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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 first and 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
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-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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2024-15653
| 1 | 1.1. | Proclamation and Presentation | CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - Marion County Honor Guard, Inc. - Bob Levenson, Marion County Honor Guard (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2024-15590
| 1 | 1.2. | Proclamation and Presentation | PRESENTATION - Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Presented by the External Auditors - Clerk of Court (Presentation Only) | | |
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2024-15564
| 1 | 1.3. | Proclamation and Presentation | PRESENTATION - Employee of the Quarter for April - June 2024 - Sara Caron, Human Resources Director (Presentation) | | |
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2024-15654
| 1 | 1.4. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION - Parks and Recreation Month - Jim Couillard, Parks and Recreation Director (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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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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2024-15666
| 1 | 3.1. | Minutes | March 5, 2024 A | | |
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2024-15667
| 1 | 3.2. | Minutes | March 5, 2024 B | | |
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| | 4. | | CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES: | | |
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2024-15681
| 1 | 4.1. | Outside Agencies | Request Approval to Designate Court Administration to Serve as the Lead Applicant for the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, “Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program" FY 2024 on Behalf of Marion County to Expand the Services of the Family Treatment Courts | | |
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2024-15701
| 1 | 4.2. | Outside Agencies | George Albright, Tax Collector - 2023 Tax Roll Recapitulation | | |
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| | 5. | | CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT: | | |
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| | 5.1. | | Budget Amendment | | |
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2024-15697
| 1 | 5.1.1. | Budget Amendment | Building Safety Fund - Building - $131,365 | | |
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2024-15698
| 1 | 5.1.2. | Budget Amendment | County Transportation Maintenance Fund - Transportation - $18,695 | | |
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2024-15631
| 1 | 5.1.3. | Budget Amendment | Crime Prevention Fund - Crime Prevention - $12,500 | | |
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2024-15685
| 1 | 5.1.4. | Budget Amendment | Fine and Forfeiture Fund - Sheriff Regular Transfer - $8,375 | | |
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2024-15683
| 1 | 5.1.5. | Budget Amendment | Fire, Rescue and EMS Fund - Fire Rescue Services - $12,963 | | |
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2024-15569
| 1 | 5.1.6. | Budget Amendment | Fire, Rescue and EMS Fund - Fire Rescue Services - $102,262 | | |
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2024-15692
| 1 | 5.1.7. | Budget Amendment | General Fund - Community Services - $11,216 | | |
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2024-15664
| 1 | 5.1.8. | Budget Amendment | General Fund - Medicaid Hospitals Nursing Homes - $462,043 | | |
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2024-15665
| 1 | 5.1.9. | Budget Amendment | General Fund - Procurement Services - $21,000 | | |
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2024-15623
| 1 | 5.1.10. | Budget Amendment | General Fund - Sheriff Emergency Management Transfer - $2,106 | | |
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2024-15684
| 1 | 5.1.11. | Budget Amendment | General Fund - Sheriff Jail Transfer - $27,542 | | |
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2024-15694
| 1 | 5.1.12. | Budget Amendment | Local Housing Assistance Trust Fund - State House Initiative Partner - $56,570 | | |
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2024-15634
| 1 | 5.1.13. | Budget Amendment | Marion County Utility Fund - Utilities Capital Construction - $300,000 | | |
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2024-15690
| 1 | 5.1.14. | Budget Amendment | Marion County Utility Fund - Utilities Capital Construction - $400,000 | | |
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2024-15632
| 1 | 5.1.15. | Budget Amendment | Marion County Utility Fund - Utilities Management - $100,000 | | |
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2024-15689
| 1 | 5.1.16. | Budget Amendment | Marion County Utility Fund - Utilities Wastewater System - $56,225 | | |
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2024-15635
| 1 | 5.1.17. | Budget Amendment | Marion Oaks MSTU - Marion Oaks Recreation - $220,000 | | |
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2024-15686
| 1 | 5.1.18. | Budget Amendment | MSTU for Law Enforcement - Sheriff Patrol CID Transfer - $50,259 | | |
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2024-15700
| 1 | 5.1.19. | Budget Amendment | Rainbow Lakes Estates MSTU for Road Improvements - Contracted Road Construction RLE MSTU - $3,000 | | |
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2024-15696
| 1 | 5.1.20. | Budget Amendment | Utilities Fire Incident - Multiple Funds - $2,228,761 | | |
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| | 5.2. | | Project Adjustment | | |
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2024-15615
| 1 | 5.2.1. | Project Adjustment | Transfer Project Funds and Amend the Capital Improvement Program - Infrastructure Surtax Capital Project Fund - $356,324 | | |
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2024-15622
| 1 | 5.2.2. | Project Adjustment | Transfer Project Funds and Amend the Capital Improvement Program - Tourist Development Tax -$138,126 | | |
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2024-15639
| 1 | 5.2.3. | Project Adjustment | Transfer Project Funds and Amend the Capital Improvement Program - Marion County Utility Fund - $282,300 | | |
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| | 5.3. | | Clerk of the Court Items | | |
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2024-15640
| 1 | 5.3.1. | Clerk of the Court | Present the Acquisition or Disposition of Property Forms Authorizing Changes in Status, as Follows: 036777, 038932, 038933, 038934, 048235, 048488, 048489, 048490, 048518, 048780, 048781, 048782 and 050966 | | |
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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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2024-15576
| 1 | 6.1. | Public Hearing | PUBLIC HEARING to Consider Adoption of a Resolution to Close and Abandon Previously Deeded Right of Way Recorded in Deed Book 310 Pages 150-151, Located in Section 19 and 20, Township 16, Range 21 | | |
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2024-15577
| 1 | 6.2. | Public Hearing | PUBLIC HEARING to Consider Adoption of a Resolution to Close and Abandon Previously Deeded Right of Way Recorded in Deed Book 309 Page 311, Deed Book 310 Page 510, and Official Records Book 347 Page 155 Located in Section 20, Township 16, Range 21 | | |
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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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2024-15630
| 1 | 7.1.1. | Consent | First Amendment to the Agreement between the Marion County School Board and Marion County Sheriff William “Billy” Woods and the Marion County Board of County Commissioners for the School Resource Officer Program (Budget Impact - Neutral) | | |
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| | 7.2. | | Community Services: | | |
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2024-15491
| 1 | 7.2.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Challenge Grant Program Between Marion County and Arnette House, Inc. (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $20,000) | | |
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2024-15493
| 1 | 7.2.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Challenge Grant Program Between Marion County and Ocala Housing Authority (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $56,844) | | |
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2024-15494
| 1 | 7.2.3. | Consent | Request Approval of Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant Program Between Marion County and Ocala Housing Authority (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $38,000) | | |
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2024-15496
| 1 | 7.2.4. | Consent | Request Approval of Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Emergency Solutions Grant Program Between Marion County and Saving Mercy Corporation (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $172,000) | | |
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2024-15596
| 1 | 7.2.5. | Consent | Request Approval to Submit the 2024-25 Marion County Regional Opioid Abatement Plan to the Department of Children and Families (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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2024-15597
| 1 | 7.2.6. | Consent | Request Approval to Submit the 2024-25 Marion County Opioid Abatement Plan to the Department of Children and Families (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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2024-15598
| 1 | 7.2.7. | Consent | Request Approval of Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Challenge Grant Program Between Marion County and Project Hope (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $9,156) | | |
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2024-15629
| 1 | 7.2.8. | 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 2025 Annual Agency Plan (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 7.3. | | Development Review Committee: | | |
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2024-15614
| 1 | 7.3.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Waiver to Land Development Code Section 2.16.1.B(8)(g) - Agricultural Lot Split Establishment of County Municipal Services Benefit Unit for Calcutta Farms, Parcel Number 00108-005-00, Application Number 31451 (for Agricultural Lot Split Application Number 31450) (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 7.4. | | Human Resources: | | |
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2024-15345
| 1 | 7.4.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Group Healthcare Cost and Approval of No Balance Billing for Emergency Medical Services Provided by Marion County Fire Rescue to Employees, Retirees, and Dependents on the Group Healthcare Plan (Budget Impact - Neutral expenditure of $33,132,358 in the Insurance Fund and revenue decrease of $50,000 in the General Fund as proposed in FY 2024-25 budget) | | |
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| | 7.5. | | Procurement Services: | | |
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2024-15703
| 1 | 7.5.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Change Order 1 to Purchase Order 02401215: 23Q-087-TO-14 Evaluation and Appraisal Report and Planned Service Area Study - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $22,800 as approved in FY 2023-24 budget) | | |
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2024-15695
| 1 | 7.5.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Bid Exemption for Vehicle Purchases: One-time “Off the Lot” Vehicle Purchases (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $728,761 as approved in FY 2023-24 budget) | | |
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2024-15579
| 1 | 7.5.3. | Consent | Request Approval of Change Order 2 to Purchase Order 2400717: 23B-049 CR 42 at Southeast 182nd Avenue Road, Turn Lane Addition - C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $23,863 as approved in the FY 2023-24 budget) | | |
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2024-15658
| 1 | 7.5.4. | Consent | Request Approval of Contract Renewal: 16P-106-CA-08 Workers Compensation and Liability Third Party Claims Administration - Johns Eastern Company, Inc., Lakewood Ranch, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $237,225 as proposed in FY 2024-25 budget) | | |
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2024-15642
| 1 | 7.5.5. | Consent | Request Approval of Contract Renewal: 18P-095-CA-08, Occupational Medical Care Provider Services Agreement - Concentra Health Services, Inc., Addison, TX (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated expenditure of $375,317 as proposed in the FY 2024-25 budget) | | |
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2024-15568
| 1 | 7.5.6. | Consent | Request Approval of Contract Renewal: 22B-192-CA-01, Waste Tire Transport and Disposal - Global Tire Recycling of Sumter County, Inc., Wildwood, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $200,000 as proposed in FY2024-25 budget) | | |
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2024-15563
| 1 | 7.5.7. | Consent | Request Approval of Purchases $50,000 and Over | | |
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| | 7.6. | | Tourist Development: | | |
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2024-15651
| 1 | 7.6.1. | Consent | Request Approval of a Florida Department of Transportation Locally Funded Agreement, a Three-Party Escrow Agreement, in accordance with a Funding Resolution for the Aesthetic Upgrades within the area of Interstate 75 (State Road 93) at NW 49th Street (from end of NW 49th Street to end of NW 35th Street) Project FPN: 435209-1-52-02 (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $3,555,863 as approved in the FY 2023-24 budget) | | |
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| | 7.7. | | Transportation - County Engineer: | | |
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2024-15616
| 1 | 7.7.1. | Consent | Request Approval of a Locally Funded Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and Marion County with a Supporting Resolution for the Roadway Project of Interstate 75 (State Road 93) at NW 49th Street (from end of NW 49th Street to end of NW 35th Street) (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $8,419,860 as approved in the FY 2023-24 Budget) | | |
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| | 7.8. | | Utilities: | | |
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2024-15500
| 1 | 7.8.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement Final Cost Estimate Between Florida Department of Transportation and Marion County Utilities (Budget Impact - Expenditure of $4,728,575) | | |
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2024-15618
| 1 | 7.8.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Water Main Extension Connection Agreement WME-011 Between Holiday Builders, Inc. and Marion County Utilities (Budget Impact - Neutral; $24,158 as approved in FY 2023-24 budget) | | |
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2024-15619
| 1 | 7.8.3. | Consent | Request Approval of Water Main Extension Connection Agreement WME-012 Between Holiday Builders, Inc. and Marion County Utilities (Budget Impact - Neutral; $17,549 as approved in FY 2023-24 budget) | | |
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| | 8. | | COUNTY ATTORNEY: | | |
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2024-15743
| 1 | 8.1. | County Attorney | Request Authorization to Engage Services of Outside Counsel for Appellate Work | | |
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2024-15767
| 1 | 8.2. | County Attorney | Request Authorization to File Confidential Statement Regarding Appropriateness of Appellate Mediation in AZ Ocala Ranch, LLC, and Marion Mitigation LLC v. Marion County Appeal | | |
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| | 9. | | COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: | | |
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2024-15688
| 1 | 9.1. | County Administrator | Request Marion County Commissioners Make Final Name Selection for the Renaming of the New Park in Ocala Park Estates | | |
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2024-15617
| 1 | 9.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Resolution for the Best Foot Forward Pedestrian Safety Program (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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2024-15627
| 1 | 9.3. | County Administrator | Presentation of a Citizen’s Concerns regarding a Neighboring Property Owner’s Use of the Drainage Right-Of-Way within the Cedar Shores Industrial Park Subdivision, Recorded in Plat Book U, Page 51 (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 10. | | COMMITTEE ITEMS: | | |
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2024-15594
| 1 | 10.1. | Committee Item | Public Safety Coordinating Council - Ratification of the Replacement Member Representing a Local Substance Abuse Treatment Program | | |
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| | 11. | | NOTATION FOR ACTION: | | |
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2024-15693
| 1 | 11.1. | Notation for Action | Request Approval to Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Relating to Trespassing on Marion County Owned Property on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium | | |
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2024-15751
| 1 | 11.2. | Consent | Request to Reschedule and Advertise a Marion County Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting to Consider Approval of the 2024 Silver Springs Community Redevelopment Area Master Plan from Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 at 2:00pm 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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2024-15649
| 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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2024-15488
| 1 | 14.1.1. | Notation for Record | Present Thank You Letter to Marion County Fire Rescue from Bradford County Fire Rescue Department for the Donation of Twelve Knox Key Secure Vehicle Units | | |
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2024-15573
| 1 | 14.1.2. | Notation for Record | Present the Economic and Tourism Development Report as Required by Section 288.1226 and 288.904, Florida Statutes | | |
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2024-15575
| 1 | 14.1.3. | Notation for Record | Present Letter from Bay Laurel Center Community Development District Dated May 31, 2024 Regarding Proposed Budget FY 2025 | | |
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2024-15643
| 1 | 14.1.4. | Notation for Record | Present Notification of Vacancy on the Board of Adjustment | | |
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2024-15644
| 1 | 14.1.5. | Notation for Record | Present Housing Finance Authority of Marion County Memorandum of Understanding on Reserves for Unforeseen Circumstances Policies and Procedures | | |
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2024-15699
| 1 | 14.1.6. | Notation for Record | Present Marion County Department of Health DE385L Contract Management Variance Report and DE580L1 Analysis of Fund Equities Report for FY 2023-24 | | |
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| | 14.2. | | Present Walk-On Items From Previous BCC Meeting: None | | |
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| | 14.3. | | General Informational Items: | | |
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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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| | 14.4. | | Clerk of the Court: | | |
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2024-15637
| 1 | 14.4.1. | Notation for Record | Present Administrative Budget Transfer for FY 2023-24 | | |
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2024-15655
| 1 | 14.4.2. | Notation for Record | Present Bay Laurel Center Community Development District Proposed Budget FY 2025 as required by FS 190.008 | | |
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2024-15656
| 1 | 14.4.3. | Notation for Record | Present Marion Ranch Community Development District Proposed Budget FY 2025 as required by FS 190.008 | | |
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2024-15657
| 1 | 14.4.4. | Notation for Record | Present Pioneer Ranch Community Development District Proposed Budget FY 2025 as required by FS 190.008 | | |
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2024-15682
| 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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2024-15659
| 1 | 14.5.1. | Present Information for the Record | Code Enforcement Board - May 8, 2024 | | |
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2024-15660
| 1 | 14.5.2. | Present Information for the Record | Development Review Committee - May 20, June 3 and 10, 2024 | | |
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2024-15661
| 1 | 14.5.3. | Present Information for the Record | Parks and Recreation Advisory Council - February 21, 2024 | | |
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2024-15662
| 1 | 14.5.4. | Present Information for the Record | Pine Run Estates MSTU Advisory Committee - May 16, 2024 | | |
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| | 14.5.5. | | Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at http://www.WaterMatters.org | | |
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| | 14.5.6. | | St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at https://www.sjrwmd.com | | |
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| | 14.5.7. | | Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at https://ocalamariontpo.org | | |
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| | 14.5.8. | | Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority (WRWSA) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at http://www.wrwsa.org | | |
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| | 8. | | COUNTY ATTORNEY: | | |
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| | 11. | | NOTATION FOR ACTION: | | |
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| | 11. | | NOTATION FOR ACTION: | | |
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