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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 at 2:00 p.m.
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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2025-21401
| 1 | 1.1. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION - The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Month - Major Jason Smith (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2025-21396
| 1 | 1.2. | Proclamation and Presentation | CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - Fakhoury Medical and Chiropractic Center 40th Anniversary - Dr. Riadh Fakhoury (Approval and Presentation) | | |
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2025-21371
| 1 | 1.3. | Proclamation and Presentation | PROCLAMATION - Share Your Christmas Day (Approval 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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2025-21398
| 1 | 3.1. | Minutes | July 1, 2025 | | |
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2025-21399
| 1 | 3.2. | Minutes | July 15, 2025 | | |
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| | 4. | | CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES: NONE | | |
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| | 5. | | CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT: | | |
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| | 5.1. | | Budget Amendment | | |
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2025-21380
| 1 | 5.1.1. | Budget Amendment | Fire, Rescue and EMS Fund - Fire Rescue Services - $41,520 | | |
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2025-21388
| 1 | 5.1.2. | Budget Amendment | General Fund - Belleview Sportsplex - $316,599 | | |
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2025-21362
| 1 | 5.1.3. | Budget Amendment | General Fund - Legislative - $150,000 | | |
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2025-21381
| 1 | 5.1.4. | Budget Amendment | General Fund - Public Relations - $6,426 | | |
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2025-21377
| 1 | 5.1.5. | Budget Amendment | Marion County Utility Fund - Utilities Capital Construction - $115,740 | | |
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2025-21379
| 1 | 5.1.6. | Budget Amendment | Marion County Utility Fund - Utilities Management - $651,610 | | |
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2025-21378
| 1 | 5.1.7. | Budget Amendment | Marion County Utility Fund - Utilities Wastewater System - $548,582 | | |
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2025-21364
| 1 | 5.1.8. | Budget Amendment | Multiple Funds - Capital Project Re-appropriation Reconciliation | | |
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2025-21370
| 1 | 5.1.9. | Budget Amendment | Multiple Funds - Community Services - $36,682 | | |
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2025-21354
| 1 | 5.1.10. | Budget Amendment | Stormwater Fund - Stormwater Program - $91,989 | | |
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| | 5.2. | | Project Adjustment | | |
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2025-21355
| 1 | 5.2.1. | Project Adjustment | Transfer Project Funds and Amend the Capital Improvement Program - Infrastructure Surtax Capital Project Fund - $2,045 | | |
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2025-21374
| 1 | 5.2.2. | Project Adjustment | Transfer Project Funds and Amend the Capital Improvement Program - Marion County Utility Fund - $671,968 | | |
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2025-21375
| 1 | 5.2.3. | Project Adjustment | Transfer Project Funds and Amend the Capital Improvement Program - Marion County Utility Fund - $1,671,120 | | |
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| | 5.3. | | Clerk of the Court Items | | |
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2025-21405
| 1 | 5.3.1. | Clerk of the Court | Present the Acquisition or Disposition of Property Forms Authorizing Changes in Status, as Follows: 032362, 034635, 37669, 37706, 038748, 39479, 40727, 44602, 45161, 047075, 047116, 048495, 050727, 52094, 52140, 052229, 52970, and Supervisor of Elections List | | |
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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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2025-21393
| 1 | 6.1. | Public Hearing | PUBLIC HEARING to Authorize Use of the Uniform Method for the Levy, Collection, and Enforcement of Non-Ad Valorem Assessments as Set Forth in Section 197.3632, F.S. and Adopt the Attached Resolutions | | |
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2025-21403
| 1 | 6.2. | Public Hearing | PUBLIC HEARING CANCELLED for Consideration of an Ordinance to Establish the Canterwood Acres Community Development District and Request Approval to Reschedule and Authorize Advertising a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., or soon thereafter, in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium | | |
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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. | | Administration: | | |
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2025-21383
| 1 | 7.1.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Third Amendment to Grant Agreement Between Humane Society of Marion County, Inc. and Marion County (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $60,000) | | |
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2025-21384
| 1 | 7.1.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Third Amendment to Grant Agreement Between Sheltering Hands, Inc. and Marion County (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $30,000) | | |
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2025-21389
| 1 | 7.1.3. | Consent | Request Approval of Third Amendment to Grant Agreement Between Voices of Change Animal League, Inc. and Marion County (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $60,000) | | |
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| | 7.2. | | Procurement Services: | | |
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2025-21363
| 1 | 7.2.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Bid Award: 26B-003 NW 130th Avenue Resurface from NW 35th Street to NW Highway 464B - Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $837,377) | | |
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2025-21376
| 1 | 7.2.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Bid Award: 26B-004 SW 125th Avenue Resurface - Art Walker Construction, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $329,109) | | |
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2025-21274
| 1 | 7.2.3. | Consent | Request Approval of Bid Award: 26B-008 Southwest Regional Water Reclamation Facility - Green Construction Technologies, Inc., Wilton Manors, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $210,639) | | |
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2025-21365
| 1 | 7.2.4. | Consent | Request Approval of Contract Amendment (Renewal): 24C-001-CA-02 Stretcher, Power-Load, and Stair Chair Service Agreement - Stryker Corporation, Chicago, IL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $369,955) | | |
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2025-21367
| 1 | 7.2.5. | Consent | Request Approval of Selection Committee Recommendation: 25Q-119 CR 484 Widening Phase 1 - Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $1,108,794) | | |
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2025-21141
| 1 | 7.2.6. | Consent | Request Approval of Task Order: 23Q-087-TO-49 Post Design Services for Emerald Road Extension - Davis Dinkins Engineering, P.A, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $204,892) | | |
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2025-21353
| 1 | 7.2.7. | Consent | Request Approval of Task Order: 20Q-161-TO-54 Marion County Health Department Americans with Disabilities Act Compliant Ramp - Dinkins Construction LLC, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $58,700) | | |
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2025-21361
| 1 | 7.2.8. | Consent | Request Approval of Purchases $50,000 and Over | | |
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| | 7.3. | | Tourist Development: | | |
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2025-21176
| 1 | 7.3.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Tourist Development Council Funding Request for Marketing Assistance Funding Program Reimbursement for Goldmark, LLC (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $5,000) | | |
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| | 7.4. | | Transportation - County Engineer: | | |
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2025-21386
| 1 | 7.4.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Development Agreement for SE 52nd Street at US 301 C-Store Between Marion County and WPG-Triple Crown LLC, (Budget Impact - Revenue; $14,641) | | |
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2025-21387
| 1 | 7.4.2. | Consent | Request Approval of Developer’s Agreement Between Marion County and Shores Sand Mine, LLC (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 7.5. | | Utilities: | | |
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2025-21356
| 1 | 7.5.1. | Consent | Request Approval of Amended Water Main Extension Connection Agreement WME-093-O Between Pabliny LLC and Marion County Utilities (Budget Impact - None) | | |
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| | 8. | | COUNTY ATTORNEY: NONE | | |
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| | 9. | | COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: | | |
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2025-21333
| 1 | 9.1. | Consent | Request for Waiver from Land Development Code Section 6.8.6 - Buffers for a Major Site Plan for Alien Engineered Products Shop Expansion, Parcel Number 14221-000-00 and 14138-000-00, Application Number 32920 | | |
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2025-21382
| 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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| | 10. | | COMMITTEE ITEMS: | | |
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2025-21402
| 1 | 10.1. | Committee Item | Marion Oaks Municipal Services Taxing Unit for Recreation Services & Facilities - Request to Declare Seat Vacant and Authorize the Advertisement of One (1) Member Position for an Unexpired Term Ending September 2029 | | |
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| | 11. | | NOTATION FOR ACTION: | | |
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2025-21342
| 1 | 11.1. | Notation for Action | Request Approval to Schedule the Budget Strategic Planning Workshop on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the McPherson 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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2025-21385
| 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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2025-21397
| 1 | 14.1.1. | Notation for Record | Present Letter Dated November 10, 2025, Regarding Docket No. 20250137; Application for an Increase in Water and Wastewater Rates in Charlotte, Highlands, Lake, Lee, Marion, Orange, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Seminole Counties | | |
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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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2025-21334
| 1 | 14.3.1. | Notation for Record | Present Report No. PC2025-06 Municipal Services Department Sun Ray Estates (NE 34th Pl, NE 22nd Ct, NE 32nd St, NE 23rd Ave, NE 32nd Pl, NE 23rd Ct, NE 24th Ter) Road Improvements Petition Count | | |
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2025-21368
| 1 | 14.3.2. | Notation for Record | Present Administrative Budget Transfer Report for FY 2025-26 | | |
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2025-21390
| 1 | 14.3.3. | Notation for Record | Present Certificates Certifying There Has Been No Election in Marion County Resulting in a Recall of the Racing Permits Held by OBS Real Estate Holdings, LLC doing business as, Ocala Gainesville Poker & Jai Alai, Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co., Inc., Ocala Thoroughbred Racing, Inc., and South Marion Real Estate Holdings, LLC Facilities DBA Oxford Downs | | |
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2025-21404
| 1 | 14.3.4. | Notation for Record | Present Regular Report of Utilization for Reserve for Contingencies | | |
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2025-21406
| 1 | 14.3.5. | Notation for Record | Present Memorandum from Gregory C. Harrell, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Regarding the Filing of Ordinance 25-42 (Corrected) with the Secretary of State’s Office | | |
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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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2025-21391
| 1 | 14.4.1. | Present Information for the Record | Land Development Regulation Commission - October 1, 2025 | | |
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2025-21392
| 1 | 14.4.2. | Present Information for the Record | Local Mitigation Strategy Steering Committee - November 1, 2023, and July 17, 2024 | | |
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2025-21394
| 1 | 14.4.3. | Present Information for the Record | Tourist Development Council - October 23, 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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