Ocala public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will review ordinances regarding land use and rezoning for properties on NW Martin Luther King Jr Avenue. The agenda also includes requests for alcohol consumption permits at two local businesses and several utility-related contracts.

• Rezoning of 18.76 acres in the 2500 block of NW Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
• Purchase of 15 R-Mag circuit breakers from WESCO Distribution for $603,303
• Approval of a $500,000 agreement for the Ocala Force Main Construction Project
• Settlement approval of $95,000 in Goff v. City of Ocala
• On-premise alcohol consumption requests for AR Workshop Ocala and 18 South, LLC

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board will consider several grant applications for property improvements in the North Magnolia and Marion Heights areas. The meeting also includes a review of revised guidelines for the Downtown Commercial Building Improvement Grant program.

• Commercial Property Improvement Grant for 1224 N. Magnolia Avenue (up to $10,000)
• Commercial Property Improvement Grant for 314 NW 14th Street (up to $10,000)
• Marion Heights Residential Grant for 1618 NW First Ave. (up to $7,461)
• Revised guidelines for Downtown Commercial Building Improvement Grant program

Board of Adjustment

The Ocala Board of Adjustment is reviewing requests to modify yard setbacks for two properties. One request involves a multi-family property in the 700 block of SE 2nd Street, and the other concerns a single-family residence at 1213 SE 3rd Street.

• Variance to reduce front and rear yard setbacks in the 700 block of SE 2nd Street
• Variance to reduce the front yard setback at 1213 SE 3rd Street

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and receive updates on projects. The agenda includes a summary of the EO Residential Grant.

• Approval of August 23, 2023 and October 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• EO Residential Grant Summary update

Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the Ocala Fire Investment Report for September 30, 2023. Members will also receive an update regarding Florida House Bill 3 and discuss buy-back options. The board is scheduled to approve previous meeting minutes and pension plan expenses.

• Update on House Bill 3 (Chapter 2023-28)
• Ocala Fire Investment Report for September 30, 2023
• Approval of August 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of Ocala Fire Pension Plan expenses
• Discussion regarding buy-back options

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider a subdivision final plat, a business district rezoning, and amendments to the city's affordable housing code. These items are subject to recommendation and potential final action by the City Council in January 2024.

• Final Plat approval for 41806 Maricamp Road
• Rezoning of approximately 12.3 acres from B-2 Community Business District to B-4 General Business District at State Road 200 and SW 48th Court
• Code of Ordinances amendments regarding Affordable Housing Definitions and the Housing Incentive Fund

Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The December 11, 2023, meeting agenda for the Ocala Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees contains only procedural boilerplate. No substantive business or decisions are listed in the provided text.

• Call to Order
• Roll Call
• Proof of Publication

Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee will review commercial building improvement grants and project updates. The agenda also includes an informational summary regarding new construction incentives.

• Commercial Building Improvement Grant memo
• Commercial Building Improvement Grant summary
• New Construction Incentive Summary

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The board will review the October 5, 2023 meeting minutes and consider several Certificates of Appropriateness. These applications involve property modifications including a reroof, a pool, a curb cut, and a door.

• Reroof at 835 SE 2nd Street
• Pool installation at 621 SE 5th Street
• Curb cut at 717 SE 6th Street
• Door installation at 1138 SE 5th Street

City Council

The City Council will swear in Mayor Ben Marciano and Council Members Ire J. Bethea Sr. and Kristen Dreyer. The meeting also includes the election of a new Council President and Pro-Tem. Additionally, the council will consider several public hearings regarding land use and property designations.

• $300,000 for automotive body repairs with Liles Collision Service, Inc. and Michael Lessard, Inc.
• $283,376 purchase of a Cummins 400 kilowatt generator for the Ocala Police Department
• $250,729 purchase of an aerial bucket truck for the Public Works Department
• Introduction of ordinance to rezone 18.76 acres on NW Martin Luther King Jr Avenue to Governmental Use
• $248,109 renewal for the City’s customer management system, Cogsdale

North Magnolia Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee will review July 27, 2023 minutes and consider several CRA grant applications. The meeting also includes an update on the Marion Heights-North Magnolia Redevelopment Project and discussion of the FY 2023-2024 budget.

• CRA Grant Application: 1224 N. Magnolia Ave
• CRA Grant Application: 1618 NW 1st Avenue
• CRA Grant Application: 314 NW 14th St.
• Marion Heights-North Magnolia Redevelopment Project update
• FY 2023-2024 Budget discussion (BR2023-103)

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will review several code enforcement cases involving issues such as weeds, trash, and building permit requirements. The proceedings include new business regarding specific properties and old business concerning non-compliance.

• Case 2023_0373: 828 NE 6TH ST (weeds, trash, abandoned vehicles, water collections)
• Case 2023_10119: 913 NE 4TH ST (weeds and trash)
• Case 2022_8711: 2150 NW MARTIN L KING AVE (building permit requirements)
• Case 2023_10164: 215 S PINE AVE (building permit required)
• Case 2023_9607: 231 NW 16TH CT (weeds and trash)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee will review the draft of the AHAC 2023 Annual Report. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding affordable housing projects.

• Review of AHAC 2023 Report Draft
• Discussion of Affordable Housing Projects
• Approval of June 28, 2023 and October 25, 2023 minutes

City Council

The City Council will review several contract renewals for utility services, technology, and grounds maintenance. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a brownfield area designation on NW 35th Street and the sale of airport-related land.

• Sale of 115 acres of non-aviation property at Ocala International Airport for $11,500,000
• Public hearing for designating NW 35th Street property as a brownfield area (Resolution 2024-4)
• Ordinance 2024-7 regarding materials recovery facility criteria
• Two-year agreement with Polydyne, Inc. for liquid polymer supply totaling $450,000
• Authorization to opt out of DuPont and 3M PFAS class action settlements

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board will meet to review several development items. Discussion includes a historic building grant, an amendment to a redevelopment agreement, and a new lease for the American Legion Building.

• $17,413.98 grant for East Ocala CRA Historic Building Improvement at 723 E. Fort King Street
• Second Amendment to City Redevelopment Agreement for Brick City Residences & Shops, LLC
• Five-year lease with Ocala Main Street for the American Legion Building

Board of Adjustment

The Ocala Board of Adjustment is reviewing requests for special exceptions and property variances. Proposals include allowing farm equipment sales on NE 8th Avenue and an indoor recreation facility on SW 18th Avenue. The board will also consider several residential setback reductions.

• Special exception for farm equipment sales at 1409 NE 8th Avenue
• Special exception for an indoor recreation facility at 1521 SW 18th Avenue
• Variance to reduce rear yard setback at 726 SE 3rd Street
• Variance to reduce setbacks at 222 SE 13th Avenue
• Variance to reduce front and rear yard setbacks in the 700 block of SE 2nd Street

West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee will review the September 21, 2023, meeting minutes and receive updates on development and zoning cases. The agenda also includes a presentation from Ocala Electric Utility and recognition of the Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place.

• Approval of September 21, 2023, minutes
• Florida Redevelopment Association Award for Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place
• Presentation and discussion regarding Ocala Electric Utility
• Development and zoning case updates

Brownfields Advisory Committee (Read-Only)

The committee is reviewing the EPA Quarter 4 Report and a proposed resolution for Brownfield Area West Oak Developers. The meeting also includes a notice of a public hearing regarding the West Oak Redevelopment North project.

• EPA Quarter 4 Report
• Proposed adoption of resolution designating Brownfield Area West Oak Developers
• Notice of Public Hearing for West Oak Redevelopment North

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will review subdivision plats for West Oak and the Ocala 75 Logistics Park. It will also consider Marion County's request to rezone 18.76 acres on NW Martin Luther King Jr Avenue to Governmental Use. Additionally, a public hearing is scheduled regarding outdoor storage at 5287 SW 8th Place.

• Rezoning 18.76 acres on NW MLK Jr Ave to Governmental Use
• Land use change for 18.76 acres on NW MLK Jr Ave to Public designation
• Approval of West Oak Phase 1 and Phase 2 residential final plats
• Request to increase outdoor storage to 20% at 5287 SW 8th Place
• Ocala 75 Logistics Park Phase 1 Conceptual Subdivision Plan

General Employees' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Board discussed investment performance through September 30, 2023, and updates regarding House Bill 3 filing requirements. Trustees also addressed new trustee appointments and potential contract changes for investment management.

• September 30, 2023 portfolio balance of $174,202,296
• Quarterly portfolio performance of -2.11% vs index of -3.03%
• Fiscal year performance of 4.17% vs index of 3.50%
• Appointment of new trustees Tom Casey and Charley Varney
• Discussion of House Bill 3 (Chapter 2023-28, Laws of Florida) filing requirements

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will review several cases involving code violations such as weeds, trash accumulation, and missing building permits. The meeting includes new business regarding specific properties and old business concerning non-compliance.

• Case No: 2023_10150: 195 SW 33RD AVE (Permitted use violations)
• Case No: 2023_10095: 1815 NE 30TH ST (Weeds and trash accumulation)
• Case No: 2023_10200: 3082 NE 24TH ST (Dangerous buildings and building permits)
• Case No: 2023_9953: 3674 NW BLITCHTON RD (Building permit required)
• Case No: 2023_9885: 1400 NE 46th Court (Weeds and stormwater pollutants)

Investment Committee

The committee will receive reports from Seix Investment Advisors, PFM Asset Management, Sawgrass Asset Management, and CapTrust Asset Management. The agenda also includes an internal investment report and a discussion regarding the updated Ocala Investment Policy.

• Reports from Seix Investment Advisors
• Reports from PFM Asset Management
• Reports from Sawgrass Asset Management
• Reports from CapTrust Asset Management
• Review of updated Ocala Investment Policy

City Council

The Ocala City Council will consider several large-scale infrastructure contracts and equipment purchases. The agenda also includes a liquor license application and the review of various grant agreements. A rezoning request for property at SE 24th Road and SE 31st Street has been postponed.

• Contract for Fisher Park Pond Expansion and lift station upgrades up to $1,258,904
• Five-year contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Tasers totaling $945,806
• Purchase of electric meters from Wesco Distribution, Inc. estimated at $1,000,000
• Liquor license approval for Mellow Mushroom at 2 SW Fort King Street
• Environmental assessment of Taxiway-C for $405,023

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will consider applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. These include requests for a shed and fence at 610 SE 9th Avenue and a reroof at 835 SE 2nd Street. The board will also review the minutes from the September 7, 2023 meeting.

• Shed and fence application for 610 SE 9th Avenue (Case File # 27)
• Reroof application for 835 SE 2nd Street (Case File # 203)
• Review of September 7, 2023 meeting minutes

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee will review proposed changes to the Affordable Housing Ordinance. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Office of Homeless Prevention staff and items regarding affordable housing projects and surplus land listings.

• Proposed changes to Affordable Housing Ordinance
• Office of Homeless Prevention presentation
• Affordable Housing Projects
• Initial Surplus Land Listing

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will review several code enforcement cases involving weeds, trash accumulation, and building permit issues. The proceedings include examining evidence and testimony to determine if fines or liens should be levied against property owners.

• Case No: 2023_10129 regarding weeds/trash at 2524 NE 19TH AVE
• Case No: 2023_10022 regarding weeds/trash at 1130 NE 12TH AVE
• Case No: 2023_10128 regarding weeds/trash and fencing at 1044 NE 14TH ST
• Case No: 2023_10044 regarding housing code standards at 19 NW 21ST PL
• Case No: 2023_10030 regarding illicit discharge at 1420 NW 10TH ST

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee will review a historic building grant application for 723 E. Fort King Street. The agenda also includes project updates and the approval of minutes from June 28, 2023.

• East Ocala CRA Historic Building Grant Application - 723 E. Fort King Street

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding land rezoning and alarm system definitions. The meeting also includes multiple budget resolutions to fund expenditures related to Hurricanes Ian, Nicole, and Idalia.

• HUD Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing Grant application for $10,000,000
• Postponement of rezoning for SE 24th Road and SE 31st Street until November 7, 2023
• Ordinance 2024-2: Rezoning 424 SW 11th Street from B-1A to B-4
• Ordinance 2024-3: Rezoning 3100 SW 3rd Street from M-1 to M-2
• Budget resolutions for Hurricane Ian ($212,445), Hurricane Nicole ($398,497), and Hurricane Idalia ($421,975)

Board of Adjustment

The Ocala Board of Adjustment is reviewing several land-use requests, including a proposed repair garage and a building height increase. The board will also consider a request to reduce a front yard setback for a property on SE 3rd Street.

• Special exception for a repair garage at 2199 NW 10th Street
• Height increase from 50 to 54 feet at SW 34th Avenue and SW 34th Terrace
• Variance to reduce front yard setback at 1213 SE 3rd Street

Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee will review grant applications for the Commercial Building Grant Program. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the approved Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and project updates.

• Commercial Building Grant Program applications
• Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget review
• Approval of June 27, 2023 minutes
• Project updates

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will consider a request to amend regulations regarding materials recovery facility criteria. Additionally, the commission will review proposed changes to affordable housing definitions and incentive fund eligibility.

• Code amendment for Paglia & Associates, LLC regarding Section 122-1225 (materials recovery facility criteria)
• Proposed amendments to Section 106-102 (Affordable Housing Definitions) and Section 106-105 (Housing Incentive Fund)

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The board will review several applications for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding property modifications. These items include requests for solar panels, a pool cage, a pergola and fireplace, a fence, and a retaining wall.

• 839 SE 5th Street: Solar Panels
• 720 SE 9th Avenue: Pool Cage
• 1011 SE 5th Street: Pergola / Fireplace
• 705 SE 4th Street: Fence
• 516 SE 12th Avenue: Retaining Wall

Municipal Arts Commission

The Municipal Arts Commission will review a grant application from Strategic Community Alliance, Inc. and receive an update on the S Curve Mural project. Minutes from previous meetings were not submitted for approval at this meeting.

• Grant application: Strategic Community Alliance, Inc.
• Project update: S Curve Mural

City Council

The council will review various contracts, including medical services for overdose patients and traffic striping renewals. Additionally, the session includes the first reading of ordinances for property rezonings and city code amendments.

• $941,590 estimated expenditure for citywide information technology equipment
• $550,685 agreement with Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. for medical services to overdose patients
• $495,000 estimated expenditure for citywide traffic striping services
• Rezoning of 14.15 acres at the northwest corner of SE 24th Road and SE 31st Street
• $324,017 FDOT grant agreement for Taxiway C improvements

North Magnolia Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee will consider two CRA grant applications for properties on N. Magnolia Ave. and NW 1st Avenue. The meeting also includes an update on the Marion Heights-North Magnolia Redevelopment Project and a discussion regarding the FY 2023-2024 budget.

• CRA Grant Application CRA23-45375 (1224 N. Magnolia Ave.)
• CRA Grant Application CRA23-45355 (1618 NW 1st Avenue)
• Marion Heights-North Magnolia Redevelopment Project update
• FY 2023-2024 Budget discussion

Special Magistrate

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold hearings regarding various ordinance violations throughout the city. Cases include issues with dangerous buildings, tree removal permits, and property maintenance such as weeds or trash. The magistrate has the authority to levy fines and place liens on properties if these violations are not corrected.

• Dangerous building nuisance cases at 3150 NE 36th Ave
• Tree removal permit violations at 1019 NE 19th St and 1815 NE 2nd St
• Property maintenance issues involving weeds and trash at 2371 NW 45th Ter
• Building permit and site plan approval cases at 1650 NW 7th St
• Abandoned or hazardous swimming pool violations at 2120 SE 13th St

City Council: Work Session

The Ocala City Council is holding a work session to review updates from the Strategic Planning Session. The agenda contains only this discussion item and standard procedural motions.

• Strategic Planning Session updates

West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee will review the FY 2023-2024 budget and West Ocala CRA Grant Programs. The meeting also includes project updates and development or zoning case updates.

• FY 2023-2024 Budget (BR 2023-104)
• West Ocala CRA Grant Programs
• September 21, 2023 Project Updates memo
• Development & zoning cases update

Brownfields Advisory Committee (Read-Only)

The committee will review the August 17, 2023, minutes and Ocala Site Application 21939-003-05 #6. The meeting also includes a summary of the Phase II ESA Report for Phoenix Heights.

• Ocala Site Application 21939-003-05 #6
• Phase II ESA Report summary (Phoenix Heights)
• Approval of August 17, 2023 minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 city budget and several property rezoning ordinances. Additional business includes approving water and sewer project agreements and vehicle equipment purchases.

• Adopt $1,000,397,742 budget for the City of Ocala (BR-2023-170)
• Rezoning of 5.14 acres near SE Maricamp Road and SE 25th Avenue (Ordinance 2023-60)
• Rezoning of 2.12 acres in the 3000 block of NE 36th Avenue (Ordinance 2023-61)
• Purchase of 52 vehicles and equipment for $4,222,472
• Agreement for Lower Floridan Aquifer Conversion Project for $1,000,000

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing several special exception requests for zoning changes. These include proposals for a daycare facility, a repair garage, and height increases at HCA Florida West Marion Hospital. The board is also considering multi-family residential developments in business districts.

• Daycare facility request at 1601 NW 14th Street
• Repair garage proposal for 2199 NW 10th Street (tabled until October 16)
• Height increase from 50 to 97 feet at 4600 SW 46th Court
• Multi-family development request at 424 SW 11th Street
• Multi-family development at the corner of SW 6th Avenue and SW 12th Street

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will review several cases involving property maintenance and building code violations. These include issues such as weeds, trash accumulation, dangerous buildings, and missing building permits.

• Case No: 2023_9443 regarding weeds, trash, and dangerous buildings at 616 NW 10th Pl
• Case No: 2023_9927 regarding building permit requirements at 4205 NE 7th St
• Case No: 2023_9876 regarding weeds and trash accumulation at 2205 NE 6th Pl
• Case No: 2023_9865 regarding weeds and housing code standards at 1124 NE 23rd St
• Case No: 2023_9824 regarding weeds and trash accumulation at 990 NW 15th Ave

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Resolution 2023-39. This item proposes the approval of fire assessment rates for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

• Public hearing to adopt Resolution 2023-39 approving FY 2023-2024 fire assessment rates

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission is reviewing several rezoning requests for business and industrial properties. These include changes to land use on SW 11th Street, SW 3rd Street, and SW 6th Place. One request involves a planned development at SE 24th Road and SE 31st Street.

• Rezone 14.15 acres at SE 24th Road and SE 31st Street to Planned Development
• Rezone 0.54 acres at 424 SW 11th Street from B-1A to B-4
• Rezone 2.11 acres at 3100 SW 3rd Street from M-1 to M-2
• Postponement of rezoning 2.93 acres at 5287 SW 6th Place

The Commission approved a planned development for a Class A apartment complex and two separate rezoning requests. One rezoning request for Eco Property Investments, LLC was tabled.

• Approved rezoning from PUD-0 to PD and approved PD Plan for 14.15 acres at SE 24th Road and SE 31st Street (3-2)
• Approved rezoning from B-1A to B-4 for property at 424 SW 11th Street (5-0)
• Approved rezoning from M-1 to M-2 for property at 3100 SW 3rd Street (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning request for Eco Property Investments, LLC (ZON23-45325) (5-0)
• Approved minutes from the 8-14-23 meeting (5-0)

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The board will review minutes from the August 3, 2023 meeting. Members will consider Certificates of Appropriateness for solar panels at 839 SE 5th Street and a renovation at 222 SE 13th Avenue. The agenda also includes an affirmative maintenance item regarding a fence at 719 SE 2nd Street.

• Certificate of Appropriateness: Solar panels at 839 SE 5th Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness: Renovation at 222 SE 13th Avenue
• Affirmative Maintenance: Fence at 719 SE 2nd Street

The Board approved a request to install new windows at 222 SE 13th Avenue. A request for solar panels at 839 SE 5th Street was tabled pending more information. The Board also noted a privacy fence installed without approval at 719 SE 2nd Street.

• Approved August 3, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approved COA23-45219 for new windows at 222 SE 13th Avenue
• Tabled COA23-45227 regarding solar panels at 839 SE 5th Street

City Council

The City Council will consider the tentative Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget for the City of Ocala, totaling $1,000,397,742. The meeting also includes discussions on millage rates, animal control ordinances, and various zoning requests.

• Adoption of the $1,000,397,742 City of Ocala budget for FY 2023-2024
• Collective bargaining agreement with International Association of Firefighters Local 2135
• Transformer supply and delivery contract with Gresco Supply, Inc. for $2,677,562
• Renewal of on-site health and wellness center services for $4,090,087
• Rezoning of property in the 1800 block of US Highway 27

The City Council approved several high-value contracts, including a health center renewal and transformer supplies. The council also adopted a new animal control ordinance and approved multiple rezoning and land use requests.

• Approved $4,090,087 renewal for on-site employee health and wellness center
• Approved $2,677,562 for transformer supply and delivery services with Gresco Supply, Inc.
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-57 adding Chapter 14 (Animal Control) to the Code of Ordinances
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 2135 (Oct 1, 2023 - Sept 30, 2026)
• Adopted Budget Resolution 2023-164 appropriating $2,079,824 to support SunTran
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-58 to rezone 2 acres in 1800 block of US Highway 27 to M-1
• Adopted Resolution 2023-36 to abrogate 0.36 acres of SW 13th Street and alley for medical office
• Approved beer and wine off-premise consumption permit for 7-Eleven #41941H

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board will meet to adopt budget resolutions for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The board will also review a residential paint grant application for a property on NE Fourth Street.

• Adopt East Ocala Redevelopment Subarea Fund budget of $2,020,357
• Adopt Downtown Redevelopment Subarea Fund budget of $1,030,772
• Adopt North Magnolia Redevelopment Subarea Fund budget of $812,748
• Adopt West Ocala Redevelopment Subarea Fund budget of $2,840,134
• Approve $4,000 residential paint grant for 948 NE Fourth Street

The Board adopted four budget resolutions for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 covering the East Ocala, Downtown, North Magnolia, and West Ocala redevelopment subareas. Additionally, the Board approved a residential paint grant for a property on NE Fourth Street.

• Adopted Budget Resolution 2023-101 for East Ocala Redevelopment Subarea Fund: $2,020,357 (5-0)
• Adopted Budget Resolution 2023-102 for Downtown Redevelopment Subarea Fund: $1,030,772 (5-0)
• Adopted Budget Resolution 2023-103 for North Magnolia Redevelopment Subarea Fund: $812,748 (5-0)
• Adopted Budget Resolution 2023-104 for West Ocala Redevelopment Subarea Fund: $2,840,134 (5-0)
• Approved $4,000 residential paint grant for 948 NE Fourth Street (5-0)
• Approved August 15, 2023 minutes (4-0, 1 absent)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee will receive a presentation from the Office of Homeless Prevention. Discussion items include proposed changes to the Affordable Housing Ordinance and updates on surplus land statutes.

• Office of Homeless Prevention presentation
• Proposed changes to Affordable Housing Ordinance
• Affordable Housing Projects discussion
• Surplus Land Statutes and Best Practices update
• Report from Statewide Affordable Housing Conference

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee will review a residential paint grant application for 948 NE 4th Street. The meeting also includes project updates and the approval of minutes from June 28, 2023.

• East Ocala CRA Residential Paint Grant Application (CRA23-45313) for 948 NE 4th Street
• Approval of June 28, 2023 minutes

The committee approved a residential paint grant for a historic property. The June 28, 2023 minutes were tabled. Members discussed a proposed $1.25 million budget and a potential public art grant program.

• Approved residential paint grant for 948 NE 4th Street (5-0)
• Tabled June 28, 2023 minutes

City Council: Work Session

The Ocala City Council is holding a work session to discuss the proposed budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. This meeting includes time for public comments and official roll call.

• Proposed Budget - Fiscal Year 2023-2024

Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee is meeting to review grant applications for the Commercial Building Grant Program and a CRA grant summary. The agenda also includes receiving project updates and approving minutes from June 27, 2023.

• Commercial Building Grant Program applications
• Downtown Ocala CRA Grant Summary
• Project updates
• Approval of June 27, 2023 minutes

Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the Fire Investment Report for June 30, 2023. The meeting includes an attorney report regarding House Bill 3 and legislation updates. The board will also consider approving minutes from the May 15, 2023, meeting.

• Fire Investment Report for June 30, 2023
• Attorney report on House Bill 3 and legislation updates
• Approval of May 15, 2023, meeting minutes

The Board of Trustees approved updates to the investment policy to align with House Bill 3, specifically regarding pecuniary factors and proxy voting. The Board also approved the May 15, 2023, meeting minutes and a DROP request for John Villella.

• Approved investment policy changes to comply with House Bill 3 (5-0)
• Approved May 15, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved DROP for John Villella (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Ocala Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for August 21, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda included requests for a repair garage at 2199 NW 10th Street and a height increase at 4600 SW 46th Court.

• Special Exception: Repair garage request for Guinn III Properties LLC at 2199 NW 10th Street
• Special Exception: Height increase request from 50 to 97 feet for HCA Florida West Marion Hospital at 4600 SW 46th Court

Municipal Arts Commission

The commission will review the July 6, 2023 minutes and consider a Municipal Arts Commission grant request. The agenda also includes project updates and informational items.

• MCA Grant Request

Brownfields Advisory Committee (Read-Only)

The committee will review Ocala Site Application 25855-000-00 #5. Members will also receive an update on the Brownfields Assessment Grant. A presentation regarding West Oak is scheduled under other business.

• Ocala Site Application 25855-000-00 #5
• Brownfields Assessment Grant update
• West Oak presentation

The Brownfields Advisory Committee approved the May 18 and June 15, 2023 minutes. The committee recommended approval for a Brownfields assessment of six parcels in the North Magnolia CRA for the Marion Heights project. Staff provided updates on a $500,000 grant and the development of a public GIS application for site documentation.

• Approved May 18, 2023 minutes
• Approved June 15, 2023 minutes
• Recommended approval of Brownfields assessment for Ocala Site application 25855-000-00 #5 (Marion Heights)

City Council

The City Council approved several high-value infrastructure and software contracts, including a major purchase for the electric utility. The council also adopted ordinances regarding golf cart operations and multi-family dwelling intensity in shopping centers. A proposal to manage a parking lot at 210 W. Silver Springs Blvd. was denied.

• Approved purchase of two autotransformers for $8,070,340
• Approved $2.67M for FY 2023-2024 insurance premiums
• Approved $2.03M for stop loss insurance for self-insured health plan
• Approved $954,792 contract with CentralSquare Technologies for permitting software
• Approved $235,000 for FususOne software and public safety IT equipment
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-53 revising golf cart operation codes
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-54 and 2023-55 for land use and rezoning on NW 35th Street
• Denied lease with DOMACH, LLC to manage parking lot at 210 W. Silver Springs Blvd.

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board approved a new construction grant program for the CRAs. The board also approved a commercial property improvement grant for a location on NW 10th Street.

• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved $8,119 North Magnolia CRA Commercial Property Improvement Grant for 320 NW 10th Street
• Approved new construction grant program for the Community Redevelopment Areas

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved four subdivision plans, two rezoning requests, and two land use changes. It also approved the abrogation of a portion of SW 13th Street and amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and District Criteria Chart.

• Approved West Oak PH 4 Conceptual Subdivision Plan
• Approved RTG Ocala Final Plat
• Approved Carson’s Place Phase 1 Conceptual Subdivision Plan
• Approved Cala Hills Tract J Conceptual Subdivision Plan
• Approved rezoning of 2.12 acres at NE 36th Ave from M-1 to M-2
• Approved rezoning of property near SE Maricamp from OP and O-1 to OP
• Approved land use change to Low Intensity for 2199 NW 10th Street (4.84 acres)
• Approved land use change to Low Intensity for 2191 NW 10th Street (8.6 acres)

General Employees' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Board approved transferring $7 million from Wellington to a Vanguard Index Fund at Principal. Members also voted to increase attorney fees to $400 per hour and decided against pursuing the BC contract. Additionally, the Board elected Arnold "Arnie" Hersh as Chairman following Doug Peebles' resignation.

• Approved increase in attorney fees to $400 per hour
• Approved decision not to pursue the BC contract
• Approved transfer of $7 million from Wellington to a Principal Index Fund
• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Elected Arnold "Arnie" Hersh as Chairman
• Decided not to retain a third party to locate retirees and beneficiaries

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board approved several Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior alterations and one new construction design. Decisions included approvals for window installations, a porte cochere, and a standalone deck. One new construction project was approved with the requirement to return for final material details.

• Approved exterior alterations for 1241 E Fort King Street (Unanimous)
• Approved exterior alterations for 211 SE Sanchez Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved recessed MI windows for 620 SE Sanchez Avenue (7-2)
• Approved composite ogee profile muntins for 720 E Fort King Street (5-4)
• Approved exterior alterations and recommended white fence for 714 NE 2nd Street (Unanimous)
• Approved exterior alterations for 723 E Fort King Street (Unanimous)
• Approved new construction design for Parcel # 2820-028-009 pending further material review (Unanimous)
• Approved July 6, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved several high-value procurement contracts, including vehicle purchases and aquatic center upgrades. They also adopted ordinances for a specific zoning change and updated daycare facility regulations.

• Approved purchase of 22 vehicles for Electric and Public Works Departments not to exceed $2,533,689
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-51 zoning change from B-1A to R-3 at SW 12th Street and SW Sixth Avenue
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-52 amending daycare facility play area regulations for indoor play
• Approved $303,273 for pool slide replacements at Jervey Gantt and Hampton Aquatic Centers
• Approved three-year uniform program contract with Tyndale Enterprises, Inc. for $340,000
• Approved $100,000 for warehouse inventory software and equipment with Barcode and Mobile Inventory Systems Group
• Approved $90,000 renewal for fire equipment and supplies with Municipal Equipment Company, LLC
• Approved Consent Agenda including wastewater connection for Spanish Oaks subdivision and $4,500 MOU with School Board of Marion County

West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the May 18, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the framework for a new construction grant program and the solicitation process for surplus lots intended for affordable housing.

• Approved May 18, 2023 minutes (7-0)

City Council

City Council approved several budget amendments, including the appropriation of $5.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds. The council also adopted tentative millage rates for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and approved various infrastructure and service contracts.

• Appropriated $5,101,070 in American Rescue Plan Act funds (Approved)
• Adopted FY 2023-2024 tentative millage rates: Basic City 6.6177, District A 1.7185, District B 1.6332, District C 1.4699 (Adopted)
• Approved $250,000 for roofing materials from Henry Company, Inc (Approved)
• Approved $150,000 Economic Investment Program incentive for Antebellum Manufacturing, LLC (Approved)
• Reassigned $251,944 from CDBG Public Facilities to CDBG Housing Rehabilitation (Approved)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-33 for non-ad valorem Fire Assessments (Adopted)
• Approved $124,725 for BidNet eProcurement software (Approved)
• Approved $58,130 for Customer Service Center office construction (Approved)

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Board approved a residential paint grant for a property on NE Third Street and adopted a budget resolution for a screen wall at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center.

• Approved $4,000 East Ocala CRA Residential Paint Grant for 937 NE Third Street
• Adopted Budget Resolution 2023-100 to appropriate $47,896 for a screen wall at Mary Sue Rich Community Center
• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved a request to increase the maximum building height from 50 to 60 feet for a property in the B-2 Community Business Zoning District. A request to allow a day care facility in an R-2 residential zone was tabled.

• Approved height increase from 50 to 60 feet for Parcel# 21509-001-02 (4-0)
• Tabled request for Day Care Facility use at 1601 NW 14th Street (4-0)
• Approved May 15, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved a land use change and rezoning for a mixed-housing development on NW 35th Street and a rezoning to light industrial on US Highway 27. It also approved a code amendment to allow mixed-use developments in Shopping Centers based on floor area ratio. One rezoning request for RM Maricamp, LLC was postponed.

• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved land use change from Public to Medium Intensity/Special District for property on south side of NW 35th Street (LUC23-45236)
• Approved rezoning from Government Use to Planned Development for property on south side of NW 35th Street (PD23-45234)
• Approved rezoning from General Business and Light Industrial to Light Industrial for property in 1800 block of US Highway 27 (ZON23-45220)
• Postponed rezoning request for RM Maricamp, LLC (ZON23-45222)
• Approved amendment to Section 122-910 to calculate multi-family dwelling units by floor area ratio in Shopping Centers (COD23-45198)

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board approved several Certificates of Appropriateness for fencing, exterior alterations, and roofing. One application for windows at 222 SE 13th Avenue was tabled, and the board discussed a new construction proposal and a roof replacement for the Israel Brown house.

• Approved June 1, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approved fence installation at 1140 E Fort King Street
• Approved renovations and recommended variance for 222 SE 13th Avenue; tabled windows
• Approved fencing and exterior alterations for 721 SE 3rd Street
• Approved replacement of clay tiles with asphalt shingles at 1138 SE 5th Street
• Approved 6-month extension for 1415 SE 8th Street

Municipal Arts Commission

The commission approved a grant for Indian dance and cultural instruction. The board denied an artist's request to join the Artist Roster due to a lack of experience and determined a separate grant applicant did not meet non-profit or artist qualifications.

• Approved $1,500.00 grant for Strategic Community Alliance
• Denied Artist Roster addition request based on lack of experience
• Denied Couch Sessions grant application for not meeting non-profit or artist qualifications
• Approved April 6, 2023 meeting minutes

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The Committee approved a $4,000 residential paint grant for a property at 937 NE 3rd Street. Members also reviewed a proposed new construction grant program for commercial or multifamily projects with minimum expenses of $1 million. The City will present application and scoring criteria at a future meeting.

• Approved April 26, 2023 Minutes
• Approved $4,000 grant award for CRA23-45239 (937 NE 3rd St)

City Council

The City Council approved the rezoning of approximately 216.75 acres of the former Pine Oaks Golf Course. Other key actions included approving several alcohol sales permits and awarding multiple infrastructure and maintenance contracts.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-48 and Resolution 2023-30 to rezone former Pine Oaks Golf Course to Planned Development (5-0)
• Approved beer and wine sales for Fat Boys BBQ, Big Lee’s BBQ, and Champion’s Run Luxury RV Resort (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-47 permitting recreational and boat storage in M-2 and M-3 zoning districts (5-0)
• Approved $560,000 sidewalk concrete contracts for Marcum Enterprises, LLC and Creative Concrete Design of Columbia County, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $130,177 contract with Algat Enterprises, Inc. for Leahmon residence reconstruction (5-0)
• Approved $675,000 tire repair contract with Advanced Tire Service (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-32 to donate six motorcycles to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (5-0)
• Approved $491,666 Community Development Block Grant agreement (5-0)

Brownfields Advisory Committee (Read-Only)

The committee denied a grant application for a Phase I assessment of a property previously used as a Bank of America. The board discussed the potential for contamination from a 1991 petroleum spill on an adjacent property but determined the assessment was not needed. A presentation on the former Pine Oaks Golf Course site was tabled.

• Denied grant application 2823-067-005 #4 (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved a rezoning for multi-family residential housing and an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to remove density restrictions on a 9.84-acre property. It also approved updates to daycare play area regulations and the District Criteria Chart. One rezoning case was tabled.

• Approved May 8, 2023, minutes (5-0)
• Approved SUB23-45118 Watula South Final Plat & Developers Agreement (5-0)
• Tabled ZON23-45179 rezoning request (5-0)
• Approved ZON23-45189 rezoning from B-1A to R-3 Multi Family Residential (5-0)
• Approved FLUP23-45191 amendment to delete Policy 18.3 density restrictions for 2015 NE 14th Street (4-0)
• Approved COD23-45175 to allow indoor play areas for licensed urban childcare facilities (5-0)
• Approved COD23-45170 amendment to Section 122-244 District Criteria Chart (5-0)

City Council

City Council approved the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and a concurrency agreement for a 326-unit apartment complex. The council also adopted budget resolutions for grant fund carry-forwards and ARPA reserves, and approved several utility and equipment purchases.

• Approved 2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan (5-0)
• Approved concurrency agreement for 326-unit apartment complex (5-0)
• Adopted Budget Resolution 2023-143 to carry forward $23,273,656 in grant funds (5-0)
• Adopted Budget Resolution 2023-144 to transfer $5,142,323 from ARPA Reserves (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 purchase of electric meters from Wesco Distribution, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $2,614,564 contract with Zabatt Power Systems, Inc. for lift station generators (5-0)
• Approved fuel supply contract with Petroleum Traders Corporation up to $2,500,000 (5-0)
• Approved $1,260,000 agreement with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC for wastewater odor control (5-0)

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Board approved certificates of appropriateness for doors, siding, and fencing at three different addresses. One request for window replacement was tabled pending further information on manufacturer designs. The Board also discussed future revisions to fence regulations and window repair guidelines.

• Approved May 4, 2023 meeting minutes as amended
• Approved siding and doors with transoms for 620 SE Sanchez Avenue
• Tabled window replacement for 620 SE Sanchez Avenue
• Approved 6-foot wooden privacy fence for 205 SE Sanchez Avenue with condition to remove last panel
• Approved single pane no grille doors for 315 SE Watula Avenue

North Magnolia Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee approved a backup plan to use CRA funds for a sewer conversion grant program if state funding is unavailable. This program aims to connect 15 homes in Marion Heights to the sanitary sewer system. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 30, 2023 meeting.

• Approved March 30, 2023 Minutes
• Approved use of CRA grant program as backup funding for Marion Heights sewer conversion if state funds are not received

Brownfields Advisory Committee (Read-Only)

The Brownfields Advisory Committee approved a grant application for an environmental assessment of a City-owned site previously used as a shooting range and lumber facility. The committee also elected new officers and reviewed progress on other assessment grants.

• Approved February 23, 2023 and March 16, 2023 minutes
• Approved Ocala Site Application 26297-000-00 #3 for environmental assessment
• Elected Brady Fritz as Chairman
• Elected Ruth Reed as Vice Chairman

West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee approved the March 23, 2023 minutes and elected Elgin Carelock as Chairman and Ruth Etta Reed as Vice Chairman. Members also approved a process to select ten community leaders for representation on Heritage Trail plaques. Staff provided updates on affordable housing, grocery store solicitation, and zoning cases.

• Approved March 23, 2023 Minutes (7-0)
• Elected Elgin Carelock as Chairman (7-0)
• Elected Ruth Etta Reed as Vice Chairman (7-0)
• Approved Heritage Trail Selection Committee to move forward with final recommendation of ten community leaders for plaques (7-0)

City Council

City Council approved several high-value infrastructure and utility contracts, including a $7.5M water resources agreement and a solar energy participation agreement. The council also adopted a zoning change for multi-family residential property and increased the General Employees Retirement System benefit multiplier.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-46 for R-3 zoning change on SW 43rd Court
• Approved Chapter 163 Development Agreement for 26.63 acres on SW 43rd Court
• Approved beer and wine sale for BWO Investment, LLC (Best Western Ocala)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-45 increasing retirement benefit multiplier from 1.0% to 1.3%
• Approved $7.5M First Amendment to Miller Pipeline’s Services Agreement
• Approved $454,010 for traffic signal equipment
• Adopted Resolution 2023-27 for Solar III Energy Participation Agreement
• Approved $154,785 for new Ocala Police Department SWAT transport vehicle

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Board approved the meeting minutes from March 21, 2023. The Board also approved the FY 2022 Annual Report, which included a Goals & Policies Report and an audit showing a negative position of $1.1 million.

• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved FY 2022 Annual Report

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved two special exception requests. One allows a concrete batching plant with modified operating hours, and the other allows a pool business to install a display pool.

• Approved special exception for Railyard One, LLC concrete plant with hours modified to 1 am to 8 pm
• Approved special exception for Randy Berner/Aqua Pools to install a fenced pool with conditions
• Approved minutes from February 20, 2023
• Rescheduled June meeting to Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Board approved moving $800,000 from a Blackrock value account to a cash account to cover upcoming expenses. Trustees also approved the March 27, 2023 minutes and expenses for February through April 2023. A disability claim for Mr. Gallisdorfer was approved contingent upon an Independent Medical Examination report.

• Approved transfer of $800,000 from Blackrock Value to cash account (5-0)
• Approved Mr. Gallisdorfer's disability contingent to the IME report
• Approved March 27, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved February - April 2023 accounts payable expenses (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a rezoning of the former Pine Oaks Golf Club (approx. 216.75 acres) from Governmental Use to Planned Development, along with the PD Plan and Design Standards. They also approved a rezoning from M-1 to M-2 for two parcels totaling about 12.9 acres to allow RV/boat/storage uses, a concurrency development agreement for a 326-unit apartment complex and future residential development at Lake Louise, and a code amendment allowing RV and boat storage in M-2 and M-3 districts. All votes were unanimous except the code amendment, which passed 4-1 with Kesselring dissenting.

• Approved rezoning of former Pine Oaks Golf Club (216.75 acres) from Governmental Use to Planned Development with PD Plan and Design Standards (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 500 SW 33rd Avenue and adjacent parcel (12.9 acres) from M-1 to M-2 for RV/boat/storage uses (4-0, Rudnianyn recused)
• Approved concurrency development agreement for 326-unit apartment complex and future residential development at Lake Louise (4-0, Rudnianyn recused)
• Approved code amendment allowing RV and boat storage in M-2 and M-3 zoning districts (4-1, Kesselring nay)
• Approved minutes of April 10, 2023 meeting (5-0)

General Employees' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The board approved the annual actuarial valuation, which sets the city's required contribution for fiscal year 2023-24 at $8 million, including costs from a recent ordinance change. The city has $1.7 million available to offset the cost. The board also approved the February 13, 2023 meeting minutes. No public comments were made.

• Approved annual actuarial valuation setting city contribution at $8 million (unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, one absent)

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board approved seven Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for exterior alterations, fences, roofs, windows, and a driveway on historic properties. One COA was split: the deck and doors were approved, but the window replacement was tabled for further review. The board also discussed increasing community outreach to new homeowners of historic properties.

• Approved COA21-44600 for a 32'x33' addition at 621 SE 5th Street (unanimous)
• Approved COA23-45156 for a 3-foot wrought iron fence at 605 SE Tuscawilla Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved COA23-45154 for a 6-foot wooden fence at 727 SE 4th Street (unanimous)
• Approved COA23-45121 for a metal roof replacement at 211 SE Sanchez Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved COA23-45104 for window replacement at 315 SE Watula Avenue with conditions (8-1, Cosand nay)
• Approved COA23-45155 for a concrete driveway at 205 SE Sanchez Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved deck and doors, tabled window replacement for 720 E. Fort King Street (COA23-45171) (unanimous)
• Approved April 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

City Council approved several infrastructure and service contracts, including a $5M transportation rehabilitation project and a $239,640 street sweeping renewal. The Council also adopted a budget resolution for $77.1M to reconcile cash balances and continue previous projects. A public hearing was opened for a development agreement on SW 43rd Court.

• Approved $5M contract with C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. for Transportation Rehabilitation Improvement Program (5-0)
• Adopted Budget Resolution 2023-137 for $77,167,433 to reconcile cash balances and continue projects (5-0)
• Approved $239,640 one-year street sweeping renewal with All Seasons Landscape Contractors, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $900,000 three-year contract with The Fishel Company for pole attachment analysis (5-0)
• Approved $157,100 contract with R&R Builders, LLC for Pennington residence rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 micro-business loan program agreement with Greater Ocala Community Development Corporation (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 settlement for Cynthia Haile v. the City of Ocala, Florida (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Jared R. Gainey as Assistant City Attorney (5-0)

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The Committee expressed favor for a proposed new construction grant program that targets projects costing at least $1 million. Staff provided an overview of the program's funding limits and eligibility requirements. The City also reported receiving a $500,000 grant for Brownfields Phase 1 & 2 assessments.

• Approved February 22, 2023 minutes
• Recommended approval of the new construction grant program framework

Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The Committee approved a new construction grant program that allocates $300,000 annually to fund up to three large projects. Recipients are ineligible for other CRA grants for 15 years unless the city manager grants an exception. The Committee also re-elected its leadership.

• Approved new construction grant program with 15-year restriction on other CRA grants unless waived by city manager
• Approved minutes from August 23, 2022, December 16, 2022, and February 28, 2023
• Elected Ted Schatt as Chairman
• Elected Rhella Murdaugh as Vice Chairman

City Council

City Council approved a ten-year animal control agreement with Marion County and adopted a resolution to expand the official golf cart map into downtown Ocala. The council also approved a land use text amendment and a rezoning request for light industrial use.

• Approved ten-year animal control agreement with Marion County for FY22/23 expenditure of $502,700
• Adopted Resolution 2023-24 to expand official golf cart map to include portions of downtown Ocala
• Approved text amendment for Medium Intensity/Special District Land Use Classification (Case No. CPTA23-45126)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-44 to rezone ~7 acres on SW 60th Avenue from Governmental Use to Light Industrial (Case # ZON22-44988)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved final plats for College Park Townhomes and Heath Preserve Phase 1 and 2, as well as a conceptual plan for My 3 Rose. Additionally, the board approved an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan regarding Medium Intensity/Special District land use definitions.

• Approved SUB22-44997 College Park Townhomes Final Plat
• Approved SUB22-44738 Heath Preserve Phase 1 and 2 Final Plat
• Approved SUB21-44610 My 3 Rose Conceptual Subdivision Plan
• Approved CPTA23-45126 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment for Medium Intensity/Special District land use
• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The board approved the meeting minutes from March 2, 2023. Two requests for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding a roof replacement and window replacements were tabled for further information. A preliminary conference for a new construction project was discussed, with the board requesting additional renderings and plan revisions.

• Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes
• Tabled Case File # 121 (211 SE Sanchez Ave) roof replacement request
• Tabled COA233 45104 (315 SE Watula Avenue) window replacement request

City Council

The City Council approved a five-year curbside recycling contract and several other service agreements. They also adopted an ordinance regarding litter and illegal dumping to align with county standards. Additionally, the council approved budget resolutions for HOME grant funding and disaster mitigation.

• Approved 5-year recycling contract with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. for $8,439,862 (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-43 regarding litter and illegal dumping (5-0)
• Approved 4-year athletic court resurfacing contract with Sport Surface Pros, LLC not to exceed $159,300 (5-0)
• Adopted Budget Resolution 2023-130 for HOME Investment Partnership Program grant of $516,240 (5-0)
• Adopted Budget Resolution 2023-131 for disaster mitigation project totaling $373,354 (5-0)
• Approved 3-year grounds maintenance contract with Southern Lawn Care Mid Florida, Inc. not to exceed $196,911 (5-0)
• Approved $109,200 contract with R&R Builders, LLC for residence rehabilitation at 844 NE 44th Avenue (5-0)
• Approved $320,495 contract with Advanced Commercial Contractors, Inc. to renovate SunTran facility (5-0)

North Magnolia Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee approved a no-interest loan of $396,117 from the North Magnolia CRA budget to fund water and sewer utilities in Project Area 1. The loan is to be reimbursed by Water Resources in fiscal year 2024-2025. The committee also approved the minutes from the December 8, 2022 meeting.

• Approved $396,117 no-interest loan from CRA budget to City for Project Area 1 utilities (6-0)
• Approved December 8, 2022 minutes

Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Board approved the 2023-2024 budget and the 10/1/2022 Actuary Valuation. Members authorized moving $800,000 from Blackrock to cash to rebalance the portfolio and set the long-term expected annual rate of investment return at 7%.

• Approved 2023-2024 budget
• Set expected annual rate of investment return at 7%
• Approved moving $800,000 from Blackrock to cash to rebalance portfolio
• Approved 10/1/2022 Actuary Valuation as amended
• Approved 2023 Monthly Benefit Payable from COLA Fund
• Approved expenses for FY 2021-2022
• Approved accounts payable for November 2022 - January 2023
• Approved seeking legal counsel on using City medical reports for disability determinations

West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The Committee approved mounting pictures and accomplishments of 16 community leaders on 12x18 panels with single pedestals for the Heritage Trail project. A decision on the use of silhouettes was deferred. The Committee also agreed by consensus to include landscape improvements for the trail.

• Approved January 19, 2023 minutes
• Approved mounting pictures and accomplishments of 16 community leaders on 12x18 panels with single pedestals
• Agreed by consensus to include landscape improvements for Heritage Trail

City Council

The City Council approved a rezoning and resolution for a mixed-use planned development on SW 60th Avenue. Council also approved several business alcohol licenses and multiple utility and infrastructure contracts. One application for alcohol sales at a Family Dollar location was denied due to proximity to a school.

• Approved rezoning to Planned Development for 61.4 acres on SW 60th Avenue (5-0)
• Approved alcohol license extension for Infinite Ale Works fundraiser (5-0)
• Approved temporary alcohol permit for Marion County Builders’ Association (5-0)
• Approved beer and wine sales for Family Dollar at 2614 NE 14th Street (5-0)
• Denied beer and wine sales for Family Dollar at 990 NW 15th Ave (2-3)
• Approved beer and wine sales for Meeple Movers at 3101 SW 34th Ave (5-0)
• Approved $220,000 purchase of electric utility reclosers (5-0)
• Approved $2.28M contract with Carmeuse Lime & Stone, Inc. (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Board approved two $40,000 grants for historic building improvements in East Ocala. It also appointed two members to the West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee.

• Approved appointment of Brady Fritz and Antoinette Hunt to the West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee
• Approved $40,000 grant for 621 E Fort King St. (CRA23-45100)
• Approved $40,000 grant for 709 E. Fort King St. (CRA23-45101)

Brownfields Advisory Committee (Read-Only)

The committee tabled the approval of the February 23, 2023 minutes. Members reviewed a grant application for a city-owned site in the North Magnolia CRA, which will be recommended for approval at the next meeting. Staff provided updates on the Community Involvement Plan and the Brownfields Assessment Grant.

• Tabled approval of February 23, 2023 minutes

City Council

City Council approved several high-value contracts for utility materials, software, and maintenance. The council also adopted a resolution to accept $552,000 in public transportation grant funding for SunTran.

• Approved $4,709,659 for Ocala Fiber Network, Electric, and Water Resources inventory
• Approved $2,000,000 for Gresco Supply, Inc. transformer services
• Approved $701,280 five-year renewal with Avolve Software Corporation
• Adopted Resolution 2023-18 for $552,000 SunTran operational grant
• Approved $300,000 sale of three surplus parcels to Ocala Aviation
• Approved $653,847 contract with Southern Lawn Care Mid Florida, Inc.
• Approved $235,000 renewal with Lewis Steel Works, Inc.
• Approved $205,900 contract with ECG Construction Group, Inc. for residence reconstruction

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Board approved three Certificates of Appropriateness for fencing and property alterations. It also approved recommendations for metal roof guidelines to be sent to City Council for consideration.

• Approved February 2, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Case File #133 (COA23-45080) for 6-foot privacy fence at 613 Tuscawilla Ave
• Approved Case File #181 (COA23-45099) for kitchen, living room, porch, and picket fence at 1137 SE 7th St
• Approved Case File #14 (COA23-45102) for picket fence
• Tabled Master File discussion to the next meeting
• Approved metal roof guidelines recommendations for City Council consideration
• Elected Shari Ausley as Chair and Christina Snook as Vice Chair

Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee reviewed a proposal to budget $300,000 annually to fund three large new construction projects. Approval of previous meeting minutes from August and December 2022 was tabled.

• Tabled approval of August 23, 2022 and December 6, 2022 minutes

Brownfields Advisory Committee (Read-Only)

The committee approved two grant applications for property assessments to be submitted to the EPA. One site is intended for workforce and senior housing, while the other is for an entertainment, retail, and restaurant venue.

• Approved January 19, 2023 minutes
• Approved Ocala Site Application 23553-003-00 #1 for workforce and senior housing
• Approved Ocala Site Application 28234-010-00 #2 for entertainment, retail, and restaurant venue (4-1)

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee approved two grant applications for property restorations on East Fort King Street. The committee also reviewed budget updates for fiscal years 2022-2024, including planned sidewalk and roundabout projects.

• Approved December 14, 2022 minutes
• Approved grant CRA23-45100 for 621 E Ft King St for a maximum of $40,000
• Approved grant CRA23-45101 for 709 E Ft King St for a maximum of $40,000

City Council

City Council approved a $1.2M fiber services agreement with the School Board of Marion County and several land use ordinances. Multiple public hearings regarding the West Oak Planned Development were postponed to March 21, 2023.

• Approved $1,214,139 fiber services renewal with School Board of Marion County
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-29 rezoning 3.18 acres on Tartan Road to Community Business
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-30 to annex 6.10 acres near NW Blitchton Road
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-35 expanding Ridge at Heath Brook CDD by 36.431 acres
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-37 regulating dangerous uses of public rights-of-way
• Approved $137,328 contract for rehabilitation of 2408 NW 21st Street residence
• Approved $165,000 GIS software agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
• Postponed four public hearings regarding NW 35th Street and West Oak development to March 21, 2023

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Board approved higher funding limits for residential, commercial, and historic grants in the East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area. Additionally, the Board approved several appointments and reappointments to redevelopment advisory committees.

• Approved increased East Ocala grant limits: residential to $4,000, commercial to $20,000, and historic to $40,000
• Approved reappointment of John Gamache and appointment of Ronnie Santana Jr. to East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee
• Approved appointment of Kendall Drake and Rachel Laxton to Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee
• Approved appointment of David McCollister to North Magnolia Community Redevelopment Area Advisory Committee
• Approved reappointment of Ruth Reed to West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee
• Approved CRA meeting minutes from November 15, 2022

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved a special exception for outdoor concrete manufacturing in a heavy industrial zone. Additionally, the Board denied an appeal regarding the Floodplain Administrator's decision concerning development at 815 SE 21st Place.

• Approved minutes from December 19, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Special Exception SE22-45069 for outdoor manufacturing in M-3 Heavy Industrial zone (5-0)
• Denied appeal APL23-45083 regarding Floodplain Administrator decision for 815 SE 21st Place (5-0)

Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The meeting scheduled for February 20, 2023, was cancelled. No decisions were made and no actions were taken.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved a final plat for One Fort King Subdivision and multiple rezoning requests. Despite public opposition from Timber Wood residents regarding density and traffic, the Commission approved a planned development for TBMI II, LLC.

• Approved One Fort King Subdivision Final Plat & Developers Agreement (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for Everest Realty Sixteen, LLC (7-0)
• Approved PD rezoning and plan for TBMI II, LLC (7-0)
• Approved annexation for Frank Green (7-0)
• Approved land use change for Frank Green (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for Frank Green (7-0)
• Approved minutes from January 9, 2023 meeting (7-0)

General Employees' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Board approved hiring Searchlight and BC Partners as managers, allocating $5 million in assets to each. Members also approved changes to the Plan's Investment Policy and the minutes from the November 14, 2022 meeting.

• Approved hiring Searchlight and BC Partners as managers with $5 million in assets each (4-0)
• Approved changes to the Plan's Investment Policy (4-0)
• Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

City Council approved several high-value contracts for electric utility poles, pumping control panels, and network upgrades. The council also adopted a new city council district map and approved a rate increase for T-Hangars at the Ocala International Airport.

• Approved $280,110 for Primex lift station pumping control panels
• Approved underground boring contract with Bellmore Enterprises, Inc. not to exceed $1,000,000
• Approved $327,070 for wooden utility poles from Apalachee Pole, Inc
• Approved network upgrade contract with Crystal Communications Inc. not to exceed $250,000
• Adopted Resolution 2023-15 increasing T-Hangar rates at Ocala International Airport
• Approved $432,545 cybersecurity defense agreement with American Public Power Association
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-28 including the Ocala City Council District Map 2022
• Approved beer and wine sale for on-premise consumption for China Lee Buffet, Inc

Brownfields Advisory Committee (Read-Only)

The committee approved the minutes from October 20 and November 17, 2022. Members received updates on a Brownfields Assessment Grant and the introduction of consultants from Terracon and PPM. The committee also reviewed an updated site application form for property owners.

• Approved October 20, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved November 17, 2022 minutes (5-0)

West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from September 15 and November 17, 2022. Members received updates on the FY23 budget, the Heritage Trail project, and several redevelopment sites including Reed Place and Tucker Hill.

• Approved September 15, 2022 and November 17, 2022 minutes

City Council

The City Council approved several high-value contracts, including a $6 million purchase for water meters and multiple airport infrastructure projects. The council also adopted a rezoning ordinance for a material recovery facility and increased the benefit accrual rate for the City's variable benefit plan.

• Approved $6,015,364 purchase of water meters and parts from Badger Meter, Inc.
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-27 to rezone 10.89 acres at 2340 NW 27th Avenue from M-1 to M-2 (3-1)
• Approved Concurrency Development Agreement for Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics, Inc.
• Approved $1.5M FDOT grant for north T-hangar access road design and construction
• Approved $330,263 contract with Extreme Enterprises of Marion County, Inc. for grounds maintenance
• Approved increase of minimum benefit accrual rate from 1.00% to 1.30% for variable benefit plan
• Approved lease agreement with Burrell Aviation Ocala, LLC for approximately 24 acres at Ocala International Airport
• Approved $482,560 renewal for building inspection and plan review services with M.T. Causley, LLC

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved several rezoning requests, a concurrency development agreement for Shands Teaching Hospital, and a land use change for West Oak Developers. One plat vacation request for Lake Louise, LLC was tabled until February 13.

• Approved concurrency development agreement for Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics, Inc. (5-0)
• Tabled plat vacation for Lake Louise, LLC (5-0)
• Approved plat vacation for Ocala Property Partners, LLC (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for Friends Recycling, LLC (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for Ocala Trophy Limited Partnership (5-0)
• Approved annexation, land use, and zoning for Shelijen, LLC (4-0, 1 recused)
• Approved land use change for West Oak Developers, LLC (4-1)
• Approved PD rezoning amendment and PD plan for West Oak Developers, LLC (5-1)

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board approved two certificates of appropriateness for window replacements and a fence and pool installation. One request to convert a porch into an office was tabled, and an amendment regarding simulated sash bars for windows was denied.

• Approved replacement of 27 windows with Anderson Series A windows
• Tabled proposal to convert porch into an office
• Approved decorative simulated wrought fence and pool at 1027 SE 5th Street
• Denied amendment for simulated sash bars on windows
• Approved December 1, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council approved several service contracts, including a $4M agreement for water resources and a fence installation contract. The council also approved software renewals and a request for a former assistant city attorney to represent a property owner. A rezoning ordinance for a property on NW 27th Avenue was introduced.

• Approved $4M two-year contract to Miller Pipeline, LLC for Water Resources Improvement Program (5-0)
• Approved $196,452 two-year contract to Charles White Fence, Inc. for citywide fence services (5-0)
• Approved $213,052 one-year renewal with Oracle America, Inc. for NetSuite hosting (4-1)
• Approved $69,666 one-year renewal with GovSense, LLC for software maintenance (4-1)
• Approved request for former Assistant City Attorney W. James Gooding III to represent Leon Ocala Holdings III LLC (5-0)
• Approved $76,064 change order with Gee Asphalt Systems, Inc. for Ocala International Airport runway seal (5-0)
• Approved $59,729 purchase of a dispatch radio console from Motorola, Inc. (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2023-27 to rezone 10.89 acres at 2340 NW 27th Avenue from M-1 to M-2