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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/4/2024 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 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. -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 Friday prior to the meeting that you wish to speak at. You can sign up online at https   Video Video
     CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 9:00 AM ROLL CALL ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday, September 4, 2024 10:00 a.m. - Public Hearing for the Annual Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments to Enhance Medicaid Payments Wednesday, September 4, 2024 1:50 p.m. - Commission Meeting to convene a meeting of the Marion County Community Redevelopment Agency meeting to consider the FY24-25 Budget. Wednesday, September 4, 2024 2:00 p.m.* - Workshop to Discuss Alternative Waste Management Solutions Wednesday, September 4, 2024 3:30 p.m.* - Public Hearing for Consideration of Closing and Abandonment of Road(s) and Simultaneously Conveying the Home Owners' Association, Associated with Quail Meadow Thursday, September 5, 2024 2:00 p.m. - Workshop to Discuss Topics Related to the Parks and Recreation Department Thursday, September 5, 2024 5:50 p.m. - Public Hearing for the RLE FY 24-25 Tentative Budget. Thursday, September 5, 2024 6:00 p.m. - Public Hearing for the Countywide FY 24-25 Tentative Budget Monday, September 9, 2024 2:00 p.m. - Commission Meeting for Second Hearing    Not available
   1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:   Video Video
2024-16305 11.1.Proclamation and PresentationPROCLAMATION - Hunger Action Month - Stephanie Palacios, Director of Advocacy and Government Relations, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (Approval and Presentation)   Video Video
2024-16306 11.2.Proclamation and PresentationPROCLAMATION - Constitution Week - Renee Coventry, Regent, Ocala Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (Approval and Presentation)   Video Video
2024-16307 11.3.Proclamation and PresentationPROCLAMATION - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - Jared and Kimberly Peltz, The Kaitlin Continuing Smile Foundation (Approval and Presentation)   Video Video
2024-16410 11.4.Proclamation and PresentationPRESENTATION to Recognize Duke Energy with an Award on Behalf of Florida Housing Coalition for its Partnership with Marion County as an Affordable Housing Innovator - Cheryl Martin, Community Services Director (Presentation Only)   Video Video
2024-16411 11.5.Proclamation and PresentationPRESENTATION of an Award from Florida Housing Coalition, Inc. to Marion County’s Public Relations Department - Cheryl Martin, Community Services Director (Presentation Only)   Video Video
2024-16438 11.6.Proclamation and PresentationPRESENTATION of an Award from Florida Association of County Human Service Administrators to Marion County Community Services in Partnership with the Marion County Hospital District - Cheryl Martin, Community Services Director (Presentation Only)   Video Video
2024-16452 11.7.Proclamation and PresentationPROCLAMATION - Hispanic Heritage Month (Approval Only)   Not available
   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.   Not available
   3. ADOPT THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:    Video Video
2024-16372 13.1.MinutesApril 22, 2024   Not available
2024-16373 13.2.MinutesApril 23, 2024   Not available
2024-16375 13.3.MinutesMay 7, 2024   Not available
2024-16389 13.4.MinutesMay 14, 2024   Not available
2024-16391 13.5.MinutesMay 15, 2024   Not available
   4. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES:   Not available
2024-16437 14.1.Outside AgenciesJimmy Cowan, Property Appraiser - Request to Extend 2024 Tax Roll   Video Video
   5. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT:    Video Video
   5.1. Budget Amendment   Not available
2024-16343 15.1.1.Budget AmendmentFire, Rescue and EMS Fund - Fire Rescue Services - $30,000   Not available
2024-16446 15.1.2.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Animal Services - $90,000   Not available
2024-16294 15.1.3.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - County Administrator - $32,600   Not available
2024-16345 15.1.4.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Facilities Management - $20,000   Not available
2024-16344 15.1.5.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Facilities Management - $95,000   Not available
2024-16347 15.1.6.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Guardian AD Litem Program - $1,500   Not available
2024-16443 15.1.7.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Marion County Public Library System - $31,500   Not available
2024-16439 15.1.8.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Multiple Departments - $27,360   Not available
2024-16445 15.1.9.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund Grants - Multiple Departments - $954,477   Not available
2024-16440 15.1.10.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Fleet Management - $100,000   Not available
2024-16444 15.1.11.Budget AmendmentMarion County Utility Fund - Multiple Cost Centers - $225,000   Not available
2024-16441 15.1.12.Budget AmendmentSilver Springs Shores Special Tax District - Silver Springs Shores Rec - $35,000   Not available
2024-16291 15.1.13.Budget AmendmentSolid Waste Disposal Fund - Multiple Cost Center - $200,000   Not available
   5.2. Project Adjustment   Video Video
2024-16459 15.2.1.Project AdjustmentTransfer Project Funds and Amend the Capital Improvement Program - Infrastructure Surtax Capital Projects Fund - $165,000   Not available
2024-16448 15.2.2.Project AdjustmentTransfer Project Funds and Amend the Capital Improvement Program - Infrastructure Surtax Capital Projects Fund - $522,653   Video Video
   5.3. Clerk of the Court Items   Not available
2024-16412 15.3.1.Clerk of the CourtPresent the Acquisition or Disposition of Property Forms Authorizing Changes in Status, as Follows: 032169, 042389, 045154, 176960, and Public Safety Communication List   Video Video
   6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Request Proof of Publication) at 10:00 am:   Video Video
     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
2024-16458 16.1.Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING to Authorize Year Four (4) of the Annual Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessment to Help Offset Local Hospitals Medicaid Deficiencies and Adoption of a Resolution Relating to Same   Video Video
   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
2024-16234 17.1.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Small Project Completion and Certification Form for Hurricane Ian Damages (Budget Impact - Additional Revenue of $405,407)   Not available
2024-16314 17.1.2.ConsentRequest Approval of Agreement between the District Board of Trustees of the College of Central Florida and Marion County Board of County Commissioners for the Construction of a New Nursing Facility at the College of Central Florida (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $2,000,000 from American Rescue Plan Act Grant)   Not available
   7.2. Community Services:   Not available
2024-16311 17.2.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Florida Department of Children and Families Contract Number PPZ61 - Amendment Number 0009 Between Marion County and the Department of Children and Families (Budget Impact - Neutral; $551,333)   Not available
   7.3. Development Review Committee:   Not available
2024-16292 17.3.1.ConsentRequest Approval of a Final Plat/Replat for Douglas M. Dawson Subdivision, Parcel Number 29860-011-02, Project Number 2023080121, Application Number 30586 (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2024-16346 17.3.2.ConsentRequest Approval of a Final Plat/Replat Island Lake Resort - Replat, Parcel Number 0433-000-000, Project Number 2023040006, Application Number 31661 (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   7.4. Fire Rescue:   Not available
2024-16173 17.4.1.ConsentRequest Approval to Donate Marion County Fire Rescue’s 1993 E-One Sentry Pumper to Levy County Department of Public Safety (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2024-16313 17.4.2.ConsentRequest Approval to Donate Marion County Fire Rescue’s 1998 E-One Ladder Truck to Williston Fire Department (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   7.5. Human Resources:   Not available
2024-15875 17.5.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Firefighter Cancer Presumption Policy Renewal for FY 2025 (Budget Impact - Expenditure of $97,398)   Not available
2024-16293 17.5.2.ConsentRequest Approval to Rehire a Retired Employee within the Office of the County Engineer (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   7.6. MSTU:   Not available
2024-16467 17.6.1.ConsentRequest Approval to Certify the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rolls to the Tax Collector for Improvement Areas (Road Assessments) (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2024-16466 17.6.2.ConsentRequest Approval to Certify the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rolls to the Tax Collector for the MSTUs and MSBUs (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   7.7. Procurement Services:   Not available
2024-16301 17.7.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Change Order 2 to Purchase Order 2400602: 23B-134 Water Tank Maintenance - Razorback LLC, Tarpon Springs, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure $6,000 as approved FY 2023-24 budget)   Not available
2024-15650 17.7.2.ConsentRequest Approval of Change Order 12 to Purchase Order 2300441: 22B-015 Legacy and Saddlewood Elementary School Sidewalks - Hartman Civil Construction, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $54,252 as approved in the FY 2023-24 budget)   Not available
2024-16229 17.7.3.ConsentRequest Approval of Contract Renewal: 20P-165-CA-03 Tire Service and Repairs - Dan Callaghan Enterprises, Inc. dba Callaghan’s Best-One Tire & Service, Bradenton, FL and Advanced Tire Service, LLC, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $625,000 as proposed in FY 2024-25 budget)   Not available
2024-16284 17.7.4.ConsentRequest Approval of Contract Renewals: 20Q-074, Utilities Engineering Design Support Services - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Ocala, FL, Tillman and Associates Engineering, LLC, Ocala, FL, Wright-Pierce, Inc., Maitland, FL, Hazen and Sawyer, P.C., Orlando, FL, and Ardurra Group, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2024-16227 17.7.5.ConsentRequest Approval of Contract Renewal: 22BE-204 Countywide Fuel - Clardy Oil Company, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $5,000,000 as proposed in FY 2024-25 budget)   Not available
2024-16252 17.7.6.ConsentRequest Approval of First Contract Amendment: 24Q-053-CA-01 Marion County Vulnerability Assessment (Including Some Municipalities) - Halff Associates, Inc., Tavares, FL (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2024-16310 17.7.7.ConsentRequest Approval of Selection Committee Recommendation: 24Q-226 Cross Florida Greenway Baseline Road to Santos Paved Trail - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $822,296 as approved in the FY 2023-24 budget)   Not available
2024-16231 17.7.8.ConsentRequest Approval of Selection Committee Recommendation: 24Q-254 Combined Brass, PVC Parts and Supplies- Ferguson Enterprises, LLC dba Ferguson Waterworks, Fortiline, Inc. (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $436,000 as approved in the FY 2023-24 budget)   Not available
2024-16219 17.7.9.ConsentRequest Approval of Purchases $50,000 and Over   Not available
   7.8. Tourist Development:   Not available
2024-16218 17.8.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Tourist Development Council Funding Request for Festivals of Speed, LLC (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of up to $4,200 approved in the FY 2023-24 budget)   Not available
2024-16386 17.8.2.ConsentRequest Approval of Tourist Development Council Funding Request for Marketing Assistance Funding Program Reimbursement for Marion Cultural Alliance, Inc. (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $5,000 as proposed in the FY 2024-25 budget)   Not available
2024-16401 17.8.3.ConsentRequest Approval of Tourist Development Council Funding Request for Marketing Assistance Funding Program Reimbursement for Reilly Arts Center, LLC, for Benefit of Marion Theatre (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $2,500 as proposed in the FY 2024-25 budget)   Not available
2024-16403 17.8.4.ConsentRequest Approval of Tourist Development Council Funding Request for Marketing Assistance Funding Program Reimbursement for Santos Bicycling Group, LLC, d.b.a. Santos Bike Shop (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $5,000 as proposed in the FY 2024-25 budget)   Not available
2024-16404 17.8.5.ConsentRequest Approval of Tourist Development Council Funding Request for Marketing Assistance Funding Program Reimbursement for Ocala Main Street for Benefit of Heart of the Park (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $5,000 as proposed in the FY 2024-25 budget)   Not available
2024-16406 17.8.6.ConsentRequest Approval of Tourist Development Council Funding Request for Marketing Assistance Funding Program Reimbursement for Ocala Symphony Orchestra, Inc. for Benefit of Reilly Arts Center (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $5,000 as proposed in the FY 2024-25 budget)   Not available
   7.9. Transportation - County Engineer:   Not available
2024-15280 17.9.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Developer’s Agreement for Crossroads Commerce Park - South Concerning SW 57th Extension between Marion County and 484 Road Runner Resources, LLC., and Coyote Crossing Holdings, LLC. (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2024-16277 17.9.2.ConsentRequest Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the SW 49th Avenue North Road Improvement Project for Parcel 3578-014-040 (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $365,000 as approved in the FY 2023-24 budget)   Not available
2024-16296 17.9.3.ConsentRequest Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the SW 49th Avenue North Road Improvement Project for Parcel 3578-026-002 (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $130,436 as approved in the in FY 2023-24 budget)   Not available
2024-16297 17.9.4.ConsentRequest Approval of an Indemnification Agreement Between Pulte Home Company, LLC and Marion County for the Proposed Stone Creek by Del Webb Solaire Phase 1 Subdivision, Application Number 31209 (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2024-16298 17.9.5.ConsentRequest Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the NW/SW 80th Avenue and W Highway 40 Intersection Road Improvement Project for a Portion of Parcel 23209-000-00 (Budget Impact - Neutral; revenue of $15,000)   Not available
2024-16312 17.9.6.ConsentRequest Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the Country Gardens Flood Relief Project for Parcel 3058-042-000 Located in Country Gardens, Plat Book G, Page 84 (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $255,000)   Not available
2024-16348 17.9.7.ConsentRequest Approval of First Amendment to Improvement Agreement with Bond for Marion Ranch Phase 2 aka Freedom Commons Phase 2 Subdivision, Application Number 29642 (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   7.10. Utilities:   Not available
2024-16350 17.10.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Water Main Extension Connection Agreement WME-018 Between Grace Grahling and Marion County Utilities (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $9,791 as approved in FY 2023-24 budget)   Not available
2024-16359 17.10.2.ConsentRequest Approval of Water Main Extension Connection Agreement WME-048 Between Habitat for Humanity of Marion County, Inc. and Marion County Utilities (Budget Impact - Neutral; $13,704 as approved in FY 2023-24 budget)   Not available
2024-16363 17.10.3.ConsentRequest Approval of Repeal of Resolution 24-R-59 and Approve Replacement Resolution to Support Short Water Line Extension Program SWL-177 (Applicant SkyHome Building Services, LLC) (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $8,180 as approved in FY 2023-24 budget)   Not available
2024-16365 17.10.4.ConsentRequest Approval of Water Main Extension Connection Agreement WME-014-O Between Holiday Builders, Inc. and Marion County Utilities (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $39,266 as approved in FY 2023-24 budget)   Not available
2024-16366 17.10.5.ConsentRequest Approval of Water Main Extension Connection Agreement WME-041-S Between Soraya Resende Investments LLC and Marion County Utilities (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $41,107 as approved in FY 2023-24 budget)   Not available
   8. COUNTY ATTORNEY: NONE   Not available
   9. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR:   Video Video
2024-16315 19.1.County AdministratorPresent Letter From the City of Dunnellon Regarding the Management of Blue Run Park   Video Video
2024-16371 19.2.Notation for RecordPresent the 2024 Survey Results from the Summer Programs Hosted by the Marion County Parks and Recreation Department and the Marion County Library System   Video Video
   10. COMMITTEE ITEMS:   Not available
   11. NOTATION FOR ACTION:   Video Video
2024-16188 111.1.Notation for ActionRequest Approval to Schedule a Workshop to Discuss the CR 475A Roadway Improvement Projects to Elevate a Portion of the Roadway (Task A, from South of SW 55th Street to SW 42nd Street) and to Provide Intersection Improvements (Task B, CR 475A at SW 66th Street) on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. or as Soon Thereafter, in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium   Not available
2024-16295 111.2.Notation for ActionRequest Approval to Reschedule a Board of County Commissioners Workshop Regarding the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report from Tuesday, November 5, 2024 1:30 p.m. to Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.   Not available
2024-16156 111.3.Notation for ActionRequest Approval to Schedule a Workshop to Discuss the Preliminary Engineering Report for Marion Oaks Manor Extension from SW 49th Avenue to CR 475 (flyover Interstate 75) on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. or Soon thereafter in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium   Not available
   12. 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
   13. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:   Video Video
   13.1. Commission Comments   Not available
   13.2. Commission Calendar   Not available
2024-16390 113.2.1.Commission CalendarPresent Commission Calendar   Not available
   14. NOTATION FOR RECORD:   Not available
   14.1. County Administrator Informational Items:   Not available
2024-16309 114.1.1.Notation for RecordPresent Appointment of the Florida Veteran’s Foundation, Inc Board Member Director for District Three - Jeffrey Askew   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
2024-16290 114.4.1.Notation for RecordPresent Property Appraiser FY 2024-25 Final Department Approved Budget from the Department of Revenue, Property Tax Oversight   Not available
2024-16368 114.4.2.Notation for RecordPresent Administrative Budget Transfer Report for FY 2023-24   Not available
2024-16447 114.4.3.Notation for RecordPresent Update for Medical Examiner Budget FY 2024-25   Not available
2024-16442 114.4.4.Notation for RecordPresent Budget Adjustments to the Tentative Budget Fiscal Year 2024-25   Not available
2024-16450 114.4.5.Notation for RecordPresent Regular Report of Utilization for Reserve for Contingencies   Not available
   14.5. Present for information and record, minutes and notices received from the following committees and agencies:   Not available
2024-16374 114.5.1.Present Information for the RecordCode Enforcement Board - July 10, 2024   Not available
2024-16376 114.5.2.Present Information for the RecordDistrict 5 and 24 Medical Examiner Advisory Committee - May 8, 2024   Not available
2024-16377 114.5.3.Present Information for the RecordDevelopment Review Committee - July 29, August 5 and 12, 2024   Not available
2024-16378 114.5.4.Present Information for the RecordLicense Review Board - July 9, 2024   Not available
2024-16387 114.5.5.Present Information for the RecordMarion Oaks MSTU Advisory Board for Recreational Services and Facilities - April 9, 2024   Not available
2024-16388 114.5.6.Present Information for the RecordRainbow Lakes Estates - July 18, 2024   Not available
   14.5.7. Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at http://www.WaterMatters.org    Not available
   14.5.8. St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at https://www.sjrwmd.com   Not available
   14.5.9. Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at https://ocalamariontpo.org   Not available
   14.5.10. Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority (WRWSA) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at http://www.wrwsa.org   Not available