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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 Monday before the third Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Should additional time be needed, the zoning portion will continue on the following Tuesday.
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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2025-19923
| 1 | 1.1. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION - Purple Heart Day - Daisy Diaz, Veterans Services Director (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2025-19938
| 1 | 1.2. | Proclamation and Presentation | PRESENTATION - PTSD Awareness Day Presentation of Checks to Benefiting Organizations - Roger Waddell, Public Relations Specialist (Presentation Only) | | |
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2025-19970
| 1 | 1.3. | Proclamation and Presentation | PRESENTATION - City/County Bowling League Presentation to Animal Services - Jimmy Cowan, Property Appraiser (Presentation Only) | | |
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2025-19464
| 1 | 1.4. | Proclamation and Presentation | PRESENTATION - Mission: Bus Brigade, School Supply Drive - Amanda Tart, Assistant County Administrator (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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2025-19931
| 1 | 3.1. | Minutes | March 17, 2025 | | |
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| | 4. | | CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES: | | |
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2025-19960
| 1 | 4.1. | Outside Agencies | Request Approval of Traffic Enforcement Agreement Between William “Billy” Woods, Sheriff of Marion County, Marion County Board of County Commissioners, and Ocala Preserve Association, Inc. | | |
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| | 5. | | CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT: | | |
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| | 5.1. | | Budget Amendment | | |
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2025-19763
| 1 | 5.1.1. | Budget Amendment | American Rescue Plan Local Fiscal Recovery Fund - Utilities Line Extensions - $475,765 | | |
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2025-19819
| 1 | 5.1.2. | Budget Amendment | Budget Transfer from Multiple Funds to Building Safety - $39,140 | | |
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2025-19912
| 1 | 5.1.3. | Budget Amendment | County Transportation Maintenance Fund - Transportation - $15,000 | | |
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2025-19968
| 1 | 5.1.4. | Budget Amendment | Fine and Forfeiture Fund - Sheriff Regular Transfer - $44 | | |
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2025-20021
| 1 | 5.1.5. | Budget Amendment | Fine and Forfeiture Fund - Sheriff Regular Transfer - $3,956 | | |
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2025-19945
| 1 | 5.1.6. | Budget Amendment | Fire, Rescue and EMS Fund - Fire Rescue Services - $32,929 | | |
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2025-19949
| 1 | 5.1.7. | Budget Amendment | Fire, Rescue and EMS Fund - Fire Rescue Services - $80,000 | | |
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2025-19966
| 1 | 5.1.8. | Budget Amendment | Fire, Rescue and EMS Fund - Fire Rescue Services - $1,253,505 | | |
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2025-19956
| 1 | 5.1.9. | Budget Amendment | General Fund - Multiple Cost Centers - $9,465 | | |
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2025-19953
| 1 | 5.1.10. | Budget Amendment | General Fund - Public Safety Radio - $74,900 | | |
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2025-20022
| 1 | 5.1.11. | Budget Amendment | General Fund - Sheriff Jail Transfer - $2,760 | | |
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2025-19913
| 1 | 5.1.12. | Budget Amendment | Impact Fee West District Fund - Impact Fees West District - $450,000 | | |
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2025-19994
| 1 | 5.1.13. | Budget Amendment | Marion County Utility Fund - Utilities Management - $100,000 | | |
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2025-19764
| 1 | 5.1.14. | Budget Amendment | Marion County Utility Fund - Utilities Wastewater System - $18,000 | | |
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2025-19946
| 1 | 5.1.15. | Budget Amendment | Marion Oaks MSTU - Marion Oaks Recreation - $2,450 | | |
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2025-19991
| 1 | 5.1.16. | Budget Amendment | Multiple Funds - Sheriff Operations - $497,821 | | |
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2025-20023
| 1 | 5.1.17. | Consent | MSTU for Law Enforcement - Sheriff Patrol CID Transfer - $8,000 | | |
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2025-19833
| 1 | 5.1.18. | Budget Amendment | MSTU for Law Enforcement - Sheriff Patrol CID Transfer - $14,224 | | |
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2025-19969
| 1 | 5.1.19. | Budget Amendment | MSTU for Law Enforcement - Sheriff Patrol CID Transfer - $49,733 | | |
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2025-20024
| 1 | 5.1.20. | Budget Amendment | MSTU for Law Enforcement - Sheriff Patrol CID Transfer - $56,113 | | |
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2025-19957
| 1 | 5.1.21. | Budget Amendment | Parks and Recreation Fees Fund - Parks and Recreation Fees - $444,246 | | |
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2025-19818
| 1 | 5.1.22. | Budget Amendment | Public Assistance ERA2 Fund - Other Human Services - $700,000 | | |
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2025-19817
| 1 | 5.1.23. | Budget Amendment | Transfer from County Transportation Maintenance Fund to the Rainbow Lakes Estates MSTU for Road Improvement Fund - $25,000 | | |
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| | 5.2. | | Project Adjustment | | |
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2025-19816
| 1 | 5.2.1. | Project Adjustment | Transfer Project Funds and Amend the Capital Improvement Program - Stormwater Program - $405,631 | | |
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| | 5.3. | | Clerk of the Court Items | | |
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2025-19937
| 1 | 5.3.1. | Clerk of the Court | Present the Acquisition or Disposition of Property Forms Authorizing Changes in Status, as Follows: 039431, 039484, and 039496 | | |
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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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2025-19821
| 1 | 6.1. | Public Hearing | FINAL PUBLIC HEARING for the Community Services' 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan | | |
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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. | | Attorney: | | |
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2025-19920
| 1 | 7.1.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Resolution Releasing Mineral Rights in Connection With the Sandy Clay, LLC Parcel (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 7.2. | | Community Services: | | |
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2025-19835
| 1 | 7.2.1. | Consent | Request Approval of First Amendment Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Emergency Rental Assistance 2 Program Between Marion County and Catholic Charities of Central Florida, Inc. d/b/a Blessed Trinity Catholic Church Brother’s Keeper (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $250,000) | | |
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2025-19834
| 1 | 7.2.2. | Consent | Request Approval of First Amendment Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Emergency Rental Assistance 2 Program Between Marion County and Neighborhood Housing & Development Corporation (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $250,000) | | |
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2025-19836
| 1 | 7.2.3. | Consent | Request Approval of Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement with the United States Department of the Treasury for Emergency Rental Assistance 2 Program Between Marion County and The Salvation Army (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $200,000) | | |
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| | 7.3. | | Human Resources: | | |
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2025-19769
| 1 | 7.3.1. | Consent | Request Approval of the Reclassification of One (1) Trial Court Staff Attorney Position, Pay Grade 112 Exempt, to One (1) Trial Court Staff Attorney Position, Pay Grade 114 Exempt, within the Budget of Court Innovations CE270606 (Budget Impact - Reoccurring Expenditure of $10,083) | | |
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| | 7.4. | | Procurement Services: | | |
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2025-19502
| 1 | 7.4.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Bid Award: 25B-120 DRA 3794 Erosion Repair - Major Maintenance Project - Art Walker Construction, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $654,937) | | |
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2025-19767
| 1 | 7.4.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Change Order 1 to Purchase Order 2401187: 21Q-227-TO-13 Phase 1 of Marion Oaks Water Main Extension Construction Phase Services - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $89,920) | | |
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2025-19766
| 1 | 7.4.3. | Consent | Request Approval of Change Order 1 to Purchase Order 2401307: 21Q-227-TO-14 Phase 2 of Silver Springs Shores Septic to Sewer Construction Phase - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $182,145) | | |
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2025-19820
| 1 | 7.4.4. | Consent | Request Approval of Change Order 1 to Purchase Order 2500129: 21Q-227-TO-15 Phase 1 of the Silver Springs Shores Septic to Sewer Construction Phase Services - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $203,700) | | |
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2025-19761
| 1 | 7.4.5. | Consent | Request Approval of Selection Committee Recommendation: 25Q-085 Bridge Repairs - North Florida Professional Services, Inc., Lake City, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $233,910) | | |
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2025-19830
| 1 | 7.4.6. | Consent | Request Approval of Sole Source Declaration: 25SS-149 Traffic Signal Video Detection Equipment - Iteris, Inc., Santa Ana, CA (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $150,000) | | |
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2025-19768
| 1 | 7.4.7. | Consent | Request Approval of Task Order: 23Q-087-TO-42 County Wide Sidewalk Improvements - Halff Associates, Inc., Tavares, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $394,510) | | |
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2025-19954
| 1 | 7.4.8. | Consent | Request Approval of Task Order: 23Q-087-TO-43 Malauka Connector (PER Services) - Guerra Development Corp., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $138,920) | | |
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2025-19364
| 1 | 7.4.9. | Consent | Request Approval of Task Order: 23Q-173-CA-04 Pre-Qualified AXIS Security Video Surveillance Systems, Solid Waste Security Video Surveillance System Replacement - DAB Consulting, Inc., Gainesville, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $57,052) | | |
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2025-19829
| 1 | 7.4.10. | Consent | Request Approval of Task Order for Engineering Design Support Services: 20Q-074-TO-41 SW 49th North Phase - Water Main Extension - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $94,420) | | |
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2025-19016
| 1 | 7.4.11. | Consent | Request Approval of Purchases $50,000 and Over | | |
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| | 7.5. | | Transportation - County Engineer: | | |
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2025-19252
| 1 | 7.5.1. | Consent | Request Approval of a State of Florida Department of Transportation State-Funded Grant Agreement and Supporting Resolution for the NW 49th Street Project from NW 70th Avenue (CR 225A) to NW 44th Avenue, FPN: 2453201-1-54-01 (Budget Impact - Revenue; grant of up to $1,500,000) | | |
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2025-19697
| 1 | 7.5.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Standard Form 424D - Statement of Assurances for Construction Programs for Subgrant Agreement Between the Division of Emergency Management and Marion County for the SW 52nd Street Flood Mitigation Project (Agreement Number H0445) (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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2025-19815
| 1 | 7.5.3. | Consent | Request Approval of a State of Florida Department of Transportation Locally Funded Agreement Supplemental Amendment Number 1 and Supporting Resolution Concerning County Road 484 (at the intersection of Marion Oaks Boulevard) Project (Budget Impact - Neutral) | | |
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2025-19826
| 1 | 7.5.4. | Consent | Request Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the SW 80th Street Road Improvement Project for Parcel 3545-001-001 (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $230,000) | | |
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2025-19832
| 1 | 7.5.5. | Consent | Request Approval of the Release of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Bond Associated with Spires 27 Apartments (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 7.6. | | Utilities: | | |
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2025-19641
| 1 | 7.6.1. | Consent | Request Approval to Repeal Initial Resolution 24-R-261 and Approve the Replacement Resolution for Project MCIH-MO9-01: In-House Water Line Extension Program within Marion Oaks Unit 9 (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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2025-19642
| 1 | 7.6.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Resolution for Project MCIH-KC22-01: In-House Water Line Extension Program within Kingsland Country Estates (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $21,177) | | |
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2025-19644
| 1 | 7.6.3. | Consent | Request Approval of Resolution for Project MCIH-MO12-01: In-House Water Line Extension Program within Marion Oaks Unit 12 (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $34,738) | | |
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2025-19781
| 1 | 7.6.4. | Consent | Request Approval of Water Main Extension Connection Agreement WME-100-S Between JNY Alpha, LLC and Marion County Utilities (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $44,967) | | |
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2025-19782
| 1 | 7.6.5. | Consent | Request Approval of Water Main Extension Connection Agreement WME-107-S Between Booming Homes, LLC and Marion County Utilities (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $41,310) | | |
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2025-19783
| 1 | 7.6.6. | Consent | Request Approval of Water Main Extension Connection Agreement WME-117-S Between Larson Brothers Holdings, LLC and Marion County Utilities (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $142,953) | | |
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2025-19680
| 1 | 7.6.7. | Consent | Request Approval of Water Main Extension Connection Agreement WME-120-O Between VSJ Enterprise, LLC and Marion County Utilities (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $15,223) | | |
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| | 8. | | COUNTY ATTORNEY: | | |
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2025-20011
| 1 | 8.1. | County Attorney | Request for Designation of a County Representative for Dispute Resolution Mediation and Proceedings under Section 70.51, Florida Statutes (Florida Land Use and Environmental Dispute Resolution Act) Initiated by Lake Louise, LLC (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 9. | | COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: | | |
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2025-19824
| 1 | 9.1. | County Administrator | Request Approval of Marion County’s State Legislative Priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session | | |
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| | 10. | | COMMITTEE ITEMS: NONE | | |
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| | 11. | | NOTATION FOR ACTION: NONE | | |
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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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2025-19922
| 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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2025-19758
| 1 | 14.1.1. | Notation for Record | Present Solid Waste Monthly Operations Report for June 2025 | | |
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2025-19780
| 1 | 14.1.2. | Notation for Record | Present Update on 2022-26 Strategic Plan Empowering Marion for Success II for July 2025 | | |
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2025-19827
| 1 | 14.1.3. | Notation for Record | Present the Monthly Building Safety Productivity Report for the Month of June 2025 | | |
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2025-20009
| 1 | 14.1.4. | Notation for Record | Present Letters of Support to the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council Dated July 18, 2025 Regarding FloridaCommerce Technical Assistance Grant Proposal | | |
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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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2025-19918
| 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 25-27, 25-28, and 25-29 With the Secretary of State’s Office | | |
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2025-19962
| 1 | 14.3.2. | Notation for Record | Present Update for Sheriff Budget FY 2025-26 | | |
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2025-19963
| 1 | 14.3.3. | Notation for Record | Present Update for Property Appraiser Budget FY 2025-26 | | |
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2025-19992
| 1 | 14.3.4. | Notation for Record | Present Administrative Transfer Report for FY 2024-25 | | |
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2025-20010
| 1 | 14.3.5. | 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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2025-19914
| 1 | 14.4.1. | Present Information for the Record | Code Enforcement Board - June 11, 2025 | | |
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2025-19915
| 1 | 14.4.2. | Present Information for the Record | Development Review Committee - June 30 and July 7, 2025 | | |
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2025-19916
| 1 | 14.4.3. | Present Information for the Record | Land Development Regulation Committee - June 18, 2025 | | |
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2025-19917
| 1 | 14.4.4. | Present Information for the Record | License Review Board - June 10, 2025 | | |
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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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