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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/19/2026 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
2026-22956 11.1.Proclamation and PresentationPROCLAMATION - Emergency Medical Services Week - Chief Banta, Fire Chief (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
2026-22974 13.1.MinutesFebruary 3, 2026   Not available
2026-22976 13.2.MinutesFebruary 17, 2026   Not available
2026-22977 13.3.MinutesFebruary 18, 2026   Not available
2026-22978 13.4.MinutesFebruary 26, 2026   Not available
   4. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES:   Not available
   5. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT:    Not available
   5.1. Budget Amendment   Not available
2026-22906 15.1.1.Budget AmendmentFine and Forfeiture Fund - Sheriff Regular Transfer - $875   Not available
2026-22954 15.1.2.Budget AmendmentFire, Rescue and EMS Fund - Fire Rescue Services - $1,000,000   Not available
2026-22958 15.1.3.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Emergency Medical Services - $700,000   Not available
2026-22955 15.1.4.Budget AmendmentInfrastructure Surtax Capital Project Fund - Infrastructure Tax Transportation - $586,368   Not available
2026-22869 15.1.5.Budget AmendmentInsurance Fund - Risk Benefit Capital - $1,734,941   Not available
2026-23025 15.1.6.Budget AmendmentLocal Housing Assistance Trust Fund - State House Initiative Partner - $3,010,772   Not available
2026-22898 15.1.7.Budget AmendmentMarion County Utility Fund - Utilities Management - $20,000   Not available
2026-23024 15.1.8.Budget AmendmentMarion County Utility Fund - Utilities Management - $20,000   Not available
2026-22904 15.1.9.Budget AmendmentMarion County Utility Fund - Utilities Water System - $50,000   Not available
2026-22900 15.1.10.Budget AmendmentMarion County Utility Fund - Utilities Wastewater System - $100,000   Not available
2026-22907 15.1.11.Budget AmendmentMSTU for Law Enforcement - Sheriff Patrol CID Transfer - $25,337   Not available
2026-22944 35.1.12.Budget AmendmentSilver Springs Shores Special Tax District - Silver Springs Shores - $5,500   Not available
2026-22862 15.1.13.Budget AmendmentSolid Waste Disposal Fund - Solid Waste Disposal - $188,886   Not available
2026-22899 15.1.14.Budget AmendmentSolid Waste Disposal Fund - Solid Waste Disposal - $263,157   Not available
2026-22952 15.1.15.Budget AmendmentStormwater Fund - Stormwater Program - $27,000   Not available
2026-22895 15.1.16.Budget AmendmentTourist Development Tax Fund - Visitors and Convention Bureau - $25,000   Not available
2026-23004 15.1.17.Budget AmendmentTourist Development Tax Fund - Visitors and Convention Bureau - $218,589   Not available
   5.2. Clerk of the Court Items   Not available
2026-22938 15.2.1.Clerk of the CourtRequest Approval to Establish a Financing Team for Public Improvement Revenue Bonds, to be Issued in One or More Series, Not to Exceed $190 Million, for the Purpose of Accelerating Multiple Road Improvement Projects   Not available
2026-22962 15.2.2.Clerk of the CourtPresent the Acquisition or Disposition of Property Forms Authorizing Changes in Status, as Follows: Health Department List   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
2026-22980 16.1.Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing a Per Parcel Unit Assessment for Belleview Heights Unit 8 - SE 44th Avenue Improvement Project and Award Bid: 26B-049 to John L. Finch Contracting, Belleview, FL   Not available
2026-22981 16.2.Public HearingJOINT PUBLIC HEARING: Marion County Board of County Commissioners with Marion County Community Redevelopment Agency Board for Consideration and Approval of Modifications to the Silver Springs Community Redevelopment Area’s Community Redevelopment Plan to Include Extending the Duration of the Silver Springs Community Redevelopment Area by Ten Years to Fiscal Year 2053-54   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
2026-22965 17.1.1.ConsentRequest Approval of First Amendment to Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Challenge Grant with Lutheran Services Florida (Budget Impact - Neutral; grant decrease of $46,210)   Not available
2026-22894 17.1.2.ConsentRequest Approval of Second Amendment to Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Challenge Grant with Neighborhood Housing and Development Corporation (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $46,210)   Not available
   7.2. Fire Rescue:   Not available
2026-22873 17.2.1.ConsentRequest Approval of the Behavioral Health Transportation Plan Update (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   7.3. Human Resources:   Not available
2026-22903 17.3.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Group Dental Insurance Renewal with Florida Combined Life (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2026-22905 17.3.2.ConsentRequest Approval of Group Voluntary Vision Insurance with AETNA (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2026-22908 17.3.3.ConsentRequest Approval of Life Insurance Renewal with Standard Insurance Co. (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $628,507)   Not available
2026-22909 17.3.4.ConsentRequest Approval of Long-Term Disability Insurance Renewal with The Standard Insurance Company (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $838,000)   Not available
2026-22932 17.3.5.ConsentRequest Approval of Health Insurance Cost Increase to Both Employer and Employee (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $43,000,666)   Not available
2026-22941 17.3.6.ConsentRequest Approve to Rehire a Retired Employee within Marion County Office of the County Engineer (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   7.4. Municipal Services:   Not available
2026-22947 17.4.1.ConsentRequest Approval to Accept Petitions from Property Owners for Oronoque Subdivision, Plat Book S, Page 045 (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   7.5. Procurement Services:   Not available
2026-22846 17.5.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Bid Award: 26B-056 Chatmire Roadway Improvement and Remediation Project - West to West Construction, LLC, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; annual expenditure of $1,472,473.49)   Not available
2026-22866 17.5.2.ConsentRequest Approval of Bid Exemption: 26BE-079 I-75 South Gateway Sign Maintenance and Service - Oasis Landscape Services, Inc., Gainesville, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated expenditure of $110,409.09)   Not available
2026-22887 17.5.3.ConsentRequest Approval of Change Order to Purchase Order 2601116: 20Q-161-TO-53 Baseline Landfill Solid Waste Transfer Station Repairs - Dinkins Construction, LLC - Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $263,156.56)   Not available
2026-22892 17.5.4.ConsentRequest Approval of Contract Amendment: 16Q-052-CA-02 Marion Oaks Extension (SW 49th Avenue to S Hwy 475) - Tillman and Associates Engineering, LLC, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $1,371,969)   Not available
2026-22939 17.5.5.ConsentRequest Approval of Contract Amendment: 21C-037-CA-07 CenturyLink 800MHz IQ Networking - CenturyLink Communications LLC dba Lumen Technologies Group, Monroe, LA (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated total annual base expenditure is $60,482)   Not available
2026-22859 17.5.6.ConsentRequest Approval of Contract Amendment (Renewal): 19BE-192-CA-04 Website Upgrades, Agenda, & Captioning Exemption Services - Granicus, LLC, Washington, DC (Budget Impact - Neutral; annual expenditure of $128,156.15)   Not available
2026-22860 17.5.7.ConsentRequest Approval of Contract Amendment (Renewal): 22SS-136-CA-02 Annual Maintenance of Extrication Equipment, Southern Rescue Tools, LLC, Largo, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated expenditure of $58,000)   Not available
2026-22853 17.5.8.ConsentRequest Approval of Piggyback of Contract: 26PB-090 City of North Port 2025-22 Brush Truck, Ambulance, and Fire Apparatus Repair, Maintenance and Upfitting Services - On Scene Repairs & Maintenance, LLC, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $300,000)   Not available
2026-22942 17.5.9.ConsentRequest Approval of Piggyback of Contract: 26PB-091 Lake County 23-716 Fire Hose Inspection, Ground Ladder Testing, and Related Services - Waterway of Central FL, LLC, Ocoee, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $55,000)   Not available
2026-22867 17.5.10.ConsentRequest Approval of Task Order: 23Q-087-TO-69 NE 35th Street, Phase 2 (NE Jacksonville Road to NE 25th Avenue) - Guerra Development Corp., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $361,850)   Not available
2026-22868 17.5.11.ConsentRequest Approval of Task Order: 23Q-087-TO-70 NE 35th Street Phase 3 (NE 25th Avenue to NE 36th Avenue) - Guerra Development Corp., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $318,590)   Not available
2026-22852 17.5.12.ConsentRequest Approval of Purchases $50,000 and Over   Not available
   7.6. Tourist Development:   Not available
2026-22897 17.6.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Tourist Development Council Recommendation for Room Night Generating Event (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of up to $25,000)   Not available
2026-22901 17.6.2.ConsentRequest Approval of Tourist Development Council Request for Event Bid Fee (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $10,000)   Not available
   7.7. Transportation - County Engineer:   Not available
2026-22301 17.7.1.ConsentRequest Approval of an Indemnification Agreement and Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Bond Between Colen Built Development, LLC and Marion County for the Proposed Calesa Chestnut Grove Phase 1 Subdivision, Application 33079 (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2026-22848 17.7.2.ConsentRequest Approval of an Indemnification Agreement and Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Bond Between Colen Built Development, LLC and Marion County for the Proposed Calesa Chestnut Grove Phase 2 Subdivision, Final Plat-000268-2026 (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2026-22551 17.7.3.ConsentRequest Approval of an Indemnification Agreement Between Lennar Homes LLC and Marion County for the Proposed Whisper Woods Subdivision, Application 33542 (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2026-22863 17.7.4.ConsentRequest Approval of Subordination of County Utility Interests Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation and Supporting Resolution Associated with the Interstate 75 Moving Florida Forward Project (Budget Impact- None)   Not available
2026-22865 17.7.5.ConsentRequest Approval of Subordination of County Utility Interests Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation and Supporting Resolution Associated with the Interstate 75 Moving Florida Forward Project (Budget Impact- None)   Not available
2026-22871 17.7.6.ConsentRequest Approval of a Purchase Agreement for a Portion of Parcel 12844-000-01 Associated with the Newton Landfill (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $152,872.76)   Not available
2026-22889 17.7.7.ConsentRequest Approval of the 2026/2027 - 2030/2031 Marion County Stormwater Implementation Program and Associated Resolution (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2026-22890 17.7.8.ConsentRequest Approval of the 2026/2027 - 2030/2031 Marion County Transportation Improvement Program and Associated Resolution (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2026-22945 17.7.9.ConsentRequest Approval of a Resolution to Vacate a Portion of the Plat of Rainbow Springs, as recorded in Plat Book P, Page 29 (Budget Impact- Neutral)   Not available
2026-22948 17.7.10.ConsentRequest Approval of a Release of Easement and Supporting Resolution in Association with the Florida Department of Transportation’s Interstate 75/NW 49th Street Interchange Project (Budget Impact- None)   Not available
2026-22957 17.7.11.ConsentRequest Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the NE 35th Street Phase 2 Road Improvement Project for Parcel 2430-002-001 (Budget Impact- Neutral; expenditure of $204,000)   Not available
2026-22959 17.7.12.ConsentRequest Approval of a Purchase Agreement and Addendum for Parcel 44832-001-00 Associated with the Marion Oaks Manor Extension Road Improvement Project (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $750,000)   Not available
   8. COUNTY ATTORNEY: NONE   Not available
   9. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR:   Not available
2026-23018 19.1.County AdministratorPresent Update on Various Roadway Projects   Not available
2026-23030 19.2.County AdministratorHeagy Burry Project Update   Not available
   10. COMMITTEE ITEMS:   Not available
2026-22949 110.1.Committee ItemCode Enforcement Board - Request to Appoint One (1) Alternate Member for a New Term Ending May 2029   Not available
2026-22951 110.2.Committee ItemHousing Finance Authority - Request to Appoint One (1) Full Member to Serve the Remaining of an Unexpired Term Ending September 2026   Not available
2026-22953 110.3.Committee ItemWellFlorida Council - Request to Appoint Purchaser/Consumer Member for a New Term, Ending May 2028   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
2026-22975 113.2.1.Commission CalendarPresent Commission Calendar   Not available
   14. NOTATION FOR RECORD:   Not available
   14.1. County Administrator Informational Items:   Not available
2026-22850 114.1.1.Notation for RecordPresent Solid Waste Monthly Operations Report for March 2026   Not available
2026-22858 114.1.2.Notation for RecordPresent Chamber and Economic Partnership April 2026 Activity   Not available
2026-22864 114.1.3.Notation for RecordPresent Letter of Support Dated April 30, 2026, to FloridaCommerce for the East Central Florida 2060 Plan (Strategic Regional Policy Plan) - Audit and Targeted Update Project   Not available
2026-22888 114.1.4.Notation for RecordPresent Marion County’s Opportunity Zone 2 Selections   Not available
2026-22910 114.1.5.Notation for RecordPresent Letter of Appreciation Received April 28, 2026, on Behalf of the Southeastern Youth Fair   Not available
2026-22963 114.1.6.Notation for RecordPresent Canterwood Acres Community Development District Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget   Not available
2026-22969 114.1.7.Notation for RecordPresent Canterwood Acres Community Development District Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget   Not available
2026-23012 114.1.8.Notation for RecordPresent Letter Dated April 30, 2026, from the City of Belleview, Development Services Department, Regarding the Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-06 for the Annexation of Parcel Numbers 3924-021-010, 3924-021-011, 3924-021-049, and 3924-021-050   Not available
2026-23032 114.1.9.Notation for RecordPresent Letter Dated May 7, 2026, to Marion County from SECO Energy Regarding a System-wide Lighting Upgrade   Not available
2026-23036 114.1.10.Notation for RecordPresent Letter of Support Dated May 13, 2026, for Ratification for the City of Ocala’s Grant Application Regarding Archaeological Work at Fort King   Not available
   14.2. Present Walk-On Items From Previous BCC Meeting: NONE   Not available
   14.3. Clerk of the Court:   Not available
2026-22950 114.3.1.Notation for RecordPresent Monthly Report for the Building Department Budget and Actual   Not available
2026-22968 114.3.2.Notation for RecordPresent Memorandum from Gregory C. Harrell, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Regarding the Filing of Ordinances 26-15, 26-16, 26-17, 26-18 and 26-19 with the Secretary of State’s Office   Not available
2026-22984 114.3.3.Notation for RecordPresent Administrative Budget Transfer Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26   Not available
2026-23006 114.3.4.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
2026-22970 114.4.1.Present Information for the RecordDog Classification Board (DCB) - April 14, 2026   Not available
2026-22971 114.4.2.Present Information for the RecordDevelopment Review Committee (DRC) - April 20 and 27, 2026   Not available
2026-22972 114.4.3.Present Information for the RecordHousing Finance Authority (HFA) - March 19, 2026   Not available
2026-22973 114.4.4.Present Information for the RecordPlanning and Zoning Commission - March 30, 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
2026-22692 115.1.1.Waiver RequestRequest for Waiver from Land Development Code Section 6.14.2.B.(1) Water Main Connection (Well Request) for Fred Bennett, Parcel Number 15810-000-17 Application Number WaiverSTA-000457-2026   Not available
   15.2. Cover Documents   Not available
2026-22920 115.2.1.Cover DocumentsPresent Cover Documents from Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing   Not available
   15.3. Planning and Zoning Consent Items: NONE   Not available
   15.4. Planning and Zoning Items for Individual Consideration:   Not available
2026-22921 115.4.1.Zoning Consideration260510RA - Consideration for Russell W. & Karen Loges, Reasonable Accommodation to Allow for Three (3) Goats, Four (4) Geese, and Two (2) Ducks, in a Single-Family Dwelling (R-1) Zone, 0.95 Acres, on Parcel Number 1753-035-020, Site Address 6500 SW 202nd Court, Dunnellon, FL 34431   Not available
2026-22946 115.4.2.Zoning Consent260502SU - Partners Self Storage, LLC, Special Use Permit to Allow for Covered Outdoor Storage of RVs, Boats, and Trailers, in a Community Business (B-2) Zone, 11.0 Acres, Parcel Number 39169-000-00, Site Address 7655 E Highway 25, Belleview, FL 34420   Not available
2026-22961 115.4.3.Zoning Consent260505SU - FCH Properties, LLC, Special Use Permit, to Allow for a Construction or Contractor Yard, in a Regional Business (B-4) Zone, 5.02 Acre Parcel, on Parcel 45458-002-03, Site Address 13866 S US Highway 441, Summerfield, FL 34491   Not available
2026-22960 115.4.4.Zoning Consent260504SU - 848 Broadway LLC, Special Use Permit to Allow for the Operation of a Funeral Home and Crematorium Facility, in a Heavy Business (B-5) Zone, 1.65 Acres, Parcel 36459-001-00, Site Address 7075 S Pine Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34480   Not available
2026-22923 115.4.5.Zoning Consideration260402ZC- Gironj, LLC., Zoning Change from Single-Family Dwelling (R-1) to Community Business (B-2) Zone, For All Permitted Uses, on 0.48 Acres, Parcel Number 14138-000-00, Site Address 9645 NE 21st Avenue, Anthony, FL 32617   Not available
2026-22966 115.4.6.Zoning Consideration260506SU - Marion County Board of County Commissioners, Special Use Permit, to Allow Water Plant Upgrade and Expansion, in a Government Use (G-U) Zone, 8.75 Acre Parcel, on Parcel 12082-001-00, Site Address 14463 NE 250th Avenue, Salt Springs, FL 32134   Not available
2026-22967 115.4.7.Zoning Consideration260509ZP - Marion Gaming Management, LLC, Zoning Change, Planned Unit Development Amendment to 1) Allow Six (6) Pickleball Courts and Two (2) Manufactured Buildings, 2) Modify Buffers, and 3) Expanding Allowable Uses to B-2 Uses, DRA Modification, and Site Plan Layout as Submitted in the Master Plan, 65.51 Acre Tract, on Parcels 48476-001-00 and 48476-002-00, Site Address 17996 S US Highway 301, Summerfield, FL 34491   Not available
   15.5. Adoption of Ordinance   Not available