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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 held on the Monday before the third Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Should additional time be needed, the zoning portion will continue on the following Tuesday at 2:00 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.
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| | | | CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
9:00 AM ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCEMENTS | | |
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| | 1. | | PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: | | |
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2025-18892
| 1 | 1.1. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION - Melanoma Awareness Month - Jessica Strange, Advocate/Volunteer, Melanoma Research Foundation (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2025-18891
| 1 | 1.2. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION - Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month - Greg Smale, President, American Bikers Aiming Towards Education (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2025-18945
| 1 | 1.3. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION - National Hospital Week - Alan Keesee, Chief Executive Officer, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2025-19004
| 1 | 1.4. | Proclamation and Presentation | PRESENTATION - Present Patricia Gabriel with an Award for Her Service to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Council and Marion County - Jim Couillard, Parks & Recreation Director (Presentation Only) | | |
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2025-18467
| 1 | 1.5. | Proclamation and Presentation | PRESENTATION - FY 2022-23 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, FY 2022-23 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting, and FY 2024-25 Distinguished Budget Presentation Awarded to the Marion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller's Office - Gregory C. Harrell, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (Presentation Only) | | |
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2025-18933
| 1 | 1.6. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION - National Travel and Tourism Week - Loretta Shaffer, Marion County Tourism Development Director (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2025-18934
| 1 | 1.7. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION - Building Safety Month - Mike Savage, Building Safety Director (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2025-18893
| 1 | 1.8. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION - Eagle Scout Court of Honor - Jonah Paul Emerson (Approval Only) | | |
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| | 2. | | AGENDA ITEM PUBLIC COMMENTS: | | |
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| | | | 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. | | |
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| | 3. | | ADOPT THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: | | |
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2025-18902
| 1 | 3.1. | Minutes | December 11, 2024 | | |
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2025-18905
| 1 | 3.2. | Minutes | December 17, 2024 | | |
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2025-18909
| 1 | 3.3. | Minutes | December 19, 2024 | | |
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| | 4. | | CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES: | | |
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| | 5. | | CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT: | | |
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| | 5.1. | | Budget Amendment | | |
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2025-18881
| 1 | 5.1.1. | Budget Amendment | 911 Management Fund - 911 Management - $103,721 | | |
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2025-18906
| 1 | 5.1.2. | Budget Amendment | County Transportation Maintenance Fund - Road & Street Facilities - $878,007 | | |
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2025-18888
| 1 | 5.1.3. | Budget Amendment | Fire, Rescue and EMS Fund - Fire Rescue Services - $1,116,450 | | |
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2025-18977
| 1 | 5.1.4. | Budget Amendment | General Fund - County Administrator - $1,340 | | |
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2025-18890
| 1 | 5.1.5. | Budget Amendment | General Fund - Juvenile Dependency Drug Court - $419,604 | | |
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2025-18883
| 1 | 5.1.6. | Budget Amendment | General Fund Grants - Continuum of Care Program - $47,337 | | |
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2025-18978
| 1 | 5.1.7. | Budget Amendment | Infrastructure Surtax Capital Project Fund - Infrastructure Tax Sheriff Patrol - $37,979 | | |
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2025-18950
| 1 | 5.1.8. | Budget Amendment | Infrastructure Surtax Capital Project Fund - Multiple Cost Centers - $1,350,000 | | |
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2025-18949
| 1 | 5.1.9. | Budget Amendment | Multiple Funds - Multiple Cost Centers (Opioid Settlement) - $3,107,435 | | |
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| | 5.2. | | Clerk of the Court Items | | |
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2025-18926
| 1 | 5.2.1. | Clerk of the Court | Present the Acquisition or Disposition of Property Forms Authorizing Changes in Status, as Follows: 029194, 032793, 033059, 035099, 039898, 040691, 040740, 040803, 042408, 043073, 044411, 044539, 044644, 045258, 047791, 047931, 049360, 049361, 049362, 050689, 050690, 050872 and 54044 | | |
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| | 6. | | PUBLIC HEARINGS (Request Proof of Publication) at 10:00 am: | | |
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| | | | 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. | | |
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2025-18958
| 1 | 6.1. | Public Hearing | PUBLIC HEARING: Second of Two Public Hearings to Approve a Development Agreement (Agreement, 25-01DA) between Marion County, Florida, and 484 Road Runner Resources, LLC, Coyote Crossing Holdings, LLC, John Alvarez Investment Group, LLC, AAW, LLC, and MGL Development, LLC, Related to the Florida Crossroads Commerce Park (North and South), Phase 2 | | |
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| | 7. | | CONSENT: | | |
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| | | | 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. | | |
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| | 7.1. | | Administration: | | |
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2025-18955
| 1 | 7.1.1. | Consent | Request Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Aircraft Hangars Between the Board of County Commissioners of Marion County and William “Billy” Woods, as Sheriff of Marion County (Budget Impact - Neutral) | | |
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2025-18988
| 1 | 7.1.2. | Consent | Request Approval of the Disposition and Transfer of Five (5) Vehicles from the Department of Health to the Department of Environmental Protection (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 7.2. | | Community Services: | | |
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2025-18802
| 1 | 7.2.1. | Consent | Request Approval of the First Amendment to the Marion County Standard Professional Facilities Agreement Home Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program between Marion County and Wear Gloves, Inc. (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $100,000) | | |
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2025-18876
| 1 | 7.2.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Certification by State or Local Official of Public Housing Agency Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan for Ocala Housing Authority’s FY 2026 Annual Agency Plan (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 7.3. | | Development Review Committee: | | |
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2025-18932
| 1 | 7.3.1. | Consent | Request Approval of a Final Plat for Pioneer Ranch Phase 5, Parcel Number 35700-000-04 Application Number 31007 (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 7.4. | | Human Resources: | | |
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2025-18889
| 1 | 7.4.1. | Consent | Request Approval to Amend Contract with The Standard Insurance Company to Increase Maximum Payout to $750,000 (Budget Impact - Neutral) | | |
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| | 7.5. | | Parks & Recreation: | | |
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2025-18763
| 1 | 7.5.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Public Transportation Grant Agreement and Resolution Approving Grant Funds Between the Florida Department of Transportation and Marion County (Budget Impact - Neutral; revenue from grant of $607,108) | | |
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| | 7.6. | | Procurement Services: | | |
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2025-18837
| 1 | 7.6.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Bid Award: 25B-070 CR 484 at Marion Oaks Blvd Intersection - Superior Asphalt, Inc., Bradenton, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $657,001) | | |
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2025-18907
| 1 | 7.6.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Change Order 3 to Purchase Order 2401663: Employee Health Clinic Design - Architecture Studios, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $10,900) | | |
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2025-18820
| 1 | 7.6.3. | Consent | Request Approval of Contract Renewal: 21P-115 KP Hole Livery Services - Rainbow River Kayak Adventures, LLC, Dunnellon, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated expenditure of $191,000) | | |
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2025-18783
| 1 | 7.6.4. | Consent | Request Approval of Contract Renewal: 22Q-073-CA-01 Tree Services Contract - Flyway Access LLC dba Conrad Tree Service, Ocala, FL and Enviro Tree Service LLC, Apopka, FL (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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2025-18901
| 1 | 7.6.5. | Consent | Request Approval of Not-to-Exceed Expenditure: 20Q-161-TO-45 Marion County Sheriff’s Office Martel Phase 2 Driving Pad - Dinkins Construction LLC, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; total expenditure not-to-exceed $3,794,925) | | |
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2025-18818
| 1 | 7.6.6. | Consent | Request Approval of Task Order for Architectural Services: 20Q-170-TO-28 Baseline Scale House - Monarch Design Group, Gainesville, FL - (Budget Impact - Neutral; Expenditure of $61,434) | | |
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2025-18878
| 1 | 7.6.7. | Consent | Request Approval of Task Order for Architectural Services: 20Q-170-TO-29 Marion County Belleview Health Department - Monarch Design Group, Gainesville, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; Expenditure of $443,920) | | |
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2025-18838
| 1 | 7.6.8. | Consent | Request Approval of Task Order for Civil Site Engineers for Miscellaneous Projects: 23Q-087-TO-39 SW 90th St., New 2 Lane Rd - TIP075875 - Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $489,203) | | |
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2025-18821
| 1 | 7.6.9. | Consent | Request Approval of Purchases $50,000 and Over | | |
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| | 7.7. | | Tourist Development: | | |
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2025-18874
| 1 | 7.7.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Tourist Development Council Request for Bid Fee Funding - Babe Ruth 16-18 World Series Hosted by Babe Ruth League, Inc. (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $50,000) | | |
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2025-18877
| 1 | 7.7.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Tourist Development Council Request for Bid Fee Funding - Cal Ripken 8U World Series Hosted by Babe Ruth League, Inc. (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $5,000) | | |
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| | 7.8. | | Transportation - County Engineer: | | |
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2025-18879
| 1 | 7.8.1. | Consent | Request Approval of a Purchase Agreement and Permanent Drainage Easement Associated with the CR 225A and Hwy 27 Intersection Improvement Project (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $26,876) | | |
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2025-18935
| 1 | 7.8.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Marion County Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Surety Bond for 95th Street Holdings, LLC for Pioneer Ranch Phase 5 Subdivision, Application Number 31007 (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 7.9. | | Utilities: | | |
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2025-18894
| 1 | 7.9.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement H1106 Between State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management and Marion County Utilities (Budget Impact - Neutral; grant revenue $548,581, Marion County Utilities budgeted expenditure $182,861) | | |
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2025-18895
| 1 | 7.9.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Assignment Agreement Between 80th Avenue Holdings, LLC and Marion County Utilities (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 8. | | COUNTY ATTORNEY: | | |
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2025-18944
| 1 | 8.1. | County Attorney | Request Consideration of Reduction and/or Release of Civil Restitution/Cost of Incarceration Liens for Levi Miles Collis | | |
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| | 9. | | COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: | | |
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2025-18927
| 1 | 9.1. | County Administrator | Request for Waiver from Land Development Code Section 6.14.2.B(1)(a) - Water Connection for Bridget Bitter, Parcel Number 4551-006-010, Application Number 32640 (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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2025-18726
| 1 | 9.2. | County Administrator | Request for Release of Lien on Code Enforcement Case Numbers 571485 and 591524; Parcel Number 11497-001-00 | | |
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2025-18896
| 1 | 9.3. | County Administrator | Fire Assessment Update | | |
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| | 10. | | COMMITTEE ITEMS: NONE | | |
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| | 11. | | NOTATION FOR ACTION: | | |
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2025-18005
| 1 | 11.1. | Notation for Action | Request Approval to Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2, Article IX of the Marion County Code Related to Surplus Real Property Disposition on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the McPherson Government Campus Auditorium | | |
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2025-18953
| 1 | 11.2. | Notation for Action | Request Approval to Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Amending the Marion County Code, Chapter 2 Administration, Article III, Officer and Employees, Division 2, County Administrator on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., or as Soon Thereafter in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium | | |
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2025-17922
| 1 | 11.3. | Notation for Action | Request Approval to Proceed with Community Meetings and Schedule a Consideration Workshop for the FY 2024-25 Proposed Pavement Condition Index Projects on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium | | |
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| | 12. | | GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS: | | |
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| | | | 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 . | | |
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| | 13. | | COMMISSIONER ITEMS: | | |
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| | 13.1. | | Commission Comments | | |
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| | 13.2. | | Commission Calendar | | |
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2025-18917
| 1 | 13.2.1. | Commission Calendar | Present Commission Calendar | | |
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| | 14. | | NOTATION FOR RECORD: | | |
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| | 14.1. | | County Administrator Informational Items: | | |
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2025-18873
| 1 | 14.1.1. | Notation for Record | Present Monthly Building Safety Productivity Report for the Month of March 2025 | | |
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2025-18937
| 1 | 14.1.2. | Notation for Record | Present Resignation - Pine Run Municipal Services Taxing Unit Advisory Council - Tom Dean | | |
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2025-18938
| 1 | 14.1.3. | Notation for Record | Present Resignation - Pine Run Municipal Services Taxing Unit Advisory Council - Jerry Lawson, Jr. | | |
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2025-18939
| 1 | 14.1.4. | Notation for Record | Present Resignation - Code Enforcement Board - Len Racioppi | | |
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2025-18961
| 1 | 14.1.5. | Notation for Record | Present Executed Donation Agreement Between Greenwood Motor Lines, Inc, d/b/a R+L Carriers and Marion County for the New Animal Services Shelter | | |
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2025-18985
| 1 | 14.1.6. | Notation for Record | Present Executed Donation Agreement Between the Saint Bernard Foundation and Marion County for the New Animal Services Shelter | | |
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2025-18989
| 1 | 14.1.7. | Consent | Present United Way 211 Transition to The Right Service at the Right Time | | |
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2025-18990
| 1 | 14.1.8. | Consent | Present Letter to Seminole County Regarding the Medical Examiner Facility | | |
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| | 14.2. | | Present Walk-On Items From Previous BCC Meeting: | | |
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2025-18875
| 1 | 14.2.1. | County Attorney | WALK-ON: Presented on April 15, 2025, as Agenda Item 8.2. - Request Approval of Resolution to Establish Marion County Representatives to Appear Before the Florida Fishing and Wildlife Conservation Commission in its Consideration of Adoption of a Proposed Silver Glen Springs Protection Zone | | |
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2025-18882
| 1 | 14.2.2. | County Administrator | WALK ON: Presented on April 15, 2025, as Agenda Item 9.3. - Request Approval of Resolution Supporting Executive Order 25-44, Entitled Ensuring Government Efficiency, and Collaboration With The Governmental Efficiency Team ("EOG DOGE") To Identify Unnecessary Local Government Spending, Increase Operational Efficiencies, and Reduce The Burden On Taxpayers; and Providing For An Effective Date | | |
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| | 14.3.1. | | Marion County Health Department – For the Latest health news and information, Visit the Website at http://marion.floridahealth.gov/ | | |
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2025-18886
| 1 | 14.4.1. | Notation for Record | Present Report No. PC2025-03: Municipal Services Department - Rainbow Park Unit 3 (SW 157th Ct, SW 38th St. Rd, and SW 40th St) Road Improvements Petition Count | | |
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2025-18912
| 1 | 14.4.2. | Notation for Record | Present Marion County Community Redevelopment Agency 2023-24 Fiscal Year Annual Report, Silver Springs Community Redevelopment Area | | |
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2025-18915
| 1 | 14.4.3. | Notation for Record | Present Homesteaded Parcel which the County May Purchase (within 90 Days from March 19, 2025) for the Opening Bid Amount, Pursuant to Chapter 197.502(6)(C), Florida Statues and 12D-13.063(5)(2) of the Florida Administrative Code | | |
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2025-18960
| 1 | 14.4.4. | Notation for Record | Present Administrative Budget Transfer Report for FY 2024-25 | | |
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2025-18979
| 1 | 14.4.5. | Notation for Record | Present Regular Report of Utilization for Reserve for Contingencies | | |
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| | 14.5. | | Present for information and record, minutes and notices received from the following committees and agencies: | | |
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2025-18918
| 1 | 14.5.1. | Present Information for the Record | Code Enforcement Board - March 12, 2025 | | |
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2025-18919
| 1 | 14.5.2. | Present Information for the Record | Dog Classification Board - February 19, 2025 | | |
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2025-18920
| 1 | 14.5.3. | Present Information for the Record | Development Review Committee - March 24, 31, and April 7, 2025 | | |
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2025-18921
| 1 | 14.5.4. | Present Information for the Record | Land Development Regulation Commission - April 2, 2025 | | |
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2025-18922
| 1 | 14.5.5. | Present Information for the Record | License Review Board - March 11, 2025 | | |
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2025-18923
| 1 | 14.5.6. | Present Information for the Record | Marion Oaks Municipal Services Advisory Board - January 14, 2025 | | |
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2025-18924
| 1 | 14.5.7. | Present Information for the Record | Public Safety Coordinating Council - October 21, 2024 | | |
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| | 14.5.8. | | Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at http://www.WaterMatters.org | | |
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| | 14.5.9. | | St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at https://www.sjrwmd.com | | |
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| | 14.5.10. | | Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at https://ocalamariontpo.org | | |
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| | 14.5.11. | | Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority (WRWSA) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at http://www.wrwsa.org | | |
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