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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 third Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. and the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
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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2026-22684
| 1 | 1.1. | Proclamation and Presentation | PRESENTATION - Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report - Timothy Westgate, CPA, Audit Partner, Purvis Gray & Company (Presentation Only) | | |
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2026-22797
| 1 | 1.2. | Proclamation and Presentation | PRESENTATION - Fiscal Year 2023-24 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, Fiscal Year 2023-24 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting, and Fiscal Year 2025-26 Distinguished Budget Presentation Awarded to the Marion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller's Office - Gregory C. Harrell, Clerk of Court and Comptroller (Presentation Only) | | |
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2026-22799
| 1 | 1.3. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION - Problem Solving Court Month - Crystal Watkins, Drug Court Manager, Fifth Judicial Circuit (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2026-22792
| 1 | 1.4. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION - Motorcycle Safety Month - Greg Smale, President, American Bikers Aiming Towards Education “ABATE” (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2026-22791
| 1 | 1.5. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION - Anthony’s 150th Anniversary - Bertha Flynn, President, Anthony Historical Society (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2026-22815
| 1 | 1.6. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION - National Travel and Tourism Week - Loretta Shaffer, Director, Tourist Development (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2026-22392
| 1 | 1.7. | Proclamation and Presentation | PRESENTATION - Employee Appreciation Month and Ideal Team Players 2026 - Bobbi Perez, Human Resources Director (Presentation Only) | | |
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2026-22818
| 1 | 1.8. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION - Building Safety Month (Approval Only) | | |
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2026-22790
| 1 | 1.9. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION - Eagle Scout Court of Honor - Daniel Mercado (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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2026-22802
| 1 | 3.1. | Minutes | January 6, 2026 | | |
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2026-22803
| 1 | 3.2. | Minutes | January 20, 2026 | | |
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2026-22804
| 1 | 3.3. | Minutes | January 26, 2026 | | |
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| | 4. | | CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES: | | |
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2026-22842
| 1 | 4.1. | Outside Agencies | Request Approval to Renew Agreement Between the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court and Marion County Board of County Commissioners to Provide Funding for a Court Program Specialist I in Post Adjudication Expansion Drug Court (26-27-02) (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $102,295.89) | | |
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2026-22843
| 1 | 4.2. | Outside Agencies | Request Approval to Renew Agreement Between the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court and Marion County Board of County Commissioners to Provide Funding for a Court Program Specialist I in Veterans Treatment Court (26-27-03) (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $101,331.89) | | |
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| | 5. | | CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT: | | |
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| | 5.1. | | Budget Amendment | | |
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2026-22781
| 1 | 5.1.1. | Budget Amendment | County Transportation Maintenance Fund - Multiple Departments - $200,000 | | |
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2026-22787
| 1 | 5.1.2. | Budget Amendment | Fine and Forfeiture Fund - State Attorney Technology - $115,700 | | |
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2026-22793
| 1 | 5.1.3. | Budget Amendment | Insurance Fund - Insurance - $944,947 | | |
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2026-22785
| 1 | 5.1.4. | Budget Amendment | Public Improvement Transportation Capital Projects Fund - Public Improvement Transportation Capital - $145,033 | | |
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2026-22837
| 1 | 5.1.5. | Budget Amendment | Solid Waste Disposal Fund - Solid Waste Disposal - $65,000 | | |
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2026-22838
| 1 | 5.1.6. | Budget Amendment | Solid Waste Disposal Fund - Solid Waste Disposal - $183,000 | | |
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2026-22839
| 1 | 5.1.7. | Budget Amendment | Solid Waste Disposal Fund - Solid Waste Recycling - $28,500 | | |
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2026-22784
| 1 | 5.1.8. | Budget Amendment | Stormwater Fund - Stormwater Program - $210,000 | | |
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| | 5.2. | | Clerk of the Court Items | | |
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2026-22795
| 1 | 5.2.1. | Clerk of the Court | Present the Acquisition or Disposition of Property Forms Authorizing Changes in Status, as Follows: 050667, 052188, 140750D and IT Disposition List | | |
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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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2026-22847
| 1 | 6.1. | Public Hearing | PUBLIC HEARING to Consider an Ordinance Amending the Marion County Code, Creating Section 18-8, Entitled Nonconsensual Towing and a Resolution Establishing Maximum Rates for Nonconsensual Towing Services and Storage of Vehicles and Vessels | | |
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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. | | Attorney: | | |
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2026-22794
| 1 | 7.1.1. | Consent | Request Board Authorization for County Attorney and County Engineer to Proceed with the Acquisition of Certain Property Interests from Ivan Portal and Annia Gutierrez, or their Successors in Interest, for the SW/NW 80th/70th Avenue Road Construction Project, Within the Purchase Price and Other Parameters Described Herein (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $38,274.75) | | |
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| | 7.2. | | Community Services: | | |
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2026-22613
| 1 | 7.2.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Second Amendment to the Marion County Standard Professional Service Agreement Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Rental Housing Project with S & A Allen SR 200, LLC (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 7.3. | | Fire Rescue: | | |
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2026-22779
| 1 | 7.3.1. | Consent | Request Approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Marion County, Florida and the District Board of Trustees of the College of Central Florida (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 7.4. | | Human Resources: | | |
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2026-22789
| 1 | 7.4.1. | Consent | Request Approval of the Reclassification of Three RLE Maintenance Tech Equipment Operator Positions, Pay Grade 103 Non-Exempt, to Three RLE Maintenance Tech Equipment Operator Positions, Pay Grade 103-105 Non-Exempt, within the Budget of Contracted Road Construction RLE MSTU HC505541 (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 7.5. | | Procurement Services: | | |
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2026-22775
| 1 | 7.5.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Bid Award: 26B-059 SE 113th Street Road Resurfacing Project - Art Walker Construction, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $974,113) | | |
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2026-22805
| 1 | 7.5.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Bid Exemption: 26BE-087 Long-Term Gopher Tortoise Recipient Site - Atlantic Ecological Services, St. Augustine, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $312,500) | | |
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2026-22786
| 1 | 7.5.3. | Consent | Request Approval of Contract: 26C-082 Evaluation of Leachate Treatment Options for Marion County Baseline Landfill - University of Florida Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, Gainesville, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $126,000) | | |
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2026-22788
| 1 | 7.5.4. | Consent | Request Approval of Contract Amendment: 25B-048-CA-01 Scrap Metal Recycling Services - Trademark Metal Recycling LLC, Tampa, FL (Budget Impact - Revenue; estimated additional $50,000 annually) | | |
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2026-22731
| 1 | 7.5.5. | Consent | Request Approval of Contract Amendment (Renewal): 22Q-073-CA-02 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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2026-22782
| 1 | 7.5.6. | Consent | Request Approval of Contract Amendment (Renewal): 23Q-081-CA-01, Electric Motor/Pump/Blower Repair Services - CEC Motor and Utility Services, Palmetto, FL; and Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance, Inc., Bradenton, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $200,000) | | |
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2026-22681
| 1 | 7.5.7. | Consent | Request Approval of Contract Amendment (Renewal): 24B-227-CA-01 - Active Wear for Fire Rescue Personnel - Empire Printing LLC, Springfield, MO (Budget Impact - Neutral; Estimated Annual Expenditure of $75,000) | | |
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| | 7.6. | | Tourist Development: | | |
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2026-22776
| 1 | 7.6.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Tourist Development Council Recommendation for Room Night Generating Event (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of up to $3,900) | | |
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2026-22777
| 1 | 7.6.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Tourist Development Council Request for Event Bid Fee (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $90,000) | | |
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| | 7.7. | | Transportation - County Engineer: | | |
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2026-22329
| 1 | 7.7.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Amendment to the Purchase Agreement and Escrow Agreement with C & K Investments Ocala, LLC Related to the Construction of a Left Turn Lane on County Road 42 Associated with Previously Acquired Property (Budget Impact - Neutral) | | |
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2026-22623
| 1 | 7.7.2. | Consent | Request Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the NW 80th/70th Avenue Segment 3 Road Improvement Project for a Portion of Parcel 23299-005-00 (Budget Impact- Neutral; expenditure of $15,000) | | |
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2026-22625
| 1 | 7.7.3. | Consent | Request Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the NW 80th/70th Avenue Segment 3 Road Improvement Project for a Portion of Parcel 23299-003-00 (Budget Impact- Neutral; expenditure of $7,500) | | |
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2026-22783
| 1 | 7.7.4. | Consent | Request Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the NW 80th/70th Avenue Segment 3 Road Improvement Project for a Portion of Parcel 21625-000-05 (Budget Impact-Neutral; expenditure of $75,000) | | |
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2026-22796
| 1 | 7.7.5. | Consent | Request Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the SW 80th Avenue Segment 1 Road Improvement Project for a Portion of Parcel 21251-001-20 (Budget Impact- Neutral; expenditure of $63,300) | | |
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2026-22813
| 1 | 7.7.6. | Consent | Request Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the NW 49th Street Phase 3 Road Improvement Project for a Portion of Parcel 13561-001-02 (Budget Impact- Neutral; expenditure of $5,300) | | |
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| | 8. | | COUNTY ATTORNEY: | | |
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2026-22801
| 1 | 8.1. | County Attorney | Request Board Authorization for County Attorney and County Engineer to Proceed with the Acquisition of Certain Property Interests from Adam Paul Lusk and Lynn Ann Lusk, as Trustees of the Adam Paul Lusk and Lynn Ann Lusk Joint Revocable Trust, or their Successors in Interest, for the NW 49th Street Phase 3 Road Construction Project, within the Purchase Price and Other Parameters Described Herein (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $2,488,131.25) | | |
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| | 9. | | COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: | | |
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2026-22861
| 1 | 9.1. | County Administrator | Present 911 Management Department Update | | |
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| | 10. | | COMMITTEE ITEMS: NONE | | |
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| | 11. | | NOTATION FOR ACTION: | | |
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2026-22732
| 1 | 11.1. | Notation for Action | Request Approval to Schedule a Workshop with Parks & Recreation Regarding Department Funding on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium | | |
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2026-22855
| 1 | 11.2. | Consent | Request Approval to Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Amend the Name of the Municipal Service Taxing Unit and to Increase the Maximum Assessment Rate for Bahia Oaks Municipal Service Taxing Unit for Street Lighting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium | | |
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2026-22824
| 1 | 11.3. | Notation for Action | Request Approval to Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider a Rate Resolution to Increase the Current Assessment Rate Associated with the Bahia Oaks Municipal Service Benefit Unit for Street Lighting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. or as Soon Thereafter as Possible in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium | | |
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2026-22823
| 1 | 11.4. | Notation for Action | Request Approval to Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider a Rate Resolution to Increase the Current Assessment Rate Associated with the Kingsland Country Estates Whispering Pines and Kingsland Country Estates Forest Glenn Municipal Service Benefit Unit for Street Lighting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium | | |
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2026-22825
| 1 | 11.5. | Notation for Action | Request Approval to Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider a Rate Resolution to Increase the Current Assessment Rate Associated with the Indian Meadows Municipal Service Benefit Unit for Street Lighting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. or as Soon Thereafter as Possible in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium | | |
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2026-22849
| 1 | 11.6. | Notation for Action | Request Approval to Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider a Rate Resolution to Increase the Current Assessment Rate Associated with the Golden Hills Turf and Country Club Municipal Service Benefit Unit for Street Lighting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. or as Soon Thereafter as Possible in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium | | |
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2026-22844
| 1 | 11.7. | Notation for Action | Request Ratification of the State of Emergency Order Signed by the Vice Chairman on April 20, 2026, Pertaining to a Ban on the Use of Flares, Explosives, or Outdoor Burning Devices or Otherwise Lawful Outdoor Burning | | |
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2026-22845
| 1 | 11.8. | Notation for Action | Request Ratification of the Extension of the State of Emergency Order Signed by the Chairman on April 27, 2026, Pertaining to a Ban on the Use of Flares, Explosives, or Outdoor Burning Devices or Otherwise Lawful Outdoor Burning | | |
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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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2026-22814
| 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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2026-22857
| 1 | 14.1.1. | Notation for Record | Present Letter of Support Dated April 28, 2026, to FloridaCommerce for the East Central Florida Regional Capacity Building and Technical Assistance Project Proposed by the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council | | |
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2026-22669
| 1 | 14.1.2. | Notation for Record | Present Update on 2022-26 Strategic Plan Empowering Marion for Success II for May 2026 | | |
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| | 14.2. | | Present Walk-On Items From Previous BCC Meeting: NONE | | |
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| | 14.3. | | Clerk of the Court: | | |
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2026-22806
| 1 | 14.3.1. | Notation for Record | Present Letter Dated April 14, 2026, from the City of Belleview, Development Services Department, Regarding Scheduled Meetings for the Annexation Application Relating to Parcels 36862-000-00, 36872-001-01 and 36872-001-03 | | |
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2026-22826
| 1 | 14.3.2. | Notation for Record | Present Administrative Budget Transfer Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 | | |
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2026-22840
| 1 | 14.3.3. | Notation for Record | Present Regular Report of Utilization for Reserve for Contingencies | | |
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| | 14.4. | | Present for information and record, minutes and notices received from the following committees and agencies: | | |
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2026-22807
| 1 | 14.4.1. | Present Information for the Record | Dog Classification Board - October 1, 2025 and February 19, 2026 | | |
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2026-22808
| 1 | 14.4.2. | Present Information for the Record | Development Review Committee (DRC) - April 6 and 13, 2026 | | |
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2026-22809
| 1 | 14.4.3. | Present Information for the Record | Land Development Regulation Committee - March 25, 2026 | | |
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2026-22810
| 1 | 14.4.4. | Present Information for the Record | Marion Oaks Municipal Services Advisory Board for Recreation Services and Facilities - January 13 and February 10, 2026 | | |
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2026-22811
| 1 | 14.4.5. | Present Information for the Record | Public Safety Coordinating Council (PSCC) - January 26, 2026 | | |
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2026-22812
| 1 | 14.4.6. | Present Information for the Record | Tourist Development Council - March 26, 2026 | | |
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| | 14.5. | | General Informational Items: | | |
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| | 14.5.1. | | Marion County Health Department – For the Latest health news and information, Visit the Website at http://marion.floridahealth.gov/ | | |
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| | 14.5.2. | | Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at http://www.WaterMatters.org | | |
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| | 14.5.3. | | St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at https://www.sjrwmd.com | | |
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| | 14.5.4. | | Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at https://ocalamariontpo.org | | |
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| | 14.5.5. | | Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority (WRWSA) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at http://www.wrwsa.org | | |
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