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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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2026-24299
| 1 | 1.1. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION – Constitution Week – Holly Denton, Regent, Ocala Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2026-24278
| 1 | 1.2. | Proclamation and Presentation | PRESENTATION - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day Presentation of Checks to Benefitting Organizations - Lacey Larramore, Resource Liaison, Solid Waste (Presentation Only) | | |
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2026-24294
| 1 | 1.3. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION – Hispanic Heritage Month – Jose Torres, Coordinator, Marion Oaks Hispanic Heritage Club (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2026-24302
| 1 | 1.4. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION – Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month – Olivia Hoblit, Founder, Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2026-24303
| 1 | 1.5. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION – Give4Marion Day – Lauren Deiorio, CEO, Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2026-24297
| 1 | 1.6. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION – Howard Academy Community Center 160th Anniversary Day (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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2026-24313
| 1 | 3.1. | Minutes | June 17, 2026 | | |
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2026-24314
| 1 | 3.2. | Minutes | June 18, 2026 | | |
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| | 4. | | CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES: NONE | | |
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| | 5. | | CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT: | | |
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| | 5.1. | | Budget Amendment | | |
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2026-24319
| 1 | 5.1.1. | Budget Amendment | County Transportation Maintenance Fund - Transportation - $75,000 | | |
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2026-24328
| 1 | 5.1.2. | Budget Amendment | General Fund - Fleet Management - $174,000 | | |
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2026-24257
| 1 | 5.1.3. | Budget Amendment | Insurance Fund - Employee Health - $76,228 | | |
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2026-24260
| 1 | 5.1.4. | Budget Amendment | Insurance Fund - Insurance - $17,045 | | |
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2026-24329
| 1 | 5.1.5. | Budget Amendment | Marion County Utility Fund - Utility Capital Construction - $172,636 | | |
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2026-24330
| 1 | 5.1.6. | Budget Amendment | Marion County Utility Fund - Utilities Management - $54,315 | | |
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2026-24263
| 1 | 5.1.7. | Budget Amendment | Rainbow Lakes Estates Municipal Service District - Rainbow Lakes Estates General Government - $7,000 | | |
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2026-24254
| 1 | 5.1.8. | Budget Amendment | Stormwater Program - Stormwater Program - $5,000 | | |
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| | 5.2. | | Clerk of the Court Items | | |
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2026-24301
| 1 | 5.2.1. | Clerk of the Court | Present the Acquisition or Disposition of Property Forms Authorizing Changes in Status, as Follows: 037247, 036910, 038801, 040728, 53923, and lists from the Fifth Circuit Court and the Office of the County Engineer | | |
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2026-24318
| 1 | 5.2.2. | Clerk of the Court | Request Adoption of the Capital Improvement Program Fiscal Years 2026-27 - 2030-31 | | |
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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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2026-24288
| 1 | 6.1. | Public Hearing | PUBLIC HEARING to Adopt the Annual Assessment Resolutions for Stormwater Services and Stormwater Management Programs, Residential Solid Waste Services Municipal Service Benefit Unit, and Fire Rescue Services Municipal Service Benefit Unit, and Certify the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rolls | | |
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| | 7. | | CONSENT: | | |
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| | | | A motion to approve the Consent Agenda is a motion to approve all recommended actions. All matters on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion unless desired by a Commissioner. | | |
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| | 7.1. | | Attorney: | | |
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2026-24275
| 1 | 7.1.1. | 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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2026-24324
| 1 | 7.1.2. | 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 | | |
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| | 7.2. | | Community Services: | | |
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2026-24249
| 1 | 7.2.1. | Consent | Request Approval to Amend the Marion County’s State Housing Initiative Partnership Local Housing Assistance Plan 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028 (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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2026-24250
| 1 | 7.2.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Florida Housing Finance Corporation Local Government Verification of Contribution Form Between Marion County and SAGE Partners LLC, Forest Springs Project (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $37,500) | | |
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| | 7.3. | | Growth Services: | | |
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2026-24279
| 1 | 7.3.1. | Consent | Request Approval of the April 1, 2026, University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) Preliminary Annual Population Estimates for Marion County (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 7.4. | | Human Resources: | | |
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2026-24289
| 1 | 7.4.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Employer Insurance Renewal for FY 2026-27 (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $3,929,341) | | |
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2026-24332
| 1 | 7.4.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Firefighter Cancer Presumption Policy Renewal for FY 2026-27 (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $115,321.35) | | |
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| | 7.5. | | Library Services: | | |
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2026-24305
| 1 | 7.5.1. | Consent | Request Approval of State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement (Budget Impact - Neutral; revenue from grant of $110,000 for FY 2026-27) | | |
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| | 7.6. | | Parks & Recreation: | | |
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2026-24223
| 1 | 7.6.1. | Consent | Request Approval of the Landowner Agreement with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for Use of Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 7.7. | | Procurement Services: | | |
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2026-24224
| 1 | 7.7.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Bid Award: 26B-084 2026 Rainbow Park Units 1 & 2 Road Improvement Project - Integrity Site Development, Inc., Anthony, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $1,204,458.40) | | |
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2026-24225
| 1 | 7.7.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Bid Award: 26B-112 Rainbow Lakes Estates - Ivy Place Road Improvement Project - John L. Finch Contracting Corp., Belleview, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $547,735) | | |
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2026-24300
| 1 | 7.7.3. | Consent | Request Approval of Contract: 26C-131 Drug Treatment Providers - CATS, Inc., Ocala, FL and Perspectives II, LLC, Summerfield, FL (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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2026-24255
| 1 | 7.7.4. | Consent | Request Approval of Contract Amendment: 24B-024-CA-02 Fire Equipment & Supplies - Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC, Bradenton, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral) | | |
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2026-24307
| 1 | 7.7.5. | Consent | Request Approval of Contract Amendment: 25B-061-CA-01 Utilities Maintenance Mowing - Southern Lawn Care Mid Florida, Inc., Anthony, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated additional annual expenditure of $3,960) | | |
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2026-24277
| 1 | 7.7.6. | Consent | Request Approval of Contract Amendment: 25P-140-CA-01 Sodium Hypochlorite - Odyssey Manufacturing Co., Tampa, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $4,300) | | |
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2026-24291
| 1 | 7.7.7. | Consent | Request Approval of Contract Amendment (Renewal): 17P-103-CA-05 Leachate Disposal at Baseline Landfill - Aqua Clean Environmental Company, LLC, Richmond, VA (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $875,000) | | |
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2026-24290
| 1 | 7.7.8. | Consent | Request Approval of Selection Committee Recommendation: 26Q-073 Tourism Photography and Video - Avera Visuals, LLC, Ocala, FL; Maven Photo and Film, LLC, Ocala, FL; and Ultimate Production Company, LLC d/b/a Seagrove Marketing & Studios, Bonifay, FL / Contract Amendment 24Q-295-CA-02: Tourism Photography and Video - Digital Fury, LLC, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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2026-24248
| 1 | 7.7.9. | Consent | Request Approval to Terminate Contract: 24B-084 Marion County Drainage Retention Area Mowing - Pure Cuts and Lawn Maintenance, LLC, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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2026-24280
| 1 | 7.7.10. | Consent | Request Approval to Terminate Contract: 26B-041 DRA Mowing Areas II and IV - Southern Shield Land & Disaster Services, LLC, Trenton, FL (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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2026-24251
| 1 | 7.7.11. | Consent | Request Approval of Purchases $50,000 and Over | | |
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| | 7.8. | | Tourist Development: | | |
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2026-24321
| 1 | 7.8.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Tourist Development Council Request for Event Bid Fee (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $186,000) | | |
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| | 7.9. | | Transportation - County Engineer: | | |
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2026-23794
| 1 | 7.9.1. | Consent | Request to Approve an Interlocal Agreement Regarding Stormwater Pond Maintenance Between Marion County and the Winding Oaks Community Development District (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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2026-24128
| 1 | 7.9.2. | Consent | Request Approval of the FY 2026-27 Stormwater Education and Water Use Efficiency Plans (Budget Impact - Neutral) | | |
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2026-24256
| 1 | 7.9.3. | Consent | Request Approval of a Resolution to Vacate a Portion of the Plat of Industrial 35 Unit 1, as Recorded in Plat Book X, Page 83 Parcel 37490-000-00 (Budget Impact - Revenue $500) | | |
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| | 8. | | COUNTY ATTORNEY: | | |
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2026-24292
| 1 | 8.1. | County Attorney | Request Approval of a Resolution Relating to Special Assessment Bond, Series 2026 | | |
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2026-24295
| 1 | 8.2. | County Attorney | Request Approval of a Resolution Relating to Infrastructure Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 | | |
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2026-24296
| 1 | 8.3. | County Attorney | Request Consideration of Reduction and/or Release of Civil Restitution Liens for Tracy M. Haskins | | |
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| | 9. | | COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: | | |
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2026-24252
| 1 | 9.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Developer’s Agreement for Heritage Oaks Concerning Proportionate Share of Intersection Improvements at SE 73rd Avenue and CR 42, Application Number 30516 (Budget Impact - Revenue of $72,111.60) | | |
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2026-24331
| 1 | 9.2. | County Administrator | Present Update on Various Roadway Projects | | |
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| | 10. | | COMMITTEE ITEMS: | | |
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2026-24281
| 1 | 10.1. | Committee Item | Board of Adjustment - Request Appointment of Incumbent Alternate Member to Full Member, for an Unexpired Term Ending May 2028 | | |
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2026-24282
| 1 | 10.2. | Committee Item | Code Enforcement Board - Request Appointment of One (1) Full Member and One (1) Alternate Member for Terms Ending September 2029 | | |
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2026-24284
| 1 | 10.3. | Committee Item | Housing Finance Authority - Request Appointment of Three (3) Full Members and Two (2) Alternate Members for Terms Ending September 2030 | | |
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2026-24285
| 1 | 10.4. | Committee Item | Industrial Development Authority – Request to Appoint One (1) Member for a Full Term, Ending September 2030 | | |
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2026-24286
| 1 | 10.5. | Committee Item | Marion Oaks MSTU General Services - Request to Reappoint One (1) Incumbent Member for a Full Term, Ending September 2030 | | |
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2026-24287
| 1 | 10.6. | Committee Item | Pine Run MSTU Advisory Council - Request to Reappoint One (1) Incumbent Member for a New Term, Ending September 2030 | | |
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| | 11. | | NOTATION FOR ACTION: | | |
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2026-24274
| 1 | 11.1. | Notation for Action | Request for Public Hearing Date for Consideration of a Road Closure Petition Associated with West Canal Avenue, a/k/a SE 136th Court, South of Broadway (Dixie Highway), a/k/a East Highway 25, October 20, 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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2026-24315
| 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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2026-24293
| 1 | 14.1.1. | Notation for Record | Present Notification of Vacancy on the Marion County Historical Commission Due to Member’s Passing | | |
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2026-24306
| 1 | 14.1.2. | Notation for Record | Present Canterwood Acres Community Development District Board of Supervisors Meeting Dates for Fiscal Year 2026-27 | | |
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2026-24327
| 1 | 14.1.3. | Notation for Record | Present Chamber and Economic Partnership August 2026 Activity | | |
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2026-24325
| 1 | 14.1.4. | Notation for Record | Present FloridaCommerce Letter of Acceptance Dated September 4, 2026 Confirming Compliance of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendment (25-L05) | | |
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2026-24333
| 1 | 14.1.5. | Notation for Record | Present Letter Dated June 18, 2026, from the City of Ocala Regarding an Amendment to Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment, THR #00000011270 | | |
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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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2026-24304
| 1 | 14.3.1. | Notation for Record | Present Memorandum from Gregory C. Harrell, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Regarding the Filing of Ordinance 26-33 with the Secretary of State’s Office | | |
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2026-24308
| 1 | 14.3.2. | Notation for Record | Present Corrected Ordinance 2026-09 from the City of Belleview, Development Services Department Regarding Parcel No. 36872-001-02 | | |
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2026-24309
| 1 | 14.3.3. | Notation for Record | Present Lands Available for Taxes Which the County May Purchase (within 90 Days from July 15, 2026) for the Opening Bid Amount, Pursuant to Florida Statute Chapter 197.542(1) | | |
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2026-24316
| 1 | 14.3.4. | Notation for Record | Present Administrative Budget Transfer Report for FY 2025-26 | | |
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2026-24317
| 1 | 14.3.5. | Notation for Record | Present Monthly Report for the Building Department Budget and Actual | | |
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2026-24326
| 1 | 14.3.6. | 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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2026-24310
| 1 | 14.4.1. | Present Information for the Record | Development Review Committee (DRC) - August 17 and 24, 2026 | | |
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2026-24311
| 1 | 14.4.2. | Present Information for the Record | Planning and Zoning Commission - July 27, 2026 | | |
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2026-24312
| 1 | 14.4.3. | Present Information for the Record | Tourist Development Council - May 21, 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. | | DRC Waiver Requests: | | |
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2026-24137
| 1 | 15.1.1. | Waiver Request | Request for Waiver from the Land Development Code Section 6.14.2.B (1) Water Main Connection Labby Residence - Ocala Waterway Estates Parcel 3579-001-291 Application Number WaiverSTA-001112-2026 Florida Prime Construction | | |
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2026-24216
| 1 | 15.1.2. | Waiver Request | Request Approval of Waiver from Land Development Code (LDC) Section 6.8.6 Related to the Buffer Requirements for Southern Oaks RV Resort, LLC, STA-000969-2026, Davis Dinkins Engineering, Parcel 46060-000-00 | | |
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| | 15.2. | | Cover Documents | | |
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2026-24258
| 1 | 15.2.1. | Cover Documents | Present Cover Documents from the Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing | | |
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| | 15.3. | | Planning and Zoning Consent Items: | | |
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2026-24259
| 1 | 15.3.1. | Zoning Consent | 260901SU - MOSF, Inc., Special Use Permit (PL SUP-000916-2026) to Allow for Outdoor Storage of Vehicles in a Community Business (B-2) Zone, 5.48 Acres, Parcel 8002-0246-02, Site Address 150 Marion Oaks Boulevard, All Units, Ocala, FL 34473 | | |
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2026-24261
| 1 | 15.3.2. | Zoning Consent | 260906ZC - Eric & Kristen Wilson and Tucker & Miranda Michewicz, Zoning Change (PL ZoneChg-000958-2026) from Heavy Industrial (M-2) to Rural Residential (RR-1) Zone, for All Permitted Uses, 3.71 Acres, Parcel 4941-005-001, Site Addresses 14263 and 14265 SE 155th Street, and 15415 SE 142nd Court, Weirsdale, FL 3219 | | |
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2026-24262
| 1 | 15.3.3. | Zoning Consent | 260908ZP - Tillman and Associates, on behalf of John & Karen Zacco, are Requesting a Zoning Change (PL PUD-000929-2026) to Amend the Existing Planned Unit Development (PUD 161008Z - Cypress Pointe Phase 1 & 2) to Change from 621 Approved Townhomes/Villas to 337 Single-Family Dwellings and Modify Buffers, 103.07 Acre Tract, Parcels 35699-004-00, 35695-032-00, 35695-032-02, 35700-000-27, and 35700-000-28, No Address Assigned | | |
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| | 15.4. | | Planning and Zoning Items for Individual Consideration: | | |
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2026-24264
| 1 | 15.4.1. | Zoning Consideration | 260707SU - John Rudnianyn, Special Use Permit (PL SUP-000700-2026) to Allow for a New 180’ (Feet) Monopole Telecommunication Tower Facility, in a Community Business (B-2) Zone, 28.56 Acres, Parcel 35695-025-04, No Address Assigned (CASE WITHDRAWN) | | |
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2026-24265
| 1 | 15.4.2. | Zoning Consideration | PUBLIC HEARING to Consider an Ordinance to Impose a Temporary Moratorium on Acceptance, Review, or Approval of Applications for Development Permits, Development Orders, Rezoning, or Site Plans Related to Data Centers, Data Processing Facilities, Data Mining, or Cryptocurrency Mining Operations for a Period Up to 365 Days, Unless Extended or Terminated | | |
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| | 15.5. | | Adoption of Ordinance | | |
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