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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/16/2026 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 2:00 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 F   Not available
     CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 9:00 AM ROLL CALL ANNOUNCEMENTS   Not available
   1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:   Not available
2026-23210 11.1.Proclamation and PresentationPRESENTATION - Present America 250 Flag to the Board of County Commissioners - Kat Cammack, United States Representative (Presentation Only)   Not available
2026-21781 11.2.Proclamation and PresentationPRESENTATION - Recognition of the 2026 Citizens Academy Graduating Class - Roger Waddell, Public Relations Specialist (Approval and Presentation)   Not available
2026-23281 11.3.Proclamation and PresentationPROCLAMATION - Eagle Scout Court of Honor - Walker Harrell (Approval and Presentation)   Not available
2026-23242 11.4.Proclamation and PresentationPROCLAMATION - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness/Teal Out Day - Lacey Larramore, Resource Liaison (Approval and Presentation)   Not available
2026-23264 11.5.Proclamation and PresentationPROCLAMATION - Waste and Recycling Workers Week - Mark Johnson, Solid Waste Director (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
2026-23304 13.1.MinutesMarch 17, 2026   Not available
2026-23305 13.2.MinutesMarch 18, 2026   Not available
2026-23306 13.3.MinutesMarch 23, 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
2026-23227 15.1.1.Budget AmendmentBudget Transfer from Rainbow Lakes Estates Comm Res Facility MSTU Fund to Rainbow Lakes Estates Municipal Services District Fund - $24,263   Not available
2026-23221 15.1.2.Budget AmendmentBuilding Safety Fund - Building - $10,000   Not available
2026-23220 15.1.3.Budget AmendmentBuilding Safety Fund - Building - $75,000   Not available
2026-23223 15.1.4.Budget AmendmentFine and Forfeiture Fund - Sheriff Regular Transfer - $450   Not available
2026-23222 15.1.5.Budget AmendmentFire, Rescue and EMS Fund - Fire Rescue Services - $21,000   Not available
2026-23206 15.1.6.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Circuit Court Judges Tech - $80,000   Not available
2026-23296 15.1.7.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Public Relations - $71,150   Not available
2026-23219 15.1.8.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Sheriff Emergency Management Transfer - $1,137   Not available
2026-23297 15.1.9.Budget AmendmentMarion County Utility Fund - Utilities Management - $50,000   Not available
2026-23298 15.1.10.Budget AmendmentMarion County Utility Fund - Utilities Water System - $240,000   Not available
2026-23224 15.1.11.Budget AmendmentMSTU for Law Enforcement - Sheriff Patrol CID Transfer - $14,686   Not available
   5.2. Clerk of the Court Items   Not available
2026-23192 15.2.1.Clerk of the CourtPresent Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget   Not available
2026-23193 15.2.2.Clerk of the CourtPresent Proposed 2026-27 - 2030-31 Capital Improvement Program   Not available
2026-23191 15.2.3.Clerk of the CourtPresent Detailed Budget Workshop Schedule   Not available
2026-23268 15.2.4.Clerk of the CourtPresent the Acquisition or Disposition of Property Forms Authorizing Changes in Status, as Follows: 048207, 050025, and Solid Waste List   Not available
2026-23283 15.2.5.Clerk of the CourtRequest Appointment of Two (2) Commissioners to Serve on the Value Adjustment Board for 2026 and to Appoint One (1) of those Commissioners to Serve as the Chair to the 2026 VAB per FS 194.015   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
2026-23282 16.1.Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing a Per Parcel Unit Assessment for Belleview Heights Estates - Portion of Unit 8 (SE 44th Avenue from SE 144th Street to SE 142nd Lane) Road Improvement Project and Award Bid: 26B-049 to John L. Finch Contracting, Belleview, FL (Continued from May 19, 2026)   Not available
2026-23217 16.2.Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING to Consider a Resolution Adopting the 2025 Local Mitigation Strategy Five Year Plan Update   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. Administration:   Not available
2026-23194 17.1.1.ConsentRequest Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Marion County Board of County Commissioners and the School Board of Marion County, FL for Marion Celebrates America 250 (Budget Impact - Neutral)   Not available
   7.2. Attorney:   Not available
2026-23196 17.2.1.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
2026-23310 17.2.2.ConsentRequest Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Acquisition of Real Property Interests by Gift, Purchase, or Eminent Domain for the SW/NW 80th/70th Avenue Road Improvement Project in Marion County, Florida   Not available
   7.3. Community Services:   Not available
2026-22586 17.3.1.ConsentRequest Approval and Adoption of the Citizen Participation Plan and Resolution for the Marion County Consortium with the City of Ocala (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2026-23285 17.3.2.ConsentRequest Approval to Submit the 2026-2027 Marion County Regional Opioid Abatement Plan to the Department of Children and Families (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2026-23287 17.3.3.ConsentRequest Approval to Submit the 2026-2027 Marion County Opioid Abatement Plan to the Department of Children and Families (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   7.4. Human Resources:   Not available
2026-22982 17.4.1.ConsentRequest Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Use of Donation and Sponsorship Funds from the Approved America 250 Project Account (Budget Impact - Neutral)   Not available
   7.5. Procurement Services:   Not available
2026-23141 17.5.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Bid Award: 26B-081 Marion Oaks #4 and Summerglen Water Treatment Plants Potable Wells Construction - AC Schultes of Florida, Inc. d/b/a/ Rowe Drilling - Gibsonton, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $1,377,950)   Not available
2026-23245 17.5.2.ConsentRequest Approval of Change Order to Purchase Order 2600844: 26B-008 Southwest Regional Water Reclamation Facility - Green Construction Technologies, Inc., Wilton Manors, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $36,042.75)   Not available
2026-23207 17.5.3.ConsentRequest Approval of Contract Amendment: 18SS-072-CA-01 First Watch Solutions, Inc., Carlsbad, CA (Budget Impact - Neutral; Additional Expenditure of $15,704.21)   Not available
2026-23198 17.5.4.ConsentRequest Approval of Contract Amendment: 19Q-270-CA-02, SE Regional Water Treatment Plant Design - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $1,479,310)   Not available
2026-23071 17.5.5.ConsentRequest Approval of Piggyback: 26PB-086 On-Call Professional Services - Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., Longwood, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated expenditure of $75,000)   Not available
2026-23138 17.5.6.ConsentRequest Approval to Reject All Bids: 26B-071 Asphalt Pavement Restoration Services (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2026-23277 17.5.7.ConsentRequest Approval of Selection Committee Recommendation: 26P-064 MCFR Fire Station Propane - Blossman Gas of Louisiana Inc., Ocean Springs, MS (Budget Impact - Neutral; Estimated Annual Expenditure $50,000)   Not available
2026-23218 17.5.8.ConsentRequest Approval of Task Order: 21Q-219-TO-14 Electrical Trade Contract Services, Cam Lock Systems for Radio Towers - Chuck’s Stokes Electric of Central Fla, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $164,333)   Not available
2026-23119 17.5.9.ConsentRequest Ratification of Change Order to Purchase Order 2601269: Water Main Extension Connection Agreement WME-127-S - T & C Underground, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $15,872)   Not available
2026-23215 17.5.10.ConsentRequest Approval of Purchases $50,000 and Over   Not available
   7.6. Tourist Development:   Not available
2026-23143 17.6.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Tourist Development Council Recommendation for Room Night Generating Event (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of up to $3,750)   Not available
   7.7. Transportation - County Engineer:   Not available
2026-22891 17.7.1.ConsentRequest Approval of an Indemnification Agreement and Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Bond Between Pulte Home Company, LLC and Marion County for the Proposed Stone Creek By Del Webb Sundance Phase 4 Subdivision, Final Plat-000098-2025 (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2026-23127 17.7.2.ConsentRequest Approval of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Letter of Credit Between Iron Lake Property, LLC and Marion County for the Proposed Ironcrest Phase 1 Subdivision (formerly known as Adena), Final Plat 29959 (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2026-23135 17.7.3.ConsentRequest Approval of Developer’s Agreement Between Iron Lake Property, LLC and Marion County Related to the Ironcrest Phase 1 Final Plat 29959 (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $271,514.40, in future Transportation Improvement Program)   Not available
2026-23211 17.7.4.ConsentRequest Approval of a Second Amendment to the Right-of-Way and Signalized Intersection Improvements Agreement (SW 38th Street) Between Marion County, Colen Built Development, LLC, and On Top of the World Communities, LLC (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $1,182,331.05 plus additional amounts to be determined by appraisal)   Not available
   7.8. Utilities:   Not available
2026-23068 17.8.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Resolution Extending the Service Agreement Date of Resolution No. 24-R-304 for Silver Springs Shores Phase 1 (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2026-23070 17.8.2.ConsentRequest Approval of Resolution Extending the Service Agreement Date of Resolution No. 24-R-303 for Silver Springs Shores Phase 2 (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2026-23201 17.8.3.ConsentRequest Approval of Settlement Agreement Between Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Marion County (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $250)   Not available
2026-23203 17.8.4.ConsentRequest Approval of Water Main Extension Connection Agreement WME-132-O Between PAC 3 Properties, LLC and Marion County Utilities (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $29,354)   Not available
2026-23204 17.8.5.ConsentRequest Approval of Water Main Extension Connection Agreement WME-133-O Between PAC 3 Properties, LLC and Marion County Utilities (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $16,112.50)   Not available
   8. COUNTY ATTORNEY:   Not available
2026-23289 18.1.County AttorneyRequest Approval to Appoint a Commissioner and Alternate as a Member of the County Canvassing Board   Not available
   9. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR:   Not available
2026-23197 19.1.County AdministratorMarion County 2nd Annual Reverse Trade Show 2026   Not available
2026-23300 19.2.County AdministratorPresent Update on Various Roadway Projects   Not available
2026-23260 19.3.County AdministratorPresent Update on American Rescue Plan Act Funding   Not available
2026-23301 19.4.County AdministratorRequest Approval to Engage Consultant for the US Highway 27 Area Study Master Plan and Align Funding for the Project: 25Q-145 US HWY 27 Area Study - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $428,195)   Not available
2026-23208 19.5.ConsentRequest Approval to Reject all Submittals: 20Q-161 Additional Construction Managers 2026   Not available
2026-23317 19.6.County AdministratorVeteran Services Hall of Fame Plaque   Not available
2026-23270 110.1.Committee ItemBoard of Adjustment - Request to Reappoint Incumbent Members to New Terms Ending June 2029   Not available
   10. COMMITTEE ITEMS:   Not available
2026-23271 110.2.Committee ItemMarion County Hospital District Board of Trustees - Request Appointment of Two (2) Non-Physician Full Members for Individual Full Terms Ending June 2030   Not available
2026-23273 110.3.Committee ItemLand Development Regulation Commission - Request to Appoint Two (2) Alternate Members; One (1) to Complete the Unexpired Term Ending December 2029, and One (1) to Serve a New Term Ending June 2030   Not available
2026-23274 110.4.Committee ItemValue Adjustment Board - Request Appointment of One (1) Full Citizen Member, for a New Term Ending June 2026   Not available
   11. NOTATION FOR ACTION:   Not available
2026-23216 111.1.Notation for ActionRequest Approval to Schedule Workshops for Parks & Recreation Regarding Department Funding on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium   Not available
2026-23303 111.2.ConsentRequest Approval to Schedule a Workshop to Discuss the SW 27th Avenue (CR 475A) at SW 66th Street Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium   Not available
2026-23284 111.3.Notation for ActionRequest Approval to Schedule a Workshop to Discuss the State’s Joint Resolution Regarding Property Tax and its Impact on Future Budgets on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. 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
2026-23236 113.2.1.Commission CalendarPresent Commission Calendar   Not available
   14. NOTATION FOR RECORD:   Not available
   14.1. County Administrator Informational Items:   Not available
2026-23136 114.1.1.Notation for RecordPresent Letter from Indigo East Community Development District Dated May 21, 2026 Regarding Proposed Budget FY 2027   Not available
2026-23137 114.1.2.Notation for RecordPresent Letter from Candler Hills East Community Development District Dated May 21, 2026 Regarding Proposed Budget FY 2027   Not available
2026-23154 114.1.3.Notation for RecordPresent Solid Waste Monthly Operations Report for April 2026   Not available
2026-23229 114.1.4.Notation for RecordPresent East Central Florida Regional Planning Council Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Assessment   Not available
2026-23231 114.1.5.Notation for RecordPresent Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Assessment   Not available
2026-23235 114.1.6.Notation for RecordPresent Building Safety Productivity Report for the Months of October 2025 - April 2026   Not available
2026-23286 114.1.7.Notation for RecordPresent Transmittal from the City of Ocala of the City of Ocala Budget Resolution 2026-142 and the East Ocala Redevelopment Area Agency Budget Resolution 2026-100, Both Approved on May 19, 2026   Not available
   14.2. Present Walk-On Items From Previous BCC Meeting:   Not available
   14.3. Clerk of the Court:   Not available
2026-23225 114.3.1.Notation for RecordPresent Administrative Budget Transfer Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26   Not available
2026-23234 114.3.2.Notation for RecordPresent Monthly Report for the Building Department Budget and Actual   Not available
2026-23256 114.3.3.Notation for RecordPresent Memorandum from Gregory C. Harrell, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Regarding the Filing of Ordinances 26-20, 26-21 and 26-22 with the Secretary of State’s Office   Not available
2026-23291 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
2026-23239 114.4.1.Present Information for the RecordDevelopment Review Committee (DRC) - May 18, 2026   Not available
2026-23246 114.4.2.Present Information for the RecordHistorical Commission - December 8, 2025, January 12, February 9, March 9, and April 13, 2026   Not available
2026-23249 114.4.3.Present Information for the RecordParks and Recreation Advisory Council (PRAC) - March 18, 2026   Not available
2026-23250 114.4.4.Present Information for the RecordLand Development Regulation Commission (LDRC) - May 6 and 20, 2026   Not available
2026-23253 114.4.5.Present Information for the RecordPlanning and Zoning Commission - April 27, 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
2026-23111 115.1.1.Waiver RequestRequest Approval of Waiver from Land Development Code Section 2.16.1.B(8)(g) - Agricultural Lot Split Establishment of County Municipal Services Benefit Unit for Watching Park Farms, Agricultural Lot Split 000287, Parcels 20909-028-00 and 20909-031-00, Application Number Waiver PIR-000325-2026 JCH Consulting Group, Inc.   Not available
2026-23195 115.1.2.Waiver RequestRequest Approval of Waiver from Land Development Code Section 6.8.6.K(2) Related to Buffer Requirements for Target of Ocala Waiver PIR-000794-2026 Upham, Inc., Parcel 35300-001-17   Not available
2026-23294 115.1.3.Waiver RequestRequest Approval of Waiver from Land Development Code Section 6.8.6.K(1) & (5) Related to Buffer Requirements for Melody Preserve Waiver STA-000807-2026 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Parcels 35300-000-15 and 35474-000-00   Not available
   15.2. Cover Documents   Not available
2026-23205 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
2026-23214 115.3.1.Zoning Consent260605SU - Greater Ocala Dog Club Inc., Requests a Special Use Permit to Allow Dog Events and RV Parking Within a General Agriculture (A-1) Zone, 40 Acre Tract, Parcels 12686-001-00, 12686-003-00, and 12686-003-01, 10205 NW Gainesville Road, Ocala, FL 34482   Not available
   15.4. Planning and Zoning Items for Individual Consideration:   Not available
2026-23209 115.4.1.Zoning Consideration260601SU - Juan Carlos Diaz Marrero and Yelaine Trujillo Ravelo, Special Use Permit for parking of five (5) tractor trailers in a General Agriculture (A-1) zone, ±4.83 Acres, Parcel Account Number 45453-000-00, 13660 SE 80th Avenue, Summerfield, FL.   Not available
2026-23213 115.4.2.Zoning Consideration260602SU - Stefan Merhl and Cathy Merhl, Special Use Permit to Keep Two (2) Miniature Horses for Personal, Non-Commercial Use, in a Single-Family Dwelling (R-1) Zone, 1.54 Acre Parcel, Parcel 3493-090-003, Site Address 12721 SW 73rd Street, Ocala, FL 34481   Not available
2026-23230 115.4.3.Zoning Consideration260606SU - Ronald & Shirley Adams, Special Use Permit to Allow One 125 Foot Tall Monopole-Style Telecommunication Tower and Support Facility in a Mixed Residential (R-4) Zone, 63.90 Acre Parcel, Parcel 32651-000-01, No Address Assigned   Not available
2026-23232 115.4.4.Zoning Consideration260607ZC - Tillman & Associates LLC, on Behalf of Backhoe Boys LLC, Zoning Change from Residential Agricultural Estate (A-3) & General Agriculture (A-1) to Single-Family Dwelling (R-1) Zone, 31.13 Acre Portion of a 36.73 Acre Parcel 39278-003-00, No Address Assigned   Not available
2026-23265 115.4.5.Zoning Consideration260808ZP - Jax Road, LLC., Zoning Change from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Amendment to a Previously Approved Conceptual Plan, 79.21 acres, Parcels 14973-000-00 and 14971-001-00, Site Address 5823 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala, FL 34479   Not available
   15.5. Adoption of Ordinance   Not available