Ocala public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Ocala City Council considers budget amendments, including $9.1 million from the renewed Infrastructure Surtax, and multiple rezonings. Notable items include a rezoning of 4.63 acres at 1712 SE Lake Weir Avenue from Institutional to Limited Community Business, and contracts for electric meters ($2M) and wastewater odor control ($4M). The meeting also includes proclamations, a consent agenda with routine items, and reports.

• Adopt Budget Resolution 2025-123 appropriating $9,116,456 from the renewed Infrastructure Surtax
• Rezone 4.63 acres at 1712 SE Lake Weir Avenue from INST to B-2A (Ordinance 2025-1) — previously postponed three times
• Approve $2,000,000 purchase of electric meters from Wesco Distribution, Inc.
• Approve $4,000,000 piggyback agreement with Evoqua Water Technologies for wastewater odor and corrosion control services
• Approve $300,000 two-year contract renewal for Fourth of July drone show with Sky Elements, LLC

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board will discuss goals, objectives, and performance standards for its subareas as required by Florida Statute 189.0694. It will also consider and vote on three residential property improvement grants, each limited to a specific dollar amount. The grants target properties at 1618 NW First Avenue, 1963 SW 3rd Street, and 808 NW Sixth Terrace.

• Discuss goals, objectives and performance standards for CRA subareas (special districts) per Fla. Stat. §189.0694
• Approve North Magnolia CRA Residential Property Improvement Grant for 1618 NW First Avenue, up to $9,707
• Approve West Ocala CRA Residential Property Improvement Grant for 1963 SW 3rd Street, up to $19,814
• Approve West Ocala CRA Residential Property Improvement Grant for 808 NW Sixth Terrace, up to $14,672

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a special exception application (SE24-0002) submitted by New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church of Ocala. Staff will present related maps, surveys, and a site layout. After public comment, the board will vote to approve or deny the request.

• Special Exception SE24-0002 for New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
• Review of aerial maps, property survey, and site layout for the church
• Public comment period before board decision

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will review multiple cases involving code violations such as weeds, trash accumulation, and pool barrier requirements. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for non-compliance hearings regarding various properties.

• Case No: 2023_10005: Weeds/trash at 900 BLK NE 2ND ST
• Case No: 2024_11179: Vacant commercial structures and fencing issues at 1634 SW 17TH ST
• Case No: 2024_11245: Pool barrier and housing code violations at 627 SE 24TH ST
• Case No: 2024_11485: Pool barrier requirements at 1820 NE 23RD ST
• Consent Agenda for Non-Compliance: Multiple property cases including liens for Evelyn Winn Est and Michael Anderson Stewart Est

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will review a case regarding potential unregistered contracting activity. The matter involves Pristine Restorations LLC and Leonard J. Arias at 2128 SE 3rd Pl.

• Case No: 2024_11414: City of Ocala vs. Pristine Restorations LLC and Leonard J. Arias regarding violations of Section 22-151 (b)(6) and (b)(12)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning cases. The largest is a request to rezone 15.46 acres near SW College Road from single-family to multi-family residential. Other items include a 1.14-acre rezoning on SW 3rd Street and a PUD amendment affecting parking rules on SW 34th Street Road. The commission will also approve previous meeting minutes and hear public comment.

• Public hearing to rezone 15.46 acres from R-1 to R-3 near SW College Road and SW 20th Court
• Public hearing to rezone 1.14 acres from R-2 to R-3 in the 700 block of SW 3rd Street
• Public hearing to amend Florida Professional Park PUD to remove front-yard parking prohibition along SW 34th Street Road
• Approval of November 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Proof of publication in Ocala Gazette on November 22, 2024

Municipal Arts Commission

The Ocala Municipal Arts Commission will consider a grant application from Ocala Main Street and receive an update on the Strategic Community Alliance's India Fest. They will also discuss a mural project for the Marion Flow ground storage tank and review the balance of the License Plate Grant Fund. Other business includes planning for an Artist Roster Call 2025 and preparing the FY2024 report to the City Council.

• Ocala Main Street Grant Application
• Strategic Community Alliance - 2024 India Fest update
• Marion Flow ground storage tank mural update
• Current balance of License Plate Grant Fund
• Artist Roster Call 2025 planning

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss updates on affordable housing projects and the strategy for surplus lots. Members will also review the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) and the 2024 AHAC Annual Report.

• Affordable Housing Projects Update
• Surplus Lots Strategy Update
• Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)
• 2024 AHAC Annual Report
• Approval of September 25, 2024 minutes

City Council

The City Council will vote on several high-value infrastructure and service contracts, including a design-build agreement for a downtown parking garage. The meeting also includes the annual reorganization of the Council and first readings for multiple property rezonings.

• Design-build services for Downtown Parking Garage No. 2 with SSC Construction Management, LLC for $18,455,983
• Purchase of three solid waste roll-off compactor trucks and ten units for $1,129,587
• Pavement maintenance agreement with Pavement Technology, Inc. not to exceed $550,000
• Utility rehabilitation services with R&M Service Solutions, LLC for $500,000
• First reading to rezone 15.00 acres in the 2000-3000 block of NW 35th Avenue Road from residential to community business

Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will discuss legal matters including a final judgment on the 300-hour overtime cap, new contract requirements, and an actuary experience study. The board will also consider changes to COLA and mortality assumptions, and approve minutes and expenses.

• 300 Hours Overtime Cap – Final Judgment & Order Not to Be Recorded
• New Contract Requirements – Contracting Provisions
• Foreign Country Concerns & Human Trafficking Affidavit
• Actuary Experience Study & Summary
• COLA Fund & FRS Mortality Assumptions Changes

North Magnolia Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The North Magnolia Redevelopment Advisory Committee will consider two grant applications for properties at 1618 NW 1st Avenue and 1711 NW 3rd Avenue. Members will also review proposed guidelines for the Ocala CRA Grant Review Committee. Additional items include approval of July 25, 2024 meeting minutes and public comments.

• CRA24-0000 grant application for 1618 NW 1st Avenue
• CRA24-0007 grant application for 1711 NW 3rd Avenue
• Review of Ocala CRA Grant Review Committee guidelines
• Approval of minutes from July 25, 2024 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for January 30, 2024

West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee will consider two grant applications for properties at 808 NW 6th Terrace and 1963 SW 3rd Street. The committee will also receive project updates on the Reed Place Master Plan concept and city surplus lots. Other business includes discussing CRA Grant Review Committee guidelines.

• Grant application CRA24-0001 for 808 NW 6th Terrace
• Grant application CRA24-0004 for 1963 SW 3rd Street
• Update on Reed Place Master Plan concept
• Discussion of city surplus lots
• Review of Ocala CRA Grant Review Committee guidelines

City Council

The Ocala City Council will consider a consent agenda with routine items and hold public hearings on several rezoning and annexation requests. General business includes approving a $2.6 million fire apparatus, a $442,500 security equipment contract, and additional funding for hurricane relief and infrastructure projects. Several rezoning items were previously postponed and will be acted upon.

• Purchase of fire apparatus from Matheny Motor Truck Co. for $2,610,606
• Approve physical security equipment from Morse Communications for $442,500
• Adopt budget resolution appropriating $600,869 for Hurricane Helene expenditures
• Rezone 21 acres at 2495 NW 21st Street from Institutional/Residential to Multi-Family (R-3)
• Rezone 30.49 acres at 5019 West Highway 40 to Planned Development

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board will consider approving a series of grants for property improvements in the East Ocala area. The items include commercial, residential, and historic building grants with total funding requests ranging from $2,280 to $20,000.

• Approve East Ocala CRA Commercial Building Improvement grant at 1107 East Silver Springs Boulevard, up to $13,687.95
• Approve East Ocala CRA Commercial Building Improvement grant at 910 NE 8th Avenue, up to $10,592.65
• Approve East Ocala CRA Commercial Building Improvement grant at 500 NE 8th Avenue, up to $2,280.00
• Approve East Ocala CRA Commercial Building Improvement grant at 3318 East Silver Springs Boulevard, up to $20,000.00
• Approve East Ocala CRA Residential Property Improvement grant at 809 NE 9th Avenue, up to $15,600.00

Board of Adjustment

The Ocala Board of Adjustment holds a quasi-judicial meeting to hear a special exception request. The only substantive item is a request from Gala Bank to operate a financial institution in a B-1 Neighborhood Business zone on two parcels totaling about 1.99 acres at 517 SW 27th Avenue. Staff recommends approval with conditions. The board will also vote on minutes and hear public comments.

• SE24-0001: Gala Bank requests special exception for financial institution on 1.99 acres at 517 SW 27th Avenue (parcels 22686-000-00 & 22687-001-00); recommended approval with conditions

General Employees' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The General Employees' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will receive a presentation from WP Global Partners, review investment performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, and discuss new contracting provisions including an affidavit on foreign countries of concern and human trafficking. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its August 12, 2024 meeting.

• WP Global Partners presentation on COREalpha VII
• Investment performance report for Q3 2024 from Segal
• Attorney report on new contracting provisions with foreign country and human trafficking affidavits
• Approval of August 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will consider new violation cases involving dangerous buildings, missing permits, and property maintenance issues at several addresses. It will also review a consent agenda for non‑compliance hearings on previously listed properties. Standard agenda items include approval of minutes, swearing in officers, and public comments.

• Case 2022_8624 – dangerous building declared nuisance at 467 NW 18th Ave
• Case 2022_8802 – missing building permit and weed/trash violations at 124 NW 19th Ave
• Case 2024_11091 – construction standards and tree removal permits at 1601 NE 25th Ave
• Case COM12_1662 – weeds and dangerous building violations at 1920 NW 28th Ct
• Consent agenda for non‑compliance hearing: COVE GROUP LLC, 2345 NE 8th Rd

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use and zoning items, including annexation of 1.29 acres at 4001 NW Blitchton Road, rezoning 15 acres on NW 35th Avenue from single-family residential to community business, and parking reduction requests. They will also consider approval of a final plat for Ocala West Shopping Center Phase 2 and abrogation of a railroad right-of-way.

• Approve SUB 24-45769 Ocala West Shopping Center Phase 2 Final Plat
• Annex 1.29 acres at 4001 NW Blitchton Road (ANX24-45820)
• Rezone 15 acres in 2000-3000 block NW 35th Avenue from R-1 to B-2 (ZON24-45826)
• Reduce parking for 10.88 acres at 2400/2394 SW College Road (PH24-45854)
• Abrogate 0.57-acre railroad spur right-of-way at Ocala Industrial Park (ABR 24-45753)

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will review and decide on three certificates of appropriateness (COA) requests: gutters at 119 NE Sanchez Avenue, fence/pool at 814 SE 4th Street, and window/door substitutions at property 2820-028-009. The board will also discuss the Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comments.

• COA24-45780: Add gutters to residence at 119 NE Sanchez Avenue.
• COA24-45846: Replace wood fence with aluminum fence, add hedging and pool at 814 SE 4th Street.
• COA24-45856: Substitute windows and doors with different brands at property 2820-028-009.
• Discussion of Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report.
• Approval of August 1, 2024 meeting minutes.

City Council

The City Council will discuss several first-reading rezoning ordinances for properties across the city. The body is also deciding on various service contracts, including traffic striping and electric utility inventory. The meeting includes a private attorney-client session prior to the regular agenda.

• Contract with McShea Contracting, LLC for citywide traffic striping not to exceed $1,100,000
• Purchase of Ocala Electric Utility inventory from multiple vendors not to exceed $1,702,179
• Purchase of a Federal Transit Administration Electric Trolley Bus for $575,235
• First readings for seven rezoning ordinances, including 30.49 acres at 5019 West Highway 40
• Budget Resolution 2025-112 to appropriate $428,847 for Hurricane Debby expenditures

Investment Committee

The Investment Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and review reports from internal and external investment managers. The session focuses on financial reporting and asset management updates.

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

City Council: Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session to review a presentation on OFN study results. This is the only topic listed for discussion on the agenda.

• Presentation of OFN Study Results by Dave Stockton and Neil Shaw

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider three requests for special exceptions to allow specific land uses in existing zoning districts. Staff has recommended approval with conditions for all three petitions.

• Request by A-DENIV Corp for multi-family dwellings at US Highway 27 and NW Old Blitchton Road (B-4 zoning)
• Request by Legacy View Church for a place of worship at 1734 and 1748 W Silver Springs Boulevard (R-2 zoning)
• Request by Guinn III Properties, LLC for a repair garage and parking at 2199 NW 10th Street (B-4 zoning)

Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review grants, applications, and project updates. The agenda includes a discussion on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.

• Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
• Grants/Applications
• Project Updates
• Approval of June 25, 2024 minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four zoning cases and three planned development requests. The commission will also approve final plats for two subdivisions and review meeting minutes.

• Public hearing to rezone 21 acres at 2495 NW 21st Street to multi-family residential
• Public hearing to rezone 10.88 acres at 2400 SW College Road to shopping center
• Public hearing for Planned Development at 5019 West Highway 40 (30.49 acres)
• Approval of SUB 23-45407 Market Street at Heath Brook Lot 1 Replat
• Approval of SUB23-45257 Ridge at Heath Brook Phase 2 Final Plat

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee will meet on Oct 21, 2024 to consider the city’s fiscal year 2024‑2025 budget. The agenda includes review of several Community Redevelopment Agency grant applications for properties on E Silver Springs Blvd, NE 8th Ave, NE 9th Ave, and NE Tuscawilla Ave. The committee will also receive project updates and take public comments.

• Review of grant CRA24-45793 for 3318 E Silver Springs Blvd
• Review of grant CRA24-45794 for 500 NE 8th Ave
• Review of grant CRA24-45842 for 1107 E Silver Springs Blvd
• Review of grant CRA24-45843 for 114 NE Tuscawilla Ave
• Discussion of the FY 2024‑2025 budget

City Council

The Ocala City Council will consider budget amendments for a downtown mural and recycling services, along with multiple affordable housing agreements and the reappointment of city officials.

• Approve $15,000 grant for downtown water tank mural
• Approve $98,782 for single-stream curbside recycling
• Approve Affordable Housing Agreements with D & S Development, LLC
• Approve $300,000 drone show services contract
• Reappoint City Manager Peter Lee, Police Chief Michael Balken, and City Clerk Angel Jacobs

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board is meeting to vote on several improvement grants. These include a new construction incentive for a warehouse and multiple residential and historic building grants.

• New construction incentive grant to Railyard One, LLC for a warehouse and office at 1700 NW Eighth Avenue up to $203,881
• East Ocala Historic Building Improvement Grant for 507 E. Fort King Street for $37,751
• Residential improvement grant for 1705 NW 16th Ct. up to $20,000
• Residential improvement grant for 242 NW 16th Court up to $15,931
• Residential improvement grant for 1340 NW 11th Ave. up to $14,246

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission is meeting to approve final plats for three subdivisions and consider zoning requests from four entities. The body will also review three planned development applications and hold one public hearing.

• Final Plat for Market Street at Heath Brook Lot 1 Replat (SUB 23-45407)
• Final Plat for Ocala West Shopping Center Phase 2 (SUB 24-45769)
• Final Plat and Developer’s Agreement for Ridge at Heath Brook Phase 2 (SUB23-45257)
• Zoning requests from SKC Development LLC, RST Cypress Point Estates LP, Gala Bank, and George N. Snelling LLC
• Planned Development applications for CHI Ocala Rancho, Ocala 42nd Street LTD PD, and Green Family Declaration of Trust

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board is meeting to conduct a workshop with Doug Romaine from Austin Historical. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Workshop with Doug Romaine from Austin Historical

City Council

The Ocala City Council will vote on a second amendment to the SunTran Transit Management Services agreement with RATP Dev USA, Inc., totaling $11,010,410. The meeting also includes approval of a $7,000,000 HUD Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing grant, two rezoning ordinances, and several contract and budget items on the consent agenda.

• Approve $11,010,410 Second Amendment to SunTran Transit Management Services agreement
• Approve $7,000,000 HUD Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing grant
• Introduce Ordinance 2025-1 to rezone 4.63 acres at 1712 SE Lake Weir Avenue to B-2A
• Approve $3,000,000 renewal for underground boring and conduit installation with Bellmore Enterprises
• Adopt Budget Resolution 2025-104 to allocate $1,587,100 for public transportation grant funds

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss updates on affordable housing projects and the 5-Year Consolidated Plan. Members will also review the SHIP Annual Report and strategies for surplus lots.

• Affordable Housing Projects Update
• 5-Year Consolidated Plan Update
• SHIP Annual Report
• Surplus Lots’ Strategy/Update
• FY 24 HUD PRO Housing NOFO – Round 2

Brownfields Advisory Committee

The Brownfields Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 2024 and review grant applications and a quarterly EPA report. The meeting is held at Ocala City Hall.

• Approval of May 16, 2024 minutes
• Review of Brownfields grant applications
• Review of EPA Third Quarterly Brownfields Report - 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for November 21, 2024

West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee will approve the July 18, 2024 meeting minutes, consider five grant applications identified as CRA24-45744, CRA24-45788, CRA24-45829, CRA24-45825, and CRA24-45827, and provide updates on ongoing projects. The meeting also includes other business, public comments, staff comments, and board comments before adjourning.

• Approval of July 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of grant application CRA24-45744
• Review of grant application CRA24-45788
• Review of grant application CRA24-45829
• Project updates

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will review various city code violations, including issues with weeds, abandoned vehicles, and dangerous buildings. The board has the authority to levy fines, require administrative costs, and place liens on properties.

• Case 2024_10773: Tree removal permit violations at 719 SE Tuscawilla Ave
• Case 2024_11344: Dangerous building nuisance at 506 SE 40th Ter
• Case 2024_11281: Multiple violations including building permits and dangerous buildings at 1010 NE 46th Ave
• Case 2023_9341: Plan conformance issues at 4705 S Pine Ave (Village RV)
• Consent Agenda for Non-Compliance hearings for 23 separate cases

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Ocala Historic Preservation Advisory Board will consider four Certificates of Appropriateness: windows at 709 E Fort King Street, gutters at 119 NE Sanchez Avenue, gates at 1248 SE 3rd Street, and columns at 520 SE Wenona Avenue. The agenda also includes review of the June 6, 2024 meeting minutes and other standard items such as public comments and staff reports.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for windows at 709 E Fort King Street (Case File #41, COA24-45773)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for gutters at 119 NE Sanchez Avenue (Case File #301, COA24-45780)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for gates at 1248 SE 3rd Street (Case File #242, COA24-45781)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for columns at 520 SE Wenona Avenue (Case File #234, COA24-45787)

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to approve the city's budget and tax rates for the 2024-25 fiscal year. This includes decisions on the general city budget, downtown development funds, and fire assessment rates.

• Budget Resolution 2024-173: Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget for the City of Ocala in the amount of $1,063,605,182
• Budget Resolution 2024-171: Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget for the Downtown Development fund in the amount of $547,762
• Resolution 2024-172: Fiscal Year 2024-25 millage rate for the City of Ocala at 6.6177
• Resolution 2024-170: Fiscal Year 2024-25 millage rates for Downtown Development Districts (District A: 1.7185, District B: 1.6332, District C: 1.4699)
• Resolution 2024-37: Fiscal Year 2024-25 fire assessment rates

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Ocala Historic Preservation Advisory Board will consider four Certificate of Appropriateness applications for historic properties at 709 E Fort King Street, 119 NE Sanchez Avenue, 1248 SE 3rd Street, and 520 SE Wenona Avenue. The board will also review minutes from the June 6, 2024 meeting and address public and staff comments before setting the next meeting date.

• Certificate of Appropriateness – 709 E Fort King Street (Case File #41, COA24-45773)
• Certificate of Appropriateness – 119 NE Sanchez Avenue (Case File #301, COA24-45780)
• Certificate of Appropriateness – 1248 SE 3rd Street (Case File #242, COA24-45781)
• Certificate of Appropriateness – 520 SE Wenona Avenue (Case File #234, COA24-45787)
• Review of June 6, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Ocala City Council will vote on several budget resolutions, including the tentative FY 2024‑25 citywide millage rate of 6.6177 and a $1,063,605,182 budget. It will also set millage rates for three downtown development districts and allocate $547,762 for the downtown fund. Additional items include approvals for contracts and purchases ranging from security services to body‑worn cameras.

• Adopt Resolution 2024‑168 setting the citywide FY 2024‑25 millage rate at 6.6177
• Adopt Budget Resolution 2024‑169 approving a FY 2024‑25 city budget of $1,063,605,182
• Adopt Resolution 2024‑166 establishing tentative millage rates for Downtown Districts A (1.7185), B (1.6332) and C (1.4699)
• Approve contract renewal with VIP Security & Investigations, LLC for $377,000
• Approve purchase of Getac body‑worn cameras up to $295,529

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board is meeting to adopt budget resolutions for the East Ocala, Downtown, North Magnolia, and West Ocala subarea funds. The board will also consider three residential improvement grants for specific properties.

• East Ocala Redevelopment Subarea Fund budget: $1,889,990
• Downtown Redevelopment Subarea Fund budget: $1,515,438
• North Magnolia Redevelopment Subarea Fund budget: $1,152,499
• West Ocala Redevelopment Subarea Fund budget: $3,864,626
• Residential Improvement Grants for 434 NW Sixth Terrace (up to $6,375), 1012 NW 14th Street (up to $5,588), and 130 NW 17th St. (up to $17,691)

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee will consider four Community Redevelopment Agency grant applications for properties at 507 E. Fort King St, 500 NE 8th Ave, 3318 E. Silver Springs Blvd, and 1545 E. Fort King St. The agenda also includes project updates, a summary of the Residential Property Improvement Grant, and other business items.

• Grant application CRA24-45796 – 507 E. Fort King St
• Grant application CRA24-45794 – 500 NE 8th Ave
• Grant application CRA24-45793 – 3318 E. Silver Springs Blvd
• Grant application CRA24-45725 – 1545 E. Fort King St
• Residential Property Improvement Grant – summary presentation

Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss the relocation of pension administration to Finance. The meeting includes reviews of investment performance and expenses for the period ending June 30, 2024.

• Pension administration relocation to Finance
• Quarterly Investment Performance report for June 30, 2024
• Review of expenses for May through July 2024
• Discussion of FPPTA and Division of Retirement training

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will review new and existing cases regarding city ordinance violations. The board has the authority to levy fines, require payment of administrative costs, and place liens on property.

• Case 2024_11236: SP SM Apartments LLC at 2833 NE 7th St for illicit discharge prohibitions
• Case 2024_11059: Skill Day Center Inc at 1700 NW 17th Ave for weeds and trash
• Case 2024_11143: Monica Nicole Bible at 1218 NE 23rd St for weeds and trash
• Case 2024_11182: Dorothy C. Lynch, Allen Turner Clark IV, and Adrian Clark at 1800 Blk NW 2nd St for weeds and trash
• Non-compliance hearings for 7 cases, including a lien case for Lawrence G. Williams Jr at 3410 SE 12th St

Municipal Arts Commission

The Municipal Arts Commission will review the current balance of the License Plate Grant Fund and consider several grant applications, including one from the Ocala Civic Theatre. Commissioners will receive project updates and discuss new grant application forms, the city’s public arts policy, and a new water‑tank mural partnership. A vote will be taken to de‑accession three artworks from the city’s permanent collection. Staff will propose changing the commission’s meeting schedule to bimonthly.

• Vote to de‑accession three artworks (Crest of the Wave, Natural Flow, Marie and Jean) from the city’s permanent collection
• Review of the current License Plate Grant Fund balance
• Consideration of grant applications: Ocala Civic Theatre TAW grant, Reilly Arts Center – Ocala Symphony Orchestra, Strategic Community Alliance 2024 grant
• Discussion of new OMAC grant application forms, public arts policy, and new water‑tank mural partnership with FAFO, Ocala Mainstreet, and Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation
• Staff proposal to change commission meeting frequency to bimonthly

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Ocala Municipal Code Enforcement Board will review evidence and testimony for multiple property code violations. Members may issue fines, order administrative cost payments, or place liens on personal property if owners do not correct the issues. These hearings address unpermitted structures, housing standards, overgrown vegetation, abandoned vehicles, and unsafe conditions at city addresses. Residents with cited properties should attend to present evidence before rulings are made.

• New business hearings for 10 properties, including violations at 2100 SW Fort King St (unpermitted building work) and 1720 NW 4th Ave (dead tree removal).
• Consent agenda non-compliance hearings for 14 additional addresses, such as 916 W Silver Springs Pl and 328 SW Martin L King Ave.
• Cases involving Standard Housing Code violations at 803 NW 15th Ave, 2345 NE 8th Rd, and 3814 NE 5th St.
• Hearings for abandoned vehicles and derelict commercial structures at 1807 N Magnolia Ave.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review multiple requests regarding annexations, future land use changes, and rezoning. These items include large-scale development proposals near US Highway 27 and residential adjustments at SE 8th Street.

• Annexation of approximately 25.67 acres near US Highway 27 and NW 49th Avenue by Second Nine Partners, LLC
• Future Land Use change for 25.67 acres from Commercial (County) to Low Intensity (City)
• Annexation of approximately 1.85 acres near US Highway 27 and NW 46th Terrace by Second Nine Partners, LLC
• Rezoning of 0.31 acres at 406 SE 8th Street from Two-Family Residential to Residential-Office
• Rezoning and plan approval for approximately 52.82 acres near SW 27th Avenue and SW 42nd Street

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will review several code enforcement cases involving weeds, trash, and building permit issues. The proceedings include new business cases and a consent agenda for non-compliance matters.

• Case No: 2024_10820: Eroc Enterprise Inc at 2300 BLK SW 5th St (Weeds/Trash)
• Case No: 2024_10834: Mildred M. Slattery at 24 NW 15th Pl (Weeds/Trash)
• Case No: 2024_10833: Marion County JCB Holdings LLC at 1617 NW 1st Ave (Weeds/Trash)
• Case No: 2024_10809: Antonio Lenard Blocker at 1622 SW 4th St (Weeds/Trash and Building Permit)
• Case No: 2024_10731: Zion Masonic Lodge No 520 at 884 NW 15th Ave (Weeds, Vacant Structures, and Dangerous Buildings)

Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee will review grant applications and a summary for the New Construction Incentive Program. The agenda also includes project updates and staff or board comments.

• Grant application CRA24-45723 for 606 SE 3rd Ave
• New Construction Incentive Program Summary

City Council

The City Council will consider several quasi-judicial items including land annexations and rezoning requests. The agenda also includes various consent agenda items for equipment purchases, service contracts, and property transfers.

• Rezoning of 10.02 acres at SW 60th Avenue and SW 43rd Street Road (Postponed to July 16)
• Annexation and rezoning of 5.83 acres near NW 60th Avenue and West Highway 40
• Annexation and rezoning of 7.44 acres in the 6000 block of NW Third Place
• Purchase of 230kV motor operated disconnect switches from Southern States, LLC for $90,592
• Contract for Ocala Police Department roof restoration with Ford Design Group, LLC for $302,600

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023. The meeting also includes a presentation of an independent auditor's report and a governance letter to the Council.

• Approval of May 2, 2023, meeting minutes
• Presentation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year ending September 30, 2023
• Independent Auditor’s Report
• Governance Letter to Council

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board will review the fiscal year 2022-23 annual report and audit. The board is also considering several property-related items including a construction incentive grant and a residential improvement grant.

• Quit-claim deed for property at 1516 NW First Avenue
• FY 2022-23 annual report, financial statements, and independent audit report
• $165,000 New Construction Incentive Program grant to Eunus Enterprises, LLC for a 16-unit residential development
• Residential Improvement Grant for 1338 NW 14th Ave not to exceed $14,411

Board of Adjustment

The Ocala Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for June 17, 2024, has been cancelled. No business or specific items are listed for discussion.

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will review several cases involving code violations. These include issues regarding housing standards, fences, chickens, and weed accumulations at various residential and commercial locations.

• Case No: 2024_10807: Fence/wall violation at 336 SW Martin L King Ave
• Case No: 2024_10843: Housing code violation at 2010 NW 28th Ave
• Case No: 2024_10631: Chicken violation at 4429 NE 2nd St
• Case No: 2024_10685: Weeds and trash violation at 440 NW 11th Ave
• Case No: 2024_10969: Repeat violator for weeds/trash at 516 NW 1st St

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will review a case regarding potential code violations at 1020 SW 6TH AVE. The matter involves allegations of performing work without required building permits or proper registration.

• Case No: 2024_10873: City of Ocala vs. General Home Cleaning & Repair LLC regarding 1020 SW 6TH AVE

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will review a subdivision final plat and two rezoning requests for industrial and community business properties. Additionally, the body will consider a code amendment regarding M-1 Light Industrial zoning standards.

• SUB24-45550 CampAlto Final Plat
• Rezoning 1123 NW 22nd Street from M-1 to M-2
• Rezoning 1703 and 1713 NE 8th Road from M-1 to B-2
• Code amendment for M-1 Light Industrial outdoor storage standards

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding property annexations, future land use changes, and rezonings. The agenda also includes budget resolutions for affordable housing, parking equipment, and utility inventory.

• Demolition of three residential properties by Colbert Construction, Inc. ($61,449)
• Purchase of three MacKay Tango meter pay stations for downtown parking ($20,525)
• Transfer of funds to the Affordable Housing Incentive Fund ($1,549,114)
• Extension of Lee County cooperative purchasing agreement with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC ($610,000)
• Purchase of storm stock inventory items for Ocala Electric Utility ($266,769)

North Magnolia Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee will review a completed grant project and receive updates regarding the Imagine North Magnolia project. The agenda also includes a press release for the Imagine North Magnolia Park grand opening.

• Review of completed grant project CRA23-45355
• Imagine North Magnolia Project updates
• Imagine North Magnolia Park Grand Opening press release

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will review multiple code enforcement cases involving building permits, weeds, and unsafe structures. The proceedings include new business regarding current violations and old business regarding ongoing cases.

• Case No: 2024_10810: 726 SE 3rd St (Certificate of Appropriateness/Building permit)
• Case No: 2023_10123: 809 NE 14th Ave (Building permit required)
• Case No: 2023_9654: 719 NW 14th Ave (Dangerous buildings/Building permit)
• Case No: 2024_10740: 829 NE 14th Ave (Weeds, derelict vehicles, and building permits)
• Case-related petitions for properties on NE 48th Ave, NW 14th Ave, and NE 20th St

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee will review a presentation on housing inventory and provide updates on affordable housing projects. Members will also discuss the draft of the 5-Year Consolidated Plan.

• Point in Time & Housing Inventory Presentation
• Affordable Housing Projects Update: Leahmon
• Fair Housing Community Meeting Recap
• City Council Strategic Planning Meeting Update
• 5-Year Consolidated Plan Draft Review

City Council: Work Session

The Ocala City Council is holding a work session to discuss the SE Traffic Calming Study. This item is listed as a topic for discussion during the meeting.

• SE Traffic Calming Study

Recreation Commission - old

The Commission will review previous minutes and conduct a department update. The board is scheduled to nominate a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Consideration of May 31, 2021 minutes
• Nomination of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Special Services Division upcoming events report

City Council

The City Council will review several items including the sale of 115 acres at the Ocala International Airport. The agenda also includes approvals for pavement maintenance contracts and residential rehabilitation services. Additionally, the council will consider a liquor license application for Infinite Ale Works.

• Sale of 115 acres at Ocala International Airport for $12,075,000
• $2,500,000 pavement maintenance agreement with Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc.
• Liquor license approval for DOM Partners, LLC d/b/a Infinite Ale Works
• $20,000 grant for a Fourth of July drone show
• $59,500 residential rehabilitation contract for the McBride residence

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will review several requests regarding annexation, rezoning, and land use changes. These include a 24.50-acre planned development request and multiple property adjustments requested by the Marion County Board of Commissioners.

• Rezoning of 24.50 acres to Planned Development at NE 35th St and NE 19th Ave
• Annexation and rezoning for R.L.R. Investments, LLC near NW 60th Ave
• Multiple annexation and land use changes requested by Marion County Board of Commissioners
• Rezoning to multi-family residential at US Highway 27 and NW Old Blitchton Road
• Approval of West Oak PH 2 Residential Final Plat & Developers Agreement

Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the Mariner consultant report for the quarter ending March 31, 2024. Discussion items include a draft buyback policy, city funding requirements, and a DROP entrance.

• Mariner Quarterly Report - March 31, 2024
• Review of February 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of expenses from February through April 2024
• Discussion of Draft Buyback Policy (02.22.2024)
• Discussion of City Funding Needed to reach 90%

Brownfields Advisory Committee

The committee will hold elections for a Chairman and Vice Chairman. Members will also review grant applications and receive updates on EPA projects, including the Reed Place Phase I ESA and Brownfield Revitalization Plan concepts.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice Chairman
• Review of Application 22827-000-01#11
• Review of Application 2853-026-003#12
• EPA Project Updates: Reed Place Phase I ESA (A, B, and C)

West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee will elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The meeting also includes the review of two grant application packets and a project update regarding the CivicServe User Guide.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Review of CRA24-45674 application packet
• Review of CRA24-45676 application packet
• CivicServe User Guide project update

General Employees' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review attorney and consultant reports. Discussion includes disability income reporting changes and the quarterly investment report for Q1 2024.

• Attorney Report: 1099R reporting disability changes
• Consultant Report: Quarterly Investment Report March 31, 2024
• Consultant Report: Private Credit Search May 2024
• Review of February 12, 2024, Board Minutes

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will review several new cases involving building permit requirements and property maintenance issues such as weeds and trash. The board will also address a consent agenda containing multiple existing non-compliance cases.

• Building permit violations at 1822 SE 8th St and 930 NW 6th Ter
• Property maintenance issues including weeds and trash at various locations
• Dangerous building and unsafe electrical conditions at 1331 SE 33rd Ave
• Review of a chicken permit violation at 4429 NE 2nd St
• Consent agenda for multiple non-compliance cases

City Council

The City Council will review several quasi-judicial items including property annexations, land use changes, and rezonings. The agenda also includes various contract approvals for city services, equipment purchases, and airport improvements.

• Rezoning of properties at SE 17th Street between SE 14th Avenue and SE 12th Avenue
• Annexation and rezoning of property at NW 60th Avenue and W Highway 40
• Rezoning of property in the 1100 block of NW 14th Street
• Rezoning of property at SW 60th Avenue and SW 43rd Street
• Drainage improvement contract for NE 16th Avenue up to $499,387

Investment Committee

The Ocala Investment Committee will receive performance reports from four external asset managers and review an internal investment treasury report. This committee oversees how the city manages its investment funds, which directly impacts municipal financial stability and future service funding. The agenda contains only routine reporting and minutes approval; no specific policy changes or budget allocations are scheduled for this meeting.

• Reports from Sawgrass Asset Management, Seix Investment Advisors, PFM Asset Management, and CapTrust Asset Management
• Internal Investment Report (Investment Treasury Report)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Routine committee business

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will consider several applications for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding exterior property changes. The meeting also includes a review of the March 7, 2024, meeting minutes and staff updates.

• New construction amendment at 200 block of SE 2nd Street
• Driveway, steps, banister, and sidewalk work at 715(717) SE 6th Street
• Window installation at 114 NE Tuscawilla Avenue
• Exterior alterations at 623 SE Tuscawilla Avenue
• Wood deck installation at 1027 SE 5th Street

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee will conduct elections for officers and review the February 28, 2024, meeting minutes. The agenda includes a summary of grants and applications, including CivicServe, and an update on Request for Proposal ENG 240466.

• Election of Committee Officers
• Review of February 28, 2024, minutes
• Grants/Applications summary including CivicServe
• Project Update: Request for Proposal - ENG 240466

Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee will hold an election of officers and review grant summaries from FY22 through FY24. The meeting also includes updates on projects ENG/240598 and GRM/220609.

• Election of committee officers
• Grants Summary for FY22-FY24
• CivicServe review
• Project update ENG/240598
• Project update GRM/220609

City Council

The Ocala City Council will consider several ordinances regarding land use, annexation, and rezoning. The agenda also includes requests to approve service contracts for waste containers, street sweeping, and IT systems. Additionally, the council will review budget amendments for various city funds.

• Contract for steel waste containers not to exceed $770,000
• Two-year contract for street sweeping services totaling $400,000
• Settlement of $100,000 in the matter of Kellee Reza v. City of Ocala
• Rezoning property in the 3400 block of NE 36th Avenue to Light Industrial (M-1)
• Budget amendment to appropriate $6,664,524 from the Federal Transit Administration

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board will meet to approve meeting minutes from March 19, 2024. The board is also considering a commercial property improvement grant for a location on North Magnolia.

• North Magnolia CRA Commercial Property Improvement Grant (CRA24-45594) for 909 NW 4th Avenue up to $5,626

Board of Adjustment

The scheduled meeting for the Ocala Board of Adjustment on April 15, 2024, has been cancelled. No specific business or items are listed for discussion due to the cancellation.

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board is reviewing several new cases of ordinance violations. These include issues with weeds, fences, building permits, and signage at various locations. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for non-compliance hearings.

• Site plan approval required for Home Depot USA Inc at 3300 SW 35TH TER
• Pool and fence violations at 1122 NE 10TH ST
• Repeat weed violations by SLSM Incorporation Inc at multiple locations
• Building permit required at 1409 NW 12TH ST
• Prohibited sign violation at Cantina (35 SE 1ST AVE)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is reviewing multiple requests regarding land use designations, rezoning, and annexations. These items involve property near NW 60th Avenue and W Highway 40, as well as the 6000 block of NW 3rd Place.

• Change Future Land Use from Low Intensity to Public for 12.56 acres west of NW 60th Avenue and W Highway 40
• Rezone 12.56 acres west of NW 60th Avenue and W Highway 40 from PD to GU
• Annexation of 5.83 acres near NW 60th Avenue and W Highway 40 by R.L.R. Investments, LLC
• Change Future Land Use for 5.83 acres near NW 60th Avenue and W Highway 40 from Employment Center to Low Intensity
• Annexation, future land use change to Public, and rezoning to GU for 7.44 acres in the 6000 block of NW 3rd Place

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The board will review several applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. These include requests regarding the Hitching Post at 1027 SE 5th Street and a gravel driveway, sidewalk, and steps at 715 SE 6th Street.

• COA24-45539: 1027 SE 5th Street - Hitching Post
• COA24-45580: 715 SE 6th Street - Gravel Driveway and Sidewalk
• COA24-45613: 715 SE 6th Street - Steps

Municipal Arts Commission

The commission will hold elections for a Chairman and Vice Chairman. Members will also consider several grant applications and project updates, including mural proposals.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Ocala Steel Orchestra, Inc. International Jazz, Art, & Blues Festival grant application
• Jordan Shapot, HCA Florida Springs Emergency Department Mural project approval and grant application
• Ocala Civic Theatre, The Academy West, grant application
• 119 S Pine Ave mural by Chris Mendez

City Council

The City Council will review several contract awards including technology licenses, tree services, and firefighter equipment. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding a HUD needs assessment and alcoholic beverage sale extensions for local events.

• Microsoft 365 cloud and desktop subscriptions estimated at $1,571,694
• Tree trimming and removal services contract not to exceed $760,000
• Firefighter self-contained breathing apparatus equipment not to exceed $181,240
• Rehabilitation services for the Stein residence on NE Sixth Street not to exceed $108,000
• Resolution 2024-20 regarding beer and wine license extension for Infinite Ale Works

North Magnolia Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee will review the February 13, 2024, meeting minutes and discuss CRA incentives. The agenda also includes a budget update and reports on code enforcement.

• Review of February 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion of CRA incentive application CRA24-45594
• Project budget update

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will review several code enforcement cases involving weeds, trash, and building standards. The agenda includes new business regarding specific properties and a consent agenda for non-compliance hearings.

• Code violation at 914 NW 14th Ave (weeds/trash and housing code)
• Code violation at 114 NW 9th Ave (dangerous buildings)
• Code violation at 419 SW 13th Ave (weeds, fences, and building permits)
• Code violation at 1215 NW 12th Ave (weeds)
• Code violation at 23721-002-01 vacant lot (weeds and surfacing)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates regarding affordable housing projects and surplus lands. The agenda also includes a discussion of the 5-Year Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment.

• Affordable Housing Projects Update
• Surplus Lands Update
• 5-Year Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment
• Approval of January 31st, 2024 Minutes

City Council

The City Council is reviewing ordinances for the establishment of the Winding Oaks Community Development District and property annexation on SW 38th Street. The agenda also includes several contract approvals for utility inventory, construction services, and transportation improvements. Additionally, the council will consider resolutions regarding alcohol sales for a downtown event.

• Establishment of Winding Oaks Community Development District covering 460.12 acres
• Annexation and rezoning of approximately 19.4 acres in the 6000 block of SW 38th Street
• Construction Services Agreement for Ocala North Complex Project up to $805,679
• Amendment to Transportation Rehabilitation Improvement Program increasing expenditure up to $10,000,000
• Purchase of inventory items for Ocala Electric Utility totaling $808,133

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Board will consider several grant program revisions and new housing initiatives. This includes a commercial building improvement grant for 14 South Magnolia Avenue and the implementation of an affordable housing program across three subareas. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the fiscal year 2023 annual report.

• Downtown Commercial Building Improvement Grant up to $50,000 for 14 South Magnolia Avenue
• New Residential Improvement Grant program for West Ocala CRA subarea
• Implementation of Affordable Housing Program in West, East, and North Magnolia subareas
• Revisions to residential grant programs for East Ocala and North Magnolia subareas
• Appointment of Darian Mosley to the North Magnolia CRA Advisory Committee

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is considering several special exception and variance requests. These include proposals for daycare facilities at 1601 NW 14th Street and 5285 SW 1st Lane, as well as multi-family dwellings at 3415 W Anthony Rd.

• Multi-family dwelling request for 3415 W Anthony Rd (7.14 acres)
• Daycare facility request for 1601 NW 14th Street (0.56 acres)
• Daycare facility request for 5285 SW 1st Lane (1.20 acres)
• Rear setback reduction at 122 SE Wenona Ave

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will review several new cases involving housing code, building permit, and maintenance violations. The board also has a consent agenda regarding non-compliance hearings for properties on SE 12th St, NW 10th Ave, and NE 46th Ave. These proceedings allow the board to levy fines or place liens if violations are not corrected.

• Housing code violations at 1002 W Silver Springs Pl and 916 W Silver Springs Pl
• Building permit violations at 1417 NW 19th Ave, 516 SW 10th Ave, and 1209 NW 12th Ave
• Unsafe sign and permit issues at 2600 N Magnolia Ave
• Weeds and trash accumulation cases on NW 19th Ave, NW 10th St, and SW 5th Pl
• Non-compliance hearings for properties including 732 SE 12th St and 424 NW 10th Ave

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Ocala Historic Preservation Advisory Board will review six Certificates of Appropriateness, which authorize exterior changes to designated historic properties. Each case includes staff reports and applicant materials for board consideration before a vote is taken. The agenda also covers January meeting minutes and routine administrative items. Property owners planning landscaping, window replacements, or structural additions should monitor these reviews.

• Case File #88 at 1140 E Fort King: conceptual landscaping review
• Case File #362 at 712 SE Broadway Street: window replacement review
• Case File #71 at 620 SE Sanchez Avenue: swimming pool demolition review
• Case File #347 at 521 SE 2nd Street: windows and doors review
• Case File #312 at 1241 E Fort King Street: porte cochere review

City Council

The Ocala City Council will hold public hearings on vacating utility easements and allowing alcohol sales at a downtown fundraiser. General business places two major expenditures before the council: a $132,740 federal energy grant and a $5,726,568 purchase of power transformers from Virginia Transformer Corp to support local grid infrastructure. The council also reviews first readings to annex approximately 19.4 acres on SW 38th Street and rezone it from B-5 Heavy Business to M-2 Medium Industrial use, which would change how that property can be developed. Additional agenda items cover routine contracts, subdivision plans, board appointments, and a resolution authorizing a lawsuit against state financial disclosure rules for elected officials.

• Approve $132,740 U.S. Department of Energy grant for energy efficiency programs
• Approve $5,726,568 purchase of three power transformers from Virginia Transformer Corp.
• First reading to annex ~19.4 acres on SW 38th Street and rezone from B-5 Heavy Business to M-2 Medium Industrial
• Public hearings to vacate utility easements for Heath Brook North B-2 lots and allow alcohol sales at a downtown fundraiser
• Consent agenda items including $92,067 Dell maintenance renewal, $83,200 water treatment chemical supply, and subdivision plans for Skylark Crossing and Winding Oaks

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will review several code enforcement cases involving housing standards, weeds, and unpermitted work. The body has the authority to levy fines, require administrative costs, or place liens on properties for uncorrected violations.

• Violation of fencing and building permit codes at 122 SE 30TH AVE
• Standard Housing Code violations at 834 NW 6TH AVE, 1841 NW 29TH AVE, 3814 NE 5TH ST, 129 NW 11TH AVE, 2517 NE 16TH AVE, and 1656 SW 3RD ST
• Weeds and trash accumulations at 5015 SE 7TH AVE, 3617 NE 7TH ST, 2511 NE 20TH AVE, and 1648 SW 3RD ST
• Illicit discharge prohibitions at 2833 NE 7TH ST
• Parking of trailers/commercial vehicles and building permit violations at 1338 SW 5TH ST

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee will discuss residential grant programs and a summary of the EO Residential Building Improvement Grant. The meeting also includes discussions on funding support for affordable housing. Additionally, staff will provide updates on Vision 2050 and the First Friday Art Walk.

• Residential Grant Programs Memorandum
• EO Residential Building Improvement Grant Summary
• Ocala CRA funding support for affordable housing
• Vision 2050 public session update
• First Friday Art Walk information

Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee will review the December 11, 2023 minutes and a grant application packet labeled CRA24-45569. Staff updates include information regarding Vision 2050 and the First Friday Art Walk.

• Review of December 11, 2023 minutes
• CRA24-45569 Application Packet
• Vision 2050 Public Session update
• First Friday Art Walk update

Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review several actuarial and consultant reports regarding the retirement fund. Discussion includes a draft valuation report, COLA letters, and quarterly expense summaries.

• Nyhart Valuation Report (Drafted 02.22.2024)
• Ocala Firefighters 1-1-2024 COLA Letter
• AndCo Consultant December 31, 2024 Quarterly Report
• Quarterly Expense Summary Nov 2023 - Jan 2024
• FY 24-25 Budget and FY 23-24 Expenses

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding SunTran's proposed fiscal year 2023 budget, which includes over $2.9 million in federal grant funding. The agenda also features several rezoning ordinances and various service contracts for city maintenance.

• Public hearing on SunTran’s proposed $4,522,364 budget
• Rezoning 12.3 acres at State Road 200 and SW 48th Court to B-4 General Business District
• $271,136 contract for Ocala Pistol Range Communication Tower remediation
• $500,000 renewal for the Parking Lot Improvement Program
• Rezoning 5.43 acres at 410 SW 52nd Avenue to M-2 Medium Industrial District

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board will review multiple committee reappointments. These actions involve setting new four-year terms for members of the Downtown, East Ocala, North Magnolia, and West Ocala advisory committees.

• Reappointment of Rhella Murdaugh and TaMara York to the Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee
• Reappointment of Tito Comas and Van Akin to the East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee
• Reappointment of Mike Needham to the North Magnolia Redevelopment Advisory Committee
• Reappointment of Dwan Thomas to the West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

City Council: Work Session

The Ocala City Council will hold a work session on February 15, 2024. The agenda includes procedural items and a discussion regarding fluoride.

• Discussion of fluoride

Brownfields Advisory Committee

The committee will review four specific grant or application entries. Members will also receive a summary regarding the current budget.

• Application 25028-000-02 #7
• Application 2823-058-000 #8
• Application 2854-042-000 #9
• Application 2820-050-002 #10
• Budget Summary update

West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee will review the WO Residential Grant framework and funding support for WO Affordable Housing. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from September 21, 2023.

• WO Residential Grant framework
• WO Affordable Housing funding support framework
• Approval of September 21, 2023 minutes
• WO Project Updates staff memo

North Magnolia Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The North Magnolia Redevelopment Advisory Committee will discuss CRA incentives, including a residential grant summary and an affordable housing funding support framework. The meeting also includes reviews of project updates and code enforcement cases.

• NM Residential Grant Summary review
• Affordable Housing-funding support framework discussion
• Project updates memorandum
• Code Enforcement Cases memorandum
• Approval of November 30, 2023, meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several conceptual subdivision plans and requests for annexation and rezoning. The agenda also includes requests from Marion County for land use and zoning changes at 2800 SE Maricamp Rd.

• Conceptual Subdivision Plans for Winding Oaks Residential PH 2, PH 4, Skylark Crossing, and Circle Fore II
• Annexation of approximately 19.4 acres in the 6000 block of SW 38th Street by M A F Ocala, Inc
• Future Land Use and Rezoning requests for 19.4 acres on SW 38th Street by M A F Ocala, Inc
• Land use and rezoning requests for 16.27 acres at 2800 SE Maricamp Rd by Marion County
• Vacation of utility and drainage easements for properties in Heath Brook North B-2 by CDP Ocala VA, LLC

General Employees' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Board will review the 2023 Foster & Foster Actuarial Valuation and a quarterly investment report. Discussions include trustee terms, applications, and an ordinance regarding trustee positions. The meeting also covers budget expenses for FY 22-23 and FY 24-25.

• 2023 Foster & Foster Actuarial Valuation
• Ordinance regarding trustee positions
• Quarterly Investment Report for December 31, 2023
• FY 22-23 expenses and FY 24-25 budget
• 2024 IRS mileage rate updates

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The board will review several applications for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding property modifications and new construction. These items include requests for windows, driveways, garage doors, and fences at various locations.

• New construction at 206 NE Sanchez Ave (Case File# 205)
• Driveway, windows, garage door, and fence at 712 SE Broadway Street (Case File# 362)
• Property review for 716 SE 8th Street (Case File# 282)
• Window installation at 820 SE 5th Street (Case File# 66)

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board is reviewing several cases regarding ordinance violations. These include issues such as weeds, trash accumulation, and abandoned vehicles at various Ocala locations. The board will also consider petition requests and non-compliance hearings.

• Violation review: 2120 NE 46th Ave (weeds and trash)
• Violation review: 18 NW 10th Ave (weeds, abandoned vehicles, and housing code)
• Violation review: 802 NE 26th Ter (weeds and abandoned vehicles)
• Petition requests for properties on W Silver Springs Blvd and NW 11th Ave
• Non-compliance hearings for multiple properties including 4540 SE 8th St

City Council

The City Council is considering several financial actions, including adjustments to electric rates and power cost adjustments effective March 1, 2024. The agenda also includes discussions on infrastructure funding, service renewals, and land use amendments.

• Ordinance 2024-14: Amendment to Future Land Use Element for property near NE 24th Street and NE 36th Avenue
• Modification No. 3 to Subgrant Agreement H0576 for $397,651 for generators and utility protection
• Additional expenditures for manhole rehabilitation coating services: $200,000
• One-year renewal with Gresco Supply, Inc. for transformer supply: estimated $2,950,328
• Resolution 2024-10: Amendment to Electric Rates - Schedule A effective March 1, 2024

Investment Committee

The Ocala Investment Committee will review reports from PFM Asset Management, Sawgrass Asset Management, Seix Investment Advisors, and CapTrust Asset Management. The meeting also includes an overview of the internal investment report.

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

Special Magistrate

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will review new cases involving weeds, trash, and abandoned vehicles. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for several existing non-compliance matters. These proceedings may result in fines or liens being placed on properties.

• Weeds and trash violations at 913 NE 4th St
• Housing code violation at 719 NW 15th Ave
• Abandoned vehicle and trailer parking violations at 758 NE 26th Ter
• Weeds and trash violations at 650 NW 5th St
• Consent agenda for multiple non-compliance cases

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee will review the November 28, 2023 minutes and receive updates on Community Redevelopment Agency projects. Discussion items also include affordable housing projects, Office of Homelessness Prevention updates, and preparation for the 5-Year Consolidated Plan.

• Approval of November 28, 2023 Minutes
• Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Update
• Affordable Housing Projects discussion
• Office of Homelessness Prevention (OHP) Update
• 5-Year Consolidated Plan Preparation

City Council: Work Session

The Ocala City Council is holding a work session to review several parking-related items. Discussion topics include street/metered parking, parking lots, and downtown valet services.

• Parking overview
• Street/metered parking
• Parking lots
• Parking operating systems
• Downtown valet

Board of Adjustment

The scheduled meeting for the Ocala Board of Adjustment on January 22, 2024, has been cancelled. No agenda items were provided for discussion or decision.

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure projects including road extensions and a new fire station purchase. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding SunTran budgets and landfill development agreements.

• SunTran Fiscal Years 2019-2021 Budgets of $8,330,655
• SW 44th Avenue Extension Project construction for $9,696,325
• NW 44th Avenue Extension Project construction for $5,829,999
• Purchase of 7.80 acres from Armstrong Land, LLC for Fire Station #8 for $600,000
• Amendment to Chapter 163 Development Agreement for Friends Recycling landfill

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ocala Planning & Zoning Commission will review several land-use requests that require a recommendation to City Council before final action. Items under discussion include two industrial rezonings, an amendment to remove a development policy near the CSX railroad, and changes to a construction and demolition landfill agreement. A conceptual plan for a residential subdivision phase will also be considered. The commission does not have final approval authority; all recommendations move to City Council for decision.

• Rezoning ~5.43 acres at 410 SW 52nd Avenue from Light Industrial (M-1) to Medium Industrial (M-2)
• Rezoning ~0.28 acres at the northwest corner of State Road 40 and NW 46th Avenue to Wholesale Business District (B-5)
• Comprehensive Plan amendment deleting Policy 18.7 for ~11.61 acres near NE 24th Street and NE 36th Avenue
• Development agreement amendment for Friends Recycling LLC increasing the C&D landfill area from ~48.36 to 54.14 acres and reducing the vegetative buffer width from 300 to 150 feet
• Conceptual plan review for SUB 23-45318 Winding Oaks Residential PH 3 subdivision

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will review the meeting minutes from November 2, 2023. The board will also consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for 1140 E Fort King Street and discuss affirmative maintenance.

• Review of November 2, 2023 meeting minutes
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 1140 E Fort King Street (Case File #88)
• Discussion regarding affirmative maintenance

Municipal Arts Commission

The Municipal Arts Commission will consider a grant application for the Heroes Wanted Series. The meeting also includes project updates and the approval of minutes from October 4, 2023.

• Heroes Wanted Series grant application
• Approval of October 4, 2023 minutes
• Project updates

City Council

The City Council will meet to vote on several ordinances regarding water supply, employee retirement options, and utility service deposits. The agenda also includes a contract for landscaping services and inventory purchases for the Ocala Electric Utility.

• Ordinance 2024-11: Water Supply Facilities Work Plan
• Ordinance 2024-12: General Employees’ Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) participation period
• Ordinance 2024-13: Residential utility service deposits maintenance and refund procedure
• Three-year contract with Grandview Landscaping Services, Inc. for stormwater sod up to $150,000
• Ocala Electric Utility inventory purchase from multiple vendors for $727,144.37