Ocala, FL

Investment Committee

The Investment Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and receive reports from four investment advisory firms. The meeting also includes an introduction of the Fiscal Operations Manager and an internal investment report overview.

• Reports from Seix Investment Advisors
• Reports from PFM Asset Management
• Reports from Sawgrass Asset Management
• Reports from CapTrust Asset Management
• Internal Investment Report overview

City Council

The City Council will vote on several high-value contracts for fiber optic cables and city vehicles. The meeting includes public hearings for three rezoning requests and a liquor license for the AC Hotel by Marriott Downtown Ocala.

• Purchase of 85 vehicles and equipment for various departments for $13,378,535
• Fiber optic cable construction and repair expenditures with Gulf Coast Custom Cables, Inc. up to $3,000,000
• Fiber optic cable installation renewal with American Cable Electric, LLC up to $1,500,000
• Rezoning of 13.34 acres at 2015 and 2141 NE 14th Street to Institutional
• Pool deck resurfacing at Hampton Aquatic Center for $252,360

Special Magistrate

The Municipal Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will review several cases involving city ordinance violations. The body has the authority to levy fines, require payment of administrative costs, and place liens on property.

• Case CE26-0895: Trailer/commercial vehicle violation at 227 NE 15th Ter
• Case CE26-1025: Repeat violator for weeds/trash at 238 NW 8th Pl
• Case CE26-1378: Standard Housing Code violation at 906 NW 7th St
• Case CE26-1386: Repeat violator for weeds/trash at 715 NE 2nd St
• Case CE26-1370: Repeat violator for weeds/trash at 1224 NE 10th Ave

City Council

The City Council will vote on several property rezonings and a franchise fee agreement with Peoples Gas System, Inc. The body is also reviewing various service contracts for city maintenance and airport improvements. Additionally, the council will consider alcohol sales permits for local businesses and the Ocala Art Festival.

• Contract for Ocala International Airport Runway 36 Safety Area Grading not to exceed $379,282
• Additional expenditures for four fire apparatus units from Matheny Motor Truck Co. for $190,936
• Additional expenditures for Bellmore Enterprises, Inc. for boring and conduit installation of $500,000
• Proposed rezoning of 13.34 acres at 2015 and 2141 NE 14th Street to Institutional
• Proposed rezoning of 2.80 acres at 5203 SW 20th Street from Limited Neighborhood Business to Neighborhood Business

The City Council approved the reappointment of the City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney, Police Chief, and Internal Auditor. Council members also approved several service contracts, including grounds maintenance, janitorial services, and fire apparatus purchases. Additionally, the council adopted multiple ordinances regarding zoning and city code amendments.

• Approved City Manager Peter Lee reappointment (3-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Denied off-premises alcohol sales for Spot on Liquors (3-1)
• Approved on-premises alcohol sales for Yummy House (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance removing local business tax references (5-0)
• Approved $190,936 for four fire apparatus units (5-0)
• Approved $379,282 airport runway grading contract (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Camille C. as Assistant City Attorney (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board will discuss administrative frameworks for grant programs. The meeting includes proposed revisions to residential, commercial, and historic grant frameworks.

• Administrative decisions framework for Ocala Community Redevelopment Agency grant programs
• Revisions to residential grant programs and frameworks
• Revisions to commercial and historic grant frameworks

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to discuss an airport name change and a grant amendment for the RWY 36 safety area. The board will also receive a director's report on various airfield infrastructure projects and airshow planning.

• Airport Name Change
• FDOT Amendment #1 Grant RWY 36 Safety Area
• Airshow Planning
• Sheriff Hangar site work initiated 9/1/2026
• Terminal Apron Rehab completion

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission is meeting to review a proposed code amendment regarding off-site advertising signs. A request has been made to postpone the discussion of this ordinance until November 9, 2026.

• Ordinance 2027-XX: Amendment to Chapter 110 to clarify definitions and regulations for off-site advertising signs (COD26-0002)

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will hear cases regarding city ordinance violations. The board has the authority to levy fines, require administrative cost payments, and place liens on personal property.

• Tree removal permit violations at 2677 NW 10th St, 206 SW 8th St, and 725 SW 2nd St
• Dangerous building nuisance cases at 2718 NE 4th Ave, 2029 SW 4th St, and 720 NW 7th Ave
• Weed and trash accumulation cases at 13 locations, including 2628 NW 6th Ave and 2005 NW 27th Ave
• Lien hearings for properties at 1648 SW 3rd St, 100 blk of NW 20th Ave, and 900 blk of NE 3rd St
• Prohibited signs and tree permit violations at 2900 blk of N Martin L King Blvd

Contractors Board of Examiners and Appeals

The Contractors Board of Examiners and Appeals will review a violation case involving unlicensed contracting. The board may levy fines or place liens if violations are not corrected.

• Case CON26-0014: Unlicensed contracting violation at 901 NW 2nd St involving Andres Mauricio Tamayo Orjuela and Homberto Pegueros Pino
• Consent Agenda for Non-Compliance (MASSEY) Hearing

Municipal Arts Commission

The Ocala Municipal Arts Commission meets Oct. 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The board will hear a grant application from the Public Education Foundation of Marion County and review final approval of a Public Artist Roster. It will also take up a Zebra Longwing sculptural bench, an Ocala Electric utility box mural project, and the License Plate Fund and available funding for Fiscal Year 2027, plus a marketing campaign for the Marion County 'State of the Arts' license plate program. Public comment is scheduled; the next meeting is December 2, 2026.

• Public Education Foundation of Marion County grant application presentation
• Review and final approval of the Public Artist Roster
• Installation and acquisition of a Zebra Longwing sculptural bench
• Ocala Electric utility box mural project
• Review of License Plate Fund and available funding for Fiscal Year 2027

City Council

The Ocala City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM at City Hall, 110 SE Watula Avenue, to act on a large consent agenda and several contracts and budget resolutions. Much of the spending concerns SunTran public transit, including a $2,057,098 budget amendment combining state, city, county, and program funds and a $4,694,694 Federal Transit Administration appropriation. The council will also hold first readings of three ordinances and a public hearing on the Ocala Transportation Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Several items are routine purchases and service contracts.

• Contract with Florida Home Contractors, Inc. for rehabilitation of the Suggs Cadet-Hopson residence at 631 West Silver Springs Place, not to exceed $98,000
• Contract with Genesis Construction & Management, Inc. to build 15 bus stop shelters, not to exceed $317,515
• Budget Resolution 2027-101: $2,057,098 total for SunTran ($837,458 FDOT grant, $788,775 city match, $210,865 Marion County match, $220,000 program income)
• Budget Resolution 2027-102: $4,694,694 from the Federal Transit Administration for SunTran
• Ordinance 2027-3: non-exclusive franchise agreement with Peoples Gas System for natural gas distribution in city rights-of-way

City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Transportation Improvement Plan and approved over $6.7 million in budget amendments for the SunTran public transit system. The council also approved various infrastructure contracts, IT equipment purchases, and a beer and wine permit for a new Circle K store.

• Adopted Ocala Transportation Improvement Plan Fiscal Year 2026-27
• Approved beer and wine permit for Circle K #6867 at 4755 W. Hwy 40
• Appropriated $2,057,098 for SunTran via Budget Resolution 2027-101
• Appropriated $4,694,694 for SunTran via Budget Resolution 2027-102
• Approved $317,515 contract for 15 bus stop shelters
• Approved $645,800 for citywide IT equipment
• Approved $190,000 agreement with Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership
• Appointed Tasha Neasman and Michael Bray to Ocala Municipal Arts Commission

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Ocala Historic Preservation Advisory Board meets Oct. 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM at City Hall to consider four Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior changes to properties on E. Fort King Street and SE 8th Street. The board will also approve minutes from its Aug. 6, 2026 meeting and hear public and staff comments. No budget or fee items appear on this agenda.

• COA26-0044: replace 56 wood windows with Norandex PerfeXion Platinum vinyl windows at 733 E. Fort King Street
• COA26-0060: install a custom steel handrail on front porch stairs at 906 E Fort King Street
• COA26-0062: install 98 linear feet of four-foot aluminum spear-top fencing at 723 E. Fort King St.
• COA26-0064: replace fencing and gates and add six-foot and four-foot wood stockade fencing at 514 SE 8th Street
• Approval of August 6, 2026 meeting minutes; next meeting November 5, 2026

Special Magistrate

The City of Ocala Municipal Code Enforcement Special Magistrate meets Sept. 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM at City Hall to hear 17 new code enforcement cases. Most allege weeds, trash, or unsightly matter under Section 34-95; others involve abandoned vehicles, building permits, prohibited signs, dangerous buildings, and stormwater rules. The magistrate can levy fines, require payment of administrative costs, and place liens if violations are not corrected. The agenda also includes a consent agenda for non-compliance and time for public comment.

• Case CE26-0741: 1600 NW 23RD AVE — abandoned or derelict vehicles and weeds/trash (Sec. 34-122, 34-95)
• Case CE26-0763: 716 W SILVER SPRINGS PL — building permit required (Sec. 122-51)
• Case CE26-0811: 2917 NW 3RD TER — weeds/trash and barbed wire/electrified fences (Sec. 34-95, 82-3)
• Case CE26-0903: 1904 N PINE AVE — prohibited signs (Sec. 110-131)
• Case CE26-1088: 155 NW 16TH TER — dangerous building declared nuisance (Sec. 82-182)

The Ocala Special Magistrate reviewed 12 code enforcement cases on September 30, 2026. In each instance, the Magistrate found that violations existed and adopted the staff's recommended orders, which include deadlines for property compliance, potential daily fines, and requirements to pay prosecution costs.

• Adopted staff recommendation for Case CE26-0763
• Adopted staff recommendation for Case CE26-0838
• Adopted staff recommendation for Case CE26-0872
• Adopted staff recommendation for Case CE26-0880
• Adopted staff recommendation for Case CE26-1088
• Adopted staff recommendation for Case CE26-1092
• Adopted staff recommendation for Case CE26-1102
• Adopted staff recommendation for Case CE26-1165

Board of Adjustment

The Ocala Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial hearing to decide on a special exception request by Izoluc, LLC to allow a professional and business office in an R-3 multi-family residential zone. Staff recommends approval with conditions. The board will also approve minutes from the August 17, 2026 meeting. Public comments will be heard.

• Special exception SE26-0001 by Izoluc, LLC for professional/business office in R-3 zone; staff recommends approval with conditions
• Approval of August 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comments and board comments

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Ocala Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss its annual report and housing initiatives, receive an update from Community Housing Services, and hear a presentation from the Ocala Housing Authority. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no votes on specific projects or funding listed.

• Approval of June 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Community Housing Services update on newer staff, local veterans' housing, and housing projects
• Discussion of AHAC annual report initiatives
• Presentation by Dr. Gwendolyn Dawson, CEO of Ocala Housing Authority

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget for the City of Ocala and setting millage rates. The agenda also includes several contract renewals for city leadership and various grant appropriations.

• Adoption of the $1,269,705,929 Fiscal Year 2026-27 City of Ocala budget
• Adoption of the 6.6177 millage rate for the City of Ocala
• Renewal of employment agreements for the City Manager, Police Chief, City Clerk, and City Attorney
• Approval of a $460,000 affordable housing development loan for Madison Oaks East, LLC
• Awarding of the 2026 Ocala International Airport Airfield Paint Project to Florida Airfield Maintenance, JV, for $74,329

The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget of $1,269,705,929 and the millage rate of 6.6177, along with the Downtown Development District budgets and millage rates. The council also approved a $460,000 affordable housing loan, a $258,756 fiber network building contract, and a $1.88M employee health clinic agreement. All votes were unanimous except for the City Manager's employment renewal, which passed 4-1.

• Adopted FY 2026-27 city budget of $1,269,705,929 (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2026-27 millage rate of 6.6177 (5-0)
• Adopted Downtown Development District budgets totaling $856,159 and millage rates (5-0)
• Approved $460,000 affordable housing loan to Madison Oaks East, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $258,756 contract for Ocala Fiber Network Administration Building (5-0)
• Approved $1,876,566 five-year agreement with Premise Health for employee health clinic (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including sidewalk repairs, airport paint project, and grants (5-0)
• Renewed City Manager Peter Lee's employment agreement (4-1)

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board will review presentations for two residential property improvement grants. These items involve funding requests for properties in the West Ocala and East Ocala redevelopment areas.

• West Ocala CRA Residential Property Improvement Grant for 121 SW 20th Avenue, up to $11,754
• East Ocala CRA Residential Property Improvement Grant for 1339 East Fort King Street, up to $14,956

The Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board approved minutes from its August 18, 2026 meeting and two residential property improvement grants. One grant, for 121 SW 20th Avenue in the West Ocala CRA, is not to exceed $11,754. The other, for 1339 East Fort King Street in the East Ocala CRA, is not to exceed $14,956. Both grants passed with five ayes and no recorded nays.

• Approved minutes from August 18, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved West Ocala CRA Residential Property Improvement Grant for 121 SW 20th Avenue, not to exceed $11,754 (5-0)
• Approved East Ocala CRA Residential Property Improvement Grant for 1339 East Fort King Street, not to exceed $14,956 (5-0)

City Council

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ocala Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make advisory recommendations on three rezoning requests, a developer's agreement termination, and several code amendments, including flood-damage definitions and a business tax receipt repeal. The commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council, which makes final decisions. One item, an off-site advertising sign ordinance, is requested to be postponed to the October 12, 2026 meeting.

• Rezone 2.80 acres at 5203 SW 20th Street from B-1A to B-1 (ZON26-0015)
• Rezone 13.34 acres at 2015 and 2141 NE 14th Street to INST (ZON26-0013)
• Rezone 1.11 acres at 1920 NE 8th Road and NE 7th Avenue/NE 20th Street to B-2 (ZON26-0016)
• Public hearing to terminate a Developer's Agreement (Book 5069, Pages 323-334)
• Ordinance amending flood damage and substantial improvement definitions (Sec. 90-2, 90-20, 82-33)

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Ocala Municipal Code Enforcement Board will hold hearings on 15 new code violation cases, ranging from overgrown weeds to dangerous buildings and unpermitted tree removal. The board will also consider a request to reduce or waive fines and review non-compliance cases from previous hearings. This is a quasi-judicial proceeding where the board can levy fines and place liens.

• 15 new violation cases, including repeat violator Modern Day Development LLC (CE26-0855) for weeds at 2400 blk NW 2nd St
• Case CE26-0866 against RB Haven LLC at 1338 SW 5th St includes dangerous building, barbed wire, and abandoned vehicle violations
• Two tree removal permit cases: Accurate Ocala Investments LLC (200 SW 8th St) and Balch George Trust (4910 E Silver Springs Blvd)
• Fine reduction request by Nelson William Curtis for case ENV26-0106 at 2710 NE 15th Ave
• 14 non-compliance (Massey) hearings for properties with prior violations

The Board approved staff recommendations for numerous code violation cases involving overgrowth, unpermitted structures, and improper vehicle storage. It granted several extensions for compliance but denied one request for an extension. The Board also approved a $5,000 petition payment for four cases.

• Approved $5,000 petition payment for Case ENV26-0106
• Granted 90-day extension for Case CE25-1101
• Denied extension request for Case CE26-0150
• Granted 30-day extension for Case CE26-0261
• Granted 30-day extension for Case CE26-0400
• Approved lien for prosecution costs of $167.65 for Case CE26-0409
• Granted 60-day extension for Case ENV26-0150
• Approved multiple orders for property cleaning and permit acquisition

Contractors Board of Examiners and Appeals

The Contractors Board of Examiners and Appeals will conduct a hearing regarding a non-compliance case involving Allen Curry Plumbing. The board will review a violation of Section 22-151 (A)12 concerning proceeding with or completing contracting work at 4306 NW 29th Ln.

• Non-Compliance Hearing: City of Ocala vs. Allen Curry Plumbing (Case No: CON26-0007)
• Location of violation: 4306 NW 29th Ln
• Petition for Rehearing: Case No: CON26-0007

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will consider three Certificates of Appropriateness for property modifications. These requests involve window replacements, a steel handrail installation, and the addition of aluminum fencing.

• COA26-0044: Replace 56 wood windows with vinyl windows at 733 E. Fort King Street
• COA26-0060: Install custom steel handrail at 906 E. Fort King Street
• COA26-0062: Install 98 linear feet of aluminum fencing at 723 E. Fort King St.

City Council - Special Meeting

The Ocala City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several resolutions related to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, including reimposing fire assessments, setting tentative millage rates for the city and downtown development districts, and adopting tentative budgets. These are public hearings and second/final readings, meaning the council may vote to adopt these items. The meeting also includes a public comment period.

• Resolution 2026-54 reimposes non-ad valorem Fire Assessments for FY 2026-27 and sets a public hearing date
• Resolution 2026-158 sets tentative millage rates for Downtown Development Districts at 1.7185 (A), 1.6332 (B), and 1.4699 (C)
• Budget Resolution 2026-159 adopts tentative FY 2026-27 Downtown Development fund budget of $856,159
• Resolution 2026-160 sets tentative city millage rate at 6.6177
• Budget Resolution 2026-161 adopts tentative FY 2026-27 city budget of $1,269,705,929

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board will vote on four separate resolutions to approve the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budgets for its four redevelopment subareas. Each resolution sets total expenditures for staffing, projects, and operations in East Ocala, Downtown, North Magnolia, and West Ocala. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• CRA Budget Resolution 2026-101: East Ocala Redevelopment Subarea Fund, $3,437,260
• CRA Budget Resolution 2026-102: Downtown Redevelopment Subarea Fund, $2,058,789
• CRA Budget Resolution 2026-103: North Magnolia Redevelopment Subarea Fund, $1,966,077
• CRA Budget Resolution 2026-104: West Ocala Redevelopment Subarea Fund, $7,325,288

Airport Advisory Board

The Board will review the August meeting minutes and discuss airshow planning. The Airport Director will provide reports on various infrastructure projects, including airfield painting, pond relocation, and hangar construction.

• Airshow planning discussion
• Airfield Paint Project
• MALDR/RPZ RY36 Grading award
• Sheriff Hangar construction site work update
• Terminal Apron Rehab progress report

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will review three requests for Certificates of Appropriateness. These applications involve exterior modifications to properties located on East Fort King Street.

• 733 E. Fort King Street: Request to replace 56 wood windows with vinyl replacement windows
• 906 E. Fort King Street: Request to install a custom-made steel handrail on front porch stairs
• 723 E. Fort King St.: Request to install 98 linear feet of aluminum fencing with spear-top pickets

Municipal Arts Commission

The Municipal Arts Commission will review a grant application from the Public Education Foundation of Marion County. The commission will also receive updates on the public artist roster and the status of the License Plate Fund for fiscal year 2026.

• Public Education Foundation of Marion County Grant Application
• Review of Public Artist Roster Applicants
• Review of License Plate Fund and available funding for Fiscal Year 2026

City Council

The Ocala City Council will vote on several major service contracts, including a $550,000 agreement for citywide traffic striping and a $670,000 supply contract for water treatment chemicals. The agenda includes quasi-judicial hearings to rezone approximately 11.20 acres near NW Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue for public use and to approve liquor licenses for a hotel and a wholesale club. Additionally, the council will accept a $220,000 federal grant for the Ocala International Airport air traffic control tower.

• First Amendment to agreement with McShea Contracting, LLC for citywide traffic striping services ($550,000)
• One-year renewal with Odyssey Manufacturing Company for liquid sodium hypochlorite supply ($670,000)
• Ordinance 2026-29 to rezone 11.20 acres near NW Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue from Industrial to Governmental Use
• Resolution 2026-53 to accept a $220,000 FAA grant for Ocala International Airport tower rehabilitation
• Quasi-judicial hearing for off-premise liquor sales for BJ's Wholesale Club at 7030 SW 59th Avenue

The Ocala City Council approved the consent agenda, adopted eight zoning and land-use ordinances, and approved multiple contracts and purchases. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with all members present. The council also accepted a $220,000 FAA grant for the airport control tower and appointed Camp Clifford to the Airport Advisory Board.

• Approved consent agenda including art donation, budget amendment, and contracts (5-0)
• Adopted 8 zoning/land-use ordinances (5-0 each)
• Approved liquor license for La Quinta Inn & Suites (5-0)
• Approved liquor license for BJ's Wholesale Club (5-0)
• Approved $550K traffic striping contract renewal (5-0)
• Approved $450K stormwater pipeline services contract (5-0)
• Approved $670K sodium hypochlorite supply renewal (5-0)
• Adopted $220K FAA grant for airport control tower (5-0)

Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from June 23, 2026, and to discuss a proposed program framework for a Retail and Restaurant Attraction, Retention and Expansion Grant. The agenda also includes project updates and public comments. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Proposed program framework for a Retail and Restaurant Attraction, Retention and Expansion Grant
• Approval of June 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public notice published on July 31, 2026

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board is meeting to consider several property improvement grants and a contract for downtown signage design. The board will vote on six agenda items, including grants for commercial and residential properties in various CRA districts and a contract with Walker Consultants. Public comments will be accepted.

• Contract for downtown Ocala signage and wayfinding design services with Walker Consultants, not to exceed $57,210
• Commercial Property Improvement Grant for 939 North Magnolia Avenue, not to exceed $20,000
• Residential Property Improvement Grant for 2036 NW Second Street, not to exceed $11,546
• Commercial Property Improvement Grant for Parcel 22780-002-00, up to $50,000 for Phase One (FY 2025-26) and $50,000 for Phase Two (FY 2026-27)
• Residential Property Improvement Grant for 925 NE Fifth Street, not to exceed $13,712; Commercial Property Improvement Grant for 1926 East Silver Springs Boulevard, not to exceed $50,000

City Council

The Ocala City Council is meeting to vote on consent agenda items, introduce seven ordinances for rezoning and future land use changes, and hold public hearings on a road right-of-way abrogation, a beer and wine license, and affordable housing loan criteria. They will also consider several contracts and grants, including a professional services agreement for the Wings Over Ocala Airshow and a $427,542 FAA grant for runway safety work. The agenda includes routine items like awards, appointments, and minutes.

• Ordinances 2026-28 through 2026-34: rezonings and land-use changes on NW Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, NW 14th St, NE 18th Pl, and others
• Contract with JLC AirShow Management for Wings Over Ocala Airshow at Ocala International Airport
• FAA grant of $427,542 for Runway 36 Safety Area Grading Project (Resolution 2026-50, Budget Resolution 2026-156)
• Successor collective bargaining agreement with Firefighters Local 2135 (Oct 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2029)
• Insurance policy renewals for FY 2026-27 with projected expenditure of $2,566,079

The Ocala City Council approved a successor collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters' union (Local 2135) for 2026-2029, renewed property and liability insurance policies for FY 2026-27 at $2.566 million, and approved a professional services agreement with JLC AirShow Management for the Wings Over Ocala airshow. The council also adopted several resolutions, including a FAA grant for runway safety area grading and amendments to the housing incentive fund ordinance. All votes were unanimous among the five members present, with Council Member Dreyer excused.

• Approved firefighter union contract 2026-2029 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-51 removing occupational taxes as security for capital improvement refunding certificates (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including signage contract, fence expenditures, and police grant (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-49 abrogating rights-of-way on NW First Avenue and NW 13th Street (5-0)
• Approved beer/wine license for Via Panini at 725 E. Silver Springs Blvd (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-27 amending Housing Incentive Fund criteria (5-0)
• Approved JLC AirShow Management agreement for Wings Over Ocala (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-50 accepting FAA grant of $427,542 for Runway 36 Safety Area Grading (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Ocala Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial meeting to hear and decide a special exception or variance case, VAR26-0003 (Johnson Variance), along with approving minutes and receiving public comments. The agenda includes only one substantive item, the Johnson variance, with supporting documents including a staff report and floodplain notice.

• VAR26-0003 Johnson Variance request with staff report and site sketch
• Floodplain administrator notice dated 8-10-26 for parcel 24868-002-00
• Approval of July 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Proof of publication in Ocala Gazette on July 31, 2026