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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/17/2026 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 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. -To be allotted five (5) minutes, you must sign up the Fri   Not available
     CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 9:00 AM ROLL CALL ANNOUNCEMENTS   Not available
   1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:   Not available
2026-22343 11.1.Proclamation and PresentationPRESENTATION - "Community Impact Award" in Special Recognition to Judge McCourt on behalf of all the Marion County Judges - Lacey Larramore, Solid Waste Resource Liaison (Presentation Only)   Not available
2026-22275 11.2.Proclamation and PresentationPROCLAMATION - World Down Syndrome Day - Maria Roman, Executive Director/CoFounder, Champions for Champions (Approval and Presentation)   Not available
2026-22274 11.3.Proclamation and PresentationPROCLAMATION - Employee Appreciation Month - Jessica James, Assistant Director, Marion County Human Resources (Approval and Presentation)   Not available
2026-22284 11.4.Proclamation and PresentationPROCLAMATION - Eagle Scout Court of Honor - Amelia Schmeltz (Approval Only)   Not available
   2. AGENDA ITEM PUBLIC COMMENTS:    Not available
     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.   Not available
   3. ADOPT THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:    Not available
2026-22325 13.1.MinutesNovember 4, 2025   Not available
2026-22332 13.2.MinutesNovember 17, 2025 A   Not available
2026-22333 13.3.MinutesNovember 17, 2025 B   Not available
   4. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES:   Not available
2026-22205 14.1.Outside AgenciesRequest Approval of Traffic Enforcement Agreement Between William “Billy” Woods, Sheriff of Marion County, Marion County Board of County Commissioners, and Pioneer Ranch Community Development District   Not available
2026-22207 14.2.Outside AgenciesRequest Approval of Traffic Enforcement Agreement Between William “Billy” Woods, Sheriff of Marion County, Marion County Board of County Commissioners, and Marion Ranch Community Development District   Not available
   5. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT:    Not available
   5.1. Budget Amendment   Not available
2026-22208 15.1.1.Budget AmendmentFire, Rescue and EMS Fund - Fire Rescue Services - $57,421   Not available
2026-22336 15.1.2.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Marion County Public Library System - $20,800   Not available
2026-22237 15.1.3.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund Grants - Continuum of Care Program - $35,000   Not available
2026-22270 15.1.4.Budget AmendmentInfrastructure Surtax Capital Project Fund - Infrastructure Tax Transportation - $9,563   Not available
2026-22236 15.1.5.Budget AmendmentLocal Housing Assistance Trust Fund - State House Initiative Partner - $579,420   Not available
2026-22271 15.1.6.Budget AmendmentMarion County Utility Fund - Utilities Management - $60,000   Not available
2026-22320 15.1.7.Budget AmendmentMarion County Utility Fund - Utilities Management - $100,000   Not available
2026-22335 15.1.8.Budget AmendmentMarion County Utility Fund - Utilities Management - $4,135,000   Not available
2026-22321 15.1.9.Budget AmendmentParks and Recreation Fees Fund - Parks and Recreation Fees - $58,080   Not available
2026-22323 15.1.10.Budget AmendmentParks Capital Project Fund - Parks and Recreation Improvements - $36,445   Not available
2026-22334 15.1.11.Budget AmendmentStonecrest Center MSBU for Road Maintenance - Stonecrest Center Road Maintenance - $25,000   Not available
2026-22244 15.1.12.Budget AmendmentTourist Development Tax Fund - Visitors and Convention Bureau - $58,275   Not available
   6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Request Proof of Publication) at 10:00 am:   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
2026-22285 16.1.Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING to Consider an Ordinance Amending Marion County Code Chapter 10 Licenses, Taxation and Miscellaneous Business Regulations, Article V, Assistance Program for Economically Disadvantaged Homeowners   Not available
2026-22319 16.2.Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING to Consider a Petition to Establish the Canterwood Acres Community Development District and Adoption of an Ordinance Creating the Canterwood Acres Community Development District (CDD) [Rescheduled from February 3, 2026]   Not available
   7. CONSENT:    Not available
     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. Community Services:   Not available
2026-22256 17.1.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Between Marion County and The Salvation Army (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $137,469.34)   Not available
   7.2. Parks & Recreation:   Not available
2026-22198 17.2.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Second Amendment to Grant Agreement with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for Improvements at Heagy-Burry Boat Ramp (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2026-22203 17.2.2.ConsentRequest Approval of Public Transportation Grant Agreement and Resolution Authorizing the Use of Grant Funds from the Florida Department of Transportation (Budget Impact - Neutral; revenue from grant of $163,873)   Not available
2026-22206 17.2.3.ConsentRequest Approval of Public Transportation Grant Agreement and Resolution Authorizing the Use of Grant Funds From the Florida Department of Transportation (Budget Impact - Neutral; revenue from grant of $335,886)   Not available
2026-22209 17.2.4.ConsentRequest Approval of Public Transportation Grant Agreement and Resolution Authorizing the Use of Grant Funds From the Florida Department of Transportation (Budget Impact - Neutral; revenue from grant of $58,868)   Not available
   7.3. Procurement Services:   Not available
2026-22278 17.3.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Bid Award: 25B-111 Construction of Taxiway Bravo, Airfield Vault & Beacon - C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc., Wildwood, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $5,398,185)   Not available
2026-22199 17.3.2.ConsentRequest Approval of Bid Award: 26B-021 SE 92nd Loop Landscaping - H & J Landscaping Services, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $474,600.63)   Not available
2026-22238 17.3.3.ConsentRequest Approval of Bid Award: 26B-038 NE 35th Street/NE 60th Court (from NE 36th Avenue to SR 40) Resurfacing - Anderson Columbia Co., Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $1,044.580.81)   Not available
2026-22201 17.3.4.ConsentRequest Approval of Change Orders to Purchase Order 2401106: 23Q-225 CR 475A (SW 27th Avenue) Improvements - Kittelson & Associates, Inc., Orlando, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $261,826)   Not available
2026-22250 17.3.5.ConsentRequest Approval of Change Order to Purchase Order 2500176 - 22Q-132 Waste Water Treatment Facility for Southwest Service Area Project Design - Ardurra Group, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $998,577)   Not available
2026-22277 17.3.6.ConsentRequest Approval of Change Order to Purchase Order 2600192: 21P-166 Media Planning and Buying - Miles Partnership, LLLP, Sarasota, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $58,275)   Not available
2026-22292 17.3.7.ConsentRequest Approval of Contract Amendment: 23Q-163-CA-02 Engineering Consulting Services for Marion County Airport - Parallel Taxiways - Hoyle Tanner & Associates, Inc., Oviedo, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $412,900)   Not available
2026-22268 17.3.8.ConsentRequest Approval of Contract Amendment (Renewal): 21P-060-CA-04, Debris Response Operations, Phase 3, Debris Monitoring Services - Tetra Tech, Inc. - Pasadena, CA (Budget Impact - Neutral; ceiling price of $30,000 at the time of disaster)   Not available
2026-22269 17.3.9.ConsentRequest Approval of Contract Amendment (Renewal): 21P-061-CA-04, Debris Response Operations, Phase 4, Debris Monitoring Services - Tetra Tech, Inc. - Pasadena, CA (Budget Impact - Neutral; ceiling price of $3,000,000 at the time of disaster)   Not available
2026-22240 17.3.10.ConsentRequest Approval of Contract Amendment (Renewal): 21P-145-CA-05, Janitorial Cleaning Services - Outliers Capital SMB LLC d/b/a Blue Ribbon Cleaning Company, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated expenditure of $1,142,200)   Not available
2026-22204 17.3.11.ConsentRequest Approval of Contract Amendment (Renewal): 23P-064-CA-01 - Parks and Recreation Picnic Pavilions - Jim’s Complete Construction, LLC, St. Cloud, FL (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2026-22249 17.3.12.ConsentRequest Approval of Contract Amendment (Renewal): 23Q-005-CA-01, Pressure Washing and Painting Contract Services - Razorback LLC, Tarpon Springs, FL, RMK Consulting LLC d/b/a Kodiak Property Maintenance, Orlando, FL, SBAA Contracting, LLC, Orlando, FL (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2026-22251 17.3.13.ConsentRequest Approval of Contract Amendment (Renewal): 24Q-295-CA-01 Tourism Photography and Video - Digital Fury LLC, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated expenditure of $350,000)   Not available
2026-22233 17.3.14.ConsentRequest Approval of Task Order: 23Q-087-TO-61 Marion County Resilient Florida Adaptation Plan - Halff Associates, Inc., Tavares, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $210,000)   Not available
2026-22264 17.3.15.ConsentRequest Approval of Task Order: 25Q-106-TO-12 Utilities Engineering Design Support Services, Southwest Regional Water Reclamation Facility Odor and Erosion Control Study - Clymer Farner Barley, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $227,684)   Not available
2026-22317 17.3.16.ConsentRequest Ratification of Change Order to Purchase Order 2500635: 24B-119 Heagy Burry Boat Ramp Renovation - BDI Marine Contractors, LLC, Hobe Sound, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $58,080)   Not available
2026-22150 17.3.17.ConsentRequest Approval of Purchases $50,000 and Over   Not available
   7.4. Tourist Development:   Not available
2026-22177 17.4.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Tourist Development Council Recommendations for Room Night Generating Events (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of up to $22,500)   Not available
   7.5. Transportation - County Engineer:   Not available
2026-22242 17.5.1.ConsentRequest Approval of the Release of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Bond Associated with Copperleaf (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   7.6. Utilities:   Not available
2026-22293 17.6.1.ConsentRequest Approval of a Purchase Agreement and Addendum in Association with Future Utility Development for Parcels 35341-002-25 & 35341-001-20 (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $4,120,000)   Not available
   8. COUNTY ATTORNEY:   Not available
2026-22305 18.1.County AttorneyRequest Board Authorization for County Attorney and County Engineer to Proceed with the Acquisition of Certain Property Interests from 42nd Street Flyover, LLC, or its Successor in Interest, for the SW 40th and SW 49th Avenue Road Construction Project, within the Purchase Price and Other Parameters Described Herein   Not available
2026-22337 18.2.County AttorneyRequest Approval of a Settlement Agreement to Waive the 12-Month Period for Refiling an Application for a Small Scale Plan Amendment and Concurrent Planned Unit Development Rezoning, and to Hold in Abeyance a Pending Request for Mediation Pursuant to Section 163.3184(4), Florida Statutes and Petition for Relief Pursuant to Section 70.51, Florida Statutes (“FLUEDRA” proceeding), Regarding Applicant, Linda Capozzoli   Not available
2026-22338 18.3.County AttorneyRequesting Updated Direction from the Board for the County Administrator, County Attorney, Clerk of Court, and Outside Bond Counsel to continue discussions with and conducting preliminary due diligence assessment of a proposal from Upward Communities to deliver affordable essential workforce housing for public agency employees   Not available
   9. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR:   Not available
2026-22058 19.1.County AdministratorPresent Update on Marion Celebrates America 250   Not available
2026-22318 19.2.County AdministratorPresent Update on Various Roadway Projects   Not available
   10. COMMITTEE ITEMS:   Not available
2026-22286 110.1.Committee ItemMarion Oaks MSTU for General Services - Request Reappointment of Two (2) Incumbent Members for Individual New Terms, Ending March 2030   Not available
   11. NOTATION FOR ACTION:   Not available
2026-22339 111.1.Notation for ActionRequest Approval to Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider Transmittal of the 2025 Marion County Comprehensive Plan and Appraisal Report on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 10 a.m., or Soon Thereafter, in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium   Not available
2026-22298 111.2.Notation for ActionRequest Ratification of Certification of Designation of SMA Healthcare as Sole Applicant for the Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant Program (DCF RFA 2526-024) on Behalf of Marion County, and Authorize Chairman to Sign the Certification of Designation Grant Letter   Not available
2026-22306 111.3.Notation for ActionRequest Ratification of Letter in Support of Marion County Public Schools Board Funding Request for an Early Childhood Learning Center Dated March 4, 2026   Not available
2026-22326 111.4.Notation for ActionRequest Ratification of the Extension of the State of Emergency Order Signed by the Chairman on March 10, 2026, Pertaining to a Ban on the Use of Flares, Explosives, or Outdoor Burning Devices or Otherwise Lawful Outdoor Burning   Not available
2026-22348 111.5.Notation for ActionRequest Ratification of the Order Extending the Declaration of State of Local Emergency Signed by the Chairman on March 10, 2026 to Extend the Declaration of State of Local Emergency, Related to the Railroad Tie Fire on CSX Property in the City of Dunnellon   Not available
   12. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS:   Not available
     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
   13. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:   Not available
   13.1. Commission Comments   Not available
2026-22347 113.1.1.Commission CommentsChairman Zalak - Request Approval to Allow Operation Compassion of Florida to use the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion as a Location to Distribute Food Assistance to Local Families   Not available
   13.2. Commission Calendar   Not available
2026-22307 113.2.1.Commission CalendarPresent Commission Calendar   Not available
   14. NOTATION FOR RECORD:   Not available
   14.1. County Administrator Informational Items:   Not available
2026-22327 114.1.1.Notation for RecordPresent Letter Dated February 20, 2026, Regarding the Proposed Construction of Taxiway C and Associated Improvement at Ocala International Airport   Not available
2026-22340 114.1.2.Notation for RecordPresent Chamber and Economic Partnership January 2026 Activity   Not available
2026-22342 114.1.3.Notation for RecordPresent Letter Dated March 3, 2026, Regarding the CR 484 Project Development and Environment Study Community Meeting   Not available
2026-22350 114.1.4.Notation for RecordPresent Notification of the Appointment of John Pearson as Marion County Building Safety Director   Not available
   14.2. Present Walk-On Items From Previous BCC Meeting: NONE   Not available
   14.3. Clerk of the Court:   Not available
2026-22215 114.3.1.Notation for RecordPresent Report No. 2026-02 Review of Internal Controls Over the Usage of Driver and Vehicle Information Database - Clerk of Court and Comptroller   Not available
2026-22252 114.3.2.Notation for RecordPresent Monthly Report for the Building Department Budget and Actual   Not available
2026-22273 114.3.3.Notation for RecordPresent Administrative Budget Transfer Report for FY 2025-26   Not available
2026-22303 114.3.4.Notation for RecordPresent Memorandum from Gregory C. Harrell, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Regarding the Filing of Ordinances 26-04 with the Secretary of State’s Office   Not available
2026-22304 114.3.5.Notation for RecordPresent Letter Dated March 3, 2026, from the City of Belleview, Development Services Department, Regarding Annexation Ordinance 2026-03 for Parcel Number 38526-000-00   Not available
2026-22324 114.3.6.Notation for RecordPresent Regular Report of Utilization for Reserve for Contingencies   Not available
   14.4. Present for information and record, minutes and notices received from the following committees and agencies:   Not available
2026-22294 114.4.1.Present Information for the RecordDevelopment Review Committee (DRC) - February 16 and 23, 2026   Not available
2026-22295 114.4.2.Present Information for the RecordDistricts 5 and 24 Medical Examiner Advisory Committee Meeting - August 13, 2025   Not available
2026-22297 114.4.3.Present Information for the RecordLand Development Regulation Committee - February 4, 18, and 25, 2026   Not available
2026-22299 114.4.4.Present Information for the RecordPlanning and Zoning Commission - November 10, and December 29, 2025, and January 26, 2026   Not available
2026-22300 114.4.5.Present Information for the RecordPublic Safety Coordinating Council (PSCC) - October 27, 2025   Not available
2026-22302 114.4.6.Present Information for the RecordTourist Development Council - November 20, 2025, and January 15, 2026   Not available
   14.5. General Informational Items:   Not available
   14.5.1. Marion County Health Department – For the Latest health news and information, Visit the Website at http://marion.floridahealth.gov/   Not available
   14.5.2. Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at http://www.WaterMatters.org    Not available
   14.5.3. St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at https://www.sjrwmd.com   Not available
   14.5.4. Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at https://ocalamariontpo.org   Not available
   14.5.5. Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority (WRWSA) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at http://www.wrwsa.org   Not available
   15. PLANNING & ZONING AND DRC WAIVER REQUESTS - REQUEST PROOF OF PUBLICATION (AT 2:00PM):   Not available
   15.1. DRC Waiver Requests:   Not available
2026-22101 115.1.1.Waiver RequestRequest for Waivers from Land Development Code Section 6.8.6 Related to Buffer Requirements for the Cypress Road Industrial Park Administration Building Waiver STA-000066-2025, Parcel 9029-0722-34   Not available
   15.2. Planning and Zoning Cover Documents:   Not available
2026-22253 115.2.1.Cover DocumentsPresent Cover Documents from Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing   Not available
   15.3. Planning and Zoning Consent Items:   Not available
2026-22267 115.3.1.Zoning Consent260301SU - Pasteur Cattle Company, Inc, Special Use Permit to Allow for A New 199’ (Feet) Monopole Telecommunication Tower Facility, in a General Agriculture (A-1) Zone, 266.21 Acre Parcel, Parcel Number 15967-000-00, No Address Assigned   Not available
2026-22279 115.3.2.Zoning Consent260304ZC - Michelle Katiraee, Zoning Change from Community Business (B-2) and General Agriculture (A-1) to General Agriculture (A-1) Zone, for all Permitted Uses, ±2.88 Acre Portion of an Overall Approximate 3.26 Acre Parcel, Parcel 06836-001-01, Site Address 2303 NW 145th Street, Citra, FL 32113   Not available
   15.4. Planning and Zoning Items for Individual Consideration:   Not available
2026-22266 115.4.1.Zoning Consideration260302SU - Libor & Rachael Zavalsky, Special Use Permit to Allow for the Operation of a Training Facility and Canine Breeding Kennel for German Shepards and Dobermans, in a General Agriculture (A-1) Zone, 19.73 Acre Parcel, on Parcel 35581-002-03, Site Addresses 8201 and 8205 SW 27th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34476   Not available
2026-22280 115.4.2.Zoning Consideration26-S02 - Heather Island, LLC, Small-Scale Land Use Change from Public (P) to High Residential (HR), 0.74 Acre Tract, Parcels 9064-1799+01 and 9064-1793+05, No Address Assigned   Not available
2026-22281 115.4.3.Zoning Consideration260205ZP- Heather Island, LLC, Zoning Change from Single-Family Dwelling (R-1) to Planned Unit Development (PUD), for a Maximum Proposed Total of 176 Single-Family Residential Units, 33.56 Acre Tract, Parcels 9064-0000-02, 9064-1799+01, and a Portion of 9064-1793+05, No Address Assigned   Not available
2026-22282 115.4.4.Zoning Consideration260102SU - Trina Lester & Roy Lester, Jr, Special Use Permit to Allow D & D Tree & Land Clearing, Inc. to Use the Property to Store Business Vehicles and Equipment, in a Mixed Residential (R-4) Zone, 0.88 Acre Parcel, Parcel 1029-005-010, Site Address 14100 NE 154th Avenue, Ft. McCoy, FL 32134   Not available
2026-22283 115.4.5.Zoning Consideration260303SU - Andres Hernandez and Gladisleidys Gonzalez, Special Use Permit to Allow Two (2) Horses for Personal Use, in a Single-Family Dwelling (R-1) Zone, 1.29 Acre Parcel, Parcel 3490-059-007, Site Address 13516 SW 80th Street, Dunnellon, FL 34432   Not available
   15.5. Adoption of Ordinance   Not available