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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/16/2025 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 Monday before the third Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Should additional time be needed, the zoning portion will continue on the following Tuesday at 2:00 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. -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 a   Not available
     CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 9:00 AM ROLL CALL ANNOUNCEMENTS   Not available
   1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:   Not available
2025-21461 11.1.Proclamation and PresentationPRESENTATION - The Hope of All Mankind - A Christmas Carol - Marion County Volunteer Employee Choir (Presentation Only)   Not available
2025-21455 11.2.Proclamation and PresentationPROCLAMATION - Animal Abuse Registry Awareness Month - Lilly Baron, SPCA of Ocala (Approval and Presentation)   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
2025-21473 13.1.MinutesJuly 16, 2025   Not available
2025-21474 13.2.MinutesJuly 17, 2025   Not available
2025-21475 13.3.MinutesJuly 21, 2025   Not available
   4. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES:   Not available
2025-21395 14.1.Outside AgenciesRequest Approval of the Award Agreement 15PBJA-24-GG-04224-MUMU for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Marion County Youth Court Program   Not available
2025-21427 14.2.Outside AgenciesBilly Woods, Sheriff - Request Approval of Expenditure of $175,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund   Not available
   5. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT:    Not available
   5.1. Budget Amendment   Not available
2025-21441 15.1.1.Budget AmendmentBudget Transfer from Law Enforcement Trust Fund to MSTU for Law Enforcement - $175,000   Not available
2025-21448 15.1.2.Budget AmendmentFine and Forfeiture Fund - Sheriff Regular Transfer - $40,253   Not available
2025-21503 15.1.3.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Facilities Management Health - $25,000   Not available
2025-21504 15.1.4.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Library Capital - $70,000   Not available
2025-21447 15.1.5.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Sheriff Jail Transfer - $3,338   Not available
2025-21440 15.1.6.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Teen Court - $10,000   Not available
2025-21466 15.1.7.Budget AmendmentImpact Fee East District Fund - Impact Fees East District - $428,000   Not available
2025-21465 15.1.8.Budget AmendmentImpact Fee West District Fund - Impact Fees West District - $50,000   Not available
2025-21463 15.1.9.Budget AmendmentStormwater Fund - Stormwater Program - $85,690   Not available
2025-21502 15.1.10.Budget AmendmentMarion Oaks MSTU - Marion Oaks Recreation - $11,620   Not available
2025-21486 15.1.11.Budget AmendmentMultiple Funds - Transportation Improvement Project Re-appropriation Reconciliation   Not available
2025-21449 15.1.12.Budget AmendmentMSTU for Law Enforcement - Sheriff Patrol CID Transfer - $54,020   Not available
2025-21501 15.1.13.Budget AmendmentRainbow Lakes Estates MSD - Rainbow Lakes Estates Gen Govt - $21,350   Not available
   5.2. Project Adjustment   Not available
2025-21505 15.2.1.Project AdjustmentTransfer Project Funds and Amend the Capital Improvement Program - Infrastructure Surtax Capital Project Fund - $4,814   Not available
   5.3. Clerk of the Court Items   Not available
2025-21467 15.3.1.Clerk of the CourtPresent the Acquisition or Disposition of Property Forms Authorizing Changes in Status, as Follows: 021777, 023165 and 034886   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
2025-21468 16.1.Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING to Consider the Adoption of the Resolution for Heather Island Market Center Municipal Service Benefit Unit for General Maintenance and Capital Improvements   Not available
2025-21469 16.2.Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING to Consider the Adoption of the Resolution for Maricamp Market Centre Replat Phase 1 and Phase 2 Municipal Service Benefit Unit for General Maintenance and Capital Improvements   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. Attorney:   Not available
2025-21487 17.1.1.ConsentRequest 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   Not available
   7.2. Community Services:   Not available
2025-21366 17.2.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Emergency Solutions Grant Program (HESG) with the City of Ocala (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $99,438)   Not available
2025-21434 17.2.2.ConsentRequest Approval of Affordable Housing Incentive Strategies Recommendations by the Marion County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2025-21453 17.2.3.ConsentRequest Approval of the Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Challenge Grant with United Way of Marion County, Inc. (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $82,542)   Not available
   7.3. Procurement Services:   Not available
2025-21464 17.3.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Bid Award: 25B-046 Emerald Rd. Extension - SE 92nd Loop to CR 464 (Maricamp Rd) - Salser Construction, LLC, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $11,002,473)   Not available
2025-21472 17.3.2.ConsentRequest Approval of Bid Exemption: 26BE-034 Standard ISO Container and Sub-Frame Combo Units - Roll-Off Parts.com, Downers Grove, IL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $100,000)   Not available
2025-21400 17.3.3.ConsentRequest Approval of Selection Committee Recommendation: 25Q-125 Miscellaneous Maintenance for Stormwater Management Facilities - Art Walker Construction, Inc., Lowell, FL, GWP Construction, Inc., Ocala, FL, Hartman Civil Construction Co., Inc., Hernando, FL, T & C Underground Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2025-21421 17.3.4.ConsentRequest Approval of Task Order: 21Q-219-TO-11 Electrical Trades Contract Services, Aergility Hangar Interior Lighting, - Chuck’s Stokes Electric of Central Fla, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $56,734)   Not available
2025-21470 17.3.5.ConsentRequest Approval of Task Order: 22Q-056-TO-07 Roofing Trade Contract Services, Human Resources Roof Replacement - Big D Roofing Services, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $54,975)   Not available
2025-21459 17.3.6.ConsentRequest Approval of Task Order: 22Q-228-TO-19 Geotechnical Services for Emerald Road Extension - Professional Service Industries, Inc., Hudson, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $220,050)   Not available
2025-21458 17.3.7.ConsentRequest Approval of Purchases $50,000 and Over   Not available
   7.4. Solid Waste:   Not available
2025-21484 17.4.1.ConsentRequest Authorization to Acknowledge Approval for the City of Belleview to Use Disaster Debris Management Site No. 104867 (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   7.5. Transportation - County Engineer:   Not available
2025-21352 17.5.1.ConsentRequest Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the SW 49th/40th Avenue Phase 1 Road Improvement Project for Parcel 35512-001-02 (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $3,000)   Not available
2025-21369 17.5.2.ConsentRequest Approval of a Resolution Approving the Florida Department of Transportation’s Request for Deed for a Partial Take of Tax Parcels 13539-002-00 and 13689-002-00 Associated with the I-75/NW 49th Street Interchange Project (Budget Impact - Revenue of $6,471,700)   Not available
2025-21420 17.5.3.ConsentRequest Approval of Purchase Agreement Associated with the Marion Oaks Manor Extension Road Improvement Project for Parcel 44822-000-12 (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $425,000)   Not available
2025-21429 17.5.4.ConsentRequest Approval of a State of Florida Department of Transportation State-Funded Grant Agreement and Supporting Resolution and Nullification of the Previous Agreement and Supporting Resolution for the NW 49th Street Project from NW 70th Avenue (CR 225A) to NW 44th Avenue, FPN: 453201-1-54-01 (Budget Impact - Revenue; grant of up to $3,500,000)   Not available
2025-21485 17.5.5.ConsentRequest Approval of Second Amendment to Agreement Concerning Conveyance of Right of Way and Related Matters Between Marion County and Golden Ocala Equestrian Land LLC, Equestrian Operations LLC, Roberts Development Corporation, R.L.R. Investments LLC, (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   8. COUNTY ATTORNEY: NONE   Not available
   9. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR:   Not available
2025-21499 19.1.County AdministratorMarion County Veterans Hall of Fame Proposal   Not available
2025-21520 19.2.County AdministratorProvide Update on Roof Types for Fire Station Prototypes   Not available
2025-21521 19.3.County AdministratorProvide Update on Various Roadway Projects   Not available
   10. COMMITTEE ITEMS:   Not available
2025-21507 110.1.Committee ItemLand Development Regulation Commission - Request Appointment of One (1) Alternate Member for a Term Ending December 2029   Not available
2025-21508 110.2.Committee ItemMarion Oaks MSTU for Recreation and Facilities - Request to Appoint One (1) Member for an Unexpired Term, Ending March 2029   Not available
2025-21509 110.3.Committee ItemMarion Oaks MSTU for General Services - Request to Appoint One (1) Member for an Unexpired Term, Ending September 2026   Not available
   11. NOTATION FOR ACTION: NONE   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
   13.2. Commission Calendar   Not available
2025-21471 113.2.1.Commission CalendarPresent Commission Calendar   Not available
   14. NOTATION FOR RECORD:   Not available
   14.1. County Administrator Informational Items:   Not available
2025-21428 114.1.1.Notation for RecordPresent Letter Dated November 18, 2025, St. Johns River Water Management District’s Governing Board 2026 Meeting Schedule   Not available
2025-21452 114.1.2.Notation for RecordPresent Solid Waste Monthly Operations Report for October, 2025   Not available
   14.2. Present Walk-On Items From Previous BCC Meeting:   Not available
2025-21433 114.2.1.Notation for ActionWALK ON: Presented on December 2, 2025, as agenda item 11.2. - School Board of Marion County, Florida, Attendance Boundary Advisory Committee - Request to Appoint One Voting Member   Not available
   14.3. Clerk of the Court:   Not available
2025-21446 114.3.1.Notation for RecordPresent Monthly Report for the Building Department Budget and Actual   Not available
2025-21476 114.3.2.Notation for RecordPresent Administrative Budget Transfer Report for FY 2025-26   Not available
2025-21477 114.3.3.Notation for RecordPresent Memorandum from Gregory C. Harrell, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Regarding the Filing of Ordinances 25-52 and 25-53 with the Secretary of State’s Office   Not available
2025-21478 114.3.4.Notation for RecordPresent Letter Dated November 26, 2025 from the City of Belleview, Development Services Department, Regarding Scheduled Meetings for the Annexation Application Relating to Parcel No. 38526-000-00   Not available
2025-21506 114.3.5.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
2025-21479 114.4.1.Present Information for the RecordBoard of Adjustments - November 3, 2025   Not available
2025-21480 114.4.2.Present Information for the RecordDevelopment Review Committee - November 3 and 17, 2025   Not available
2025-21481 114.4.3.Present Information for the RecordHousing Finance Authority - October 15, 2025   Not available
2025-21482 114.4.4.Present Information for the RecordLand Development Regulation Commission - November 5 and 19, 2025   Not available
2025-21483 114.4.5.Present Information for the RecordPlanning and Zoning Commission - October 27, 2025   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
2025-21439 1 Cover DocumentsPresent Cover Documents from Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing   Not available
   15.1. Planning and Zoning Items for Individual Consideration:   Not available
2025-21444 115.1.1.Zoning Consideration25-S15 - Linda Capozzoli, Small Scale Land Use Change, from Low Residential (LR) to Medium Residential (MR), 19.75 Acres, Parcel Account Number 35460-039-00, Site Addresses 7317 and 7325 SW 80th Street, Ocala, FL 34476   Not available
2025-21445 115.1.2.Zoning Consideration251209ZP - Linda Capozzoli, Zoning Change from General Agriculture (A-1) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zone, For A Maximum of 72 Detached Single-Family Residential Dwelling Units, 19.75 Acre Parcel, Parcel Account Number 35460-039-00, Site Addresses 7317 and 7325 SW 80th Street, Ocala, FL 34476   Not available
   15.2. Adoption of Ordinance   Not available