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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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2026-24447
| 1 | 1.1. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION – National 4-H Week – Katie Davis, 4-H Agent, Extension Service (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2026-24444
| 1 | 1.2. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION – National Arts and Humanities Month – Laurie Zink, Board Member Emeritus, Marion Cultural Alliance (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2026-24431
| 1 | 1.3. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION – Manufacturing Month – Phillip Schuster, Board President, Mid-Florida Regional Manufacturers Association (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2026-24432
| 1 | 1.4. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION – Central Florida Community Action Agency Day – Dr. Caroline W. Ruff-Looney, CEO, Central Florida Community Action Agency (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2026-24445
| 1 | 1.5. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION – Fire Prevention Week - Chief James Banta, Marion County Fire Rescue (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2026-24370
| 1 | 1.6. | Proclamation and Presentation | PRESENTATION - Employee of the Quarter for July - September 2026 - Bobbi Perez, Director (Presentation 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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2026-24448
| 1 | 3.1. | Minutes | July 2, 2026 | | |
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2026-24449
| 1 | 3.2. | Minutes | July 7, 2026 A | | |
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2026-24450
| 1 | 3.3. | Minutes | July 7, 2026 B | | |
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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. | | Clerk of the Court Items | | |
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2026-24460
| 1 | 5.1.1. | Clerk of the Court | Present the Acquisition or Disposition of Property Forms Authorizing Changes in Status, as Follows: 050794, and a list from the State Attorney | | |
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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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2026-24273
| 1 | 6.1. | Public Hearing | 260705ZC - 484 Land Holdings LLC, Developer’s Agreement (PL ZoneChg-000597-2026), Pursuant to Laws of Florida, Chapter 1985-464 (Senate Bill No. 542), Related to a Rezoning Application, Case No. 260705ZC, Zoning Change from Regional Business (B-4) to Light Industrial (M-1), on 9.67 Acres, Parcel 43899-004-00, Site Address 15877 SW Highway 484, Dunnellon, FL 34432 | | |
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2026-24373
| 1 | 6.2. | Public Hearing | PUBLIC HEARING to Consider Adoption of a Resolution to Close and Abandon SW 44th Terrace within the Country Oaks Subdivision, Plat Book T, Page 92 | | |
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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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2026-24558
| 1 | 7.1.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Blanket Travel for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Budget Impact – Neutral; as approved in the FY 2026-27 budget) | | |
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| | 7.2. | | Attorney: | | |
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2026-24478
| 1 | 7.2.1. | Consent | Request Board Authorization for County Attorney and County Engineer to Proceed with the Acquisition of Certain Property Interests from Kimberly R. Eberhart and Terry A. Eberhart, Or Their Successors in Interest, for the NW 49th Street Phase 3 Road Construction Project, For the Purchase Price and Other Parameters Described Herein (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $225,000) | | |
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2026-24479
| 1 | 7.2.2. | Consent | Request Board Authorization for County Attorney and County Engineer to Proceed with the Acquisition of Certain Property Interests from James Robert Cunningham and Brenda L. Cunningham, 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 $125,955) | | |
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2026-24560
| 1 | 7.2.3. | Consent | Request Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Acquisition of Real Property Interests by Gift, Purchase, or Eminent Domain for the NW 49th Street Phase 3 Road Improvement Project in Marion County, Florida (Budget Impact - Neutral) | | |
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2026-24563
| 1 | 7.2.4. | Consent | Request Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Acquisition of Real Property Interests by Gift, Purchase, or Eminent Domain for the SW/NW 80th/70th Avenue Road Improvement Project in Marion County, Florida (Budget Impact - Neutral) | | |
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| | 7.3. | | Development Review Committee: | | |
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2026-24341
| 1 | 7.3.1. | Consent | Request Consideration for Classic Acres Phase 1 Agricultural Lot Split 32696 Waiver for County MSBU; Parcel 12654-000-00; WaiverPIR-001150-2026; Rogers Engineering & Land Surveying, LLC (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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2026-24342
| 1 | 7.3.2. | Consent | Request Consideration for Reddick Ranches Agricultural Lot Split 001016 Waiver for County MSBU; Parcel 05870-006-00 and 05870-006-02; WaiverPIR-001133-2026; Rogers Engineering & Land Surveying, LLC (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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2026-24346
| 1 | 7.3.3. | Consent | Request Consideration for Samarah Farms Agricultural Lot Split 32943 Waiver for County MSBU; Parcel 12690-001-00; WaiverPIR000466-2026; Moorhead Engineering Company (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 7.4. | | Fire Rescue: | | |
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2026-24454
| 1 | 7.4.1. | Consent | Request Approval of the Agreement for the Provision of Advanced Life Support Ambulance Standby Services for Fundraising Events between Combat Veterans to Careers, Inc. and Marion County, Florida (Budget Impact - Neutral) | | |
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| | 7.5. | | Parks & Recreation: | | |
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2026-24372
| 1 | 7.5.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Athletic Facility Agreement for Limited Use of Rotary Sportsplex Between Marion County and Ocala 4 Football, Inc. (Budget Impact - Revenue Generating; annual revenue of $24,000) | | |
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| | 7.6. | | Procurement Services: | | |
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2026-24253
| 1 | 7.6.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Bid Award: 26B-104 Asphalt Pavement Restoration Services - T&C Underground, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $157,250) | | |
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2026-24423
| 1 | 7.6.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Bid Award: 26B-119 Solid Waste Heavy Duty Waste Containers - Baler & Compactor Hydraulic Service Inc., Jacksonville, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure $112,292.46) | | |
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2026-24345
| 1 | 7.6.3. | Consent | Request Approval of Change Order to Purchase Order 2601499: Pinel & Carpenter, Inc., Maitland, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $40,000) | | |
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2026-24374
| 1 | 7.6.4. | Consent | Request Approval of Contract Amendment: 12P-039-CA-07 Single Stream Recycling - Waste Pro Ocala MRF, LLC, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $420,000) | | |
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2026-24459
| 1 | 7.6.5. | Consent | Request Approval of Contract Amendment (Renewal): 22B-199-CA-02 Lift Station Emergency and Rehabilitations - RCM Utilities LLC, Eustis, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $337,608) | | |
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2026-24320
| 1 | 7.6.6. | Consent | Request Approval of Piggyback: 26PB-130 On-Call Building Inspector Services - Willdan Engineering, Inc., Anaheim, CA (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated expenditure of $450,000) | | |
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2026-24364
| 1 | 7.6.7. | Consent | Request Approval of Task Order: 23Q-087-TO-75 SE Highway 42 at SE 105th Avenue (Short-Term, Task A) - Davis Dinkins Engineering, P.A., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $295,710) | | |
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2026-24365
| 1 | 7.6.8. | Consent | Request Approval of Task Order: 23Q-087-TO-76 SE Highway 42 at SE 105th Avenue (Long-Term, Task B) - Davis Dinkins Engineering, P.A., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $322,925) | | |
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2026-24366
| 1 | 7.6.9. | Consent | Request Approval of Task Order: 23Q-087-TO-77 SE Highway 42 at SE Highway 452 - Davis Dinkins Engineering, P.A., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $296,687) | | |
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2026-24211
| 1 | 7.6.10. | Consent | Request Approval of Task Order: 25Q-125-TO-02 Martel DRA Subsurface Depression & Sinkhole Remediation - Hartman Civil Construction Company, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $133,785) | | |
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2026-24424
| 1 | 7.6.11. | Consent | Request Approval of Purchases $50,000 and Over | | |
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| | 7.7. | | Tourist Development: | | |
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2026-24420
| 1 | 7.7.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Tourist Development Council Funding Requests for Marketing Assistance Funding Program Reimbursements (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $47,972.98) | | |
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2026-24555
| 1 | 7.7.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Tourist Development Council Request for Event Bid Fees (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $1,000) | | |
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| | 7.8. | | Transportation - County Engineer: | | |
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2026-24347
| 1 | 7.8.1. | Consent | Request Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the SW 38th/40th Street Road Widening Project for a Portion of Parcel 23820-011-06 (Budget Impact- Neutral; expenditure of $42,500) | | |
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| | 7.9 | | Utilities: | | |
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2026-24343
| 1 | 7.9.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Water Main Extension Connection Agreement WME-138-O Between VS Legacy Holdings LLC and Marion County Utilities (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $21,842) | | |
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2026-24344
| 1 | 7.9.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Water Main Extension Connection Agreement WME-139-O Between Downey Home Development LLC and Marion County Utilities (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 8. | | COUNTY ATTORNEY: | | |
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2026-24477
| 1 | 8.1. | County Attorney | Request Board Authorization to Proceed with Foreclosure Action for Code Enforcement Liens recorded against David R. Haskins (PID 4585-002-014) (Budget Impact-None) | | |
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2026-24561
| 1 | 8.2. | County Attorney | Request Authorization to Proceed with an Administrative Appeal of the United States Department of Agriculture / United States Forest Service Decision Regarding Marion County's Forest Tower Communications Site Lease | | |
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2026-24567
| 1 | 8.3. | County Attorney | Request Board Authorization for County Attorney and County Engineer to Proceed with the Acquisition of Certain Property Interests from LSGS Holdings, LLC, or Their Successors in Interest, for the SW/NW 80th/70th Avenue Road Construction Project, for the Purchase Price and Other Parameters Described Herein | | |
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2026-24579
| 1 | 8.4. | County Attorney | Request Appointment of Canvassing Board Alternate Member for November 2026 General Election | | |
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| | 9. | | COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: | | |
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| | 10. | | COMMITTEE ITEMS: | | |
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| | 11. | | NOTATION FOR ACTION: | | |
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2026-24446
| 1 | 11.1. | Notation for Action | Request Approval to Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider Resolutions Adopting the Intent to Authorize Use of the Uniform Method of Collecting for Non-Ad Valorem Assessments on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium | | |
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2026-24508
| 1 | 11.2. | Notation for Action | Request Ratification of Letter of Support for Habitat for Humanity 2027 Regional Appropriations Request | | |
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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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2026-24453
| 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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2026-24376
| 1 | 14.1.1. | Notation for Record | Present Letter Dated September 9, 2026, Candler Hills East Community Development District Regarding Annual Meeting Schedule 2027 | | |
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2026-24377
| 1 | 14.1.2. | Notation for Record | Present Letter Dated September 9, 2026, Indigo East Community Development District Regarding Annual Meeting Schedule 2027 | | |
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2026-24429
| 1 | 14.1.3. | Notation for Record | Present Monthly Building Safety Productivity Report for the Month of August 2026 | | |
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2026-24435
| 1 | 14.1.4. | Notation for Record | Present Solid Waste Monthly Operations Report July and August 2026 | | |
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2026-24528
| 1 | 14.1.5. | Notation for Record | Industrial Development Authority - Present Resignation from Kyle Yancey | | |
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2026-24530
| 1 | 14.1.6. | Notation for Record | Rainbow Lakes Estates MSD Advisory Committee – Present resignation from Amber Bonlander | | |
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2026-24556
| 1 | 14.1.7. | Notation for Record | Present Letter Dated September 9, 2026, from Open Arms Village | | |
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2026-24559
| 1 | 14.1.8. | Notation for Record | Present Letter Dated September 11, 2026, from Uplands Stewardship District Regarding the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 | | |
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| | 14.2. | | Present Walk-On Items From Previous BCC Meeting: | | |
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2026-24371
| 1 | 14.2.1. | County Attorney | WALK-ON: Presented on September 15, 2026, as Agenda Item 8.4. - Request Authorization to Engage Outside Counsel for Representation in Federal Suit Challenging State Statutes and Local Ordinances Regulating Registered Sex Offenders | | |
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| | 14.3. | | Clerk of the Court: | | |
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2026-24451
| 1 | 14.3.1. | Notation for Record | Present Lands Available for Taxes Which the County May Purchase Within 90 Days from September 9, 2026, for the Opening Bid Amount, Pursuant to Florida Statute Chapter 197.542(1) | | |
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2026-24452
| 1 | 14.3.2. | Notation for Record | Present Corrected Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report for Year Ended September 30, 2025, Prepared by James E. Davis, Certified Public Accountant, for Marion Soil and Water Conservation District | | |
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2026-24564
| 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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2026-24455
| 1 | 14.4.1. | Present Information for the Record | Code Enforcement Board (CEB) - August 12, 2026 | | |
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2026-24456
| 1 | 14.4.2. | Present Information for the Record | Development Review Committee (DRC) - August 31, 2026 | | |
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2026-24457
| 1 | 14.4.3. | Present Information for the Record | Marion Oaks MSTU Advisory Board for General Services - May 12, 2026 | | |
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2026-24458
| 1 | 14.4.4. | Present Information for the Record | Parks and Recreation Advisory Council (PRAC) - June 17 and July 30, 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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| | 15. | | PLANNING & ZONING AND DRC WAIVER REQUESTS - REQUEST PROOF OF PUBLICATION (AT 2:00PM): | | |
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| | 15.1. | | Cover Documents | | |
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2026-24266
| 1 | 15.1.1. | Cover Documents | Present Cover Documents from the Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing | | |
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| | 15.2. | | Planning and Zoning Consent Items: | | |
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2026-24267
| 1 | 15.2.1. | Zoning Consent | 260904ZC - Bonnie Taylor, Zoning Change (PL ZoneChg-000883-2026) from General Agriculture (A-1) to Single-Family Dwelling (R-1) Zone, for All Permitted Uses, 0.51 Acres, Parcel 4596-011-109, Site Address 14660 SE 100th Avenue, Summerfield, FL 34491 | | |
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2026-24268
| 1 | 15.2.2. | Zoning Consent | 260905ZC - SOB RE LLC, Zoning Change (PL ZoneChg-000899-2026), from Regional Business (B-4) to Rural Residential (RR-1) Zone, for All Permitted Uses, 0.23 Acres, Parcel 2003-102-010, Site Address 15894 SW 41st Street Road, Ocala, FL 34481 | | |
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| | 15.3. | | Planning and Zoning Items for Individual Consideration: | | |
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2026-24271
| 1 | 15.3.1. | Zoning Consideration | 260909RA - Consideration for Rafael & Iris Marrero, Reasonable Accommodation (PL ReasAcc-000980-2026) to Allow for Three Goats, in a Single-Family Dwelling (R-1) Zone, 0.95 Acres, Parcel 1753-035-018, Site Address 6552 SW 202nd Court, Dunnellon, FL 34431 | | |
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2026-24272
| 1 | 15.3.2. | Zoning Consideration | 260910RA - Consideration for Betsy King, Reasonable Accommodation (PL ReasAcc-000989-2026) One Rooster, in a Single-Family Dwelling (R-1) Zone, 0.31 Acres, Parcel 14509-000-01, Site Address 2121 NE 79th Place, Ocala, FL 34479 | | |
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2026-24476
| 1 | 15.3.3. | Zoning Consideration | AGENCERT 26-01 - Linda Capozzoli, Agricultural Enclave Certification Request, 19.62 Acres, Parcel 35460-039-00, Site Addresses 7317 and 7325 SW 80th Street, Ocala, FL 34476 | | |
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2026-24269
| 1 | 15.3.4. | Zoning Consideration | 26-S05 - Linda Capozzoli, Small Scale Land Use Change (PL SmScale-000967-2026) from Low Residential (LR) to Medium Residential (MR), 19.62 Acres, Parcel 35460-039-00, Site Addresses 7317 and 7325 SW 80th Street, Ocala, FL 34476 | | |
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2026-24270
| 1 | 15.3.5. | Zoning Consideration | 260907ZP - Linda Capozzoli, Zoning Change (PL PUD-000966-2026) from General Agriculture (A-1) to Planned Unit Development to Allow for a Maximum Proposed Total of 71 Residential Units, 19.62 Acres, Parcel 35460-039-00, Site Addresses 7317 and 7325 SW 80th Street, Ocala, FL 34476 | | |
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| | 15.4. | | Adoption of Ordinance | | |
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