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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/21/2026 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 Frid   Not available
     CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 9:00 AM ROLL CALL ANNOUNCEMENTS   Not available
   1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:   Not available
2026-23678 11.1.Proclamation and PresentationPRESENTATION - Courts’ Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget Presentation - Jeff Fuller, Trial Court Administrator   Not available
2026-23676 11.2.Proclamation and PresentationPRESENTATION - Lotus Marion/Marion County Sexual Assault Center Update Presentation to the Board of County Commissioners - Betsy Weber, Executive Director   Not available
2026-23675 11.3.Proclamation and PresentationPROCLAMATION - National Arts in Health Day - Patricia Tomlinson, Executive Director, Arts in Health Ocala Metro (Approval and Presentation)   Not available
2026-23493 11.4.Proclamation and PresentationPRESENTATION - Employee Service Awards - Bobbi Perez, Director of Human Resources (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
2026-23621 13.1.MinutesApril 21, 2026   Not available
2026-23623 13.2.MinutesApril 22, 2026   Not available
2026-23624 13.3.MinutesApril 29, 2026   Not available
2026-23625 13.4.MinutesMay 5, 2026   Not available
   4. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES: NONE   Not available
   5. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT:    Not available
   5.1. Budget Amendment   Not available
2026-23654 15.1.1.Budget AmendmentAmerican Rescue Plan Local Fiscal Recovery Fund - Utilities Line Extensions - $1,902,617   Not available
2026-23661 15.1.2.Budget AmendmentCounty Transportation Maintenance Fund - Road & Street Facilities - $182,954   Not available
2026-23652 15.1.3.Budget AmendmentCounty Transportation Maintenance Fund - Transportation - $70,000   Not available
2026-23550 15.1.4.Budget AmendmentFine and Forfeiture Fund - Sheriff Regular Transfer - $25,025   Not available
2026-23600 15.1.5.Budget AmendmentFire Protection Impact Fee Trust Fund - Fire Protection Impact Fee - $5,249   Not available
2026-23607 15.1.6.Budget AmendmentFire, Rescue and EMS Fund - Fire Rescue Services - $38,157   Not available
2026-23586 15.1.7.Budget AmendmentFire, Rescue and EMS Fund - Fire Rescue Services - $200,000   Not available
2026-23599 15.1.8.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Animal Services - $74,018   Not available
2026-23602 15.1.9.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Animal Services - $120,000   Not available
2026-23673 15.1.10.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Cooperative Extension Service - $11,000   Not available
2026-23674 15.1.11.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Emergency Medical Services - $15,000   Not available
2026-23587 15.1.12.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Emergency Medical Services - $217,400   Not available
2026-23601 15.1.13.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Public Defender Technology - $17,800   Not available
2026-23552 15.1.14.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Sheriff Emergency Management Transfer - $4,830   Not available
2026-23549 15.1.15.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Sheriff Jail Transfer - $65,368   Not available
2026-23658 15.1.16.Budget AmendmentHills of Ocala MSTU for Recreation - Hills of Ocala Recreation - $10,000   Not available
2026-23553 15.1.17.Budget AmendmentInfrastructure Surtax Capital Project Fund - Infrastructure Tax Transportation - $1,156,985   Not available
2026-23570 15.1.18.Budget AmendmentInfrastructure Surtax Capital Project Fund - Infrastructure Tax Transportation - $5,859,514   Not available
2026-23651 15.1.19.Budget AmendmentImpact Fee West District - Impact Fees West District - $6,446,207   Not available
2026-23685 15.1.20.Budget AmendmentInsurance Fund - Insurance - $90,000   Not available
2026-23554 15.1.21.Budget AmendmentMarion County Utility Fund - Utilities Capital Construction - $13,000   Not available
2026-23589 15.1.22.Budget AmendmentMedical Examiner Fund - Medical Examiner - $40,992   Not available
2026-23551 15.1.23.Budget AmendmentMSTU for Law Enforcement - Sheriff Patrol CID Transfer - $113,580   Not available
2026-23588 15.1.24.Budget AmendmentMSTU for Law Enforcement - Sheriff Patrol CID Transfer - $14,224   Not available
2026-23672 15.1.25.Budget AmendmentParks and Recreation Fees Fund - Parks and Recreation Fees - $33,100   Not available
   5.2. Project Adjustment   Not available
2026-23649 15.2.1.Project AdjustmentTransfer Project Funds and Amend the Capital Improvement Program - Infrastructure Surtax Capital Projects - $21,577   Not available
2026-23650 15.2.2.Project AdjustmentTransfer Project Funds and Amend the Capital Improvement Program - Infrastructure Surtax Capital Projects - $15,000   Not available
   5.3. Clerk of the Court Items   Not available
2026-23647 15.3.1.Clerk of the CourtPresent the Acquisition or Disposition of Property Forms Authorizing Changes in Status, as Follows: 036573, 036574, 037691, 037784, 039211, 043914, 52973, and 54497   Not available
2026-23684 15.3.2.Clerk of the CourtRequest Approval of Proposed (Maximum) Millage Rates and Scheduling of First Public Hearings for Fiscal Year 2026-27   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
2026-23612 16.1.Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING to Consider an Ordinance Amending the Marion County Code, Chapter 2, Administration, Article IV, Board and Commissions, Division 3, Housing Finance Authority, Section 2-98, Membership   Not available
2026-23659 16.2.Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING to Consider an Ordinance Amending the Marion County Code, Chapter 17, Special Assessments, Article VI, The Marion County Local Provider Participation Fund Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessment   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. Airport:   Not available
2026-23605 17.1.1.ConsentRequest Approval of the Airport Infrastructure Grant Agreement Between the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration and Marion County for the Design of the Runway 5/23 Rehabilitation Project (Budget Impact - Neutral; grant funding of $263,454)   Not available
   7.2. Attorney:   Not available
2026-23404 17.2.1.ConsentRequest Approval of a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Marion County Approving Plan of Financing Involving the Issuance by the Housing Finance Authority of Marion County of Its Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   7.3. Fire Rescue:   Not available
2026-23433 17.3.1.ConsentRequest Approval and Execution of the Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement Between the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management and Marion County Fire Rescue Task Force 8 for the SFY2025 State Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement Number R1377 for SRT US&R Training and Sustainment (Budget Impact - Revenue of $163,240)   Not available
2026-23439 17.3.2.ConsentRequest Approval of the Agreement for Ambulance Transportation Services with UF Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics, Inc. and Marion County (Budget Impact - Revenue of up to $40,000 with Accompanying Related Expenditures for Fuel, Equipment, and Personnel)   Not available
2026-23578 17.3.3.ConsentRequest Approval of the Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Arena Horse Shows of Ocala, LLC. (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   7.4. Procurement Services:   Not available
2026-23569 17.4.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Bid Award: 26B-069 Dunnellon Trail Project - Art Walker Construction Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $736,000)   Not available
2026-23585 17.4.2.ConsentRequest Approval of Change Order: 25B-111 Construction of Taxiway Bravo, Airfield Vault & Beacon - C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc., Wildwood, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $150,000)   Not available
2026-23557 17.4.3.ConsentRequest Approval of Change Order to Purchase Order 2400547: 23Q-087-TO-06 Heagy Burry Boat Ramp Project Administration, Construction, Engineering, and Inspection - Kimley - Horn and Associates, Inc. Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $33,100)   Not available
2026-23457 17.4.4.ConsentRequest Approval of Change Order to Purchase Order 2500776: 25Q-002 SW 40th Avenue/SW 49th Avenue Phase I - Art Walker Construction, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $182,953.34)   Not available
2026-23604 17.4.5.ConsentRequest Approval of Change Order to Purchase Order 2501146: 25B-009 Rotary Sportsplex Synthetic Field Improvements - Daly & Zilch, Inc., Lecanto, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $100,827.60)   Not available
2026-23510 17.4.6.ConsentRequest Approval of Contract Amendment (Renewal): 20P-145-CA-05 Building Condition and Needs Assessment - Partner Assessment Corporation, DBA Partner Engineering and Science, Inc., Torrance, CA (Budget Impact - Neutral)   Not available
2026-23474 17.4.7.ConsentRequest Approval of Contract Amendment (Renewals): 23Q-173-CA-01 Pre-Qualified AXIS Surveillance System Equipment & Installation Services - DAB Consulting, Inc., Gainesville FL, and Integrated Fire & Security Solution, Inc. Fort Myers, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral)   Not available
2026-23456 17.4.8.ConsentRequest Approval of Contract Amendment (Renewal): 24P-026-CA-02 Temporary Staffing/Executive Recruitment - Ad-Vance Personnel Services, Inc. dba Ad-Vance Talent Solutions, Inc., Bradenton, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral)   Not available
2026-23555 17.4.9.ConsentRequest Approval of Multiple Change Orders for Water Main Expansion and Septic-to-Sewer Projects Funded Through the America Rescue Plan Act - Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., Quality Enterprises USA, Inc., and Wharton-Smith, Inc. (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $1,264,877.13)   Not available
2026-23534 17.4.10.ConsentRequest Approval of Ratification: Appraisals for Eminent Domain Purchases Associated with SW 80th Avenue Segment 1B Road Project - Pinel & Carpenter, Inc., Maitland, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $93,500)   Not available
2026-23347 17.4.11.ConsentRequest Approval of Selection Committee Recommendation: 26Q-033 Stormwater Engineering Design - DRMP, Inc., Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., Halff Associates, Inc., Jones, Edmunds & Associates, Inc., Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Taylor Engineering, Inc. (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2026-23302 17.4.12.ConsentRequest Approval to Reject All Bids: 26B-089 Belleview Sportsplex Soccer Field Restoration (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   7.5. Solid Waste:   Not available
2026-23606 17.5.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Fourth Amendment and Renewal of Interlocal Agreement Between Marion County and the City of Ocala for Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste and Household Electronic Waste for the City of Ocala Residents (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   7.6. Transportation - County Engineer:   Not available
2026-22918 17.6.1.ConsentRequest Approval of the Release of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Surety Bond Associated with Freedom Commons Development, LLC for Marion Ranch Phase 2 (FKA Freedom Commons Phase 2) (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2026-23066 17.6.2.ConsentRequest Approval of an Indemnification Agreement and Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Letter of Credit Between Millrose Properties Florida, LLC and Marion County for the Proposed Whisper Woods Subdivision, Final Plat-33542 (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2026-23346 17.6.3.ConsentRequest Approval of Amendment to the Purchase Agreement and Escrow Agreement with C & K Investments Ocala, LLC Related to Construction of a Left Turn Lane on County Road 42 (Budget Impact - Neutral)   Not available
2026-23527 17.6.4.ConsentRequest Approval for Resolution Supporting Local Funding Assistance from the Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority (Budget Impact - Neutral; revenue up to $19,225 proposed in the FY 2026-27 budget)   Not available
2026-23530 17.6.5.ConsentRequest Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the SW 80th Avenue Segment 1B Improvement Project for a Portion of Parcel 21252-005-00 (Budget Impact- Neutral; expenditure of $30,000)   Not available
2026-23574 17.6.6.ConsentRequest Approval a Resolution in Association with the Previously Executed Resolution 26-R-46, for the Sale of County Owned Property; Parcel 3341-010-020 (Budget Impact - Revenue of $1,700)   Not available
2026-23641 17.6.7.ConsentRequest Approval of Agreement Concerning Conveyance of Right-of-Way and Related Matters with 49th Street Gateway, LLC for the NW 49th Street Phase 3 Road Improvement Project (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $3,343,053.27 plus closing costs)   Not available
   8. COUNTY ATTORNEY:   Not available
2026-23680 18.1.County AttorneyRequest Board Authorization for County Attorney and County Engineer to Proceed with the Acquisition of Certain Property Interests from David H. Hollnagel, Christine M. Hollnagel, and Hollnagel Training, LLC, or their Successors in Interest, for the SW/NW 80th/70th Avenue Road Construction Project, within the Purchase Price and Other Parameters Described Herein (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $1,295,376.80)   Not available
   9. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR:   Not available
2026-23653 19.1.County AdministratorPresent Update and Status of Various Projects for Solid Waste Department   Not available
2026-23679 19.2.County AdministratorPresent Update on Various Roadway Projects   Not available
   10. COMMITTEE ITEMS:   Not available
   11. NOTATION FOR ACTION:   Not available
2026-23648 111.1.Notation for ActionRequest Approval to Schedule and Advertise a Workshop to Discuss Data Centers on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 2 p.m., or as Soon Thereafter, in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium   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
2026-23639 113.2.1.Commission CalendarPresent Commission Calendar   Not available
   14. NOTATION FOR RECORD:   Not available
   14.1. County Administrator Informational Items:   Not available
2026-23686 114.1.1.Notation for RecordPresent Notification of the Appointment of Jovanny Arenas as Marion County Public Relations Director   Not available
2026-23603 114.1.2.Notation for RecordPresent Chamber and Economic Partnership June 2026 Activity   Not available
   14.2. Present Walk-On Items From Previous BCC Meeting: NONE   Not available
   14.3. Clerk of the Court:   Not available
2026-23608 114.3.1.Notation for RecordPresent Administrative Budget Transfer Report for FY 2025-26   Not available
2026-23610 114.3.2.Notation for RecordPresent Monthly Report for the Building Department Budget and Actual   Not available
2026-23630 114.3.3.Notation for RecordPresent Memorandum from Gregory C. Harrell, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Regarding the Filing of Ordinances 26-25 and Corrected 26-08 with the Secretary of State’s Office   Not available
2026-23631 114.3.4.Notation for RecordPresent Letter Dated June 22, 2026, from the City of Belleview, Development Services Department, Regarding Annexation Ordinance 2026-09 Relating to Parcel No. 36872-001-02   Not available
2026-23632 114.3.5.Notation for RecordPresent Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report for Year Ended September 30, 2025, Prepared by James E. Davis, Certified Public Accountant, for Marion Soil and Water Conservation District   Not available
2026-23655 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
2026-23633 114.4.1.Present Information for the RecordDevelopment Review Committee (DRC) - June 15, 22, and 29, 2026   Not available
2026-23634 114.4.2.Present Information for the RecordHousing Finance Authority - May 20, 2026   Not available
2026-23635 114.4.3.Present Information for the RecordLand Development Regulation Commission - June 17, 2026   Not available
2026-23636 114.4.4.Present Information for the RecordMarion County Historical Commission - May 11, 2026   Not available
2026-23637 114.4.5.Present Information for the RecordPlanning & Zoning Commission - May 27, 2026   Not available
2026-23638 114.4.6.Present Information for the RecordRegional Opioid Settlement Committee - March 12, 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
2026-23426 115.1.1.Waiver RequestRequest Approval of Waiver from Land Development Code Section 6.8.6.K(2) Related to Buffer Requirements for EFP Commercial, Waiver PIR-000920-2026, Menadier Engineering, Parcel 29884-000-00,   Not available
   15.2. Cover Documents   Not available
2026-23459 115.2.1.Cover DocumentsPresent Cover Documents from the Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing   Not available
   15.3. Planning and Zoning Consent Items:   Not available
2026-23462 115.3.1.Zoning Consent260706ZC - PAC 3 Properties, LLC, Zoning Change from Expired Planned Unit Development (PUD) to Single-Family Dwelling (R-1), 0.91 Acres, Parcel 1754-053-033, Site Address 6272 SW 209th Avenue, Dunnellon, FL 34431   Not available
2026-23463 115.3.2.Zoning Consent26-S04 - Garçon Investments LLC, c/o Michael Garcia, Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment from High Residential (HR) to Urban Residential (UR), 0.27 Acres, Parcel 3120-001-008, Site Address 1770 SE 40th Street Road, Ocala, FL 34480   Not available
   15.4. Planning and Zoning Items for Individual Consideration:   Not available
2026-23460 115.4.1.Zoning Consideration260701SU - Skyway Towers, LLC on behalf of Wayne & Melanie Traina, Special Use Permit to Allow for a 195’ (Feet) Self-Supporting Telecommunication Tower Facility, in a General Agricultural (A-1) Zone, 25.55 Acres, Parcel 05585-000-00, Site Address 18250 NE 160th Avenue Road, Fort McCoy, FL 32134   Not available
2026-23461 115.4.2.Zoning Consideration260707SU - John Rudnianyn, Special Use Permit 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   Not available
2026-23472 115.4.3.Zoning Consideration250605ZP - Sandy Clay LLC, Request Approval for the Final Planned Unit Development Master Plan to Allow for Detached Single-Family Dwellings with a Maximum Proposed Total of 442 Residential Units, 119.75 Acre Tract, Parcels 37896+000-01 and 37896-000-00, No Addresses Assigned   Not available
2026-23464 115.4.4.Zoning ConsiderationPUBLIC HEARING to Consider Adoption of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report Large-Scale Text Amendment to Amend the Marion County Comprehensive Plan (25-L05) After the Evaluation and Appraisal Report   Not available
   15.5. Adoption of Ordinance   Not available