Board of County Commissioners
Board of County Commissioners · 2026-05-19 · meeting
The Board of County Commissioners of Marion County met to discuss several planned and under-review projects. Potential local business opportunities include site preparation and utility work for a commercial shopping center at SE 110th Street and SE 110th Avenue. Other projects include a mixed-use development at SE 80th Street and SE 42nd Avenue, a commercial development at SE 145th Street and SE 102nd Avenue, and a residential development near SE 145th Street and SE 45th Avenue. A water plant upgrade and expansion in Salt Springs also presents potential work for various trades and suppliers.
Agenda items
- 260402ZC- Gironj, LLC., Zoning Change from Single-Family Dwelling (R-1) to Community Business (B-2) Zone, For All Permitted Uses, on 0.48 Acres, Parcel Number 14138-000-00, Site Address 9645 NE 21st Avenue, Anthony, FL 32617
- 260502SU - Partners Self Storage, LLC, Special Use Permit to Allow for Covered Outdoor Storage of RVs, Boats, and Trailers, in a Community Business (B-2) Zone, 11.0 Acres, Parcel Number 39169-000-00, Site Address 7655 E Highway 25, Belleview, FL 34420
- 260504SU - 848 Broadway LLC, Special Use Permit to Allow for the Operation of a Funeral Home and Crematorium Facility, in a Heavy Business (B-5) Zone, 1.65 Acres, Parcel 36459-001-00, Site Address 7075 S Pine Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34480
- 260505SU - FCH Properties, LLC, Special Use Permit, to Allow for a Construction or Contractor Yard, in a Regional Business (B-4) Zone, 5.02 Acre Parcel, on Parcel 45458-002-03, Site Address 13866 S US Highway 441, Summerfield, FL 34491
- 260506SU - Marion County Board of County Commissioners, Special Use Permit, to Allow Water Plant Upgrade and Expansion, in a Government Use (G-U) Zone, 8.75 Acre Parcel, on Parcel 12082-001-00, Site Address 14463 NE 250th Avenue, Salt Springs, FL 32134
- 260509ZP - Marion Gaming Management, LLC, Zoning Change, Planned Unit Development Amendment to 1) Allow Six (6) Pickleball Courts and Two (2) Manufactured Buildings, 2) Modify Buffers, and 3) Expanding Allowable Uses to B-2 Uses, DRA Modification, and Site Plan Layout as Submitted in the Master Plan, 65.51 Acre Tract, on Parcels 48476-001-00 and 48476-002-00, Site Address 17996 S US Highway 301, Summerfield, FL 34491
- 260510RA - Consideration for Russell W. & Karen Loges, Reasonable Accommodation to Allow for Three (3) Goats, Four (4) Geese, and Two (2) Ducks, in a Single-Family Dwelling (R-1) Zone, 0.95 Acres, on Parcel Number 1753-035-020, Site Address 6500 SW 202nd Court, Dunnellon, FL 34431
- 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:
- Adoption of Ordinance
- Budget Amendment
- CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT:
- COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
- COMMITTEE ITEMS:
- CONSENT:
- CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES:
- COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR:
- COUNTY ATTORNEY: NONE
- Clerk of the Court Items
- Clerk of the Court:
- Code Enforcement Board - Request to Appoint One (1) Alternate Member for a New Term Ending May 2029
- Commission Calendar
- Commission Comments
- Community Services:
- County Administrator Informational Items:
- Cover Documents
- DRC Waiver Requests:
- Development Review Committee (DRC) - April 20 and 27, 2026
- Dog Classification Board (DCB) - April 14, 2026
- February 17, 2026
- February 18, 2026
- February 26, 2026
- February 3, 2026
- Fine and Forfeiture Fund - Sheriff Regular Transfer - $875
- Fire Rescue:
- Fire, Rescue and EMS Fund - Fire Rescue Services - $1,000,000
- GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS:
- General Fund - Emergency Medical Services - $700,000
- General Informational Items:
- Heagy Burry Project Update
- Housing Finance Authority (HFA) - March 19, 2026
- Housing Finance Authority - Request to Appoint One (1) Full Member to Serve the Remaining of an Unexpired Term Ending September 2026
- Human Resources:
- Infrastructure Surtax Capital Project Fund - Infrastructure Tax Transportation - $586,368
- Insurance Fund - Risk Benefit Capital - $1,734,941
- JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: Marion County Board of County Commissioners with Marion County Community Redevelopment Agency Board for Consideration and Approval of Modifications to the Silver Springs Community Redevelopment Area’s Community Redevelopment Plan to Include Extending the Duration of the Silver Springs Community Redevelopment Area by Ten Years to Fiscal Year 2053-54
- Local Housing Assistance Trust Fund - State House Initiative Partner - $3,010,772
- MSTU for Law Enforcement - Sheriff Patrol CID Transfer - $25,337
- Marion County Health Department – For the Latest health news and information, Visit the Website at http://marion.floridahealth.gov/
- Marion County Utility Fund - Utilities Management - $20,000
- Marion County Utility Fund - Utilities Management - $20,000
- Marion County Utility Fund - Utilities Wastewater System - $100,000
- Marion County Utility Fund - Utilities Water System - $50,000
- Municipal Services:
- NOTATION FOR ACTION: NONE
- NOTATION FOR RECORD:
- PLANNING & ZONING AND DRC WAIVER REQUESTS - REQUEST PROOF OF PUBLICATION (AT 2:00PM):
- PLANNING & ZONING AND DRC WAIVER REQUESTS - REQUEST PROOF OF PUBLICATION (AT 2:00PM):
- PROCLAMATION - Emergency Medical Services Week - Chief Banta, Fire Chief (Approval and Presentation)
- PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
- PUBLIC HEARING to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing a Per Parcel Unit Assessment for Belleview Heights Unit 8 - SE 44th Avenue Improvement Project and Award Bid: 26B-049 to John L. Finch Contracting, Belleview, FL
- PUBLIC HEARINGS (Request Proof of Publication) at 10:00 am:
- Planning and Zoning Commission - March 30, 2026
- Planning and Zoning Consent Items: NONE
- Planning and Zoning Items for Individual Consideration:
- Present Administrative Budget Transfer Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26
- Present Canterwood Acres Community Development District Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget
- Present Canterwood Acres Community Development District Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget
- Present Chamber and Economic Partnership April 2026 Activity
- Present Commission Calendar
- Present Cover Documents from Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing
- Present Letter Dated April 30, 2026, from the City of Belleview, Development Services Department, Regarding the Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-06 for the Annexation of Parcel Numbers 3924-021-010, 3924-021-011, 3924-021-049, and 3924-021-050
- Present Letter Dated May 7, 2026, to Marion County from SECO Energy Regarding a System-wide Lighting Upgrade
- Present Letter of Appreciation Received April 28, 2026, on Behalf of the Southeastern Youth Fair
- Present Letter of Support Dated April 30, 2026, to FloridaCommerce for the East Central Florida 2060 Plan (Strategic Regional Policy Plan) - Audit and Targeted Update Project
- Present Letter of Support Dated May 13, 2026, for Ratification for the City of Ocala’s Grant Application Regarding Archaeological Work at Fort King
- Present Marion County’s Opportunity Zone 2 Selections
- Present Memorandum from Gregory C. Harrell, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Regarding the Filing of Ordinances 26-15, 26-16, 26-17, 26-18 and 26-19 with the Secretary of State’s Office
- Present Monthly Report for the Building Department Budget and Actual
- Present Regular Report of Utilization for Reserve for Contingencies
- Present Solid Waste Monthly Operations Report for March 2026
- Present Update on Various Roadway Projects
- Present Walk-On Items From Previous BCC Meeting: NONE
- 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: Health Department 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 Approval of Bid Award: 26B-056 Chatmire Roadway Improvement and Remediation Project - West to West Construction, LLC, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; annual expenditure of $1,472,473.49)
- Request Approval of Bid Exemption: 26BE-079 I-75 South Gateway Sign Maintenance and Service - Oasis Landscape Services, Inc., Gainesville, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated expenditure of $110,409.09)
- Request Approval of Change Order to Purchase Order 2601116: 20Q-161-TO-53 Baseline Landfill Solid Waste Transfer Station Repairs - Dinkins Construction, LLC - Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $263,156.56)
- Request Approval of Contract Amendment (Renewal): 19BE-192-CA-04 Website Upgrades, Agenda, & Captioning Exemption Services - Granicus, LLC, Washington, DC (Budget Impact - Neutral; annual expenditure of $128,156.15)
- Request Approval of Contract Amendment (Renewal): 22SS-136-CA-02 Annual Maintenance of Extrication Equipment, Southern Rescue Tools, LLC, Largo, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated expenditure of $58,000)
- Request Approval of Contract Amendment: 16Q-052-CA-02 Marion Oaks Extension (SW 49th Avenue to S Hwy 475) - Tillman and Associates Engineering, LLC, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $1,371,969)
- Request Approval of Contract Amendment: 21C-037-CA-07 CenturyLink 800MHz IQ Networking - CenturyLink Communications LLC dba Lumen Technologies Group, Monroe, LA (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated total annual base expenditure is $60,482)
- Request Approval of First Amendment to Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Challenge Grant with Lutheran Services Florida (Budget Impact - Neutral; grant decrease of $46,210)
- Request Approval of Group Dental Insurance Renewal with Florida Combined Life (Budget Impact - None)
- Request Approval of Group Voluntary Vision Insurance with AETNA (Budget Impact - None)
- Request Approval of Health Insurance Cost Increase to Both Employer and Employee (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $43,000,666)
- Request Approval of Life Insurance Renewal with Standard Insurance Co. (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $628,507)
- Request Approval of Long-Term Disability Insurance Renewal with The Standard Insurance Company (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $838,000)
- Request Approval of Piggyback of Contract: 26PB-090 City of North Port 2025-22 Brush Truck, Ambulance, and Fire Apparatus Repair, Maintenance and Upfitting Services - On Scene Repairs & Maintenance, LLC, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $300,000)
- Request Approval of Piggyback of Contract: 26PB-091 Lake County 23-716 Fire Hose Inspection, Ground Ladder Testing, and Related Services - Waterway of Central FL, LLC, Ocoee, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $55,000)
- Request Approval of Purchases $50,000 and Over
- Request Approval of Second Amendment to Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Challenge Grant with Neighborhood Housing and Development Corporation (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $46,210)
- Request Approval of Subordination of County Utility Interests Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation and Supporting Resolution Associated with the Interstate 75 Moving Florida Forward Project (Budget Impact- None)
- Request Approval of Subordination of County Utility Interests Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation and Supporting Resolution Associated with the Interstate 75 Moving Florida Forward Project (Budget Impact- None)
- Request Approval of Task Order: 23Q-087-TO-69 NE 35th Street, Phase 2 (NE Jacksonville Road to NE 25th Avenue) - Guerra Development Corp., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $361,850)
- Request Approval of Task Order: 23Q-087-TO-70 NE 35th Street Phase 3 (NE 25th Avenue to NE 36th Avenue) - Guerra Development Corp., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $318,590)
- Request Approval of Tourist Development Council Recommendation for Room Night Generating Event (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of up to $25,000)
- Request Approval of Tourist Development Council Request for Event Bid Fee (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $10,000)
- Request Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the NE 35th Street Phase 2 Road Improvement Project for Parcel 2430-002-001 (Budget Impact- Neutral; expenditure of $204,000)
- Request Approval of a Purchase Agreement and Addendum for Parcel 44832-001-00 Associated with the Marion Oaks Manor Extension Road Improvement Project (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $750,000)
- Request Approval of a Purchase Agreement for a Portion of Parcel 12844-000-01 Associated with the Newton Landfill (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $152,872.76)
- Request Approval of a Release of Easement and Supporting Resolution in Association with the Florida Department of Transportation’s Interstate 75/NW 49th Street Interchange Project (Budget Impact- None)
- Request Approval of a Resolution to Vacate a Portion of the Plat of Rainbow Springs, as recorded in Plat Book P, Page 29 (Budget Impact- Neutral)
- Request Approval of an Indemnification Agreement Between Lennar Homes LLC and Marion County for the Proposed Whisper Woods Subdivision, Application 33542 (Budget Impact - None)
- Request Approval of an Indemnification Agreement and Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Bond Between Colen Built Development, LLC and Marion County for the Proposed Calesa Chestnut Grove Phase 1 Subdivision, Application 33079 (Budget Impact - None)
- Request Approval of an Indemnification Agreement and Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Bond Between Colen Built Development, LLC and Marion County for the Proposed Calesa Chestnut Grove Phase 2 Subdivision, Final Plat-000268-2026 (Budget Impact - None)
- Request Approval of the 2026/2027 - 2030/2031 Marion County Stormwater Implementation Program and Associated Resolution (Budget Impact - None)
- Request Approval of the 2026/2027 - 2030/2031 Marion County Transportation Improvement Program and Associated Resolution (Budget Impact - None)
- Request Approval of the Behavioral Health Transportation Plan Update (Budget Impact - None)
- Request Approval to Accept Petitions from Property Owners for Oronoque Subdivision, Plat Book S, Page 045 (Budget Impact - None)
- Request Approval to Establish a Financing Team for Public Improvement Revenue Bonds, to be Issued in One or More Series, Not to Exceed $190 Million, for the Purpose of Accelerating Multiple Road Improvement Projects
- Request Approve to Rehire a Retired Employee within Marion County Office of the County Engineer (Budget Impact - None)
- Request for Waiver from Land Development Code Section 6.14.2.B.(1) Water Main Connection (Well Request) for Fred Bennett, Parcel Number 15810-000-17 Application Number WaiverSTA-000457-2026
- 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 .
- Silver Springs Shores Special Tax District - Silver Springs Shores - $5,500
- Solid Waste Disposal Fund - Solid Waste Disposal - $188,886
- Solid Waste Disposal Fund - Solid Waste Disposal - $263,157
- 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
- Stormwater Fund - Stormwater Program - $27,000
- 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 p.m. and the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
- Tourist Development Tax Fund - Visitors and Convention Bureau - $218,589
- Tourist Development Tax Fund - Visitors and Convention Bureau - $25,000
- Tourist Development:
- Transportation - County Engineer:
- Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at https://ocalamariontpo.org
- WellFlorida Council - Request to Appoint Purchaser/Consumer Member for a New Term, Ending May 2028
- Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority (WRWSA) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at http://www.wrwsa.org
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