Board of County Commissioners
Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-02 · meeting
The Board of County Commissioners of Marion County met to discuss upcoming projects and reviews. Several potential local business opportunities were identified. These include a planned 100-home development near Southeast 58th Avenue and Southeast 42nd Street, a commercial shopping center project at SE 108th Street and SE 109th Street, and a 10-acre commercial project near SE 102nd Street and SE 58th Avenue. Other potential work could involve a 15,000 square foot government building near SE 10th Street and SE 40th Avenue, and a commercial development at SE 145th Avenue and SE 152nd Street.
Agenda items
- 260501SU - Ward-Merrill, L.L.C, Special Use Permit, to Allow an Accessory Structure on the Property Without a Primary Residence, in a Single-Family Dwelling (R-1) Zone, 1.64 Acre Parcel, on Parcel 4938-001-001, No Address Assigned
- 260503SU - Wood Resource Recovery (WRR) of Marion County, LLC, Special Use Permit to Operate a Human Food Grade De-Packing Facility to Augment a Currently Operating Vegetative Debris Composting Facility, in a Heavy Industrial (M-2) Zone, 36.77 Acre Tract, Parcels 12869-001-00 and 12907-003-00, Site Addresses 8510 and 8548 NW Gainesville Road, Ocala, FL 34482
- 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
- Attorney:
- Billy Woods, Sheriff - Request Approval to Pursue the Purchase of Parcel No. 21935-002-00
- Budget Amendment
- CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - Christina Hernandez (Approval Only)
- CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT:
- COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
- COMMITTEE ITEMS: NONE
- CONSENT:
- CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES:
- COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR:
- COUNTY ATTORNEY:
- Clerk of the Court Items
- Clerk of the Court:
- Code Enforcement Board (CEB) - April 8, 2026
- Commission Calendar
- Commission Comments
- County Administrator Informational Items:
- County Transportation Maintenance Fund - Transportation - $50,000
- Cover Documents
- Development Review Committee (DRC) - May 4 and 11, 2026
- Fine and Forfeiture Fund - Sheriff Transfer - $392
- Fine and Forfeiture Fund - State Attorney Technology - $1,600
- GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS:
- General Fund - Sheriff Jail Transfer - $7,034
- General Informational Items:
- Land Development Regulation Committee - April 15, 2026
- MSTU for Law Enforcement - Sheriff Insurance & Tax Fees - $2,825
- MSTU for Law Enforcement - Sheriff Patrol CID Transfer - $550
- March 3, 2026 A
- March 3, 2026 B
- Marion County Airport Fund - Marion County Airport - $830,989
- Marion County Health Department – For the Latest health news and information, Visit the Website at http://marion.floridahealth.gov/
- NOTATION FOR ACTION:
- NOTATION FOR RECORD:
- PLANNING & ZONING AND DRC WAIVER REQUESTS - REQUEST PROOF OF PUBLICATION (AT 2:00PM):
- PROCLAMATION - Faith and Family Month - Amber Rose Pennuto (Approval and Presentation)
- PROCLAMATION - National Homeownership Month - Rob Peters, President/CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Marion County (Approval and Presentation)
- PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
- PUBLIC HEARING to Consider an Ordinance Amending the Marion County Code, Creating Section 18-8, Entitled Nonconsensual Towing and Resolution Establishing Maximum Rates for Nonconsensual Towing Services and Storage of Vehicle and Vessels
- PUBLIC HEARINGS (Request Proof of Publication) at 10:00 am:
- Parks & Recreation:
- Planning and Zoning Consent Items:
- Planning and Zoning Items for Individual Consideration:
- Present Administrative Budget Transfer Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26
- Present Budget Resolutions 2026-139 and 2026-140 Approved on May 5, 2026, by the City Council of the City of Ocala, Florida
- Present Commission Calendar
- Present Constitutional Officers' and Commissioners' Bonds Pursuant to Chapter 137.05, Florida Statutes
- Present Cover Documents from Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing
- Present Letter Dated April 23, 2026, from Gregory C. Harrell, Clerk of Court and Comptroller Regarding Audit Fees
- Present Letter Dated April 27, 2026, Regarding Payment from the Department of Financial Services, on Behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, in Accordance with the Secure Rural Schools Act
- Present Regular Report of Utilization for Reserve for Contingencies
- Present Report No. 2026-03 Grant Compliance Review FedEx Ground Package System, Inc.
- 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: 029192, 029550, 036058, 037083, 038837A, 039497, 039499, 043985, 044535, 50744, 052141, 53885, 54086, 54160, 54550, 54855, 243800, and IT 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 Adoption of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Marion County Board of County Commissioners and the Professional Firefighters of Marion County, Local IAFF 3169, Effective June 20, 2026, to September 30, 2026
- Request Adoption of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Marion County Board of County Commissioners and the Professional Firefighters of Marion County, Local IAFF 3169, Effective October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2029
- Request Approval of Bid Award: 26B-063 NE 42nd Place (from NE 25th Avenue to NE 30th Court) Resurfacing - C. W. Roberts Contracting, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $287,251.90)
- Request Approval of Bid Award: 26B-072 Marion County Animal Services - Building Demolition - Patriot Contracting of CF, LLC., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $54,963.36)
- Request Approval of Bid Award: 26B-075 Bay Doors Annual Inspections, Maintenance and Repairs - D.H. Pace Company, Inc., Olathe, KS (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $94,944.37)
- Request Approval of Bid Award: 26B-080 NE 148th Terrace Bridge Repair - Commercial Industrial Corporation, Ocala - FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $337,359)
- Request Approval of Change Order to Purchase Order 2501146: 25B-009 Rotary Sportsplex Synthetic Field Improvements - Daly & Zilch, Inc., Lecanto, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $59,609.55)
- Request Approval of Contract Amendment: 25B-141-CA-01 Marion County Annual Sidewalk Repair - Hartman Civil Construction Co., Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - None)
- Request Approval of Interlocal Agreement Between Marion County and the City of Dunnellon Regarding Airport Protection Zoning Regulations (Budget Impact - None)
- Request Approval of Purchase Agreement Associated with the NE 35th Street Phase 4 Road Improvement Project for Parcel 15895-000-00 (Budget Impact- Neutral; expenditure of $47,000)
- Request Approval of Tourist Development Council Recommendation for Room Night Generating Event (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of up to $49,995)
- 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 an Indemnification Agreement and Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Bond Between Colen Built Development, LLC and Marion County for the Proposed Melody Preserve Subdivision, Application 32624 (Budget Impact - None)
- Request Approval to Schedule and Advertise Two Public Hearings for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant, for Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. or Soon Thereafter, and on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. or Soon Thereafter, both in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium
- Request Approval to Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution Adopting the Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Five-Year Plan 2025 Update on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., or as Soon Thereafter, in the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium
- Request Board Authorization for County Attorney and County Engineer to Proceed with the Acquisition of Certain Property Interests from Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc., Ocala Preserve Community Development District, and Ocala Preserve Association, Inc., or Their Successors in Interest, for the NW 49th Street Phase 3 Road Construction Project, Within the Purchase Price and Other Parameters Described Herein
- Request Ratification of Change Order 1 to Purchase Order 2601080: Rescue Boat/ Trailer/ Motor - RO Holdings, LLC, Athens, AL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $7,626)
- Request Ratification of Letter of Support Dated May 21, 2026 for the Ocala Rapid Response Aerial Pilot Federal Grant for the Ocala Police Department
- 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 Council - April 23, 2026
- Tourist Development:
- Transportation - County Engineer:
- Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at https://ocalamariontpo.org
- Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority (WRWSA) - For Minutes and Agendas, Visit the Website at http://www.wrwsa.org
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