 11.2.Proclamation and PresentationPRESENTATION - "Litter Hero Award" to Multiple Agencies for Investigation and Cleanup in an Illegal Dumping Case That Lead to an Arrest - Lacey Larramore, Resource Liaison, Solid Waste (Presentation Only)   Video Video
2024-17499 11.3.Proclamation and PresentationPRESENTATION - Publix, Coca Cola Florida, Express Care of Belleview and HTM Developers/D.R. Horton Donations to Litter Awareness Campaign - Lacey Larramore, Resource Liaison, Solid Waste (Presentation Only)   Video Video
2024-17513 11.4.Proclamation and PresentationPROCLAMATION - Animal Abuser Registry Awareness Month - Lilly Baron, SPCA of Ocala (Approval and Presentation)   Video Video
   2. AGENDA ITEM PUBLIC COMMENTS:    Video Video
     Reserved for comments related to items specifically listed on this agenda. Scheduled requests will be heard first and limited to five (5) minutes. Unscheduled requests will be limited to two (2) minutes. Citizens may contact Marion County Administration by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before the meeting at 352-438-2300 to request to speak or submit the request online at: www.marionfl.org.   Not available
   3. ADOPT THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:    Video Video
2024-17507 13.1.MinutesSeptember 5, 2024 A   Not available
2024-17508 13.2.MinutesSeptember 5, 2024 B   Not available
2024-17517 13.3.MinutesSeptember 5, 2024 C   Not available
2024-17521 13.4.MinutesSeptember 9, 2024   Not available
2024-17522 13.5.MinutesSeptember 12, 2024   Not available
   4. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES:   Video Video
2024-17426 14.1.Outside AgenciesRequest Approval of a Grant Award Acceptance by the Marion County Board of Commissioners for the BJA FY 2024 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program, Award Number 15PBJA-24-GG-04506-COAP for the Project Titled Marion County (Florida) Family Treatment Court   Not available
2024-17577 14.2.Outside Agencies2023-27 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program - $65,805   Not available
   5. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT:    Not available
   5.1. Budget Amendment   Video Video
2024-17560 15.1.1.Budget AmendmentBudget Transfer from Tourist Development Fund to General Fund - $500,000   Not available
2024-17453 15.1.2.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - County Administrator - $25,000   Not available
2024-17454 15.1.3.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Fleet Management - $11,250   Not available
2024-17571 15.1.4.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Supervisor of Elections Transfer - $472,000   Not available
2024-17567 15.1.5.Budget AmendmentInfrastructure Surtax Capital Project Fund - Infrastructure Tax Fire - $30,000   Not available
2024-17563 15.1.6.Budget AmendmentInfrastructure Surtax Capital Project Fund - Multiple Cost Center - $51,000,000   Not available
2024-17505 15.1.7.Budget AmendmentOpioid Settlements Fund - Opioid Regional Settlements - $3,709,750   Not available
2024-17549 15.1.8.Budget AmendmentMultiple Funds - Capital Project Re-appropriation Reconciliation   Not available
2024-17535 15.1.9.Budget AmendmentMultiple Funds - Transportation Improvement Project Re-appropriation Reconciliation   Not available
   5.2. Project Adjustment   Video Video
2024-17558 15.2.1.Project AdjustmentTransfer Project Funds and Amend the Capital Improvement Program - General Fund - $185,101   Not available
2024-17559 15.2.2.Project AdjustmentTransfer Project Funds and Amend the Capital Improvement Program - Marion County Utility Fund - $1,435,954   Not available
   5.3. Clerk of the Court Items   Not available
2024-17547 15.3.1.Clerk of the CourtPresent the Acquisition or Disposition of Property Forms Authorizing Changes in Status, as Follows: 025555, 039716, 041679, 041680, Clerk Disposition List   Not available
   6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Request Proof of Publication) at 10:00 am:   Video Video
     Public participation is encouraged. When prompted, please step up to the podium and state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to the specific issue being addressed.   Not available
2024-17458 16.1.Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING to Consider Adoption of a Resolution to Close and Abandon a Portion of the 20’ wide Drainage Right-of-Way Lying North of and Adjacent to Lot 6, Block A, Cedar Shores Industrial Park, Plat Book U, Page 51   Video Video
2024-17459 16.2.Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING to Consider Adoption of a Resolution to Close and Abandon a Portion of NW 54th Court Located in Section 28 Township 12 Range 21   Video Video
   7. CONSENT:    Video Video
     A motion to approve the Consent Agenda is a motion to approve all recommended actions. All matters on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion unless desired by a Commissioner.   Not available
   7.1. Administration:   Not available
2024-17447 17.1.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Second Amendment to Grant Agreement Between Voices of Change Animal League, Inc. and Marion County (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $60,000)   Not available
2024-17450 17.1.2.ConsentRequest Approval of Second Amendment to Grant Agreement Between Humane Society of Marion County, Inc. and Marion County (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $60,000)   Not available
2024-17452 17.1.3.ConsentRequest Approval of Second Amendment to Grant Agreement Between Sheltering Hands, Inc. and Marion County (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $30,000)   Not available
   7.2. Community Services:   Not available
2024-17503 17.2.1.ConsentRequest Approval of State Housing Initiatives Partnership Marion County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Affordable Housing Incentive Strategies Recommendations (Budget Impact- None)   Not available
   7.3. Fire Rescue:   Not available
2024-17422 17.3.1.ConsentRequest Approval of the Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement between the Division of Emergency Management and Marion County Fire Rescue for Agreement Number R1144, 2024 State Homeland Security Grant Program (Budget Impact - Revenue of $47,948)   Not available
   7.4. Parks & Recreation:   Not available
2024-17451 17.4.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Athletic Facility Agreement with Belleview Girls Softball Association, Inc. for Use of Belleview Sports Complex (Budget Impact - Revenue; estimated $3,000 per season)   Not available
   7.5. Procurement Services:   Not available
2024-17419 17.5.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Bid Award: 25B-008 Reddick Park Improvements - Foundation Services of Central Florida, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $287,913)   Not available
2024-17433 17.5.2.ConsentRequest Approval of Bid Award: 25B-024 Security Fence Contract - Charles White Fence, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $100,000)   Not available
2024-17550 17.5.3.ConsentRequest Approval of Change Order 2 to Purchase Order 2401396: 22P-173 Silver Springs Shores Phase II Septic-to-Sewer Project - Wharton-Smith, Inc., Sanford, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure $832,571)   Not available
2024-17416 17.5.4.ConsentRequest Approval of Change Order 3 to Purchase Order 2401661: 18P-017 Utilities Financial Consultant - Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., Denver, CO (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $19,690)   Not available
2024-17424 17.5.5.ConsentRequest Approval of Contract Renewal: 24BE-032-CA-01, Cleaning Products, Dispensers and Paper/Soap Products - GEM Supply Company, Orlando, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated expenditure of $143,000)   Not available
2024-17462 17.5.6.ConsentRequest Approval of NASPO State Contract: 43230000-NASPO-16-ACS Public Engagement Software - Carahsoft Technology Corp., Reston, VA (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $93,500)   Not available
2024-17519 17.5.7.ConsentRequest Approval of Not-to-Exceed Expenditure: 20Q-161 Fire Station 13 Interior Demo and Preparation - Dinkins Construction LLC, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; total expenditure not-to-exceed $425,000)   Not available
2024-17520 17.5.8.ConsentRequest Approval of Not-to-Exceed Expenditure: 24Q-061 State Attorney Fourth Floor Build-Out and Courtroom Expansion - Dinkins Construction LLC, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure not-to-exceed $5,884,750)   Not available
2024-17437 17.5.9.ConsentRequest Approval of Selection Committee Recommendation: 24P-264 SELP Bailie Arena Public Address Sound System - EZYPA Operations, LLC (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $179,200)   Not available
2024-17417 17.5.10.ConsentRequest Approval of Selection Committee Recommendation: 24Q-108 SW 49th Avenue North - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $2,452,450)   Not available
2024-17370 17.5.11.ConsentRequest Approval of Selection Committee Recommendation: 25Q-002 SW 40th Avenue/SW 49th Avenue Phase I - Art Walker Construction, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $15,353,772)   Not available
2024-17436 17.5.12.ConsentRequest Approval of Purchases $50,000 and Over   Not available
   7.6. Transportation - County Engineer:   Not available
2024-17423 17.6.1.ConsentRequest Approval of a Purchase Agreement in the Amount of $719,665 for Parcel Number 23867-000-00 for Future Fire Station Project (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $719,665)   Not available
2024-17425 17.6.2.ConsentRequest Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with SW 38th/40th Street - Phase A Road Improvement Project for Parcel Number 23866-001-00 (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $656,335)   Not available
2024-17476 17.6.3.ConsentRequest Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the Country Gardens Flood Relief Project for Parcel 3058-009-000, Located in Country Gardens, Plat Book G, Page 84 (Budget Impact - Neutral; Expenditure of $250,470)   Not available
   7.7. Utilities:   Not available
2024-17501 17.7.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Water Main Extension Connection Agreement WME-063-O Between Velmaui Moon Investments, LLC and Marion County Utilities (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $14,125)   Not available
2024-17506 17.7.2.ConsentRequest Approval of Water Main Extension Connection Agreement WME-080-O Between Holiday Builders, Inc. and Marion County Utilities (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $19,658)   Not available
   8. COUNTY ATTORNEY:   Not available
2024-17463 18.1.County AttorneyRequest Consideration of Reduction and/or Release of Civil Restitution Lien for Merally Torres Pastrana   Video Video
2024-17551 18.2.County AttorneyPresent Update on Jeremy Hayden Request for Consideration of Reduction and/or Release of his Civil Restitution Lien (Budget Impact-None)   Video Video
2024-17569 18.3.County AttorneyRequest Acceptance of Plaintiff’s Offer of Settlement and Corresponding Resolution in the Civil Action, Mark Fielding v. Marion County BOCC & Geico, Case No. 2020-CA-1950   Video Video
   9. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR:   Not available
2024-17497 19.1.ConsentRequest Approval of the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement to Distribute, Monitor and Review the Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds Between Marion County and Marion County Hospital District (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $3,709,750)   Not available
2024-17518 19.2.County AdministratorRequest Approval to Schedule Additional Board of County Commissioners Planning and Zoning Public Hearings and Update the 2025 Schedule of Meetings   Video Video
2024-17578 19.3.County AdministratorPresent Hurricane Milton Debris Removal Update   Video Video
   10. COMMITTEE ITEMS:   Not available
2024-17523 110.1.Committee ItemMarion County Historical Commission - Request Appointment of One (1) Full At-Large Member, for a Full Term Ending December 2028   Video Video
2024-17552 110.2.Committee ItemRainbow Lakes Estates Municipal Services District Advisory Committee - Request Appointment of Two (2) Members: One (1) Member for a Full Term Ending December 2028, and One (1) Member for an Unexpired Term Ending May 2027   Video Video
   11. NOTATION FOR ACTION:   Video Video
2024-17421 111.1.Notation for ActionRequest Approval to Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 and Chapter 14 of the Marion County Code Relating to The Consumption of Alcohol on Marion County Property on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium   Video Video
2024-17572 111.2.Notation for ActionRequest Approval to Schedule the Budget Strategic Planning Workshop on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium   Not available
2024-17573 111.3.Notation for ActionRequest Approval to Schedule a Workshop to Present the Impact Fee Studies for Fire Rescue and Transportation on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 1:30 p.m., or as Soon Thereafter, in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium   Not available
2024-17342 111.4.Notation for ActionRequest Approval to Schedule Additional Workshops Regarding the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. and Monday, February 24, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. or as Soon Thereafter in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium   Not available
   12. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS:   Video Video
     Scheduled requests will be heard first and limited to five (5) minutes. Unscheduled speakers will be limited to two (2) minutes. Citizens may contact Marion County Administration by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before the meeting at 352-438-2300 to request to speak or sign up online at: www.marionfl.org .   Not available
   13. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:   Video Video
   13.1. Commission Comments   Video Video
   13.2. Commission Calendar   Not available
2024-17524 113.2.1.Commission CalendarPresent Commission Calendar   Not available
   14. NOTATION FOR RECORD:   Not available
   14.1. County Administrator Informational Items:   Not available
2024-17548 114.1.1.Notation for RecordPresent Letter from the City of Ocala Office of the City Manager Dated September 30, 2024, and Letter from Marion County Dated December 6, 2024, Regarding Support for the 2025 Patriotic Skies Fourth of July Drone Show   Not available
2024-17564 114.1.2.Notation for RecordPresent Chamber and Economic Partnership November 2024 Activity   Not available
2024-17525 114.1.3.Notation for RecordPublic Safety Coordinating Council - Notification of Member Designation - Sasha Kidney, Assistant State Attorney   Not available
2024-17461 114.1.4.Notation for RecordPresent Update on Errol Todd Matthews Request for Consideration of Reduction and or Release of his Civil Restitution Lien (Budget Impact-None)   Not available
2024-17574 114.1.5.Notation for RecordPresent Approved District Office Lease Agreements   Not available
   14.2. Present Walk-On Items From Previous BCC Meeting: NONE   Not available
   14.3. General Informational Items:   Not available
2024-17435 114.3.1.General InformationalMarion County Evaluation and Appraisal Report and Planned Service Area Study Update   Not available
   14.3.2. Marion County Health Department – For the Latest health news and information, Visit the Website at http://marion.floridahealth.gov/   Not available
   14.4. Clerk of the Court:   Not available
2024-17455 114.4.1.Notation for RecordPresent Letter from Florida Department of Revenue - Rainbow Lakes Estates Truth in Millage Compliance   Not available
2024-17456 114.4.2.Notation for RecordPresent Letter from Florida Department of Revenue - County Truth in Millage Compliance   Not available
2024-17504 114.4.3.Notation for RecordPresent Administrative Budget Transfer Report for FY 2024-25   Not available
2024-17509 114.4.4.Notation for RecordPresent Memorandum from Gregory C. Harrell, Clerk of The Circuit Court And Comptroller, Regarding The Filing of Ordinance 24-29 With The Secretary of State’s Office   Not available
2024-17527 114.4.5.Notation for RecordPresent Monthly Report for the Building Department Budget and Actual   Not available
2024-17561 114.4.6.Notation for RecordPresent Regular Report of Utilization for Reserve for Contingencies   Not available
   14.5. Present for information and record, minutes and notices received from the following committees and agencies:   Not available
2024-17510 114.5.1.Present Information for the RecordBoard of Adjustment - October 7, 2024   Not available
2024-17511 114.5.2.Present Information for the RecordDevelopment Review Committee - November 18, 2024   Not available
2024-17512 114.5.3.Present Information for the RecordMarion County Fire Rescue and EMS - August 21, 2024   Not available
2024-17514 114.5.4.Present Information for the RecordParks & Recreation Advisory Council Minutes - June 19, 2024   Not available
2024-17515 114.5.5.Present Information for the RecordPlanning & Zoning Commission - October 28, 2024   Not available
2024-17516 114.5.6.Present Information for the RecordRainbow Lakes Estates Advisory Committee - November 21, 2024   Not available
   14.5.7. Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at http://www.WaterMatters.org    Not available
   14.5.8. St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at https://www.sjrwmd.com   Not available
   14.5.9. Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at https://ocalamariontpo.org   Not available
   14.5.10. Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority (WRWSA) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at http://www.wrwsa.org   Not available
   15. PLANNING & ZONING AND DRC WAIVER REQUESTS - REQUEST PROOF OF PUBLICATION (AT 2:00PM):   Video Video
2024-17434 1 Cover DocumentsPresent Cover Documents from Planning and Zoning Commission Past Public Hearing   Not available
   15.1. Planning and Zoning Consent Items:   Video Video
2024-17438 115.1.1.Zoning Consent241203SU - CMD & G Investments, LLC, Raymundo and Pricilla Mallari, and SMA Healthcare, Inc, Special Use Permit to Allow for Operation of a Residential Rehabilitation Facility and Parking Area with No Primary Structure in a Community Business (B-2) Zone, 0.85 Acre Tract, on Parcel Account Numbers 8001-0247-01 and 8001-0252-01, Site Address 3590 SW 137th Loop, Ocala, FL 34473   Video Video
2024-17439 115.1.2.Zoning Consent241208ZC - Deborah Mintz, Zoning Change from Rural Industrial (R-I) and General Agriculture (A-1) to General Agriculture (A-1), 4.16 Acre Portion of a 6.69 Acre Parcel, on Parcel Account Number 12812-000-00, Site Address 9664 NW Gainesville Road, Ocala, FL 34482   Not available
2024-17443 115.1.3.Zoning Consent241202SU - Stephen J. Fredriksen, Jr., Special Use Permit to Allow Three (3) Goats in Single-Family Dwelling (R-1) Zone, 1.38 Acre Parcel, on Parcel Account Number 4707-087-029, Site Address 9300 SE 157th Place, Summerfield, FL 34491   Not available
2024-17445 115.1.4.Zoning Consent241207ZC - Margery Ann Longstreet, Zoning Change from General Agriculture (A-1) to Residential Estate (R-E) for All Permitted Uses, 3.24 Acres, on Parcel Account Number 03428-000-00, Site Address 1853 E Hwy 318, Citra, FL 32113   Not available
2024-17446 115.1.5.Zoning Consent24-S10 - Harold and Kimberly Feaster, Land Use Change from Rural Land (RL) to Rural Activity Center (RAC), 6.20 Acre Tract, on Parcel Account Numbers 03101-000-00 and 03114-000-00, Site Addresses 5591 W Highway 318, Reddick, FL 32686 and 18080 N US Highway 441, Reddick, FL 32686   Video Video
2024-17448 115.1.6.Zoning Consent241106ZC - Harold and Kimberly Feaster, Zoning Change from General Agriculture (A-1) and Community Business (B-2) and Community Business (B-2) to Rural Activity Center (RAC), 6.20 Acre Tract, on Parcel Account Numbers 03101-000-00 and 03114-000-00, Site Addresses 5591 W Highway 318, Reddick, FL 32686 and 18080 N US Highway 441, Reddick, FL 32686   Video Video
   15.2. Planning and Zoning Items for Individual Consideration:   Video Video
2024-17441 115.2.1.Zoning Consideration241210ZC - GPK Ocala One, LLC - Rezoning from General Agriculture (A-1) (Expired PUD) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) to Allow for a Total Maximum Proposed 158 Single-Family Detached Units, 39.36 Acres, on Parcel Account Number 36640-004-00, No Address Assigned   Video Video
2024-17442 115.2.2.Zoning Consideration240809SU - Tigo Investment Group, Special Use Permit for Food Truck Park in a Community Business (B-2) Zone, 2.0 Acres, Parcel Account Number 41200-079-03, No Address Assigned   Video Video
2024-17444 115.2.3.Zoning Consideration241206SU - Eastrock LLC and Summur Limited Liability Co, Special Use Permit to Allow for a Sand Mine Operation in General Agriculture (A-1) Zone, 166.64 Acre Tract, Parcel Account Numbers 44844-000-00, 44854-000-00, 44855-000-00, 44863-000-00, 44863-001-00, and 4135-011-000, No Address Assigned   Video Video
   15.3. Adoption of Ordinance   Video Video