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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/19/2021 9:00 AM Action Summary status: Draft  
Meeting location: McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium
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     The Marion County Board of County Commissioners welcomes you to its regularly scheduled meeting held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted. The zoning portion of the meeting is also held on the 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 To encourage participation, ensure equal access to all participants and foster mutual respect, please follow these guidelines. -If you wish to address the commission regarding any of the items on the agenda you may do so when the Chairman opens the floor for Public Comments. -Public Comments during the morning portion of the meeting will be limited to two (2) minutes per speaker, unless you signed up beforehand, in which you will be allowed fi   Video Video
     CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 9:00 AM ROLL CALL ANNOUNCEMENTS   Video Video
   1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:   Video Video
2021-4875 11.1.Proclamation and PresentationPROCLAMATION - Cybersecurity Awareness Month - Tom Northey, Director - Information Technology (Approval and Presentation)   Video Video
2021-4771 11.2.Proclamation and PresentationPRESENTATION - Employee Services Awards - Amanda Tart, Executive Director of Administrative Services (Approval and Presentation)   Video Video
2021-4772 11.3.Proclamation and PresentationPRESENTATION - Employee of the Quarter for July - September 2021 - Amanda Tart, Executive Director of Administrative Services (Approval and Presentation)   Video Video
   2. AGENDA ITEM PUBLIC COMMENTS:    Video Video
     Reserved for comments related to items specifically listed on this agenda. Scheduled requests will be heard first and limited to five (5) minutes. Unscheduled requests will be limited to two (2) minutes. Citizens may contact Marion County Administration by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before the meeting at 352-438-2300 to request to speak or submit the request online at: www.marionfl.org.   Video Video
   3. ADOPT THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: (4 sets)   Video Video
2021-4787 13.1.MinutesJuly 15, 2021   Not available
2021-4788 13.2.MinutesJuly 16, 2021   Not available
2021-4863 13.3.MinutesJuly 20, 2021   Not available
2021-4864 13.4.MinutesAugust 3, 2021   Not available
   4. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES:   Video Video
2021-4869 14.1.Outside AgenciesBilly Woods, Sheriff - Request Approval of the Annual Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification   Not available
2021-4876 14.2.Outside AgenciesJon Lin, Trial Court Administrator - Request Acknowledgement of Receipt of Final Report Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse (CJMHSA) Reinvestment Grant Program, Program Status Report by Grant Awardee LSF Health Systems   Not available
   5. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT:    Not available
   5.1. Budget Amendment   Video Video
2021-4786 15.1.1.Budget Amendment2021A Capital Projects Fund - Series 2021A - $1,113,511   Not available
2021-4778 15.1.2.Budget AmendmentFire Rescue and EMS Fund - Fire Rescue Services - $150,000   Not available
2021-4741 15.1.3.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Coronavirus Relief - $70,000   Not available
2021-4743 15.1.4.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - General Government Capital - $121,928   Not available
2021-4753 15.1.5.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Legislative - $10,660   Not available
2021-4784 15.1.6.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Public Safety Communications - $380,626   Not available
2021-4782 15.1.7.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Sheriff Capital - $75,000   Not available
2021-4848 15.1.8.Budget AmendmentMarion County Utility Fund - Utilities Capital Construction - $50,735   Not available
2021-4760 15.1.9.Budget AmendmentMarion County Utility Fund - Utilities Management - $782,809   Not available
2021-4738 15.1.10.Budget AmendmentMedical Examiner Fund - Medical Examiner - $14,400   Not available
2021-4862 15.1.11.Budget AmendmentParks and Recreation Fees Fund - Parks and Recreation Fees - $2,672   Not available
2021-4742 15.1.12.Budget AmendmentStormwater Program - Stormwater Program - $123,196   Not available
   6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Request Proof of Publication) at 10:00 am: NONE   Not available
     Public participation is encouraged. When prompted, please step up to the podium and state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to the specific issue being addressed.   Not available
   7. CONSENT:    Video Video
     A motion to approve the Consent Agenda is a motion to approve all recommended actions. All matters on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion unless desired by a Commissioner.   Not available
   7.1. Administration:   Not available
2021-4857 17.1.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Agreement Between Marion County, Florida and the Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce D/B/A Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership for Economic Development and Small Business Incubator Services for the Period Beginning October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   7.2. Community Services:   Not available
2021-4672 17.2.1.ConsentRequest Approval to Authorize the County Administrator to Endorse and Release Homeowner Insurance Claim Payment for State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Purchase Assistance Program on Behalf of Jeremy and Nicole Gatch (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   7.3. Development Review Committee:   Not available
2021-4774 17.3.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Waiver Request for LDC 2.16.1.B(8)(g) - Agricultural Lot Split Establishment of County Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) for Sabal Ridge Farms, Parcel Number 02970-001-00, Application Number 27287 (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   7.4. Facilities Management:   Not available
2021-4783 17.4.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Facilities Management to Acquire Used Vehicles from Building Safety (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $30,900 as approved in FY 20/21)   Not available
   7.5. MSTU:   Not available
2021-4680 17.5.1.ConsentRequest Approval to Accept Petitions from Property Owners for Quail Creek, Plat Book W, Page 96 (Budget Impact - None)   Video Video
2021-4759 17.5.2.ConsentRequest Approval to Accept Petitions from Property Owners for Belleview Heights Unit 9 - SE 131st Place, Plat Book F, Page 117 (Budget Impact - None)   Video Video
2021-4727 17.5.3.ConsentRequest Acceptance of Bluefields Improvement Area into Warranty Period and Authorize Chairman to Execute Letter to Contractor (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   7.6. Procurement Services:   Not available
2021-4417 17.6.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Selection Committee Recommendation: 21P-165, Brand Development - Zehnder Communications, Inc., New Orleans, LA (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure not to exceed $118,540)   Not available
2021-4420 17.6.2.ConsentRequest Approval of Selection Committee Recommendation: 21P-166, Media Planning and Buying - Miles Partnership, LLLP, Sarasota, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $563,490 as approved in FY 21/22)   Not available
2021-4556 17.6.3.ConsentRequest Approval of Bid Award: 21B-240, Rainbow Park Units 1 and 2 Road Grading - John L. Finch Contracting Corp., Summerfield, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $56,400 as approved in FY 21/22 budget)   Not available
2021-4718 17.6.4.ConsentRequest Approval and Renewal of Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) Active Wear Agreement: 19B-204, MCFR Active Wear for Fire Personnel - Warrior Supply Depot, Inc., Jacksonville, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $50,000 as approved in FY 21/22 budget)   Not available
2021-4722 17.6.5.ConsentRequest Approval of Change Order 2 to Purchase Order 2000604: 18Q-160, SW/NW 80th/70th Avenue Widening Preliminary Engineering Report - Guerra Development Corp., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $112,290 as approved in the FY 21/22 budget)   Not available
2021-4725 17.6.6.ConsentRequest Approval of Selection Committee Recommendation and Award: 21P-136, Communications Voice, Data and Logging Recorder System - Word Systems, Inc., Indianapolis, IN (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $813,543 as approved in FY 21/22 budget)   Not available
2021-4736 17.6.7.ConsentRequest Approval of Bid Award: 21B-239, Babe Ruth ADA Sidewalk Improvements - Algat Enterprises, Inc., Orlando, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $108,600 as approved in FY 21/22 budget)   Not available
2021-4843 17.6.8.ConsentRequest Approval of Task Order for Program Management Services for RESCUE Grant Projects; 21Q-227-TO-01, Concept and Planning Phase - Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $73,630 as approved in American Rescue Plan Budget)   Not available
2021-4678 17.6.9.ConsentRequest Approval of Purchases $50,000 and Over   Not available
   7.7. Tourist Development:   Not available
2021-4766 17.7.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Room Night Generating Events Funding Program Guidelines and Application (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   7.8. Transportation - County Engineer:   Not available
2021-4586 17.8.1.ConsentRequest Approval of a Resolution to Vacate a Portion of the Language as Shown on the Plat of Silver Acres First Addition a Resubdivision of Tract “AB” Silver Springs Shores Unit Number 21, as Recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 129-130 (Budget Impact - Revenue of $350)   Not available
2021-4712 17.8.2.ConsentRequest Approval to Authorize the County Administrator to Execute an “As Is” Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase with Addenda Associated with the SW 49th Avenue - North Phase Road Improvement Project (STC073814) (Budget Impact - Expenditure up to 10% above the approved appraisal amount, surcharge and closing costs as approved in FY 21/22 budget)   Not available
2021-4714 17.8.3.ConsentRequest Approval of an Assignment and Assumption of Site License Agreements and a Settlement Agreement and Release Associated with a Communications Tower Agreement Between L3Harris Technologies, Inc. and Marion County (Budget Impact - Revenue of $56,000)   Not available
2021-4715 17.8.4.ConsentRequest Approval of a Permanent Drainage Easement Associated with the CR 225A and Hwy 27 Intersection Improvement Project (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2021-4679 17.8.5.ConsentRequest Approval of a Purchase Agreement Between LC Stevenson and Marion County (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $5,400 as approved in the FY 21/22 budget)   Not available
2021-4716 17.8.6.ConsentRequest Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the CR 225A and Hwy 27 Intersection Improvement Project (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $10,643 as approved in the FY 21/22 budget)   Not available
2021-4717 17.8.7.ConsentRequest Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the CR 225A and Hwy 27 Intersection Improvement Project (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $50,503 as approved in the FY 21/22 budget)   Not available
2021-4779 17.8.8.ConsentRequest Approval of a Purchase Agreement Between Dinkins & Dinkins, LLC and Marion County Associated with the NW/SW 80th Avenue and W HWY 40 Intersection Improvement Project (STC073868) (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $3,015,358 as approved in the FY 21/22 budget)   Not available
   7.9. Utilities:   Not available
2021-4755 17.9.1.ConsentRequest Approval for Water Main Extension Connection Agreement 21-SA-42-O Between FL Acquisitions, LLC. and Marion County Utilities (MCU) (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2021-4756 17.9.2.ConsentRequest Approval for Water Main Extension Connection Agreement 21-SA-41-O Between FL Acquisitions, LLC. and Marion County Utilities (MCU) (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2021-4767 17.9.3.ConsentRequest Approval for Water Main Extension Connection Agreement 21-SA-54-O Between FL Acquisitions, LLC and Marion County Utilities (MCU) (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2021-4768 17.9.4.ConsentRequest Approval for Water Main Extension Connection Agreement 21-SA-34-O Between Soraya Resende Investments, LLC and Marion County Utilities (MCU) (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2021-4757 17.9.5.ConsentRequest Approval for Addendum to Water Service Line Extension Agreement 20-SA-07 Between Nova Ocala Real Estate, LLC. and Marion County Utilities (MCU) (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2021-4769 17.9.6.ConsentRequest Approval for Addendum to Water Service Line Extension Agreement 20-SA-09 Between Tenico Construction Corp. and Marion County Utilities (MCU) (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2021-4765 17.9.7.ConsentRequest Approval for Residential Septic To Sewer Initiative Agreement Between Affordable Living Properties, LLC and Marion County Utilities (MCU) (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2021-4758 17.9.8.ConsentRequest Approval for Marion County Commercial Septic to Sewer Initiative Agreement Between Trinity Baptist Church and Marion County Utilities (MCU) (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   8. COUNTY ATTORNEY: NONE   Not available
   9. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR:   Video Video
2021-4879 19.1.County AdministratorCommission Liaison Chart Discussion   Video Video
   10. COMMITTEE ITEMS:   Not available
2021-4773 110.1.Committee ItemPlanning & Zoning Commission - Request Appointment of Two (2) Full Members for Full Terms   Video Video
   11. NOTATION FOR ACTION:   Video Video
2021-4723 111.1.Notation for ActionRequest Approval to Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing for the Creation of Liberty Village Phase 1 Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. or Immediately Soon Thereafter in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium   Not available
2021-4763 111.2.Notation for ActionRequest Ratification of Letter to Marion County Hospital District Regarding Funding Support for Construction of the Center for Nursing Education at the College of Central Florida   Not available
2021-4764 111.3.Notation for ActionRequest Ratification of Letter to Senator Jennifer Bradley in Support of the College of Central Florida’s Pursuit of State Funding for the Center of Nursing Education on the Ocala Campus   Not available
   12. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:   Not available
2021-4878 112.1.Commission CommentsRequest Approval of Renewal of Surety Bonds for Commissioners Bryant, Curry, Gold, Stone, and Zalak (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $500 as approved in FY 21/22 budget)   Video Video
   12.2. Commission Comments   Video Video
   12.3. Commission Calendar   Not available
2021-4761 112.3.1.Commission CalendarPresent Commission Calendar   Not available
   13. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS:   Video Video
     Scheduled requests will be heard first and limited to five (5) minutes. Unscheduled speakers will be limited to two (2) minutes. Citizens may contact Marion County Administration by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before the meeting at 352-438-2300 to request to speak or sign up online at: www.marionfl.org .   Not available
   14. NOTATION FOR RECORD:   Not available
   14.1. County Administrator Informational Items:   Not available
2021-4719 114.1.1.Notation for RecordPresent Letter from Candler Hills East Community Development District Dated September 29, 2021 Regarding the FY 2022 Meeting Schedule   Not available
2021-4720 114.1.2.Notation for RecordPresent Letter from Indigo East Community Development District Dated September 29, 2021 Regarding the FY 2022 Meeting Schedule   Not available
2021-4721 114.1.3.Notation for RecordPresent CEP September 2021 Activity Report and Performance Matrix   Not available
2021-4561 114.1.4.Notation for RecordPresent Letter to Senator Bradley and Members of the Delegation Dated October 5, 2021 Regarding 2022 State Legislative Priorities   Not available
2021-4775 114.1.5.Notation for RecordPresent Letter from the City of Dunnellon Regarding Support of Multi-Modal Improvements Appropriations Request Dated October 6, 2021   Not available
2021-4770 114.1.6.Notation for RecordPresent Notice for the Rainbow Springs State Park Public Meeting Regarding the Unit Management Plan Scheduled for In-Person on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.   Not available
   14.2. Present Walk-On Items From Previous BCC Meeting: NONE   Not available
   14.3. General Informational Items:   Not available
   14.3.1. Marion County Health Department – For the Latest health news and information, Visit the Website at http://marion.floridahealth.gov/   Not available
   14.4. Clerk of the Court:   Not available
2021-4724 114.4.1.Notation for RecordPresent Administrative Budget Transfer Report for FY 2020-21   Not available
2021-4762 114.4.2.Notation for RecordPresent Monthly Report for the Building Department Budget and Actual   Not available
2021-4785 114.4.3.Notation for RecordPresent the Acquisition or Disposition of Property Forms Authorizing Changes in Status, as Follows: 195050, 29564, 31599, 42325, 43149, 44003, 45260, 46928, 46934, 46965, 46966, 47832, 49160, 49518, 50198, 54364 and Clerk of Court, IT, State Attorney, and Court Administration Lists Attached   Not available
2021-4792 114.4.4.Notation for RecordPresent Memorandum from Gregory C. Harrell, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Regarding the Filing of Ordinances 21-25, 21-26, 20-27, and 21-28 with the Secretary of State’s Office   Not available
2021-4793 114.4.5.Notation for RecordPresent Letter Dated September 27, 2021 from Cold Springs Improvement District, Regarding Scheduled Meetings for Fiscal Year 2021/2022   Not available
2021-4794 114.4.6.Notation for RecordPresent Letter from The Early Learning Coalition, Regarding Scheduled Meetings for Fiscal Year 2021/2022   Not available
2021-4795 114.4.7.Notation for RecordPresent Letter from The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) Dated September 20, 2021 Regarding Scheduled Meetings for Fiscal Year 2022   Not available
2021-4796 114.4.8.Notation for RecordPresent Letter Dated September 27, 2021 from Utopia of Marion County Community Development District Regarding Scheduled Meetings for Fiscal Year 2021/2022   Not available
2021-4808 114.4.9.Notation for RecordPresent Regular Report of Utilization for Reserve for Contingencies   Not available
2021-4844 114.4.10.Notation for RecordPresent Administrative Budget Transfer Report for FY 21/22   Not available
   14.5. Present for information and record, minutes and notices received from the following committees and agencies:   Not available
2021-4797 114.5.1.Present Information for the RecordBoard of Adjustment - July 12, 2021   Not available
2021-4799 114.5.2.Present Information for the RecordEarly Learning Coalition of Marion County - June 10, 2021   Not available
2021-4800 114.5.3.Present Information for the RecordHousing Finance Authority - August 11, 2021   Not available
2021-4802 114.5.4.Present Information for the RecordLicense Review Board - August 10, 2021   Not available
2021-4803 114.5.5.Present Information for the RecordMarion County Hospital District (MCHD) - August 30, 2021   Not available
2021-4804 114.5.6.Present Information for the RecordMarion Oaks MSTU General Services Advisory Board - May 11, 2021   Not available
2021-4805 114.5.7.Present Information for the RecordParks & Recreation Advisory Council (PRAC) - August 18, 2021   Not available
2021-4806 114.5.8.Present Information for the RecordPlanning and Zoning Commission - August 23, 2021   Not available
2021-4807 114.5.9.Present Information for the RecordTourist Development Council - August 26, 2021   Not available
   14.5.10. Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at http://www.WaterMatters.org    Not available
   14.5.11. St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at https://www.sjrwmd.com   Not available
   14.5.12. Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at http://www.ocalafl.org/tpo   Not available
   14.5.13. Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority (WRWSA) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at http://www.wrwsa.org   Not available
   15. PLANNING & ZONING - REQUEST PROOF OF PUBLICATION (AT 2:00PM):   Not available
2021-4780 1 Cover DocumentsPresent Cover Documents from Planning and Zoning   Not available
   15.1. Planning and Zoning Consent Items:   Not available
2021-4705 115.1.1.Zoning Consent21-L03 - Martelli Farm, LLC. Domenic Martelli, Rural Land and RAC to RAC and Rural Land (Reconfiguration of Existing RAC- 1.5 acre Increase), 18.53 Acres (Transmittal Hearing)   Not available
2021-4706 115.1.2.Zoning Consent210801Z - Martelli Farm, LLC. Domenic Martelli, A-1 and B-2 to RAC and RAC to A-1 (Reconfiguration of Existing RAC-1.5 acre increase), 18.53 Acres (Information Only)   Not available
2021-4707 115.1.3.Zoning Consent21-L04 - Marion County Property Rights Amendment (Transmittal Hearing)   Not available
2021-4708 115.1.4.Zoning Consent211002SU - Ismael Morejon Gonzalez, Special Use Permit in A-1, 1.07 Acres   Not available
2021-4709 115.1.5.Zoning Consent211005Z - Bruce Denson, Bradley Denson and Donna Heilman, B-5 to M-1, 5.11 Acres   Not available
2021-4710 115.1.6.Zoning Consent211011Z - Aldana Contracting, LLC. Travis Aldana, Sr., B-4 to RR-1, 0.92 Acres   Not available
2021-4711 115.1.7.Zoning Consent211015Z - Elmer Wayne Cates Trust, Southeast Trust Company, LLC. TR, A-1 and B-2 to A-1, 8.5 Acres   Not available
   15.2. Planning and Zoning Items for Individual Consideration:   Not available
2021-4726 115.2.1.Zoning Consideration21-S09 - Kapildeo Shamnarine, Rural Land to Commercial, 3.0 Acres   Not available
2021-4728 115.2.2.Zoning Consideration211001SU - Antonio and Jennifer Tuggerson, Special Use Permit in A-1, 3.0 Acres   Not available
2021-4729 115.2.3.Zoning Consideration211004SU - Evangelical Bible Mission, Inc., Gerald Bustin, Special Use Permit for 3 Horses in R-3, 3.0 Acres   Not available
2021-4730 115.2.4.Zoning Consideration211006Z - Armstrong Land, LLC., R-1 to PUD (Whisper Woods), 10.33 Acres   Not available
2021-4731 115.2.5.Zoning Consideration211007Z - D32 Invest, LLC., Werner Macedo, PUD to PUD (Carissa Oaks), 16 Acres   Not available
2021-4732 115.2.6.Zoning Consideration211013Z - Longreen Farm, Inc., David Hooper, A-1 to PUD (Ocala South Townhomes), 36.09 Acres   Not available
2021-4733 115.2.7.Zoning Consideration210502Z - Maro Investment Ocala, LLC. Rock Cloutier, Modification and Renewal of a PUD, 221.75 Acres   Not available
2021-4734 115.2.8.Zoning Consideration211018Z - Marco Polo Builders, Inc. Katica Pavicic, PUD to PUD (Marco Polo Apartments), 69.15 Acres   Not available
   15.3. Adoption of Ordinance   Not available
2021-4759 17.5.2.ConsentRequest Approval to Accept Petitions from Property Owners for Belleview Heights Unit 9 - SE 131st Place, Plat Book F, Page 117 (Budget Impact - None)   Video Video