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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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2026-23597
| 1 | 1.1. | County Administrator | PRESENTATION - America250 - Amanda Tart, Assistant County Administrator (Presentation Only) | | |
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2026-24205
| 1 | 1.2. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - Dan Clark, Chairman, Kids Kicking Cancer (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2026-24145
| 1 | 1.3. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION - Hunger Action Month - Stephanie Palacios, Director of Advocacy and Government Relations, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2026-24213
| 1 | 1.4. | Proclamation and Presentation | PRESENTATION - Retirement of Preston Bowlin, Emergency Management Director (Presentation Only) | | |
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2026-24124
| 1 | 1.5. | Proclamation and Presentation | PRESENTATION - Marion County Utilities’ Platinum and Gold Peak Performance Awards from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies - Tony Cunningham, P.E., Utilities Director (Presentation Only) | | |
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2026-24146
| 1 | 1.6. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION - Eagle Scout Court of Honor - Donovan McNeish (Approval Only) | | |
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2026-24174
| 1 | 1.7. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION - Florida Redevelopment Week (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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2026-24171
| 1 | 3.1. | Minutes | June 3, 2026 | | |
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2026-24172
| 1 | 3.2. | Minutes | June 16, 2026 | | |
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| | 4. | | CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES: | | |
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2026-24049
| 1 | 4.1. | Outside Agencies | Billy Woods, Sheriff - Request Approval of Expenditure of $1,000 from Law Enforcement Trust Fund | | |
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2026-24138
| 1 | 4.2. | Outside Agencies | Jimmy Cowan, Property Appraiser - Request to Extend 2026 Tax Roll | | |
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2026-24139
| 1 | 4.3. | Outside Agencies | Request Approval of Traffic Enforcement Agreement Between William “Billy” Woods, Sheriff of Marion County, Marion County Board of County Commissioners, and Summercrest Homeowners Association, Inc. (Budget Impact - Neutral) | | |
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| | 5. | | CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT: | | |
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| | 5.1. | | Budget Amendment | | |
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2026-24210
| 1 | 5.1.1. | Budget Amendment | Budget Transfer from American Rescue Plan Emergency Rental 2 Fund to General Fund - $437,534 | | |
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2026-24101
| 1 | 5.1.2. | Budget Amendment | Budget Transfer from Law Enforcement Trust Fund to MSTU for Law Enforcement - $1,000 | | |
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2026-24076
| 1 | 5.1.3. | Budget Amendment | Fine and Forfeiture Administration - Juvenile Detention - $65,481 | | |
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2026-24102
| 1 | 5.1.4. | Budget Amendment | Fine and Forfeiture Fund - Sheriff Regular Transfer - $114,900 | | |
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2026-24186
| 1 | 5.1.5. | Budget Amendment | General Fund - Belleview Sportsplex - $14,000 | | |
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2026-24150
| 1 | 5.1.6. | Budget Amendment | General Fund - Finance and Administration - $10,000 | | |
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2026-24149
| 1 | 5.1.7. | Budget Amendment | General Fund - Fleet Management - $8,500 | | |
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2026-24075
| 1 | 5.1.8. | Budget Amendment | General Fund - Medicaid Hospital Nurse Home - $172,189 | | |
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2026-24207
| 1 | 5.1.9. | Budget Amendment | General Fund - Public Relations - $96,860 | | |
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2026-24148
| 1 | 5.1.10. | Budget Amendment | Impact Fee West District Fund - Impact Fees West District - $162 | | |
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2026-24082
| 1 | 5.1.11. | Budget Amendment | Infrastructure Surtax Capital Project Fund - Infrastructure Tax Transportation - $251,170 | | |
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2026-24198
| 1 | 5.1.12. | Budget Amendment | Infrastructure Surtax Capital Project Fund - Infrastructure Tax Sheriff Regular - $1,256,728 | | |
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2026-24206
| 1 | 5.1.13. | Budget Amendment | Infrastructure Surtax Capital Project Fund - Multiple Cost Centers - $89,052 | | |
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2026-24151
| 1 | 5.1.14. | Budget Amendment | Local Housing Assistance Trust Fund - State House Initiative Partner - $705,327 | | |
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2026-24153
| 1 | 5.1.15. | Budget Amendment | Marion County Utility Fund - Utilities Capital Construction - $159,266 | | |
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2026-24200
| 1 | 5.1.16. | Budget Amendment | Marion County Utility Fund - Utilities Wastewater System - $49,750 | | |
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2026-24199
| 1 | 5.1.17. | Budget Amendment | Medical Examiner Fund - Medical Examiner - $16,824 | | |
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2026-24204
| 1 | 5.1.18. | Budget Amendment | Multiple Funds - Multiple Cost Centers - $22,119 | | |
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2026-24203
| 1 | 5.1.19. | Budget Amendment | Multiple Funds - Multiple Cost Centers - $62,970 | | |
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2026-24079
| 1 | 5.1.20. | Budget Amendment | Solid Waste Disposal Fund - Solid Waste Disposal - $155,000 | | |
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| | 5.2. | | Project Adjustment | | |
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2026-24208
| 1 | 5.2.1. | Project Adjustment | Transfer Project Funds and Amend the Capital Improvement Program - Infrastructure Surtax Capital Projects - $17,925 | | |
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| | 5.3. | | Clerk of the Court Items | | |
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2026-24190
| 1 | 5.3.1. | Clerk of the Court | Present the Acquisition or Disposition of Property Forms Authorizing Changes in Status, as Follows: 042243, 042263, 046338, 047153, 48198, 048206, 048226, 48800, 48803, 49851, 52773, and list from Utilities | | |
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| | 6. | | PUBLIC HEARINGS (Request Proof of Publication) at 10:00 am: NONE | | |
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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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| | 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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2026-24048
| 1 | 7.1.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Revision of Commission Policy 19-01 Regarding Budget Amendments (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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2026-24140
| 1 | 7.1.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Grant Awards to be Reimbursed from the Marion County Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Trust Fund (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $20,000) | | |
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2026-24202
| 1 | 7.1.3. | Consent | Request Approval of the Amendment to the COVID Healthcare Incentive Program Grant Agreement with Ocala Metro Catalyst Fund, Inc. (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $75,000) | | |
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| | 7.2. | | Attorney: | | |
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2026-24154
| 1 | 7.2.1. | 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 | | |
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2026-24212
| 1 | 7.2.2. | Consent | Request Approval of the First Amendment to Settlement Agreement with Linda Capozzoli Regarding Agricultural Enclave Application | | |
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| | 7.3. | | Fire Rescue: | | |
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2026-24141
| 1 | 7.3.1. | Consent | Request Approval of the Renewal of the Agreement for Ambulance Transportation Services between Florida Hospital Ocala, Inc., d/b/a AdventHealth Ocala and Marion County (Budget Impact - Revenue of up to $40,000 with Accompanying Related Expenditures) | | |
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2026-24142
| 1 | 7.3.2. | Consent | Request Approval of the Renewal of the Ambulance Transportation Services Agreement between HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and Marion County to Provide a Critical Care Transport Nurse (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 7.4. | | Parks & Recreation: | | |
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2026-24041
| 1 | 7.4.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Athletic Facility Agreement Between Marion County and Ocala Pickleball Club, Inc. for Use of Facilities at Coehadjoe Park (Budget Impact - Revenue Generating; annual revenue of $1,000) | | |
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| | 7.5. | | Procurement Services: | | |
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2026-24159
| 1 | 7.5.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Bid Award: 26B-094 Stanton Weirsdale Drainage Retention Area (DRA) - Southern Times Service, LLC, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $173,520.75) | | |
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2026-24135
| 1 | 7.5.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Bid Award: 26B-101 Hazardous Waste Disposal - Perma-Fix of Florida, Inc., Gainesville, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated expenditure $280,000) | | |
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2026-24025
| 1 | 7.5.3. | Consent | Request Approval of Change Order and Ratification of Change Order to Purchase Order 2600316 - 25P-140 Sodium Hypochlorite - Odyssey Manufacturing Co., Tampa, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $75,000) | | |
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2026-24100
| 1 | 7.5.4. | Consent | Request Approval of Change Order to Purchase Order 2401106: 23Q-225 CR 475A (SW 27th Avenue) Improvements - Kittelson & Associates, Inc., Orlando, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $248,248) | | |
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2026-24050
| 1 | 7.5.5. | Consent | Request Approval of Change Order to Purchase Order 2500654: 23Q-087-TO-26 Civil Site Engineers for Miscellaneous Projects - Engineering Design Services for Chatmire Subdivision Roads - Guerra Development Corp., Ocala, FL 34470 (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $10,294) | | |
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2026-24042
| 1 | 7.5.6. | Consent | Request Approval of Change Order to Purchase Order 2501611: 06Q-098-PA-10A NW/NE 35th Street Phase 1B - Final Design Services - Guerra Development Corp., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $47,690) | | |
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2026-24214
| 1 | 7.5.7. | Consent | Request Approval of Change Order to Purchase Order 2600662: 25B-141 Marion County Annual Sidewalk Repair - Hartman Civil Construction, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $80,000) | | |
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2026-24059
| 1 | 7.5.8. | Consent | Request Approval of Contract Amendment 25BE-150-CA-01: Central Florida Water Testing, LLC d/b/a Plant Technicians, Leesburg, FL (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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2026-24158
| 1 | 7.5.9. | Consent | Request Approval of Contract Amendment (Renewal): 24C-001-CA-03 Stretcher, Power-Load, and Stair Chair Service Agreement - Stryker Corporation, Chicago, IL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $506,034.76) | | |
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2026-24143
| 1 | 7.5.10. | Consent | Request Approval of Task Order 20Q-170-TO-28: Baseline Scale House - Phase II Construction Documents and Administration - Monarch Design Group LLC, Gainesville, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $225,330) | | |
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2026-23852
| 1 | 7.5.11. | Consent | Request Approval of Task Order 23Q-087-TO-74: NE 55th - 58th Avenue Preliminary Engineering Report Phase 5 - Guerra Development Corp., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $36,000) | | |
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2026-24157
| 1 | 7.5.12. | Consent | Request Approval of Selection Committee Recommendation: 26P-116 Workers' Compensation Third-Party Administration Services - Commercial Risk Management, Inc., Tampa, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; combined five-year expenditure of $746,856) | | |
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2026-24147
| 1 | 7.5.13. | Consent | Request Approval to Reject All Proposals: 26P-042 Risk Management Information System (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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2026-24026
| 1 | 7.5.14. | Consent | Request Approval of Purchases $50,000 and Over | | |
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| | 7.6. | | Tourist Development: | | |
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2026-24187
| 1 | 7.6.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Tourist Development Council Request for Bid Fee Event Funding Program (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $100,000) | | |
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| | 7.7. | | Transportation - County Engineer: | | |
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2026-24047
| 1 | 7.7.1. | Consent | Request Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the NW 49th Street Phase 3 Road Improvement Project for a Portion of Parcel 1304-056-007 (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $30,000) | | |
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2026-24063
| 1 | 7.7.2. | Consent | Request Approval of an Amendment to the Developer's Agreement for SR 200/SW 95th Street Road Improvements Between Marion County and 95th Street Holdings LLC (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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2026-24152
| 1 | 7.7.3. | Consent | Request Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the SW 80th Avenue Segment 1B Improvement Project for a Portion of Parcel 21357-008-00 (Budget Impact- Neutral; expenditure of $2,330) | | |
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2026-24183
| 1 | 7.7.4. | Consent | Request Approval of a Resolution to Vacate a Portion of the Plat of Beltway Business Center Phase 1, as Recorded in Plat Book Z, Page 82 Parcel 37490-000-00 (Budget Impact - Neutral) | | |
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| | 7.8. | | Utilities: | | |
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2026-24112
| 1 | 7.8.1. | Consent | Request Approval for Memorandum of Understanding Between Marion County and Homes2 Suites by Hilton Silver Springs, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 8. | | COUNTY ATTORNEY: NONE | | |
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| | 9. | | COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: | | |
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2026-23944
| 1 | 9.1. | County Administrator | Present Update on County and Regional Opioid Settlement Funding | | |
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| | 10. | | COMMITTEE ITEMS: NONE | | |
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| | 11. | | NOTATION FOR ACTION: | | |
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2026-24043
| 1 | 11.1. | Notation for Action | Request for Public Hearing Date for Consideration of a Road Closure Petition Associated with SW 44th Terrace, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. or Soon Thereafter 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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| | 14. | | NOTATION FOR RECORD: | | |
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| | 14.1. | | County Administrator Informational Items: | | |
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2026-24077
| 1 | 14.1.1. | Notation for Record | Present Aurora Oaks Community Development District Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting Dates for Fiscal Year 2026-27 | | |
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2026-24144
| 1 | 14.1.2. | Notation for Record | Present Monthly Building Safety Productivity Report for July 2026 | | |
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2026-24156
| 1 | 14.1.3. | Notation for Record | Board of Adjustment - Present Resignation from Thomas Phillips | | |
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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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2026-24155
| 1 | 14.3.1. | Notation for Record | Present Administrative Budget Transfer Report for FY 2025-26 | | |
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2026-24173
| 1 | 14.3.2. | Notation for Record | Present Memorandum from Gregory C. Harrell, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Regarding the Filing of Ordinance 26-32 with The Secretary of State’s Office | | |
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2026-24175
| 1 | 14.3.3. | Notation for Record | Present Letter from Cold Springs Improvement District Regarding Scheduled Meetings for Fiscal Year 2026-27 | | |
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2026-24188
| 1 | 14.3.4. | Notation for Record | Present Update for Property Appraiser Budget FY 2026-27 | | |
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2026-24189
| 1 | 14.3.5. | Notation for Record | Present Marion County Utility Capital Improvement Program Project Close-Out | | |
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2026-24201
| 1 | 14.3.6. | Notation for Record | Present Regular Report of Utilization for Reserve for Contingencies | | |
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2026-24209
| 1 | 14.3.7. | Notation for Record | Present Fire Rescue and EMS Capital Improvement Program Project Close-Out | | |
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2026-24215
| 1 | 14.3.8. | Notation for Record | Present Budget Adjustments to the Tentative Budget Fiscal Year 2026-27 | | |
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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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2026-24176
| 1 | 14.4.1. | Present Information for the Record | Code Enforcement Board (CEB) - July 8, 2026 | | |
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2026-24177
| 1 | 14.4.2. | Present Information for the Record | Development Review Committee (DRC) - August 3 and 10, 2026 | | |
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2026-24178
| 1 | 14.4.3. | Present Information for the Record | Districts 5 & 24 Medical Examiner Advisory Committee - February 19 and May 27, 2026 | | |
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2026-24179
| 1 | 14.4.4. | Present Information for the Record | Housing Finance Authority - July 15, 2026 | | |
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2026-24180
| 1 | 14.4.5. | Present Information for the Record | Housing Finance Authority (Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act) TEFRA - August 18, 2026 | | |
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2026-24181
| 1 | 14.4.6. | Present Information for the Record | Pine Run Estates MSTU Advisory Board - May 21 and June 18, 2026 | | |
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2026-24182
| 1 | 14.4.7. | Present Information for the Record | Planning and Zoning Commission - May 27, 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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