Board of County Commissioners
Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-16 · meeting
The Board of County Commissioners of Marion County met to discuss various upcoming projects and matters. Several potential local business opportunities were identified. These include a proposed 150-dwelling unit development near SE 145th Street and SE 102nd Avenue, a commercial development on 10 acres near SE 108th Street and SE 108th Avenue, and a commercial development on 10 acres near SE 145th Street and SE 100th Avenue. Other potential projects include a mixed-use development near SE 80th Street and SE 42nd Avenue, a commercial development on 10 acres near SE 110th Street and SE 114th Street, and a commercial development on 10 acres near SE 110th Street and SE 132nd Avenue. These projects could involve work for land clearing and grading crews, civil engineers and surveyors, utility and underground contractors, concrete and paving companies, framers, roofers, electricians, plumbers, HVAC installers, landscapers, and building material suppliers.
Agenda items
- 260601SU - 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.
- 260601SU - 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.
- 260602SU - 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
- 260605SU - 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
- 260606SU - 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
- 260607ZC - 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
- 260808ZP - 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
- 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.
- ADOPT THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
- AGENDA ITEM PUBLIC COMMENTS:
- Administration:
- Adoption of Ordinance
- Attorney:
- Board of Adjustment - Request to Reappoint Incumbent Members to New Terms Ending June 2029
- Budget Amendment
- Budget Transfer from Rainbow Lakes Estates Comm Res Facility MSTU Fund to Rainbow Lakes Estates Municipal Services District Fund - $24,263
- Building Safety Fund - Building - $10,000
- Building Safety Fund - Building - $75,000
- CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT:
- COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
- COMMITTEE ITEMS:
- CONSENT:
- CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES: NONE
- COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR:
- COUNTY ATTORNEY:
- Clerk of the Court Items
- Clerk of the Court:
- Commission Calendar
- Commission Comments
- Community Services:
- County Administrator Informational Items:
- Cover Documents
- DRC Waiver Requests:
- Development Review Committee (DRC) - May 18, 2026
- Fine and Forfeiture Fund - Sheriff Regular Transfer - $450
- Fire, Rescue and EMS Fund - Fire Rescue Services - $21,000
- GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS:
- General Fund - Circuit Court Judges Tech - $80,000
- General Fund - Public Relations - $71,150
- General Fund - Sheriff Emergency Management Transfer - $1,137
- General Informational Items:
- Historical Commission - December 8, 2025, January 12, February 9, March 9, and April 13, 2026
- Human Resources:
- Land Development Regulation Commission (LDRC) - May 6 and 20, 2026
- Land 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
- MSTU for Law Enforcement - Sheriff Patrol CID Transfer - $14,686
- March 17, 2026
- March 18, 2026
- March 23, 2026
- Marion County 2nd Annual Reverse Trade Show 2026
- Marion County Health Department – For the Latest health news and information, Visit the Website at http://marion.floridahealth.gov/
- Marion County Hospital District Board of Trustees - Request Appointment of Two (2) Non-Physician Full Members for Individual Full Terms Ending June 2030
- Marion County Utility Fund - Utilities Management - $50,000
- Marion County Utility Fund - Utilities Water System - $240,000
- NOTATION FOR ACTION:
- NOTATION FOR RECORD:
- PLANNING & ZONING AND DRC WAIVER REQUESTS - REQUEST PROOF OF PUBLICATION (AT 2:00PM):
- PRESENTATION - Present America 250 Flag to the Board of County Commissioners - Kat Cammack, United States Representative (Presentation Only)
- PRESENTATION - Recognition of the 2026 Citizens Academy Graduating Class - Roger Waddell, Public Relations Specialist (Approval and Presentation)
- PROCLAMATION - Eagle Scout Court of Honor - Walker Harrell (Approval and Presentation)
- PROCLAMATION - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness/Teal Out Day - Lacey Larramore, Resource Liaison (Approval and Presentation)
- PROCLAMATION - Waste and Recycling Workers Week - Mark Johnson, Solid Waste Director (Approval Only)
- PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
- PUBLIC 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)
- PUBLIC HEARING to Consider a Resolution Adopting the 2025 Local Mitigation Strategy Five Year Plan Update
- PUBLIC HEARINGS (Request Proof of Publication) at 10:00 am:
- Parks and Recreation Advisory Council (PRAC) - March 18, 2026
- Planning and Zoning Commission - April 27, 2026
- Planning and Zoning Consent Items:
- Planning and Zoning Items for Individual Consideration:
- Present Administrative Budget Transfer Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26
- Present Building Safety Productivity Report for the Months of October 2025 - April 2026
- Present Commission Calendar
- Present Cover Documents from Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing
- Present Detailed Budget Workshop Schedule
- Present East Central Florida Regional Planning Council Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Assessment
- Present Letter from Candler Hills East Community Development District Dated May 21, 2026 Regarding Proposed Budget FY 2027
- Present Letter from Indigo East Community Development District Dated May 21, 2026 Regarding Proposed Budget FY 2027
- Present 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
- Present Monthly Report for the Building Department Budget and Actual
- Present Proposed 2026-27 - 2030-31 Capital Improvement Program
- Present Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget
- Present Regular Report of Utilization for Reserve for Contingencies
- Present Solid Waste Monthly Operations Report for April 2026
- Present 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
- Present Update on American Rescue Plan Act Funding
- Present Update on Various Roadway Projects
- Present Walk-On Items From Previous BCC Meeting:
- Present Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Assessment
- Present for information and record, minutes and notices received from the following committees and agencies:
- Present the Acquisition or Disposition of Property Forms Authorizing Changes in Status, as Follows: 048207, 050025, and Solid Waste List
- Procurement Services:
- 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.
- Request 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
- Request Approval and Adoption of the Citizen Participation Plan and Resolution for the Marion County Consortium with the City of Ocala (Budget Impact - None)
- Request 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)
- Request 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)
- Request Approval of Contract Amendment: 18SS-072-CA-01 First Watch Solutions, Inc., Carlsbad, CA (Budget Impact - Neutral; Additional Expenditure of $15,704.21)
- Request 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)
- Request 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)
- Request Approval of Piggyback: 26PB-086 On-Call Professional Services - Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., Longwood, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated expenditure of $75,000)
- Request Approval of Purchases $50,000 and Over
- Request Approval of Resolution Extending the Service Agreement Date of Resolution No. 24-R-303 for Silver Springs Shores Phase 2 (Budget Impact - None)
- Request Approval of Resolution Extending the Service Agreement Date of Resolution No. 24-R-304 for Silver Springs Shores Phase 1 (Budget Impact - None)
- Request 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)
- Request Approval of Settlement Agreement Between Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Marion County (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $250)
- Request 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)
- Request Approval of Tourist Development Council Recommendation for Room Night Generating Event (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of up to $3,750)
- Request 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.
- Request 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
- Request 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
- Request 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)
- Request 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)
- Request 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
- Request 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
- Request Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Use of Donation and Sponsorship Funds from the Approved America 250 Project Account (Budget Impact - Neutral)
- Request 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)
- Request 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)
- Request 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)
- Request 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)
- Request Approval to Appoint a Commissioner and Alternate as a Member of the County Canvassing Board
- Request 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)
- Request Approval to Reject All Bids: 26B-071 Asphalt Pavement Restoration Services (Budget Impact - None)
- Request Approval to Reject all Submittals: 20Q-161 Additional Construction Managers 2026
- Request 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
- Request 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
- Request 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
- Request Approval to Submit the 2026-2027 Marion County Opioid Abatement Plan to the Department of Children and Families (Budget Impact - None)
- Request Approval to Submit the 2026-2027 Marion County Regional Opioid Abatement Plan to the Department of Children and Families (Budget Impact - None)
- Request 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)
- 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.
- 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 .
- Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at http://www.WaterMatters.org
- St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at https://www.sjrwmd.com
- 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.
- Tourist Development:
- Transportation - County Engineer:
- Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at https://ocalamariontpo.org
- Utilities:
- Value Adjustment Board - Request Appointment of One (1) Full Citizen Member, for a New Term Ending June 2026
- Veteran Services Hall of Fame Plaque
- Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority (WRWSA) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at http://www.wrwsa.org
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