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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/18/2025 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 Monday before the third Tuesday of the 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. -To be all   Not available
     CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 9:00 AM ROLL CALL ANNOUNCEMENTS   Not available
   1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:   Not available
2025-21246 11.1.Proclamation and PresentationPROCLAMATION - Rosa Parks Day - Jean Marie Derrough, President, Marion Progressive Democratic Caucus (Approval and Presentation)   Not available
2025-20546 11.2.Proclamation and PresentationPRESENTATION - Recognition of Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training as Recipient of the Florida Sports Foundation Award for Sports Tourism Venue of the Year for Mid-Sized Market - Loretta Shaffer, Tourist Development Director (Presentation Only)   Not available
2025-21248 11.3.Proclamation and PresentationPROCLAMATION - Farm City Week - Crystal McCazzio, Extension Service Director (Approval and Presentation)   Not available
2025-21243 11.4.Proclamation and PresentationPROCLAMATION - Eagle Scout Court of Honor - Clayton Glover (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
2025-21263 13.1.MinutesJune 16, 2025   Not available
2025-21265 13.2.MinutesJune 17, 2025   Not available
2025-21267 13.3.MinutesJune 19, 2025   Not available
2025-21268 13.4.MinutesJune 23, 2025   Not available
2025-21271 13.5.MinutesJuly 1, 2025   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
2025-21218 15.1.1.Budget Amendment9-1-1 Management Fund - 9-1-1 Management - $41,000   Not available
2025-21245 15.1.2.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Sheriff Emergency Management Transfer - $10,000   Not available
2025-21247 15.1.3.Budget AmendmentGeneral Fund - Sheriff Emergency Management Transfer - $102,274   Not available
2025-21278 15.1.4.Budget AmendmentHills of Ocala MSTU for Recreation - Hills of Ocala Recreation - $60,000   Not available
2025-21277 15.1.5.Budget AmendmentInfrastructure Surtax Capital Project Fund - Infrastructure Tax Medical Services - $4,247,598   Not available
2025-21244 15.1.6.Budget AmendmentMSTU for Law Enforcement - Sheriff Patrol CID Transfer - $5,000   Not available
2025-21306 15.1.7.Budget AmendmentRainbow Lakes Estates Municipal Service District - Rainbow Lakes Estates General Government - $213,500   Not available
   5.2. Project Adjustment   Not available
2025-21217 15.2.1.Project AdjustmentTransfer Project Funds and Amend the Capital Improvement Program - Infrastructure Surtax Capital Project Fund - $2,054   Not available
   5.3. Clerk of the Court Items   Not available
2025-21221 15.3.1.Clerk of the CourtRequest Approval of Tax Increment Financing District Payment Requests (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $3,054,434)   Not available
2025-21238 15.3.2.Clerk of the CourtRequest Adoption of the Budget Amendments to the Prior (2024-25) Fiscal Year Budget   Not available
2025-21239 15.3.3.Clerk of the CourtRequest Approval of the FY 2026-27 Annual Budget and Capital Improvement Program Calendar   Not available
2025-21296 15.3.4.Clerk of the CourtPresent the Acquisition or Disposition of Property Forms Authorizing Changes in Status, as Follows: 038820, 039806, 041346, 042389, 042427, 045531, and IT 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
   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
2025-21193 17.1.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Small Project Completion and Certification Form for Hurricane Milton Damages (Budget Impact - Additional Revenue of $95,918)   Not available
2025-21285 17.1.2.ConsentRequest Approval to Donate Two Vehicles to Marion County Veterans Helping Veterans, Inc. (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   7.2. Attorney:   Not available
2025-21305 17.2.1.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
2025-21310 17.2.2.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
   7.3. Community Services:   Not available
2025-21074 17.3.1.ConsentRequest Approval of the Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Challenge Grant with Marion County Veterans Helping Veterans, Inc. (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $150,000)   Not available
2025-21075 17.3.2.ConsentRequest Approval of the Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Challenge Grant with Saving Mercy Corporation (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $96,500)   Not available
2025-21081 17.3.3.ConsentRequest Approval of the First Amendment of the 2025-2026 Marion County Opioid Abatement Plan (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   7.4. Fire Rescue:   Not available
2025-21241 17.4.1.ConsentRequest Approval of the Resolution Requesting Issuance of a Grant of General Utility Easement for Fire Station 11 (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
2025-21311 17.4.2.ConsentRequest Approval for Marion County Fire Rescue to Apply for County Opioid Settlement Funds for the Purchase of Hamilton T-1 Ventilators (Budget Impact - None)   Not available
   7.5. Human Resources:   Not available
2025-21190 17.5.1.ConsentRequest Approval of the Reclassification of One (1) TPO Transportation Planner Position, Pay Grade 112 Exempt, to One (1) TPO Transportation Planner Position, Pay Grade 110-114 Exempt, and the Reclassification of One (1) Administrative Specialist III and Social Media Coordinator Position, Pay Grade 109 Non-Exempt, to One (1) Administrative and Social Media Coordinator Position, Pay Grade 110 Exempt within the Budget of TPO Fed Highway BR407549 (Budget Impact - Expenditure of $3,543)   Not available
2025-21270 17.5.2.ConsentRequest Approval of the Addition of One (1) Staff Assistant IV Position, Pay Grade 106 Non-Exempt, within the Budget of Court Innovations CE270606 and Law Library CE260714 (Budget Impact - Neutral; $59,278 funded through court costs)   Not available
   7.6. Parks & Recreation:   Not available
2025-21178 17.6.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Marion County and the Friends of Marion County Veterans Park Foundation, Inc.   Not available
   7.7. Procurement Services:   Not available
2025-21189 17.7.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Bid Award: 25B-164 Lake Tropicana Road Improvement Project SW 181st Court - C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $641,945)   Not available
2025-21233 17.7.2.ConsentRequest Approval of Bid Award: 25B-169 Rotary Positive Displacement Blowers - TSC-Jacobs Florida, LLC., Tampa, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $424,856)   Not available
2025-21216 17.7.3.ConsentRequest Approval of Change Order 1 to Purchase Order 02501175: 24C-255 Rotary Sportsplex Synthetic Turf Installation - Astroturf Corporation, Dalton GA (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $690,715)   Not available
2025-21235 17.7.4.ConsentRequest Approval of Change Order 2 to Purchase Order 2201201: 20Q-170-TO-12 Fire Station 11 - Fire College with Classroom Design - Rispoli & Associates Architecture, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $3,960)   Not available
2025-21258 17.7.5.ConsentRequest Approval of Change Order 4 to Purchase Order 2500776: 25Q-002 SW 40th Avenue/SW 49th Avenue Phase 1 - Art Walker Construction, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $257,982)   Not available
2025-21276 17.7.6.ConsentRequest Approval of Contract Amendment: 18BE-210 Contract Employment Services - reSOURCE Government Services, LLC, Orlando, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; anticipated annual cost reduction of approximately $75,000)   Not available
2025-21269 17.7.7.ConsentRequest Approval of Contract Amendments (Renewals): 21B-192 Metal Fabrication and Repair Services - Alien Engineered Products, LLC, Anthony, FL and D&S Steel, Inc., Dunnellon, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $50,000)   Not available
2025-21211 17.7.8.ConsentRequest Approval of Contract Amendment (Renewal): 24BE-032-CA-02 Cleaning Products, Dispensers and Paper/Soap Products - GEM Supply Company, Orlando, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated expenditure of $133,000)   Not available
2025-21225 17.7.9.ConsentRequest Approval of Selection Committee Recommendation: 25Q-097 Advanced Traffic Management System Master Plan - Metric Engineering, Inc. Lake Mary, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $518,230)   Not available
2025-21232 17.7.10.ConsentRequest Approval of Sole Source Declaration: 26SS-023 Survey Equipment - Duncan-Parnell, Inc. Orlando, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated expenditure of $129,000)   Not available
2025-21215 17.7.11.ConsentRequest Approval of Task Order: 21Q-219-TO-10 Electrical Trades Contract Services, Belleview Sports Complex New Electric Service and Light Emitting Diode Lights - Chuck’s Stokes Electric of Central Fla Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $690,715)   Not available
2025-21249 17.7.12.ConsentRequest Approval of Task Order: 22Q-228-TO-17 Geotechnical Services for NW 80th Avenue and W Hwy 40 Intersection Improvement Project - Universal Engineering Sciences, LLC Orlando, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $50,000)   Not available
2025-21256 17.7.13.ConsentRequest Approval of Task Order: 25Q-090-TO-02 Solid Waste Engineering Services - Annual Gas Work at County Landfills, Integrity Environmental Solutions, LLC, Monroe, NC (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $315,345)   Not available
2025-21191 17.7.14.ConsentRequest Approval of Task Order: 25Q-106-TO-01 Utilities Engineering Design Support Services, Design Services for Marion Oaks Water Treatment Plant Number Four and Summerglen Water Treatment Plant New Well & Surface Facilities - Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC. - Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $514,949)   Not available
2025-21213 17.7.15.ConsentRequest Approval of Purchases $50,000 and Over   Not available
   7.8. Tourist Development:   Not available
2025-21021 17.8.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Tourist Development Council Request for Room Night Generating Event - Nike First in Show Volleyball Tournament Hosted by Joseph Volleyball Camps, Inc. (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of up to $10,000)   Not available
2025-21022 17.8.2.ConsentRequest Approval of Tourist Development Council Request for Room Night Generating Event - Nike Winner’s Circle Volleyball Tournament by Joseph Volleyball Camps, Inc. (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of up to $25,000)   Not available
2025-21209 17.8.3.ConsentRequest Approval of Tourist Development Council Request for Room Night Generating Event - AYF Football Southeast Regional Championship Hosted by Central Florida Youth Tackle Football League, Inc. (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of up to $4,000)   Not available
   7.9. Transportation - County Engineer:   Not available
2025-21124 17.9.1.ConsentRequest Approval of Amendment to Relocation Agreement (SECO Relocation - SW 80th Avenue Project) Between Sumter Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Marion County (Budget Impact - Expenditure, not to exceed $100,000)   Not available
2025-21236 17.9.2.ConsentRequest Approval of Off System Construction and Maintenance Agreement Between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and Marion County for the Construction of a Diverging Diamond Interchange and Associated Improvements at Interstate 75 and NW 49th Street and Resolution (Budget Impact - Neutral)   Not available
2025-21108 17.9.3.Zoning ConsentRequest Approval of a Resolution to Vacate a Portion of the Plat of West End Ocala, as recorded in Plat Book A, Page 78 (Budget Impact- Neutral)   Not available
   8. COUNTY ATTORNEY: NONE   Not available
   9. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR:   Not available
2025-21182 19.1.County AdministratorRequest Approval of Commission Policy Regarding Publication of Notices and Legal Advertisements on the County’s Website   Not available
2025-21312 19.2.County AdministratorProvide Update on Various Roadway Projects   Not available
   10. COMMITTEE ITEMS:   Not available
2025-21230 110.1.Committee ItemPine Run Estates MSTU - Request to Appoint One (1) Full Member for an Unexpired Term Ending June 2028   Not available
2025-21231 110.2.Committee ItemTourist Development Council - Request to Appoint One (1) Full Collector Member to an Unexpired Term Ending February 2026   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
   14. NOTATION FOR RECORD:   Not available
2025-21254 113.2.1.Commission CalendarPresent Commission Calendar   Not available
2025-21237 114.1.1.Notation for RecordPublic Safety Coordinating Council - Ratification of Member Designations - Stephanie Boyd and Cheyenne Wallace   Not available
2025-21328 114.1.2.Notation for RecordPresent the Updated 2026 Schedule of Regular Meetings of the Board of County Commissioners   Not available
   14.1. County Administrator Informational Items:   Not available
   14.2. Present Walk-On Items From Previous BCC Meeting: NONE   Not available
   14.3. Clerk of the Court:   Not available
2025-21229 114.3.2.Notation for RecordUpdate Signers to the Designated Depository of Marion County Board of County Commissioners   Not available
2025-21219 114.3.1.Notation for RecordPresent Memorandum of Unaudited Fiscal Year 2024-25 Excess Funds Returned to the Board of County Commissioners by Constitutional Officers   Not available
2025-21259 114.3.3.Notation for RecordPresent Lands Available For Taxes Which The County May Purchase (Within 90 Days From September 10, 2025) For The Opening Bid Amounts, Pursuant To Chapter 197.542(1), Florida Statutes   Not available
2025-21261 114.3.4.Notation for RecordPresent Lands Available For Taxes Which The County May Purchase (Within 90 Days From October 8, 2025) For The Opening Bid Amounts, Pursuant To Chapter 197.542(1), Florida Statutes   Not available
2025-21260 114.3.5.Notation for RecordPresent Monthly Report for the Building Department Budget and Actual   Not available
2025-21273 114.3.6.Notation for RecordPresent Memorandum From Gregory C. Harrell, Clerk Of The Circuit Court And Comptroller, Regarding The Filing Of Ordinances Corrected 24-23, 25-48, 25-49, 25-50 and 25-51. With the Secretary Of State’s Office.   Not available
2025-21275 114.3.7.Notation for RecordPresent Administrative Budget Transfer Report for FY 2025-26   Not available
2025-21279 114.3.8.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
2025-21262 114.4.1.Present Information for the RecordBoard of Adjustment - October 6, 2025   Not available
2025-21264 114.4.2.Present Information for the RecordDevelopment Review Committee (DRC) -October 20 and October 27, 2025   Not available
2025-21266 114.4.3.Present Information for the RecordHousing Finance Authority - September 17, 2025   Not available
2025-21272 114.4.4.Present Information for the RecordPlanning and Zoning Commission September 29, 2025   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
2025-21250 1 Cover DocumentsPresent Cover Documents from Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing   Not available
   15.1. DRC Waiver Requests and Public Hearings:   Not available
2025-21105 115.1.1.Waiver RequestRequest for Waiver from Land Development Code Section 6.14.2.B(1)(a) - Water Connection for James E. Rutherford Parcel Number 3582-166-001, Application Number 33464   Not available
2025-21210 115.1.3.Waiver RequestRequest for Waiver from Land Development Code Section 6.14.2(4) - Connection requirements for Champion Homes, Parcel Number 36943-001-00, Application Number 33541   Not available
2025-21100 115.1.2.Waiver RequestRequest for Waiver from Land Development Code Section 6.14.2.B(1)(a) - Water Connection for Donald R. Laturell, Parcel Number 05662-007-15, Application Number 33479   Not available
   15.2. Planning and Zoning Consent Items:   Not available
2025-21252 115.2.1.Zoning Consent251109ZC - On Top of The World Communities, LLC, Zoning Change from Improved Agriculture (A-2), Multiple Family Dwelling (R-3), and Community Business (B-2) to Regional Business (B-4) and Multiple Family Dwelling (R-3) Zones, for All Permitted Uses, on an Approximate 24.10 Acre Portion of a 37.14 Acre Tract, Parcel Account Numbers 35300-000-03, 35300-001-17, and a Portion of 35300-000-16, No Addresses Assigned   Not available
   15.3. Planning and Zoning Items for Individual Consideration:   Not available
2025-21251 115.3.1.Zoning Consideration251105SU - Home Depot Inc., On Behalf of On Top of The World Communities, LLC, Special Use Permit, to Allow for Outdoor Storage and Sales, in a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zone, on an approximate 13.25 Acre Portion of a 22.62 Acre Parcel, Parcel Account Number 3530-1001-18, Site Address 8151 SW Highway 200, Ocala, FL 34481   Not available
2025-21253 115.3.2.Zoning Consideration251110ZP - Drake Ranch, LLC, Zoning Change from General Agriculture (A-1) and Community Business (B-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zone, on an Approximate ±446.72 Acre Portion of a 1,473.78 Acre Tract, Parcel Account Numbers 40866-000-00, 41109-005-00, 41109-006-00, 41109-009-00, & 41109-017-01, Site Address 13210 SW Highway 200, Dunnellon, FL 34432   Not available
   15.4. Adoption of Ordinance   Not available