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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.
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| | | | CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
9:00 AM ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCEMENTS | | |
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| | 1. | | PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: | | |
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2026-22780
| 1 | 1.1. | Proclamation and Presentation | PRESENTATION - Marion County School Board Bus Brigade School Supply Drive - Amanda Tart, Assistant County Administrator (Presentation Only) | | |
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2026-23354
| 1 | 1.2. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION - Parks and Recreation Month - Jim Couillard, Marion County Parks & Recreation Director (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2026-23353
| 1 | 1.3. | Proclamation and Presentation | CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - Community Legal Services 60th Anniversary - Danielle Harris, Chief Program Officer (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2026-23476
| 1 | 1.4. | Proclamation and Presentation | PRESENTATION - Employee of the Quarter for April - June 2026 - Jessica James, Human Resources Assistant Director (Presentation Only) | | |
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| | 2. | | AGENDA ITEM PUBLIC COMMENTS: | | |
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| | | | 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. | | |
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| | 3. | | ADOPT THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: | | |
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2026-23386
| 1 | 3.1. | Minutes | April 1, 2026 | | |
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2026-23387
| 1 | 3.2. | Minutes | April 7, 2026 A | | |
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2026-23388
| 1 | 3.3. | Minutes | April 7, 2026 B | | |
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| | 4. | | CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES: | | |
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2026-23507
| 1 | 4.1. | Outside Agencies | George Albright, Tax Collector - 2025 Tax Roll Recapitulation | | |
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| | 5. | | CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT: | | |
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| | 5.1. | | Budget Amendment | | |
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2026-23359
| 1 | 5.1.1. | Budget Amendment | 2nd Local Option Fuel Tax Fund - Transport Improvement 2nd 5 Cents - $3,268,907 | | |
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2026-23361
| 1 | 5.1.2. | Budget Amendment | 80% Gas Tax Construction Fund - County Engineer 80% Gas Tax - $2,431,913 | | |
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2026-23531
| 1 | 5.1.3. | Budget Amendment | American Rescue Plan Local Fiscal Recovery Fund - Utilities Line Extensions - $3,100,322 | | |
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2026-23418
| 1 | 5.1.4. | Budget Amendment | Budget Transfer from Multiple Funds to Building Safety - $73,242 | | |
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2026-23522
| 1 | 5.1.5. | Budget Amendment | Building Safety Fund - Building Safety - $40,000 | | |
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2026-23453
| 1 | 5.1.6. | Budget Amendment | Fine and Forfeiture Fund - Sheriff Regular Transfer - $1,237 | | |
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2026-23455
| 1 | 5.1.7. | Budget Amendment | General Fund - Clerk to County Commission Transfer - $6,856 | | |
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2026-23532
| 1 | 5.1.8. | Budget Amendment | General Fund - Public Relations - $121,800 | | |
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2026-23452
| 1 | 5.1.9. | Budget Amendment | General Fund - Sheriff Jail Transfer - $5,733 | | |
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2026-23416
| 1 | 5.1.10. | Budget Amendment | General Fund - Veterans Service Office - $4,000 | | |
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2026-23356
| 1 | 5.1.11. | Budget Amendment | Impact Fee East District Fund - Impact Fees East District - $380,810 | | |
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2026-23358
| 1 | 5.1.12. | Budget Amendment | Impact Fees West District Fund - Impact Fees West District - $16,943,237 | | |
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2026-23352
| 1 | 5.1.13. | Budget Amendment | Infrastructure Surtax Capital Project Fund - Infrastructure Tax Fire - $1,000,000 | | |
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2026-23351
| 1 | 5.1.14. | Budget Amendment | Infrastructure Surtax Capital Project Fund - Infrastructure Tax Transport - $44,845,021 | | |
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2026-23516
| 1 | 5.1.15. | Budget Amendment | Local Housing Assistance Trust Fund - State House Initiative Partner - $338,062 | | |
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2026-23518
| 1 | 5.1.16. | Budget Amendment | Marion County Utility Fund - Utilities Wastewater System - $20,000 | | |
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2026-23533
| 1 | 5.1.17. | Budget Amendment | Marion County Utility Fund - Utilities Management - $135,000 | | |
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2026-23454
| 1 | 5.1.18. | Budget Amendment | MSTU for Law Enforcement - Sheriff Patrol CID Transfer - $12,183 | | |
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2026-23363
| 1 | 5.1.19. | Budget Amendment | Solid Waste Disposal Fund - Solid Waste Disposal - $150,000 | | |
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| | 5.2. | | Project Adjustment | | |
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2026-23519
| 1 | 5.2.1. | Project Adjustment | Transfer Project Funds and Amend the Capital Improvement Program - Marion County Utility Fund - $429,563 | | |
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| | 5.3. | | Clerk of the Court Items | | |
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2026-23360
| 1 | 5.3.1. | Clerk of the Court | Request Renewal of Federal Forestry Shared Revenue for Special Projects Fiscal Year 2026-27 | | |
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2026-23362
| 1 | 5.3.2. | Clerk of the Court | Present the Acquisition or Disposition of Property Forms Authorizing Changes in Status, as Follows: 026418, 026432, 026433, 029823, 029824, 029825, 039217, 039426, 039887, 045960, 045961, 046950, 048199, and lists from IT and Fire Rescue | | |
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| | 6. | | PUBLIC HEARINGS (Request Proof of Publication) at 10:00 am: | | |
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| | | | 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. | | |
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2026-23480
| 1 | 6.1. | Public Hearing | PUBLIC HEARING to Consider Public Comments for the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership and Emergency Solutions Grant | | |
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| | 7. | | CONSENT: | | |
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| | | | 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. | | |
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| | 7.1. | | Animal Services: | | |
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2026-23312
| 1 | 7.1.1. | Consent | Request Approval to Consider the Donation of Cages from Marion County Animal Services to Sheltering Hands | | |
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| | 7.2. | | Attorney: | | |
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2026-23374
| 1 | 7.2.1. | Consent | Request for Approval of Workers’ Compensation Settlement in the Workers’ Compensation Case, Deanna Etheredge v. Marion County Parks and Recreation, OJCC Case No. 11-021101WRH (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $120,000) | | |
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2026-23401
| 1 | 7.2.2. | Consent | Request 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 - Project Name Forest Springs Apartments (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 7.3. | | Community Services: | | |
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2026-23316
| 1 | 7.3.1. | Consent | Request Approval of the First Amendment of the Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG-PS) with Marion County Sexual Assault Center, Inc. (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $75,950) | | |
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| | 7.4. | | Procurement Services: | | |
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2026-23315
| 1 | 7.4.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Bid Award: 26B-083 Golden Holiday WWTP and WTP Decommissioning and Lift Station and Force Main Installation - U.S Water Services Corporation, New Port Richey, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $817,491) | | |
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2026-23377
| 1 | 7.4.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Bid Award: 26B-092 Fire Sprinkler Systems and Fire Pumps Inspections and Testing Services - Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP, Milwaukee, WI (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $76,654) | | |
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2026-23212
| 1 | 7.4.3. | Consent | Request Approval of Change Order to Purchase Order 2601179 - Removal and Remounting of Modules - ETR, LLC, Sanford, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $44,500) | | |
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2026-23477
| 1 | 7.4.4. | Consent | Request Approval of Multiple Change Orders for Water Main Expansion Project Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act - Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. and Quality Enterprises USA, Inc. (Budget Impact - Neutral) | | |
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2026-23226
| 1 | 7.4.5. | Consent | Request Approval of Selection Committee Recommendation: 25Q-160 Lowell Water Distribution System Design - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $1,246,765) | | |
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2026-23369
| 1 | 7.4.6. | Consent | Request Approval of Task Order: 25Q-090-TO-04 Solid Waste Engineering Services - Baseline Landfill Expansion Design - Integrity Environmental Solutions, LLC, Monroe, NC (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $262,236) | | |
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| | 7.5. | | Transportation - County Engineer: | | |
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2026-23313
| 1 | 7.5.1. | Consent | Request Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the SW 80th Avenue Segment 1B Improvement Project for a Portion of Parcel 35467-000-01 (Budget Impact- Neutral; expenditure of $1,800) | | |
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2026-23314
| 1 | 7.5.2. | Consent | Request Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the SW 80th Avenue Segment 1B Improvement Project for a Portion of Parcel 35467-000-00 (Budget Impact- Neutral; expenditure of $1,700) | | |
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2026-23329
| 1 | 7.5.3. | Consent | Request Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the SW 80th Avenue Segment 1B Improvement Project for a Portion of Parcel 21361-000-00 (Budget Impact- Neutral; Expenditure of $20,000) | | |
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2026-23330
| 1 | 7.5.4. | Consent | Request Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the SW 80th Avenue Segment 1B Improvement Project for a Portion of Parcel 21361-000-03 (Budget Impact- Neutral; expenditure of $20,000) | | |
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2026-23332
| 1 | 7.5.5. | Consent | Request Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the SW 80th Avenue Segment 1B Improvement Project for a Portion of Parcel 35467-000-02 (Budget Impact- Neutral; expenditure of $500) | | |
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2026-23355
| 1 | 7.5.6. | Consent | Request Approval of a Purchase Agreement and Addendum for Parcel 8004-0543-04 Associated with the Marion Oaks Manor Extension Road Improvement Project (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $402,211.25) | | |
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2026-23408
| 1 | 7.5.7. | Consent | Request Approval of Aerial Easement with Duke Energy Florida, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company in Association with the Modification of the Transmission System Between Ross Prairie and Shaw Substations and Supporting Check Authorization Form (Budget Impact - Revenue of $40,000) | | |
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| | 7.6. | | Utilities: | | |
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2026-23072
| 1 | 7.6.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Resolution Establishing Voluntary Water Connection Program in Marion Oaks Units 1 and 9 (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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2026-23394
| 1 | 7.6.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Application for Refund from Marion County Utilities to Salt Springs Resort (Budget Impact - Neutral; refund amount of $46,947.49) | | |
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2026-23395
| 1 | 7.6.3. | Consent | Request Approval of Resolution Extending the Service Agreement Date of Resolution No. 23-R-11 for Silver Springs Shores Septic to Sewer Unit 16 (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 8. | | COUNTY ATTORNEY: | | |
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2026-23399
| 1 | 8.1. | County Attorney | Request Authorization to Proceed with Foreclosure Action for Code Enforcement Liens recorded against the Estate of Bonnie L. Fleig | | |
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2026-23400
| 1 | 8.2. | County Attorney | Request Authorization to Proceed with the Filing of Legal Action for an Abatement of a Nuisance (Remove Unsafe Building/Structure) on Property Owned by James Travis and Peggy Travis (Parcel No. 5020-002-009) | | |
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2026-23509
| 1 | 8.3. | County Attorney | Request Board Authorization for County Attorney and County Engineer to Proceed with the Acquisition of Certain Property Interests from Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc., Ocala Preserve Community Development District, and Ocala Preserve Association, Inc., Or Their Successors in Interest, for the NW 49th Street Phase 3 Road Construction Project, Within the Purchase Price and Other Parameters Described Herein | | |
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| | 9. | | COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: | | |
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2026-23288
| 1 | 9.1. | County Administrator | Request for Release of Lien on Code Enforcement Case Number 854448, Parcel Number 03421-000-00 | | |
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2026-23451
| 1 | 9.2. | County Administrator | Present Update for Grants Provided to Humane Society of Marion County, Inc., Sheltering Hands, Inc., and Voices of Change Animal League, Inc. | | |
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2026-23517
| 1 | 9.3. | County Administrator | Belleview Health Department Project Update | | |
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| | 10. | | COMMITTEE ITEMS: NONE | | |
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| | 11. | | NOTATION FOR ACTION: | | |
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2026-23411
| 1 | 11.1. | Notation for Action | Request Approval to Schedule and Advertise a Public 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 on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., or as Soon Thereafter in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium | | |
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2026-23521
| 1 | 11.2. | Notation for Action | Request Approval to Schedule and Advertise a Public 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 on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., or as Soon Thereafter in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium | | |
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2026-23397
| 1 | 11.3. | Notation for Action | Request Approval to Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing to Adopt Annual Rate Resolutions and Certify Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rolls for Fire Rescue, Solid Waste and Stormwater Services on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium | | |
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2026-23427
| 1 | 11.4. | Consent | Request to Cancel the Public Hearing to Consider Planning and Zoning Items on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the McPhearson Governmental Campus Auditorium | | |
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| | 12. | | GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS: | | |
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| | | | 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 . | | |
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| | 13. | | COMMISSIONER ITEMS: | | |
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| | 13.1. | | Commission Comments | | |
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| | 13.2. | | Commission Calendar | | |
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2026-23396
| 1 | 13.2.1. | Commission Calendar | Present Commission Calendar | | |
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| | 14. | | NOTATION FOR RECORD: | | |
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| | 14.1. | | County Administrator Informational Items: | | |
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2026-23309
| 1 | 14.1.1. | Notation for Record | Present Chamber and Economic Partnership April 2026 Activity | | |
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2026-23345
| 1 | 14.1.2. | Notation for Record | Present Letter Dated June 8, 2026, from the City of Belleview, Development Services Department, Regarding Rescheduled Meetings for the Annexation Application Relating to Parcels 36862-000-00, 36872-001-01 and 36872-001-03 | | |
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2026-23368
| 1 | 14.1.3. | Notation for Record | Present Monthly Building Safety Productivity Report for the Month of May 2026 | | |
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2026-23424
| 1 | 14.1.4. | Notation for Record | Present A Year in Review from the Marion Soil and Water Conservation District for 2025-2026 | | |
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2026-23523
| 1 | 14.1.5. | Notation for Record | Present Resolution of the Board of Directors of Marion Senior Services, Inc. | | |
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2026-23524
| 1 | 14.1.6. | Notation for Record | Present Letter from Bay Laurel Center Community Development District Dated September 24, 2025 Regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Meeting Schedule | | |
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2026-23528
| 1 | 14.1.7. | Notation for Record | Present Letter from Aurora Oaks Community Development District Dated June 13, 2025 Regarding Proposed Budget FY 2026 | | |
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2026-23529
| 1 | 14.1.8. | Notation for Record | Present Resolution Approving the District’s Proposed Budget of the Village Community Development No. 4 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 | | |
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2026-23311
| 1 | 14.1.9. | Notation for Record | Present Letter Dated June 8, 2026 from the Office of Inspector General Regarding Housing and Urban Development | | |
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2026-23541
| 1 | 14.1.10. | Notation for Record | Present Letter Dated June 15, 2026, from FloridaCommerce in Response to the Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments | | |
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| | 14.2. | | Present Walk-On Items From Previous BCC Meeting: NONE | | |
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| | 14.3. | | Clerk of the Court: | | |
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2026-23384
| 1 | 14.3.1. | Notation for Record | Present Memorandum from Gregory C. Harrell, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Regarding the Filing of Ordinances 26-23 and 26-24 with the Secretary of State’s Office | | |
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2026-23458
| 1 | 14.3.2. | Notation for Record | Present Administrative Budget Transfer Report for FY 2025-26 | | |
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2026-23520
| 1 | 14.3.3. | Notation for Record | Present Regular Report of Utilization for Reserve for Contingencies | | |
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| | 14.4. | | Present for information and record, minutes and notices received from the following committees and agencies: | | |
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2026-23380
| 1 | 14.4.1. | Present Information for the Record | Code Enforcement Board (CEB) - May 13, 2026 | | |
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2026-23381
| 1 | 14.4.2. | Present Information for the Record | Development Review Committee (DRC) - June 1 and 8, 2026 | | |
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2026-23382
| 1 | 14.4.3. | Present Information for the Record | Land Development Regulation Commission (LDRC) - June 3, 2026 | | |
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2026-23383
| 1 | 14.4.4. | Present Information for the Record | Pine Run Estates Advisory Board - January 15, February 19, March 19 and April 16, 2026 | | |
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| | 14.5. | | General Informational Items: | | |
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| | 14.5.1. | | Marion County Health Department – For the Latest health news and information, Visit the Website at http://marion.floridahealth.gov/ | | |
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| | 14.5.2. | | Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at http://www.WaterMatters.org | | |
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| | 14.5.3. | | St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at https://www.sjrwmd.com | | |
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| | 14.5.4. | | Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at https://ocalamariontpo.org | | |
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| | 14.5.5. | | Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority (WRWSA) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at http://www.wrwsa.org | | |
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