Ocala public meetings in 2025

Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from October 2025 and consider a Commercial Building Improvement Grant for a property on South Magnolia Avenue. The committee will also review project updates and other business.

• Approval of October 28, 2025 minutes
• Commercial Building Improvement Grant for 40 S. Magnolia Avenue (up to $50,000)
• Project updates
• Public comments
• Next meeting scheduled for February 24, 2026

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee will consider six property improvement grant applications, including residential, historic, and commercial projects, with amounts ranging from $6,374 to $50,000. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from August 27, 2025, project updates, and public comments.

• Residential improvement grant up to $6,374 for 937 NE 3rd Street
• Residential improvement grant up to $20,000 for 837 NE 2nd Street
• Residential improvement grant up to $20,000 for 214 NE 11th Avenue
• Historic building improvement grants: $30,549 for 732 NE 2nd Street and $40,000 for 721 NE 2nd Street
• Commercial property improvement grant up to $50,000 for FY2025-26 and FY2026-27 for 605 East Silver Springs Boulevard

City Council

The Ocala City Council will consider budget amendments to accept over $100,000 in grants for traffic safety programs and the Community Paramedicine Program. The body will also vote on contracts for water treatment infrastructure and a historic landmark designation.

• Amend budget to accept $65,000 for Speed and Aggressive Driving Program
• Amend budget to accept $40,000 for Distracted Driving Program
• Award affordable housing agreement to MCAN, LLC for Parcel 2849-005-027
• Designate historic landmark at 117 East Silver Springs Boulevard
• Settle lawsuit with FiberPro Network Services, LLC for $110,000

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on an appeal (PH 25-0003) of the Building Official/Growth Management Director's decision regarding the fee for digital off-site advertising signs, as per Sections 122-111 and 110-191(e)(2). The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment periods.

• Public Hearing PH 25-0003: appeal of fee for digital off-site advertising signs
• Proof of publication in Ocala Gazette on November 21, 2025
• Approval of September 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Contractors Board of Examiners and Appeals

The Contractors Board of Examiners and Appeals meeting scheduled for December 11, 2025, at City Hall has been cancelled. The agenda included two cases regarding potential violations of city contracting ordinances at 2717 SE 14th ST.

• Meeting cancelled
• Case CON25-0041: City of Ocala vs. Tesla Energy Operations, Inc.
• Case CON25-0042: City of Ocala vs. A National Electric Service, Inc.
• Location: 2717 SE 14th ST
• Violation: Section 22-151 (A)12

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will hold hearings to examine city ordinance violations. The board has the authority to levy fines, require payment of administrative costs, and place liens on property.

• Case CE25-1063: Multiple violations including dangerous buildings and abandoned vehicles at 837 NW 4th Ave
• Case CE25-0760: Weeds, trash, and tree removal permit violations at 3435 S. Pine Ave
• Case CE25-1003: Prohibited signs in City of Ocala right of ways by RRM House Buyer LLC
• Case CE25-0803: Permitted use violations (R-1) at 1300 NW 11th Ave
• Non-compliance hearings for 11 properties, including a lien for 1007 NE 20th St

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 4-foot aluminum fence at 1006 E Fort King. Staff recommends approval. The board will also approve minutes from the November 6 meeting and hear public comments.

• Certificate of Appropriateness (COA25-0039) for a 4-foot Emily-style aluminum fence with two gates at 1006 E Fort King
• Approval of November 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Affirmative maintenance report (standing item)
• Public comments period

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for a 4‑foot aluminum fence with two gates at 1006 E Fort King Street. The board also set its next meeting for January 8, 2026. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 1006 E Fort King fence (motion by Holland Drake, seconded by Jane Cosand)
• Scheduled next board meeting for January 8, 2026

Municipal Arts Commission

The Ocala Municipal Arts Commission will consider approving a $2,000 utility box mural grant, review the Ocala Film Derby final report, and discuss the license plate fund for fiscal year 2026. A key item is a recommendation to accept a donated flamingo sculpture valued at $9,500 into the city's public art collection.

• Approve 2025 MAX utility box mural grant application for $2,000
• Review of Ocala Film Derby final report
• Review current license plate fund and available funding for fiscal year 2026
• Recommend acceptance of donation of Flamingo sculpture valued at $9,500 from the 7th Biennial Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition

The Municipal Arts Commission approved the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a $2,000 grant for the Magnolia Art Exchange utility‑box mural project. Finally, the commission accepted the donation of the P. Ruber’s Story Flamingo sculpture for permanent public display.

• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (RESULT: APPROVED)
• Approved $2,000 MAX utility‑box mural grant (RESULT: APPROVED)
• Approved donation of P. Ruber’s Story Flamingo sculpture valued at $9,500 (RESULT: APPROVED)

City Council

The Ocala City Council will vote on amending industrial zoning to allow churches, redeveloping the Hotel Marion property, and purchasing security equipment. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of reelected officials and the election of a new council president.

• Ordinance to amend M-1 zoning for churches on arterial roads
• Ordinance to rezone 10.36 acres at 2500 NW 31st Avenue to Light Industrial
• Redevelopment Agreement for Hotel Marion with $2,896,670 in incentives
• Purchase of security equipment from Morse Communications Inc. for $245,725
• Agreement to purchase 10.49 acres along NW 21st Street for up to $868,000

The council adopted three zoning ordinances allowing churches in the M‑1 district and rezoning 10.36 acres to Light Industrial. It approved a redevelopment agreement for the historic Hotel Marion with city incentives not to exceed $2,896,670. Several procurement contracts were also approved, including security equipment, software maintenance, engineering design services, ballistic vests, and a property purchase.

• Elected Ire J. Bethea Sr. as Council President (approved)
• Elected Jay A. Musleh as Council President Pro‑Tem (approved)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026‑1 to permit churches in M‑1 Light Industrial zoning (adopted)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026‑2 to change land use designation for 2500 NW 31st Ave (adopted)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026‑3 to rezone 2500 NW 31st Ave to M‑1 Light Industrial (adopted)
• Approved Hotel Marion redevelopment agreement with incentives up to $2,896,670 (approved)
• Approved purchase of security equipment from Morse Communications Inc. for $245,725 (approved)
• Approved renewal of engineering design services contract with GAI Consultants, Inc. up to $2,500,000 (approved)

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board will consider a resolution amending redevelopment plans for four subareas, a redevelopment agreement for the historic Hotel Marion with city incentives not to exceed $2,896,670, a commercial property improvement grant of $19,125 for 903 NE Osceola Avenue, and authorization to purchase 10.49 acres on NW 21st Street for $868,000.

• Resolution 2026-1 to amend redevelopment plans for West Ocala, East Ocala, North Magnolia, and Downtown subareas
• Redevelopment agreement with Marion Opportunity Zone Investment I, LLC for Hotel Marion, incentives up to $2,896,670
• North Magnolia CRA Commercial Property Improvement Grant of $19,125 for 903 NE Osceola Avenue
• Purchase agreement for 10.49 acres on NW 21st Street (parcel 21943-000-00) for $868,000

The CRA Agency Board adopted Resolution 2026-1 to amend the community redevelopment plans for West Ocala, East Ocala, North Magnolia, and Downtown. It approved a redevelopment agreement with Marion Opportunity Zone Investment I, LLC for the historic Hotel Marion with city incentives up to $2,896,670. The board also approved a $19,125 grant for a commercial property improvement at 903 NE Osceola Avenue and authorized a purchase agreement for 10.49 acres on NW 21st Street up to $868,000.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-1 amending four redevelopment subarea plans
• Approved Hotel Marion redevelopment agreement (incentives ≤ $2,896,670)
• Approved North Magnolia commercial property improvement grant (≤ $19,125)
• Approved purchase and sale agreement for 10.49 acres on NW 21st St (≤ $868,000)
• Approved minutes from the November 18, 2025 CRA meeting

Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Ocala Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will meet to review actuarial data, including a mandate from the 5th District Court of Appeal, and discuss investment policy updates.

• Actuary report on COLA and benefit portal
• Investment Policy Update from Mariner Consultants
• Quarterly investment performance report
• Review of August 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of August through November 2025 expenses

West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee will vote on a Residential Property Improvement Grant of $18,567 for a property at 1963 SW 3rd Street. They will also receive an update on the Reed Place development opportunity, a 10.49-acre site on NW 21st Street. The meeting includes approval of September 24 meeting minutes and public comments.

• Residential Property Improvement Grant up to $18,567 for 1963 SW 3rd Street
• Reed Place development update: 10.49 acres along 1900 block NW 21st Street
• Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comments period

The committee approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved CRA grant CRA25-0037, providing up to $18,567 for HVAC, ductwork and landscaping at 1963 SW 3rd Street. Staff reported $444,000 remains available for CRA grants this fiscal year. The next meeting was set for January 15, 2026.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved CRA25-0037 grant up to $18,567 for 1963 SW 3rd Street property
• Scheduled next meeting for January 15, 2026

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee holds a regular meeting with largely procedural items. They will consider approving minutes from September 2025, receive a Community Development Services update covering housing programs and homeless prevention, and begin preparation of the annual report. No specific funding decisions or project approvals are on the agenda.

• Community Development Services update including Office of Homeless Prevention
• AHAC Annual Report Preparation
• Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Round table discussion

City Council

The Ocala City Council will consider a consent agenda with contracts for drone purchases, grounds maintenance, and legal services, as well as ordinances to rezone land for industrial use and amend the budget to offset power costs.

• Purchase of two drones for $49,877
• Rezone 10.36 acres at 2500 NW 31st Avenue to Light Industrial
• Budget resolution to transfer $3.7M to Electric Utility Reserve
• One-year agreement with North Florida Container & Truck Repair, LLC, not to exceed $72,703
• One-year renewal of contract with SHI for Palo Alto Firewall, estimated $166,655

The council approved the routine consent agenda items. It denied the application for an off‑premises alcohol permit at 1500 W Silver Springs Blvd Unit 1. The council also approved several contracts and budget adjustments, including a fiber‑network software purchase, firewall renewal, camera system renewal, and a $3.7 M power‑cost fund reallocation.

• Approved routine consent agenda items (no separate vote count provided)
• Denied alcohol permit for Spot on Liquors at 1500 W Silver Springs Blvd Unit 1
• Approved cooperative purchasing agreement with Geograph Technologies for CrescentLink software ($106,200)
• Approved one‑year renewal of SHI firewall hardware and software contract ($166,655)
• Approved one‑year renewal of PCN‑Strategies in‑car video and body camera contract ($229,280)
• Approved reallocation of over‑collected Power Cost Adjustment funds ($3,701,630)
• Adopted Budget Resolution 2026‑114 to transfer power cost adjustment to Electric Utility Reserve ($3,701,630)
• Approved piggyback agreement with USSI for inflow abatement services ($190,000)

Special Magistrate

The Municipal Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hear case CE25-1109, City of Ocala vs. Emily L. Partee Trust, concerning a dangerous building declared a nuisance at 1415 NE 25th Ave. The magistrate may order abatement, impose fines, and place liens if violations are not corrected. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as call to order, proof of publication, and swearing in officers.

• Case CE25-1109 – dangerous building violation at 1415 NE 25th Ave
• Potential fines, administrative costs, and liens for non‑compliance
• Proof of Publication #111720251030 published November 3, 2025
• Swearing in of officers
• Public comment period before and after the magistrate's decision

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will consider several code‑violation cases, including a new business case against Baker Construction & Management LLC for missing tree‑removal permits and site‑plan approval at 1800 blk N. Magnolia Ave. The board will also address other violation cases, approve prior meeting minutes, and consider a consent agenda of lien hearings for multiple property owners.

• Decision on Case 2023_9555 – Baker Construction & Management LLC – tree removal permit and site plan violations at 1800 blk N. Magnolia Ave.
• Decision on Case CE24-0122 – Speed, Sonja M. – dangerous building nuisance at 2205 NW 3rd Ave.
• Decision on Case CE25-0905 – Lynchs Landing RV Park LLC – barbed wire, abandoned vehicles, weeds at 2911 NW 18th St.
• Consent agenda for non‑compliance lien hearings (e.g., Joseph Strohmier, 612 SW 2nd St; Norman Brown, 2628 NW 6th Ave).
• Approval of minutes from the September 10 and October 9, 2025 meetings.

Contractors Board of Examiners and Appeals

This meeting of the Ocala Contractors Board of Examiners and Appeals has been cancelled. The agenda had listed one new business case (CON25-0010) against TEC DIVERSIFIED INC for alleged code violations at 5 SE 17th St, but no decisions or discussions will occur.

• Meeting cancelled; no proceedings will take place
• Scheduled case CON25-0010: City of Ocala vs. TEC DIVERSIFIED INC for violations at 5 SE 17th St
• Alleged violations: Section 22-151(A)(12) – proceeding/completing contracting work without proper authorization
• Also alleged violation: Section 22-151(A)(15) – fraud, deceit, or negligence

City Council: Work Session

The Ocala City Council will hold a work session on November 12, 2025, with one discussion item: solid waste rates. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a preliminary discussion. The public may comment in person or in writing.

• Discussion of solid waste rates, presented by Darren Park

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a parking reduction request, consider a rezoning of 3.57 acres from Light Industrial to Medium Industrial, and discuss a code amendment to allow above-ground air curtain burners at Materials Recovery Facilities. These items are advisory recommendations to the Ocala City Council.

• Public hearing for parking reduction >10% for Lot 2, West Oak Phase 1, Parcel 21385-002-00 (5.86 acres)
• Rezoning 3.57 acres at 2336 NW 7th Street from M-1 (Light Industrial) to M-2 (Medium Industrial) (Case ZON25-0014)
• Code amendment to Section 122-1225 authorizing above-ground air curtain burners as ancillary use to Materials Recovery Facility (COD25-0004)
• Approval of October 13, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the October 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a reduction in parking requirements for Lot 2, West Oak Phase 1. It approved rezoning of approximately 3.57 acres at 2336 NW 7th Street from M‑1 Light Industrial to M‑2 Medium Industrial. It approved an amendment to the code authorizing above‑ground air curtain burners as an ancillary use at material recovery facilities.

• Approved October 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved reduction in parking requirements for Lot 2, West Oak Phase 1
• Approved rezoning of ~3.57 acres at 2336 NW 7th Street from M‑1 to M‑2
• Approved amendment to code authorizing above‑ground air curtain burners at material recovery facilities

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Ocala Historic Preservation Advisory Board will meet on November 6, 2025 to review the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes and acknowledge the public notice posted on October 28, 2025. The board will consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications: COA25-0033 for 35 SE 1st Avenue and COA25-0037. The agenda also includes discussion of affirmative maintenance and periods for public, staff, and board comments. The next meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2025.

• Review and approve Certificate of Appropriateness COA25-0033 for 35 SE 1st Avenue
• Review and approve Certificate of Appropriateness COA25-0037
• Review September 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss affirmative maintenance
• Public comments period

City Council

The Ocala City Council will vote on a range of contracts, grant appropriations, and a major redevelopment agreement. Items include service renewals, equipment purchases, and settlement payments. The most substantial item is a redevelopment agreement for the historic Hotel Marion with city incentives not to exceed $2,896,670. Additional business covers airport grants, public‑safety equipment, and infrastructure contracts.

• Redevelopment Agreement for historic Hotel Marion with incentives up to $2,896,670
• Contract to build the Thomas residence at 1635 NW 24th Avenue, max $220,500
• Purchase of 95 LifePak CR 2 Cellular Defibrillators for $219,435
• One‑year renewal of Connexo NetSense Service Maintenance Agreement with Honeywell for $55,619
• Grant agreement with Florida Dept. of Financial Services for decontamination equipment, $6,373

The City Council approved the routine consent agenda and several contracts, including a $45,857 fencing addition, a $1.3M fiber‑optic services renewal, and a $219,435 purchase of defibrillators. It also approved the renewal of Mark’s Prime valet parking license and a $199,999 agreement to fund overdose medical services. The proposed redevelopment agreement for the historic Hotel Marion, with city incentives up to $2,896,670, was pulled from consideration.

• Approved routine consent agenda items (roll call vote)
• Approved additional fencing contract with Charles White Fencing for $45,857
• Approved renewal of Mark’s Prime valet parking license (no cost change)
• Pulled Redevelopment Agreement for Hotel Marion (city incentives up to $2,896,670)
• Approved one‑year renewal of fiber‑optic cable services up to $1,300,000
• Approved purchase of 95 LifePak CR2 defibrillators for $219,435
• Approved agreement with Marion County Hospital District for $199,999 overdose services
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑7 to accept $112,206 FDOT grant for terminal apron rehabilitation

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The CRA Board will consider approving a redevelopment agreement with Marion Opportunity Zone Investment I, LLC for the Hotel Marion property, with city incentives not to exceed $2,896,670. The board will also vote on three West Ocala residential property improvement grants totaling up to $43,285. Additionally, the board will review applications to fill a vacancy on the Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee.

• Redevelopment Agreement for Hotel Marion, city incentives up to $2,896,670
• Residential Property Improvement Grant at 2351 SW Second St., up to $3,285
• Residential Property Improvement Grant at 628 NW Second St., up to $20,000
• Residential Property Improvement Grant for parcel 2856-006-015, up to $20,000
• Applications to fill vacancy on Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The board approved the minutes from the September 3 and October 21 meetings. It appointed Donald Gulling to the Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee and approved three residential property improvement grants totaling $43,285. The proposed redevelopment agreement for the historic Hotel Marion, with city incentives up to $2,896,670, was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved September 3 and October 21 CRA meeting minutes (roll call vote)
• Approved appointment of Donald Gulling to Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee (roll call vote)
• Approved $3,285 grant for 2351 SW Second Street (roll call vote)
• Approved $20,000 grant for 628 NW Second Street (roll call vote)
• Approved $20,000 grant for parcel 2856-006-015 (roll call vote)
• Tabled redevelopment agreement for Hotel Marion, incentives up to $2,896,670 (roll call vote)

Investment Committee

The Ocala Investment Committee meets to review performance reports from Sawgrass Asset Management, Seix Investment Advisors, PFM Asset Management, and CapTrust Asset Management, along with an internal investment report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific proposals or decisions requiring a vote.

• Review of Sawgrass Asset Management report
• Review of Seix Investment Advisors report
• Review of PFM Asset Management report
• Review of CapTrust Asset Management report
• Overview of Internal Investment Report

Special Magistrate

The Ocala Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hear cases regarding code violations including abandoned vehicles, weed accumulation, and building permits. The body will also review a consent agenda for non-compliance hearings.

• Hearings for abandoned vehicles at 1720 NW 4th Ave and 432 NW 9th Ave
• Weed accumulation violations at 3901 SW 30th St and 3026 SE 6th St
• Standard Housing Code violations at 2511 NE 12th Ct and 3026 SE 6th St
• Consent agenda for 12 non-compliance hearings
• Review of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee will consider two residential property improvement grants for properties at 1030 NE 5th Street ($5,370) and 937 NE 3rd Street ($6,374). The meeting also includes approval of minutes from August 27, 2025, and project updates.

• Residential Property Improvement Grant for 1030 NE 5th Street, not to exceed $5,370
• Residential Property Improvement Grant for 937 NE 3rd Street, not to exceed $6,374
• Approval of minutes from August 27, 2025 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025 at 10 a.m.

Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting and note that no grant applications were received. The committee will provide updates on ongoing redevelopment projects and address any other business items. Public, staff, and board comments will be heard before setting the next meeting for December 18, 2025.

• Approve minutes from August 26, 2025 meeting
• No grant applications submitted
• Project updates on downtown redevelopment
• Public, staff, and board comments
• Next meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025

The committee approved the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; project updates were presented for information only. The next meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2025.

• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (result: approved)

City Council

The Ocala City Council will vote on a consent agenda and several general business items, including the sale of the 230kV transmission line to Duke Energy for $9.9 million, a $11.4 million vehicle purchase, and a $2 million electric meter purchase. Public hearings are scheduled for land-use map changes and a text amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. The council will also consider allocating $84,000 from the Affordable Housing Fund for a multi-family development.

• Sale of Ocala Electric Utility 230kV transmission line to Duke Energy Florida, LLC for $9,893,712
• Purchase of 106 vehicles and equipment for various departments for $11,366,554
• Purchase of electric meters from Wesco Distribution, Inc. for up to $2,000,000
• Public hearings on Future Land Use map change for 74.11 acres on NW 27th Avenue and text amendment for parcels on SW 43rd Court
• Allocation of $84,000 from Affordable Housing Fund for Magnolia Terrace multi-family development

The council approved the full consent agenda, which includes several $75,000 expenditures, an $84,000 affordable‑housing allocation and multiple appointments. It also approved two comprehensive‑plan transmittals for land‑use changes and adopted resolutions for a new signage plan at Winding Oaks and for alcohol sales at the 2025 Ocala Arts Festival.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (prescription benefit $75K, sidewalk repairs $75K, Greenway Reserve plan, Winding Oaks Phase 1 agreement, $84K affordable‑housing allocation, appointments of TamBoura Jenkins, Bruce Gonseth, re‑appointment of Justin Hardy, and October 7 minutes)
• Approved transmittal of a comprehensive‑plan text amendment for two parcels (≈251 acres) at SW 43rd Court (9a)
• Approved transmittal of a comprehensive‑plan map amendment changing future land‑use for ≈74 acres to Employment Center (9b)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑3 amending the Winding Oaks Planned Development master signage plan (9c)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑4 allowing alcoholic‑beverage sales in the downtown event zone for the Oct 25‑26 2025 Arts Festival (9d)

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board will consider several East Ocala property improvement grants ranging from $6,868 to $50,000. Each grant request will be presented by Roberto Ellis. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, minutes approval, and public comments.

• Grant up to $50,000 for 2225 East Silver Springs Boulevard (commercial)
• Grant up to $27,777 for 2430 NE Second Street (commercial)
• Grant up to $15,229 for 1122 NE Ninth Street (residential)
• Grant up to $13,590 for 1525 NE Eighth Avenue (commercial)
• Grant up to $8,175 for 207 NE 11th Avenue (residential)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ocala Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a quasi-judicial request to rezone 10.36 acres at 2500 NW 31st Avenue from residential to light industrial and change the land use designation to Employment Center. The body will also hold a public hearing to amend the code to allow churches in the M-1 zoning district.

• Rezone 10.36 acres at 2500 NW 31st Avenue from R-1/R-2 to M-1 (Case ZON25-0012)
• Change land use designation to Employment Center (Case LUC25-0005)
• Public hearing to amend code to allow churches in M-1 zoning district (Case COD25-0003)
• Approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Proof of publication for Public Meeting Notice

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a change of the Future Land Use designation for 10.36 acres at 2500 NW 31st Avenue from Medium Intensity/Special District to Employment Center. The same parcel was rezoned from R-1 and R-2 residential to M-1 Light Industrial. Finally, the commission approved an amendment to allow churches/places of worship in the M-1 district on major and minor arterial roadways.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried by roll call)
• Approved change of Future Land Use designation for 10.36 acres at 2500 NW 31st Avenue to Employment Center (Case LUC25-0005)
• Approved rezoning of 10.36 acres at 2500 NW 31st Avenue from R-1/R-2 residential to M-1 Light Industrial (Case ZON25-0012)
• Approved amendment to permit churches/places of worship in M-1 Light Industrial zoning on arterial roadways (COD25-0003)

Contractors Board of Examiners and Appeals

The Ocala Contractors Board of Examiners and Appeals will hear five enforcement cases. Each case involves alleged violations of City Code Section 22-151 at specific addresses. The board may levy fines, require payment of administrative costs, or place liens if violations are not corrected. Decisions can be appealed to the Marion County Circuit Court within 30 days.

• Case CON25-0033 – Hillary Carter, 1528 NE 17th Ave – violations of Sections 22-151(B)(12), (B)(6), (B)(8)
• Case CON25-0034 – Jasper Reese Fail, 1014 NE 12th St – violation of Section 22-151(B)(6)
• Case CON25-0035 – Abed Rabbo Daoud Zayed, 1014 NE 12th St – violations of Sections 22-151(B)(6), (B)(10), (B)(13)
• Case CON25-0036 – Juan Antonio Ortiz Garcia, 1828 E. Silver Springs Blvd – violations of Sections 22-151(B)(6), (B)(8)
• Case CON25-0037 – (no defendant listed) – attached documentation reviewed

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Ocala Municipal Code Enforcement Board will meet to review and rule on 23 cases involving code violations, including building permits, weeds, and abandoned vehicles. The board will also hear presentations on non-compliance for several properties.

• Hear 23 cases of code violations including weeds, building permits, and abandoned vehicles
• Review non-compliance presentations for 10 properties
• Case locations include 1307 NW 12th St, 2921 NW 18th St, and 3435 N. Pine Ave
• Board members include Edward Ferrentino, Michael Gartner, and Michael Kroitor
• Meeting set for 5:30 PM at City Hall, Council Chambers - Second Floor

City Council

The Ocala City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple engineering contracts and a public hearing on waste ordinance amendments. General business items include budget amendments for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton recovery, a $1.06M force main reroute contract, and funding for SunTran transit. The council will also vote on a $549,040 city website redesign and other service contracts.

• Budget resolutions appropriating $139,672 for Hurricane Helene and $1,486,524 for Hurricane Milton recovery
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-41 amending waste accumulation limits and multi-family unit rates
• $1,060,070 contract with General Underground for SE 22nd Avenue Force Main Reroute Project
• Acceptance of $796,934 in state transit grant plus $808,934 local match for SunTran bus system
• Five-year $549,040 contract with Granicus for city website redesign and hosting

The council adopted Ordinance 2025-41 amending waste‑collection rates. It approved several engineering and construction contracts, including a $1,060,070 force‑main reroute and an $825,550 lift‑station project. The council also adopted budget resolutions, notably a $1,605,868 public‑transit funding package and hurricane‑relief allocations.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-41 amending waste‑collection rates (adopted)
• Approved SE 22nd Avenue Force Main Reroute contract for $1,060,070 (approved)
• Approved Lift Station No. 127 Force Main Reroute Phase 1 contract for $825,550 (approved)
• Approved purchase of 15 bus shelters for $227,065 (approved)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑2 accepting public transit grant of $796,934 (adopted)
• Adopted Budget Resolution 2026‑101 appropriating $1,605,868 for transit (adopted)
• Adopted Budget Resolution 2026‑102 appropriating $139,672 for Hurricane Helene relief (adopted)
• Adopted Budget Resolution 2026‑103 appropriating $1,486,524 for Hurricane Milton relief (adopted)

Municipal Arts Commission

The Ocala Municipal Arts Commission will meet to approve a grant for a dance program and discuss updates on a vacant storefront mural project. The body will also review funding for a license plate grant program and approve a revised roster for public art.

• Approve $2,000 LEAP Through Dance grant application
• Discuss vacant storefront mural program grant application
• Review license plate grant fund for fiscal year 2026
• Approve revised Ocala Public Art Roster open call for 2026

The commission approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It approved a $1,200 grant to Nehyssa Turenne for the LEAP Through Dance program to cover workshop expenses. It also approved the revised Ocala Public Art Roster open‑call process for 2026.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (approved)
• Approved $1,200 LEAP Through Dance grant to Nehyssa Turenne (approved)
• Approved revised 2026 Ocala Public Art Roster open call (approved)

North Magnolia Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The North Magnolia Redevelopment Advisory Committee will vote on a Commercial Building Improvement Grant not to exceed $19,125 for property at 903 NE Osceola Avenue, and review the FY 2025-26 budget for the North Magnolia CRA, including a budget resolution and capital improvement projects. The committee also will approve meeting minutes from May 29, 2025, and receive project updates.

• Approve Commercial Building Improvement Grant for 903 NE Osceola Avenue, up to $19,125
• Review FY 2025-26 budget for North Magnolia CRA (Resolution 2025-103)
• Discuss capital improvement projects for the North Magnolia CRA
• Approve May 29, 2025 meeting minutes
• Receive project updates and public comments

The committee approved the May 29 meeting minutes. It approved a commercial building improvement grant of up to $19,125 for the property at 903 NE Osceola Avenue. The board approved a motion to replace and keep all banners up at all times. It also approved adding the cost of murals and other public art to businesses in the North Bank CRA area.

• Approved May 29, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved $19,125 commercial building improvement grant for 903 NE Osceola Ave
• Approved motion to replace and maintain all banners
• Approved inclusion of mural and public‑art costs for North Bank CRA businesses

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct general business. The primary purpose of the meeting is the certification of the September 16, 2025 Special General Election results.

• Certification of September 16, 2025 Special General Election Results

West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee will consider approving three Residential Property Improvement Grants totaling up to $43,285 for properties on SW 2nd Street and NW 2nd Street. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget for the West Ocala CRA subarea.

• Approve Residential Property Improvement Grant for 2351 SW 2nd Street, up to $3,285
• Approve Residential Property Improvement Grant for 628 NW 2nd Street, up to $20,000
• Approve Residential Property Improvement Grant for parcel 2856-006-015, up to $20,000
• Presentation on Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget for West Ocala CRA subarea
• Next meeting scheduled for November 20, 2025

The West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. It also approved three residential property improvement grants: $3,285 for 2351 SW 2nd Street, $20,000 for 628 NW 2nd Street, and $20,000 for parcel 2856-006-015. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $3,285 grant for 2351 SW 2nd Street residential improvement
• Approved $20,000 grant for 628 NW 2nd Street residential improvement
• Approved $20,000 grant for parcel 2856-006-015 residential improvement

Brownfields Advisory Committee

The Brownfields Advisory Committee will decide on approving Environmental Site Assessments for two properties: 1535 N. Magnolia Avenue and 206 NE 9th Street. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comments.

• Approve Environmental Site Assessment for 1535 N. Magnolia Avenue
• Approve Environmental Site Assessment for 206 NE 9th Street
• Approval of May 15, 2025, meeting minutes
• Public notice published September 15, 2025
• Next meeting set for November 20, 2025

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will hear and decide a docket of code‑enforcement cases involving building permits, housing code, weeds, abandoned vehicles, and fencing violations. The meeting will also approve the August 27 minutes, record proof of publication, and swear in officers. Old business includes a consent agenda for several non‑compliance (Massey) hearings. Comments from the public and the magistrate will conclude the session.

• Case CE25-0040 – building permit required violation at 1622 SW 4th St
• Case CE25-0499 – standard housing code violation at 4080 SW 29th Pl
• Case CE25-0575 – weeds, trash, and abandoned vehicle violations at 3508 SE 6th St
• Case CE25-0722 – barbed wire, building permit, site‑plan, and zoning use violations at 100 blk Martin L. King Ave
• Consent agenda for Non‑Compliance (Massey) hearing – case 2024_10908 at 1307 NW 8th St

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will discuss the SHIP annual report, a presentation on the Terrell Rehab project, an update on the Magnolia Terrace project, and a YIGBY (Yes In God's Back Yard) presentation. The committee will also begin preparing its own annual report. No votes or decisions are listed beyond approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Terrell Rehab Presentation
• SHIP Annual Report discussion
• Magnolia Terrace Project Update
• YIGBY Presentation
• AHAC Annual Report Preparation

City Council

The Ocala City Council will adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget and millage rates, and approve contracts for waste disposal and airport improvements. The meeting also includes public hearings for liquor permits and the introduction of an ordinance regarding waste accumulation.

• Adoption of FY 2025-26 budget ($1.15 billion) and millage rates (6.6177)
• Award of five-year solid waste disposal contract to GFL ($19.4 million)
• Introduction of ordinance on waste accumulation and multi-family rates
• Acceptance of FAA grants for airport terminal apron ($2.66 million) and runway safety ($225,850)
• Public hearings for beer and wine permits at Koto Hibachi Express and Staybridge Suites

The council approved the routine consent agenda items. Council members voted 4-1 to table the proposed amendment adding a $98,800 management fee for the Fort King Tennis Center. The council approved an alcohol permit for Genki Izakaya (Koto Hibachi Express Sushi and Bubble Tea) at 3811 SW College Road, with a unanimous 5-0 vote. The council also approved an alcohol permit for Shelijen, LLC (Staybridge Suites Ocala) at 4627 NW Blitchton Rd, also by a 5-0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (routine)
• Tabled Fort King Tennis Center management fee amendment (4-1)
• Approved alcohol permit for Genki Izakaya, 3811 SW College Road (5-0)
• Approved alcohol permit for Shelijen, LLC, 4627 NW Blitchton Rd (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review a request for a special exception to install a cell tower and a request for residential yard setback variances. Staff has recommended denial of the tower request and approval of the variance request.

• Special exception request for a 100-foot-tall telecommunications tower at 2206 NE 24th Street (SE25-0005)
• Variance request to reduce street side yard setback from 25 feet to 18.3 feet and rear yard setback from 25 feet to 3 feet for Robert & Nadia Briggs (VAR25-0005)

The Board approved the minutes from the December 2024 and April 2025 meetings. It voted 4‑2 to approve Special Exception SE25‑0005, allowing a 100‑foot telecommunications tower at 2206 NE 24th Street in the R‑1A residential district. The Board also approved Variance VAR25‑0005, reducing the street‑side yard setback to 18.3 ft and the rear yard setback to 3 ft.

• Approved December 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved Special Exception SE25‑0005 for 100‑foot tower at 2206 NE 24th St (4‑2 vote)
• Approved Variance VAR25‑0005 to reduce setbacks (unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Ocala City Council will meet to adopt Resolution 2025-40, which sets the Fiscal Year 2025-26 fire assessment rates. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 PM at Ocala City Hall.

• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025-26 fire assessment rates (Resolution 2025-40)
• Public hearing on fire assessment rates
• Public comments period for residents

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will hear 10 new code violation cases and consider compliance actions on 7 old cases, including lien requests. Violations include housing code, building permits, weeds, abandoned vehicles, and trailers. The board may levy fines, require administrative costs, and place liens if violations are not corrected.

• New case 2024_11009: Lawrence Williams at 1329 SW 3rd St for housing code and building permit violations
• New case CE25-0459: Ashley Pierson Zimmerman at 854 NW 6th Ave for weeds, dangerous building, and permit violations
• New case CE25-0738: Michael Anderson Stewart Estate (repeat violator) at 1224 NE 10th Ave for weeds
• Old business: lien request for Weihua Wade Yang at 1776 NE 17th St (case 2023_10361)
• Old business: compliance hearing for Jeffery D. Vernam Estate at 1831 NW 26th Pl (case CE25-0325)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hear a public hearing on amending the Winding Oaks Planned Development master signage plan and standards book for the 4090 SW 66th Street site (about 960.59 acres). It will also consider an ordinance to change the Future Land Use designation of roughly 74.11 acres (nine parcels) along the west side of NW 27th Avenue from Medium Intensity/Special District to Employment Center. A public hearing will be held to transmit a Comprehensive Plan amendment that deletes Policy 18.13 and 18.24 for about 75.93 acres on SW 43rd Court. The agenda also includes a presentation of the Greenway Reserve conceptual subdivision plan and approval of the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Ordinance to rezone ~74.11 acres (nine parcels) to Employment Center (Case LUC25-0004)
• Public hearing to amend Winding Oaks PD master signage plan and Standards Book for 4090 SW 66th Street (960.59 acres) (Case PD20-0007)
• Public hearing to transmit amendment deleting Policy 18.13 & 18.24 for ~75.93 acres on SW 43rd Court (Case FLUP25-0001)
• Presentation of Greenway Reserve Conceptual Subdivision Plan (SUB25-0003)
• Approval of August 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the Greenway Reserve conceptual subdivision plan (SUB25-0003). It also approved an amendment to the Future Land Use Element that deletes Policy 18.13 and Policy 18.24 for about 75.93 acres on SW 43rd Court. A land‑use change was approved to re‑classify roughly 74.11 acres along NW 27th Avenue from Medium Intensity/Special District to Employment Center. Finally, the board approved an amendment to the Winding Oaks Planned Development master signage plan and standards book.

• Approved Greenway Reserve Conceptual Subdivision Plan (SUB25-0003)
• Approved amendment to Future Land Use Element deleting Policy 18.13 and 18.24 (≈75.93 acres, Case FLUP25-0001)
• Approved change of Future Land Use designation to Employment Center for ≈74.11 acres (Case LUC25-0004)
• Approved amendment to Winding Oaks PD master signage plan and standards book (4090 SW 66th Street)
• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Ocala Historic Preservation Advisory Board will review four requests for Certificates of Appropriateness, including a garage addition and a metal roof replacement, and will discuss variance requests for property setbacks. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Review of Case File #256: 1,344 sq ft garage addition at 1244 SE 7th Street
• Review of Case File #91: 26-gauge silver metal roof replacement at 703 E. Fort King
• Review of Case File #328: Driveway replacement with Tremron pavers at 1019 SE 3rd Street
• Review of Case File #189: After-the-fact approval for pool and gazebo at 514 SE Sanchez Avenue
• Approval of August 7, 2025 Meeting Minutes

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board approved the minutes from the August 7 meeting. It approved a garage addition with setbacks (COA25-0022) and a paver driveway replacement (COA25-0026). The board denied the gazebo and pool request (COA25-0028) and the metal roof replacement request (COA25-0030). No other business was acted on.

• Approved August 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved COA25-0022 garage addition with variance conditions
• Approved COA25-0026 driveway replacement with pavers
• Denied COA25-0028 gazebo and pool project
• Denied COA25-0030 metal roof replacement

City Council

The Ocala City Council will hold public hearings on several rezoning and annexation proposals, including a 39.33-acre planned development on SW 20th Street. The council will also consider adopting the tentative FY2025-26 budget of $1.15 billion and a millage rate of 6.6177. Consent and general business items include a $11.3 million transit management contract, a $2.66 million yard waste disposal contract, and the purchase of police vehicles.

• Tentative FY2025-26 budget adoption ($1,152,885,830) and millage rate of 6.6177 (items 9i, 9j)
• Annexation and rezoning of 39.33 acres on SW 20th Street to Planned Development (items 9c, 9e)
• Rezoning of 1.59 acres at 458 NW First Street to General Business (item 9b)
• Third amendment to SunTran transit management contract with RATP Dev USA, inc., $11,322,699 (item 10c)
• Five-year renewal of yard and wood waste disposal contract with D&G Solutions Group, $2,664,656 (item 10g)

The Ocala City Council approved its consent agenda and adopted several zoning and annexation ordinances, including the annexation and planned‑development rezoning of 39.33 acres on SW 20th Street. It also adopted the downtown development district millage rates and the FY 2025‑26 budget for the downtown fund.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-35 rezoning parcel 24728-000-00 from R‑1 to R‑1AA
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-36 rezoning three parcels at 458 NW First Street to B‑4 (General Business)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-38 annexing 39.33 acres on SW 20th Street and rezoning to Planned Development
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-39 changed Future Land Use for the 39.33 acres to Medium Intensity/Special District
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-40 rezoned the same 39.33 acres to Planned Development
• Adopted Resolution 2025-38 approving the PD Plan and Standards Book for the 39.33‑acre site
• Adopted Resolution 2025-177 adopting downtown district millage rates of 1.7185, 1.6332, and 1.4699

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board will consider and vote on four budget resolutions for the Fiscal Year 2025‑26. The resolutions allocate $2,712,710 to the East Ocala Redevelopment Subarea Fund, $2,195,368 to the Downtown Redevelopment Subarea Fund, $1,267,622 to the North Magnolia Redevelopment Subarea Fund, and $5,028,197 to the West Ocala Redevelopment Subarea Fund. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, minutes approval, and a public comments period.

• Adopt FY 2025‑26 budget for East Ocala Redevelopment Subarea Fund – $2,712,710
• Adopt FY 2025‑26 budget for Downtown Redevelopment Subarea Fund – $2,195,368
• Adopt FY 2025‑26 budget for North Magnolia Redevelopment Subarea Fund – $1,267,622
• Adopt FY 2025‑26 budget for West Ocala Redevelopment Subarea Fund – $5,028,197

The Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board approved the Fiscal Year 2025‑26 budget resolutions for four subarea funds: East Ocala ($2,712,710), Downtown ($2,195,368), North Magnolia ($1,267,622), and West Ocala ($5,028,197). Each motion was carried by roll‑call vote with no further discussion. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted East Ocala Redevelopment Subarea Fund budget $2,712,710
• Adopted Downtown Redevelopment Subarea Fund budget $2,195,368
• Adopted North Magnolia Redevelopment Subarea Fund budget $1,267,622
• Adopted West Ocala Redevelopment Subarea Fund budget $5,028,197

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee will vote on nine property improvement grants totaling $134,963 and hear a presentation on the proposed FY 2025-26 budget for the East Ocala CRA. They will also receive an update on the skate park expansion project.

• Approve Residential Property Improvement Grant for 903 NE 2nd Street ($20,000)
• Approve Commercial Property Improvement Grant for 2430 NE 2nd Street ($27,777)
• Approve Commercial Property Improvement Grant for 2225 East Silver Springs Boulevard ($27,545)
• Receive update on Skate Park Expansion Project groundbreaking
• Review proposed FY 2025-26 budget for East Ocala CRA

The East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee approved eight grant applications and denied one. Residential grants totaling $59,183 were approved for properties on 206 NE 12th Ave, 207 NE 11th Ave, 903 NE 2nd St, 1127 NE 2nd St, and 1122 NE 9th St. Commercial grants of $50,000 for 2225 E Silver Springs Blvd and $13,590 for 1525 NE 8th Ave were approved, while a $27,777 grant for 2430 NE 2nd St was denied. Several members recused themselves from votes due to conflicts of interest.

• Approved $8,516 residential grant for 206 NE 12th Ave (CRA25-0028)
• Approved $8,175 residential grant for 207 NE 11th Ave (CRA25-0016)
• Approved $20,000 residential grant for 903 NE 2nd St (CRA25-0029)
• Approved $7,263 residential grant for 1127 NE 2nd St (CRA25-0032)
• Approved $15,229 residential grant for 1122 NE 9th St (CRA25-0036)
• Approved $50,000 commercial grant for 2225 E Silver Springs Blvd (CRA25-0012)
• Approved $13,590 commercial grant for 1525 NE 8th Ave (CRA25-0035)
• Denied $27,777 commercial grant for 2430 NE 2nd St (CRA25-0027)

Special Magistrate

The Ocala Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hear six new cases and ten old business cases regarding alleged code violations. Violations include overgrown weeds, trash accumulation, abandoned vehicles, abandoned swimming pools, and tree removal without a permit. The magistrate can levy fines, require payment of administrative costs, and place liens on property if violations are not corrected.

• Case CE24_0178 at 3318 E Fort King St: alleged weeds, trash, abandoned vehicles, and abandoned swimming pool.
• Case CE25-0283 at 1406 SE 27th St: alleged tree removal without required permit.
• Case ENV25-0178 at 2100 block SW 21st Cir: repeat violator for weeds and trash accumulation.
• Ten old business cases on the docket for follow-up, including properties at 1021 NE 12th St, 400 block SW 3rd St, and 3435 N Pine Ave.
• Consent agenda for non-compliance (Massey) hearing included in old business.

Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee will consider a redevelopment agreement between the city and Domach, LLC for the proposed Marriott AC hotel (Project Hometown). It will also review the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget for the Downtown Ocala CRA and receive an update on the skate park expansion groundbreaking ceremony. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Redevelopment Agreement for Project Hometown (Downtown Ocala Marriott AC) between City and Domach, LLC
• Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget for Downtown Ocala CRA
• Groundbreaking Ceremony for Skate Park Expansion Project
• Approval of April 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• No grant applications received

The Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. It also confirmed that the next committee meeting will be held on October 28, 2025. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Scheduled next meeting for October 28, 2025

City Council

The Ocala City Council will vote on a redevelopment agreement for the Downtown Ocala Marriott AC hotel (Project Hometown) with up to $5.6 million in city incentives, and a related parking agreement. The council will also introduce ordinances for four rezoning cases and a 39.33-acre annexation, and consider multiple contracts including a $2.3 million interlocal agreement for the Emerald Road Extension project. The consent agenda includes affordable housing fund disbursements, utility easement releases, and subdivision approvals.

• Redevelopment Agreement for Project Hometown - Downtown Ocala Marriott AC with total City incentives not to exceed $5,619,644
• Ordinance to annex 39.33 acres along SW 20th Street and rezone to Planned Development
• Interlocal agreement with Marion County for Emerald Road Extension project up to $2,332,730
• Contracts for citywide copier/printer services ($957,096 estimated) and digital backup storage for Ocala Police ($118,364)
• Affordable Housing Incentive Fund disbursements for two new single-family units ($5,699 and $9,303)

The council approved the consent agenda, which included several construction contracts, affordable‑housing fund disbursements, a equipment purchase, and utility easement releases. It adopted Resolution 2025‑36 to abrogate a 12‑foot alleyway for hospital access and adopted Ordinance 2025‑34 limiting enclosures on elevated buildings in flood‑hazard areas. Additional actions included developer agreements for Winding Oaks phases, a $500 donation budget amendment, and a $54,236 election‑agreement expense.

• Approved consent agenda items including contracts, fund disbursements, equipment purchase and easement releases
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑36 to abrogate a 12‑foot alleyway (motion carried by roll call)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑34 limiting enclosures on elevated buildings in flood‑hazard areas
• Approved developer agreements for Winding Oaks Residential Phase 2 and Phase 4
• Approved $500 community donation for National Night Out event (Budget Resolution 2025‑173)
• Approved $54,236 additional expenditures for the September 16, 2025 special election
• Approved purchase of a 34‑cubic‑yard roll‑off compactor for $51,725
• Approved two Affordable Housing Incentive Fund disbursements of $5,699 and $9,303

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board will vote on a redevelopment agreement for Project Hometown. The board is also reviewing two affordable housing fund disbursements for single-family units.

• Redevelopment Agreement for Project Hometown - Downtown Ocala Marriott AC with Domach, LLC not to exceed $5,619,644
• Affordable Housing Incentive Fund disbursement to Delva One Construction, LLC for 1316 NW Eighth Street not to exceed $5,699
• Affordable Housing Incentive Fund disbursement to Delva One Construction, LLC for a unit in West Ocala CRA subarea not to exceed $9,303

Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will meet at Ocala City Hall to review attorney reports, actuarial impact statements regarding pension policies, and quarterly investment reports. The agenda includes approving Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) applications and discussing the terms of two trustee members.

• Attorney report on Form 1 filing and Supreme Court ruling
• Actuarial impact statements for DROP and Comp B Incentive Pay
• Quarterly investment report for June 30, 2025
• Approval of DROP applications
• Discussion on trustee member terms ending October 4, 2025

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 CE25-0309: 1505 NW 10th St (violations include water collections, weeds, abandoned vehicles, and dangerous building)
• Case CE25-0326: 616 NW 10th Pl (violations include dangerous building and lack of building permit)
• Repeat violator cases for 2724 NE 22nd Ct, 2511 NE 20th Ave, and 1800 Blk NW 2nd St
• Non-compliance hearings for liens at 1109 NW 2nd St, 1821 NW 29th Ave, 1500 NW 20th Ct, and 1707 NW 18th Ave
• Review of cases for Colesco Partners LLC (250 SW 22nd Pl) and Liquid Venture Holdings LLC (540 NW 3rd Ave)

Contractors Board of Examiners and Appeals

The Contractors Board of Examiners and Appeals will meet to hear a case involving a code violation at 925 SE 17th St. The board is empowered to levy fines and place liens on property if violations are not corrected.

• Case CON25-0031: City of Ocala vs. Larry Dean Heier at 925 SE 17th St
• Violation: Engaging in business without a permit (Section 22-151)
• Violation: Performing work without a permit (Section 22-151)
• Board members serve three-year terms and are appointed by the City Council
• Appeals must be filed within 30 days of the order

City Council: Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to review a presentation on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. This is a discussion item presented by Tammi Haslam.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget

General Employees' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The General Employees' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will review the October 2024 Actuarial Valuation and mortality updates. The board will also examine portfolio performance reports for the first and second quarters of 2025.

• October 2024 Actuarial Valuation & Mortality Memo
• Q1 and Q2 2025 Portfolio Performance reports
• Trustee nomination and appointment results
• Legal memos regarding Form 1 filing, Boycott Israel List, and Stanley v. City of Sanford
• Discussion of Defined Benefit (DB) years of service calculations

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a proposed change of Future Land Use designation for a 2.55‑acre parcel at the southeast corner of NW 21st Street and NW 27th Avenue; a request to reduce parking requirements by more than ten percent; and an amendment to Section 90-20 of the City Code to limit enclosures under elevated buildings in flood hazard areas. Recommendations from these hearings will be forwarded to the Ocala City Council for final action.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-XX to change Future Land Use from Neighborhood to Medium Intensity/Special District for parcel 22437-000-00 (≈2.55 acres) at NW 21st St & NW 27th Ave.
• Public hearing (PH25-0001) on a request to reduce parking requirements by over ten percent.
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-XX amending Sec. 90-20 of the Code to limit enclosures under elevated buildings in flood hazard areas.

The commission approved the meeting minutes. It denied the request to change the Future Land Use designation from Neighborhood to Medium Intensity/Special District for the parcel at NW 21st Street and NW 27th Avenue. It approved a reduction of parking requirements exceeding ten percent for case PH25-0001. It approved Ordinance 2025-XX amending Sec. 90-20 to limit enclosures under elevated buildings in flood‑hazard areas.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried by roll call)
• Denied change of Future Land Use designation for NW 21st & 27th site (Parcel 22437-000-00)
• Approved reduction in parking requirements exceeding ten percent (PH25-0001)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-XX amending Sec. 90-20 to limit enclosures under elevated buildings in flood‑hazard areas

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will review two Certificates of Appropriateness for residential additions. The board will consider a garage addition and an outdoor kitchen installation.

• COA25-0022: Request for a 1,344 square foot garage addition at 1244 SE 7th Street
• Variance request for 1244 SE 7th Street to reduce rear setback from 25 feet to 3 feet
• COA25-0024: Request for a pre-engineered outdoor kitchen at 814 SE 4th Street

The board approved the meeting minutes. It tabled the certificate of appropriateness for the garage at 1244 SE 7th Street. It approved the certificate of appropriateness for the outdoor kitchen at 814 SE 4th Street. The board agreed to move the October meeting to October 14, 2025.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Tabled garage certificate of appropriateness (COA25-0022)
• Approved outdoor kitchen certificate of appropriateness (COA25-0024)
• Rescheduled October meeting to October 14, 2025

Municipal Arts Commission

The Municipal Arts Commission will vote on grant applications and the addition of two pieces to the city's permanent art collection. The body will also review mural programs for Ocala Main Street and the East Ocala CRA.

• Grant application for Public Education Foundation of Marion County for $3,500
• Grant application for Nehyssa Turenne for $3,000
• Accession of “Music on Broadway” and “Double Helix” to permanent public art collection
• Review of Ocala Main Street vacant storefront mural program
• Review of East Ocala CRA mural grant program guidelines

The Municipal Arts Commission approved a $3,500 grant to the Public Education Foundation of Marion County for the 2025 Ocala Film Derby. The $3,000 LEAP Through Dance grant was tabled pending a revised budget. Two artworks, “Music on Broadway” and “Double Helix,” were approved for accession into the city’s permanent public art collection. The October 1, 2025 meeting was moved to the Growth Management Training Room.

• Approved $3,500 grant to Public Education Foundation for the 2025 Ocala Film Derby
• Tabled $3,000 LEAP Through Dance grant pending revised budget
• Approved accession of “Music on Broadway” mural to permanent public art collection
• Approved accession of “Double Helix” sculpture to permanent public art collection
• Approved relocation of the October 1, 2025 OMAC meeting to the Growth Management Training Room
• Tabled revisions to the Ocala Public Art Roster open call until application changes are made

City Council

The Ocala City Council will consider approving a $3.8 million contract for Phase 3 of the SW 44th/46th Avenue Four-Lane Expansion Project and renewing various city contracts, including a $2.5 million fuel supply agreement and a $433,472 litter control service contract.

• Approve $3,777,046 for SW 44th/46th Avenue Four-Lane Expansion Project
• Approve $2,500,000 fuel supply and transfer services contract
• Approve $433,472 annual litter control services contract
• Approve $3,938,144 Federal Transit Administration grant for SunTran
• Approve $300,000 for Environmental Protection Adaptation Plan

The City Council approved a $3.43 M contract with Commercial Industrial Corp. for Phase 3 of the SW 44th/46th Avenue four‑lane expansion and adopted a budget resolution to transfer $3.78 M for the project. It also approved several contracts and budget items, including a floodplain modeling work order, an environmental adaptation grant, and a stormwater master‑plan study. All items were adopted without recorded opposition.

• Approved $3,433,678 contract (plus 10% contingency) for Phase 3 of SW 44th/46th Avenue expansion (unanimous)
• Adopted budget transfer of $3,777,046 to fund Phase 3 of the same expansion (unanimous)
• Approved $186,243 work order with Black & Veatch for FEMA floodplain model updates (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 grant agreement with Florida DEP for an Adaptation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $462,170 contract with Kimley‑Horn for a Stormwater Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $625,000 one‑year renewal with Odyssey Manufacturing for sodium hypochlorite supply (unanimous)
• Approved $168,534 purchase of Hendrix cable system from Marmon Utility (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500,000 one‑year fuel supply contract with Petroleum Traders Corporation (unanimous)

Investment Committee

The Investment Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and review internal investment reports. The meeting includes reports from four external asset management firms.

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

Special Magistrate

The Municipal Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will examine various city ordinance violations. The magistrate has the authority to levy fines, require payment of administrative costs, and place liens on property.

• Case 2024_10908: 1307 NW 8th St (building permit and housing code violations)
• Case CE25-0461: 2410 SW College Rd (donation box regulations)
• Case CE25-0535: 2601 NE 28th Ave (weeds, hazardous swimming pool, and chickens)
• Case CE25-0474: 2000 Blk NW 1st St (weeds, R-2 permitted uses, and fencing)
• Case CE25-0482: 1665 SW 3rd St (non-compliance hearing for Prime Vestors Inc)

City Council

The Ocala City Council will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 tentative millage rates, a supplemental budget appropriation, and several land use and zoning ordinances. The body will also vote on contracts for infrastructure and utility services.

• Approve FY 2025-26 tentative millage rates: Basic City 6.6177, District A 1.7185, District B 1.6332, District C 1.4699
• Adopt Budget Resolution 2025-166 amending FY 2024-25 budget with $3,786,945
• Adopt Ordinance 2025-29 to change Future Land Use designation on 0.78 acres at 1900 block of NE 49th Avenue
• Adopt Ordinance 2025-30 to rezone 6.83 acres at NE 49th Avenue and E Silver Springs Boulevard
• Approve contract with Cummins, Inc. for engine and transmission replacement services not to exceed $1,340,270

The City Council approved the special election qualifying procedures and schedule. It adopted a series of budget resolutions, including fire‑assessment rates, tentative millage rates, and a $3.8 M supplemental appropriation. The council also adopted four rezoning ordinances covering more than 25 acres of development. Additionally, a design work order for the A12 Hangar project was approved.

• Approved Special Election Qualifying Procedures and Schedule (roll‑call vote)
• Approved consent‑agenda expenditures and contracts totaling over $400,000
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-30 rezoning ~6.83 acres at NE 49th Ave and E Silver Springs Blvd
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-33 rezoning ~18.24 acres at SW 48th Ave and SW 49th Place
• Adopted Resolution 2025-34 to reimpose non‑ad valorem fire assessments
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 tentative millage rates for basic city and districts
• Adopted Budget Resolution 2025-166 supplemental appropriation of $3,786,945
• Approved task work order with Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering for A12 Hangar design ($147,741)

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board will consider approving multiple residential and commercial property improvement grants totaling over $120,000 for properties in the East Ocala area. The meeting will also include the approval of revisions to a commercial property improvement grant program.

• Approve revisions to East Ocala CRA commercial property improvement grant program
• Approve residential grant for 1114 NE 12th Avenue (up to $13,474)
• Approve residential grant for 224 NE 10th Avenue (up to $15,083)
• Approve residential grant for 956 NE Fifth Street (up to $12,289)
• Approve residential grant for 428 NE Seventh Terrace (up to $20,000)

The board approved a revision that increases the East Ocala CRA commercial property improvement grant maximum from $20,000 to $50,000. It also approved residential improvement grants ranging from $12,289 to $20,000 for several East Ocala properties, and a $6,404 commercial grant. Staff will present a resolution to the City Council for additional funding for future applications.

• Approved revision to increase max grant award to $50,000 (roll call)
• Approved $13,474 residential grant for 1114 NE 12th Avenue (roll call)
• Approved $15,083 residential grant for 224 NE 10th Avenue (roll call)
• Approved $12,289 residential grant for 956 NE Fifth Street (roll call)
• Approved $20,000 residential grant for 428 NE Seventh Terrace (roll call)
• Approved $19,810 residential grant for 837 NE Second Street (roll call)
• Approved $20,000 residential grant for 923 NE Second Street (roll call)
• Approved $6,404 commercial grant for 1531 NE Second Street (roll call)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving three subdivision plans and four public hearings regarding rezoning requests and a code amendment affecting Short Term Rentals.

• Approve SUB 25-0009 Emerson Pointe Phase 3 Conceptual Subdivision Plan
• Approve SUB24-0002 Winding Oaks Residential PH 2 Final Plat and Developer’s Agreement
• Public Hearing to rezone 7.23 acres at NE 31st Street and NE Jacksonville Road to R-1AA
• Public Hearing to rezone 1.59 acres at 458 NW 1st Street to B-4, General Business
• Public Hearing to amend code for Congregate Living Facilities and Short Term Rentals

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the meeting minutes and three subdivision plans. It tabled an abrogation request (ABR25-0003) until August. It approved rezoning of multiple parcels, including a 7.23‑acre site to R‑1AA, a 1.59‑acre site to B‑4, and a 5.93‑acre site to M‑1. The proposed code amendment (COD25-0001) was withdrawn for future reconsideration.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (roll call vote)
• Approved SUB25-0009 Emerson Pointe Phase 3 Conceptual Subdivision Plan
• Approved SUB24-0002 Winding Oaks Residential PH2 Final Plat and Developer’s Agreement
• Tabled ABR25-0003 abrogation request until August 2025 meeting
• Approved rezoning of 7.23‑acre parcel to R‑1AA (Case ZON25-0010)
• Approved rezoning of 1.59‑acre parcel to B‑4 (Case ZON25-0009)
• Approved rezoning of 5.93‑acre parcels to M‑1 (Case ZON25-0008)
• Withdrew COD25-0001 code amendment (to be reconsidered next month)

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board meeting scheduled for July 10, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda had listed several cases for new and old business regarding city code violations.

• Case 2024_11632: 1109 SW 10th St (weeds, vacant commercial structure, tree removal, signs)
• Case CE25-0309: 1505 NW 10th St (abandoned vehicles, vacant commercial structure, dangerous building)
• Case CE25-0409: 3304 SE 18th Ct (dangerous building nuisance)
• Case CE25-0325: 1831 NW 26th Pl (repeat violator, weeds)
• Old Business: Non-compliance hearings for properties at 1109 NW 2nd St, 1821 NW 29th Ave, 1648 SW 3rd St, 2065 NW 4th Ave, and 805 NW 14th Ave

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will review and vote on five Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) for alterations to historic properties, including a gate, deck, flower box, driveway, sidewalk, railing, fencing, garage, and windows. The board also will approve minutes from four prior meetings and discuss an affirmative maintenance item.

• COA 25-0016: Gate, deck, flower box at 815 SE 4th Street
• COA 25-0020: Driveway, sidewalk, railing at 607 SE Wenona Avenue
• COA 25-0021: Fencing at 1203 SE 5th Street
• COA 25-0022: Garage at 1244 SE 7th Street
• COA 25-0023: Windows at 1238 SE 5th Street

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board approved the minutes from the March, April, May, and June 2025 meetings. It approved certificates of appropriateness for projects at 815 SE 4th Street, 607 SE Wenona, 1203 SE 5th Street, and 1238 SE 5th Street. The application for a garage at 1244 SE 7th Street was tabled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 7, 2025.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (March–June 2025)
• Approved COA25-0016 (gate, deck, flower box) – RESULT: APPROVED
• Approved COA25-0020 (driveway, sidewalk, railing) – RESULT: APPROVED
• Approved COA25-0021 (fencing) – RESULT: APPROVED
• Approved COA25-0023 (window replacements) – RESULT: APPROVED
• Tabled COA25-0022 (garage) – RESULT: TABLED

City Council

The council will consider a series of consent agenda items, including equipment purchases and service contracts, and will vote on a $6,264,500 contract to buy five heavy‑duty battery‑electric transit buses. Additional items include approvals for utility easement releases, janitorial service renewals, and a mutual aid agreement with the Florida Municipal Power Agency. The meeting also features the introduction of several rezoning ordinances and a request to postpone related ordinances to the July 15 meeting.

• Approve purchase of five Gillig electric transit buses for $6,264,500
• Approve $68,521 purchase of generator control modules from Caterpillar Inc.
• Approve $90,000 mutual aid agreement with Florida Municipal Power Agency
• Introduce Ordinance 2025‑33 to rezone 18.24 acres near SW 48th Ave to B‑2
• Approve $250,000 two‑year citywide painting services contract

The council approved the consent agenda covering routine purchases and agreements. It adopted Ordinance 2025-32, expanding the Ridge at Heath Brook Community Development District by about 29.1 acres, and adopted Resolution 2025-33 to amend a Planned Development plan. The council also approved multiple water‑related work orders, including a $279,000 contract for the Water Resources Utility Maintenance Complex and additional engineering services totaling over $250,000.

• Approved the consent agenda (routine items) by roll call
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-32 to add ~29.142 acres to the Ridge at Heath Brook CDD (adopted)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-33 to amend the Planned Development Plan for NE 25th Ave/NE 28th St (adopted)
• Approved Task Work Order No.3 for Water Resources Utility Maintenance Complex, $279,000
• Approved Task Work Order No.43 for Reclaimed Water Master Plan update, $88,209
• Approved Task Work Order No.44 for Biosolids System Evaluation, $80,586
• Approved purchase of generator electronic control module upgrades from Caterpillar, $68,521
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement with Florida Municipal Power Agency, up to $90,000

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee will review several grant applications for specific properties. The committee will also discuss a revised framework for the EO Commercial Building Improvement Grant and a CRA Plan Review.

• Grant application CRA25-0014 for 224 NE 10th Ave
• Grant application CRA25-0003 for 1114 NE 12th Ave
• Grant application CRA24-0007 for 956 NE 5th St
• Grant application CRA25-0009 for 428 NE 7th Terrace
• Revised Framework for EO Commercial Building Improvement Grant

The East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee approved a revised commercial grant framework that raises the maximum grant from $20,000 to $50,000. It also approved several Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) grants for property improvements at specific addresses, ranging from $12,289 to $20,000. All motions were adopted without recorded vote tallies. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved revised commercial grant framework increasing max grant to $50,000
• Approved $15,083 grant for improvements at 224 NE 10th Ave (CRA25-0014)
• Approved $13,474 grant for improvements at 1114 NE 12th Ave (CRA25-0003)
• Approved $12,289 grant for improvements at 956 NE 5th St (CRA24-0007)
• Approved $20,000 grant for improvements at 428 NE 7th Terrace (CRA25-0009)
• Approved $19,810 grant for improvements at 837 NE 2nd St (CRA25-0011)
• Approved $20,000 grant for improvements at 923 NE 2nd St (CRA25-0013)

Special Magistrate

The Ocala Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hear two new cases and consider old business including liens. New cases involve violations of the housing code, commercial vehicle/trailer rules, and abandoned vehicles. Old business includes consent agendas for non-compliance hearings on two properties with existing liens.

• Case 2024_11273: City vs David Wayne Compton at 2365 NE 18th Ave for housing code, trailer/commercial vehicle, and abandoned vehicle violations
• Case CE25-0482: City vs Prime Vestors Inc at 1665 SW 3rd St for housing code violation
• Old Business: Lien case 2023_10405 (Fuce, Ollie Est) at 1656 SW 3rd St
• Old Business: Lien case 2023_9614 (Nelson, Rosa O. Est) at 719 NW 15th Ave

Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee will discuss Downtown project updates and review the CRA plan. No grants or applications are scheduled. The meeting includes approval of minutes from April 22 and public comment period.

• Approval of April 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Downtown Projects update
• CRA Plan Review under staff comments
• No grants or applications to consider
• Next meeting set for August 26, 2025

City Council

The council will adopt Resolution 2025‑31 setting new sewage, water, and reclaimed‑water service fees that take effect on October 1 2025. They will also approve several contract amendments and purchases, including a $250,000 amendment with Polydyne for polymer services, a $150,000 HVAC contract with Sherman Mechanical, a $260,724 inventory purchase for the electric utility, and a $524,949 reimbursement agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation. Additional actions include adopting multiple ordinances and rezoning proposals, and a public hearing on SunTran’s $289,188 federal transit grant request.

• Adopt Resolution 2025‑31 for new sewage, water, reclaimed‑water rates (effective Oct 1 2025)
• Approve $250,000 amendment to Polydyne contract for polymer services at water treatment facilities
• Approve $150,000 two‑year HVAC contract with Sherman Mechanical Contractors
• Adopt Ordinance 2025‑28 rezoning 2206 SW 10th Road from B‑2 to B‑4 (0.53 acre)
• Public hearing on SunTran’s $289,188 FY 2022 federal transit grant request

The council adopted Ordinance 2025-25, repealing the fluoridation requirement for the municipal water supply. It also adopted Ordinance 2025-28, rezoning a property at 2206 SW 10th Road from B-2 to B-4. Several service and infrastructure contracts were approved, and a number of pending items were postponed to the July 1 meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-25 repealing water fluoridation (adopted)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-28 rezoning 2206 SW 10th Road to B-4 (adopted)
• Approved amendment to Polydyne contract for liquid polymer services, $250,000 (approved)
• Approved two‑year contract to Sherman Mechanical for HVAC work, $150,000 (approved)
• Approved purchase of inventory items for Ocala Electric Utility, $260,724 (approved)
• Approved Amendment 2 to FDOT Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement, $524,949 (approved)
• Postponed Resolution 2025-29 to abrogate portion of NE 47th Court (postponed)
• Postponed Ordinance 2025-29 to change Future Land Use designation on NE 49th Avenue (postponed)

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board will review several residential and commercial property improvement grants. The board will also consider an appointment to the Downtown Ocala Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee.

• Residential Property Improvement Grant for 1117 NW 11th Avenue (up to $5,821)
• Residential Property Improvement Grant for 1338 NW 14th Avenue (up to $20,000)
• Commercial Building Improvement Grant for 41 NE Eighth Street (up to $17,511)
• Commercial Building Improvement Grant for 1735 NE Jacksonville Road (up to $5,787)
• Residential Property Improvement Grant for 2405 NW Second Street (up to $10,781)

The board approved a residential property improvement grant of $5,821 for 1117 NW 11th Avenue. It also approved grants of $20,000 for 1338 NW 14th Avenue, $17,511 for 41 NE Eighth Street, $5,787 for 1735 NE Jacksonville Road, and $10,781 for 2405 NW Second Street. Additionally, the board appointed Bradford Harper to the Downtown Ocala Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee for a term ending March 1, 2029. All motions were carried by roll‑call vote.

• Approved $5,821 residential grant for 1117 NW 11th Avenue (roll call)
• Approved $20,000 residential grant for 1338 NW 14th Avenue (roll call)
• Adopted $17,511 commercial grant for 41 NE Eighth Street (roll call)
• Approved $5,787 commercial grant for 1735 NE Jacksonville Road (roll call)
• Approved $10,781 residential grant for 2405 NW Second Street (roll call)
• Approved appointment of Bradford Harper to Downtown Ocala CRA Advisory Committee (roll call)

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Ocala Municipal Code Enforcement Board will consider 7 new code violation cases involving weeds, trash, dangerous buildings, vacant commercial structures, and housing code violations at various properties. Old business includes a consent agenda for non-compliance hearings and lien confirmations from previous cases. Public comments and board comments are also scheduled.

• Case 2024_11694: Hester/Davis estate at 805 NW 14th Ave – weeds and trash accumulation.
• Case CE25-0140: Colesco Partners LLC at 250 SW 22nd Pl – vacant commercial structure.
• Case CE25-0141: Liquid Venture Holdings LLC at 540 NW 3rd Ave – dangerous building, weeds, trash.
• Case CE25-0204: Hayes at 2695 NW 21st St – housing code violation.
• Consent agenda for non-compliance includes 11 properties with liens or compliance orders.

Contractors Board of Examiners and Appeals

The Contractors Board of Examiners and Appeals will hear a new case (CON25-0022) alleging unlicensed contracting and failure to comply at 1416 E. Silver Springs Blvd. The board will also consider a consent agenda for a non-compliance lien hearing (CON25-0015). Public and board comments are scheduled.

• New case: CON25-0022, Ayman Jaber Mohammad, 1416 E. Silver Springs Blvd, violations of Section 22-151 (A)12 and (A)8
• Old business: consent agenda for lien hearing on Case CON25-0015 (PIM Construction Services LLC)
• Roll call and swearing-in of officers

Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will vote on a Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) approval for Clint Welborn. They will also receive an attorney report on pending appeals and Form 1 filings, discuss actuarial impact statements on DROP and Component B incentive pay, and review investment performance from Mariner. The board will consider expense reports and meeting minutes from prior sessions.

• DROP approval request for Clint Welborn (Item 7a)
• Attorney report including motion for oral argument and appellee's answer brief (Item 3)
• Actuary discussion on DROP period impact statement and Component B Incentive Pay impact (Item 4)
• Consultant Mariner report on investment performance as of March 31, 2025 (Item 5)
• Review of board expenses for March–April 2025 and minutes from February 24, 2025 (Item 6)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a code amendment redefining congregate living facilities and short-term rentals, the annexation and rezoning of 39.33 acres at 2275 SW 53rd Avenue, and other land-use items. It will also consider an alley abrogation, a rezoning of 18.24 acres near SW 48th Avenue and SW 49th Place, and an amendment to a development agreement for New Old Town Village on E Silver Springs Boulevard. Most items are advisory recommendations to the City Council.

• Code amendment (COD25-0001) to change definitions, permitted uses, and regulations for congregate living facilities and short-term rentals
• Annexation, land-use change, and rezoning of 39.33 acres at 2275 SW 53rd Avenue from County to City jurisdiction and to Planned Development
• Rezoning of 18.24 acres at SW 48th Avenue and SW 49th Place from R-3 to B-2 (Community Business)
• Amendment to a Site Concurrency Development Agreement for New Old Town Village LLC on 38.9 acres in the 4300-4600 block of E Silver Springs Boulevard
• Abrogation of a 12-foot-wide alley in Meadow View Plat, approximately 1.12 acres, requested by Florida Hospital of Ocala Inc.

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved several land‑use actions, including the annexation of 39.33 acres at 2275 SW 53rd Avenue, a change of its future land‑use designation, and rezoning to Planned Development. It also approved the abrogation of a 12‑foot alley in the Meadow View Plat, a rezoning of 18.24 acres to Community Business, and an amendment to a development agreement for the New Old Town Village project. All motions were recorded as approved.

• Approved abrogation of 12‑foot alley (ABR24-0019)
• Approved annexation of 39.33 acres at 2275 SW 53rd Ave (ANX24-45704)
• Approved change of Future Land Use to Medium Intensity/Special District (LUC24-45705)
• Approved rezoning of 39.33 acres to Planned Development (PD24-45706)
• Approved resolution for PD Plan and Standards Book for 2275 SW 53rd Ave (PD24-45706)
• Approved amendment to PD Plan and Standards Book for NE 25th Ave & NE 28th St (PD24-45735)
• Approved rezoning of 18.24 acres to Community Business (ZON25-0007)
• Approved amendment to Site Concurrency Development Agreement for New Old Town Village (DMA23-45430)

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will elect its Chairman and Vice Chairman. The board will also review three requests for certificates of appropriateness regarding property modifications.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Case File # 53 (COA 25-0017): 605 SE Sanchez Avenue - Fence and Landscaping
• Case File # 160 (COA 25-0019): 406 SE 3rd Street - Fence and Gate
• Case File # 23 (COA 25-0018): 726 SE 3rd Street - Driveway

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board elected Tom McCullough as chairman and Melissa Townsend as vice chair. The board approved the March 6, 2025 minutes as amended. It approved certificates of appropriateness for fence projects at 605 SE Sanchez Avenue and 406 SE 3rd Street with specific conditions, and tabled the driveway request at 726 SE 3rd Street. The next meeting was scheduled for July 8, 2025.

• Chairman election approved (Tom McCullough)
• Vice chair election approved (Melissa Townsend)
• March 6, 2025 minutes approved as amended
• Certificate COA25-0017 for 605 SE Sanchez Avenue approved with vegetation and height conditions
• Certificate COA25-0019 for 406 SE 3rd Street approved with 4‑foot height condition
• Certificate COA25-0018 for 726 SE 3rd Street driveway tabled
• Next meeting date set for July 8, 2025

Municipal Arts Commission

The Ocala Municipal Arts Commission will elect a chairman and vice chairman, and review grant reports from Reilly Arts Center, Ocala Civic Theatre, and Ocala Main Street. The commission will also hear project updates on the Levitt Amp Ocala MCA Awning Project and consider a proposal for a Public Art Roster Open Call. No financial amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Grant reports: Reilly Arts Center (Ocala Symphony Orchestra Scholarships), Ocala Civic Theatre (Academy West), Ocala Main Street (Window Murals)
• Levitt Amp Ocala MCA Awning Project update
• Public Art Roster Open Call proposal
• Current OMAC Grant Balance review

The commission elected Jay Baillie as Chairman and Darian Mosley as Vice Chairman, both by roll‑call vote. The minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting were approved. No other formal actions were taken.

• Jay Baillie elected Chairman (approved by roll‑call vote)
• Darian Mosley elected Vice Chairman (approved by roll‑call vote)
• April 2, 2025 minutes approved

City Council

The Ocala City Council will hold first readings of ordinances to repeal water fluoridation, adjust water and sewer impact fees, and rezone several properties. They will also vote on consent items including a $75,000 increase for agricultural parts inventory and a $51,300 residence rehabilitation contract. General business items include approval of grants for an electric transit bus ($300,000) and Taxiway C construction ($600,000), along with various engineering and equipment contracts.

• Introduce Ordinance 2025-25 to repeal Section 70-371 (fluoridation)
• Introduce Ordinance 2025-27 to adjust water and sewer impact fees
• Introduce Ordinance 2025-28 to rezone 0.53 acres at 2206 SW 10th Road from B-2 to B-4
• Approve Resolution 2025-28 accepting $600,000 FDOT grant for Taxiway C construction
• Approve Resolution 2025-27 and Budget Resolution 2025-157 for $300,000 Volkswagen grant for electric transit bus

The council adopted the consent agenda and approved a series of contracts, work orders, and grant agreements. Notable actions include accepting a $300,000 Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Fund grant for an electric transit bus and supporting the Madison Oaks East affordable senior‑housing project with a letter of support. All motions were carried by roll‑call vote.

• Approved consent agenda (roll call)
• Approved $75,000 additional expenditures for EFE, Inc. landscaping services (roll call)
• Approved $300,000 Volkswagen grant for electric transit bus (adopted resolution)
• Approved quit claim deed to Episcopal Children’s Services for 1701 NW 10th St (roll call)
• Approved $264,234 Task Work Order #7 with GAI Consultants for Shaw Substation (roll call)
• Approved $90,914 contract for air‑traffic control tower backup weather equipment (roll call)
• Approved city’s letter of support for Madison Oaks East affordable senior housing project (roll call)
• Adopted $600,000 Public Transportation Grant for Taxiway C construction (adopted resolution)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will receive a permitting update, review the Sims and Insco affordable housing projects, and discuss the CDBG annual report and rental assistance. The committee will also approve previous meeting minutes and recognize new members.

• Permitting update from Matt Leibfried
• Sims affordable housing project discussion
• Insco affordable housing project discussion
• CDBG annual report review
• Rental assistance update

City Council

The Ocala City Council will consider several budget resolutions, including a $175,431,800 supplemental appropriation for FY 2024‑25. It will also vote on contracts for grounds maintenance, utility design software, and portable radios. Ordinances for pre‑employment background checks and a rezoning of 1 acre at 3640 SW Seventh Place will be adopted. Additional items include a beer and wine sales approval and a settlement agreement pending appellate review.

• Approve $58,500 contract to BWC Services USA for grounds maintenance at Ocala Wetlands Recharge Park
• Adopt Budget Resolution 2025-156 adding a $175,431,800 supplemental appropriation for FY 2024‑25
• Approve $113,500 contract with Spatial Business Systems for Automated Utility Design software
• Adopt Ordinance 2025-24 to rezone 1 acre at 3640 SW Seventh Place from Institutional to Medium Industrial
• Approve $5,952,904 purchase of portable radios for Police, Fire Rescue, and Electric Utility

The Ocala City Council adopted several budget resolutions, including a $175,431,800 supplemental appropriation. It approved multiple contracts and ordinances, such as a grounds‑maintenance contract, a liquor‑sale license, and a rezoning of property at 3640 SW Seventh Place. The council also authorized a $5.95M purchase of portable radios for public‑safety agencies.

• Approved $58,500 grounds maintenance contract for Wetlands Recharge Park (adopted)
• Adopted $2,838 grant appropriation for online sting operations (adopted)
• Approved sale of beer and wine to Graffiti Seafood & More, 1532 S Pine Ave (approved)
• Adopted ordinance 2025-23 for pre‑employment fingerprinting and background checks (adopted)
• Adopted ordinance 2025-24 rezoning 1 acre at 3640 SW Seventh Place to medium industrial (adopted)
• Adopted $175,431,800 supplemental budget appropriation (adopted)
• Approved $5,952,904 purchase of portable radios for police, fire rescue, and electric utility (approved)
• Approved $113,500 contract for Spatial Business Systems utility design software (approved)

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board will meet to discuss a new construction incentive grant. The proposal involves funding for a medical office building in the West Ocala subarea.

• New Construction Incentive Grant for Ocala Plastic Surgery & Dermatology not to exceed $211,918 at the 3300 Block of SW 34th Circle

West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee will consider three CRA grant applications for properties at 1338 NW 14th Ave, 2405 NW 2nd St, and 1117 NW 11th Ave. The committee will also receive project updates on Tucker Hill, Heritage Trail, Reed Place, and Affordable Housing Surplus Lots, and begin planning for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget. Elections for officers will be held, and the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Report will be presented.

• CRA25-0017: grant for 1338 NW 14th Ave
• CRA25-0018: grant for 2405 NW 2nd St
• CRA25-0019: grant for 1117 NW 11th Ave
• Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget and Planning discussion
• Election of officers for the committee

The West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee approved three Community Redevelopment Agency grant applications: window replacement at 1338 NW 14th Avenue, roof replacement at 2405 NW 2nd Street, and window replacement at 1117 NW 11th Avenue. The 1338 NW 14th Avenue grant, a secondary‑home project, was approved after members requested clarification on future secondary‑home eligibility. The committee also voted to keep the current officers in place.

• Approved CRA25-0017 grant for window replacement at 1338 NW 14th Ave (5 Aye, 1 Nay)
• Approved CRA25-0018 grant for roof replacement at 2405 NW 2nd St (6 Aye)
• Approved CRA25-0019 grant for window replacement at 1117 NW 11th Ave (6 Aye)
• Approved minutes from the previous meeting
• Approved keeping current officers: Chair Barbara Brooks, Vice Chair Ruth Reed (unanimous roll‑call)
• Requested clarification on secondary‑home eligibility for future grant applicants

Brownfields Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to elect officers and review updates on brownfield projects. Discussions include the EPA Brownfields Quarterly Report for January through March 2025 and a draft for Reed Place.

• Election of officers
• EPA Brownfields Quarterly Report (Jan-Mar 2025)
• Reed Place - BRP Draft

The Brownfields Advisory Committee voted to retain the existing officers, keeping Brady Fritz as Chairman and Ruth Reed as Vice Chair. The motion was approved. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Officer election to retain current officers approved

City Council: Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss solid waste disposal and recycling. No other specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling

General Employees' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Ocala General Employees' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will convene at Ocala City Hall to review actuarial valuations, attorney reports, and prior meeting minutes. The agenda includes a public comment period and discussion of other items.

• Review of October 2024 actuarial valuation and mortality memo
• Attorney report regarding 2025 online Form 1 filing
• Review of General Pension Board minutes from February 2025
• Public comment period scheduled
• Trustee nomination and appointment discussion

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on multiple rezoning and land-use change requests, including a proposal to rezone approximately 6.83 acres at the southwestern corner of NE 49th Avenue and E Silver Springs Boulevard to Planned Development, with a related PD Plan and Standards Book. Other items include a land-use change for 0.78 acres nearby, an abrogation of a portion of NE 47th Court, and a rezoning from B-2 to B-4 at 2206 SW 10th Road. The commission also will consider two subdivision plats: Winding Oaks Commercial Phase 3 and Market Street at HB Lot 1 Replat.

• Public hearing to rezone ~6.83 acres at NE 49th & E Silver Springs Blvd to Planned Development (PD23-45431) with PD Plan & Standards Book
• Public hearing to change future land use on 0.78 acres in 1900 block NE 49th Ave from Neighborhood to Low Intensity (LUC23-45427)
• Public hearing to rezone 0.59 acres at same intersection from PD to B-2 Community Business (ZON23-45419)
• Public hearing to rezone 0.53 acres at 2206 SW 10th Road from B-2 to B-4 General Business (ZON25-0005)
• Subdivision approvals: Winding Oaks Commercial PH3 conceptual plan and Market Street at HB Lot 1 final plat

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved two subdivision plans, a replat, an abrogation of a court portion, a future land‑use change, and several rezoning actions. Notably, a 6.83‑acre parcel at NE 49th Avenue and E Silver Springs Boulevard was rezoned to Planned Development. Additional rezoning approvals changed parcels to B‑2 and B‑4 designations. The commission also noted that subdivisions will no longer require public hearings after July 1.

• Approved SUB25-0008 Winding Oaks Commercial PH 3 Conceptual Subdivision Plan
• Approved SUB23-45407 Market Street Lot 1 Replat Final Plat
• Approved ABR23-45418 abrogation of portion of NE 47th Court
• Approved LUC23-45427 land‑use change to Low Intensity for NE 49th Ave parcel
• Approved PD23-45431 rezoning of 6.83 acres to Planned Development
• Approved PD23-45431 PD Plan and Standards Book for the same parcel
• Approved ZON23-45419 rezoning of 0.59 acres to B‑2 Community Business
• Approved ZON25-0005 rezoning of 0.53 acres to B‑4 General Business

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will hear seven new code enforcement cases involving violations such as weeds, trash, building permits, dangerous buildings, and tax certificates. They will also address a consent agenda of 13 non-compliance hearings from previous cases. The board may levy fines and place liens.

• 2006 NW 1st St: six respondents cited for weeds/trash and building permit violation
• 2629 N Magnolia Ave: building permit, tax certificate, and site plan approval violations
• 1648 SW 3rd St: weeds/trash and dangerous building declared nuisance
• Consent agenda: 13 non-compliance hearings including properties at 2036 NW 3rd St, 828 NW 9th St, and others
• 1122 SW 2nd St: weeds/trash violation (Willie Thomas Realty LLC)

Contractors Board of Examiners and Appeals

The Contractors Board of Examiners and Appeals will review a case involving PIM Construction Services LLC. The board is examining alleged violations of city ordinances regarding unlicensed contracting and false advertising.

• Case No: CON25-0015: City of Ocala vs. PIM Construction Services LLC regarding 1021 NE 16th Ave

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The committee will review grant applications for six specific properties and discuss revisions to the Commercial Grant Program. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from February 26, 2025.

• Grant application CRA25-0003: 1114 NE 12th Ave
• Grant application CRA25-0014: 224 NE 10th Ave
• Grant application CRA25-0002: 1531 NE 2nd St
• Grant application CRA25-0011: 837 NE 2nd St
• Grant application CRA25-0009: 428 NE 7th Terrace

City Council

The City Council will review several high-cost infrastructure and transit purchases, including airport improvements and new buses. The body will also hold a public hearing on SunTran's proposed fiscal year 2024 budget and discuss a zoning change for a property on SW Seventh Place.

• Contract for two ground storage tanks at Water Treatment Plant No. 2 for $5,455,859
• SunTran proposed FY 2024 budget totaling $5,175,717
• Purchase of a diesel transit bus for $717,172 and a diesel trolley bus for $422,819
• Proposed rezoning of 1.00 acre at 3640 SW Seventh Place from Institutional to Medium Industrial
• Multiple FDOT grants for Ocala International Airport projects, including $883,536 for taxilane and apron rehabilitation

The council approved the consent agenda, which covered routine purchases and agreements. It also approved a $5,455,859 contract with Precon Corporation to construct two ground storage tanks at Water Treatment Plant No. 2. Additional approvals included transit bus purchases, police ammunition, architectural services for Fire Station No. 7, a developer agreement for a SE 52nd Street C‑Store, and a Vista Pad‑mount gas switch purchase.

• Approved consent agenda (all routine items)
• Approved $5,455,859 contract for two ground storage tanks at Water Treatment Plant No. 2
• Approved $717,172 purchase of a 35‑foot diesel transit bus
• Approved $422,819 purchase of a diesel trolley bus
• Approved $462,700 purchase of ammunition for the Police Department
• Approved $132,688 architectural services for Fire Station No. 7 truck shed project
• Approved $122,936 developer agreement for SE 52nd Street C‑Store
• Approved $81,940 Vista Pad‑mount gas switch purchase

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The meeting includes presentations from the independent auditor and a governance letter to the Council.

• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024
• Independent Auditor’s Presentation
• Governance Letter to Council
• Approval of June 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Investment Committee

The Ocala Investment Committee will approve the meeting minutes and hear presentations from Seix Investment Advisors, PFM Asset Management, Sawgrass Asset Management, and CapTrust Asset Management. It will also discuss an internal investment report prepared for the city. No decisions beyond routine approvals are indicated.

• Report from Seix Investment Advisors
• Report from PFM Asset Management
• Report from Sawgrass Asset Management
• Report from CapTrust Asset Management
• Review of internal investment report

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will review three applications for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding property modifications. The board will also review minutes from the February 6, 2025 meeting and discuss affirmative maintenance.

• Case File # 366 (COA25-0010): Roof at 825 SE 8th Street
• Case File # 23 (COA25-0012): Fence at 726 SE 3rd Street
• Case File # 134 (COA 25-0013): Gutters, windows, porch, and sidewalk at 715 SE Wenona Avenue

The board approved the February 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It denied the request to replace the shingle roof at 825 SE 8th Street with a dark gray metal roof. It approved a fence height exception at 726 SE 3rd Street and approved the porch, window, and gutter upgrades at 715 SE Wenona Avenue. The next meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2025.

• Approved February 6, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Tom McCullough, seconded by Jane Cosand)
• Denied metal roof replacement at 825 SE 8th Street (motion by Jane Cosand, seconded by Melissa Townsend)
• Approved fence height exception at 726 SE 3rd Street (motion by Melissa Townsend, seconded by Jane Cosand)
• Approved porch, window, and gutter upgrades at 715 SE Wenona Avenue (motion by Joshua DeMonte, seconded by Tom McCullough)

City Council: Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a study regarding utility rates and system development fees. This is the sole topic listed for discussion during the meeting.

• Utility Rate and System Development Fee Study

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee will review six grant applications for specific properties. Staff will also present revisions to the Commercial Grant Program.

• Grant application CRA25-0003 for 1114 NE 12th Ave
• Grant application CRA25-0014 for 224 NE 10th Ave
• Grant application CRA25-0002 for 1531 NE 2nd St
• Grant application CRA25-0011 for 837 NE 2nd St
• Grant application CRA25-0009 for 428 NE 7th Terrace

Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

The Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee will elect officers, approve minutes, and discuss the FY2023-24 annual report and FY2025-26 budget. They will also consider approving CRA Grant Review Committee Guidelines and receive updates on downtown projects, including completed project CRA24-45569 (Marley Mae).

• Election of chairman and vice chairman
• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Report
• Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Discussion
• Approve CRA Grant Review Committee Guidelines
• Completed project update: CRA24-45569 (Marley Mae)

The Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee elected Ted Schatt as Chairman and Dr. Rhella Murdaugh as Vice Chairman, each motion carried by roll‑call vote. The October 22, 2024 meeting minutes were approved. The CRA Grant Review Committee Guidelines were also approved.

• Elected Ted Schatt as Chairman (approved by roll‑call)
• Elected Dr. Rhella Murdaugh as Vice Chairman (approved by roll‑call)
• Approved October 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved CRA Grant Review Committee Guidelines

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review a request for a special exception regarding land use. The board is deciding whether to allow an indoor recreation facility in a medium industrial zoning district.

• Special Exception SE25-0001: Request by Kalasa Holding LLC for an indoor recreation facility in the M-2 Medium Industrial zoning district

City Council

The City Council will decide on rezoning two parcels on NE 14th Street to multi-family residential. The body is also reviewing various infrastructure contracts, housing agreements, and a proclamation for a general election on September 16, 2025.

• Rezoning of 1.34 acres at 1533 and 1541 NE 14th Street from Residential Office to Multi-Family Residential
• Contract with C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. for State Road 40 traffic signalization not to exceed $2,087,239
• Renewal with C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. for Transportation Rehabilitation Improvement projects up to $3,000,000
• Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Marion County Inc. to construct an affordable housing unit in West Ocala
• Renewal with Marion Rock, LLC for drainage rehabilitation projects up to $1,250,000

The council adopted Ordinance 2025‑22 changing two parcels at 1533 and 1541 NE 14th Street from Residential Office to R‑3 Multi‑Family Residential. It also approved several contract renewals and purchases, including a $1,897,490 traffic signal project on State Road 40 with a 10 % contingency. The consent agenda and related resolutions were approved. All actions were recorded as approved without vote tallies.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑22 rezoning two parcels to R‑3 Multi‑Family Residential
• Approved First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for Downtown Parking Garage, reducing GMP by $61,375
• Approved one‑year renewal with C.W. Roberts Contracting for transportation projects up to $3,000,000
• Approved one‑year renewal with Marion Rock, LLC for drainage projects up to $1,250,000
• Approved purchase of Grundfos pumps and consumable parts with estimated annual cost $460,000
• Approved award of State Road 40 traffic signalization contract to C.W. Roberts for $1,897,490 plus 10 % contingency
• Approved five‑year dark fiber contract with OTI Fiber, LLC for $181,440
• Approved consent agenda items, including affordable housing agreement and multiple budget resolutions

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board will consider revisions to residential grant programs in East and West Ocala and commercial grant programs in West Ocala and North Magnolia. The board will also review a specific property improvement grant application.

• Revisions to residential grant programs in East Ocala and West Ocala subareas
• Grant application for 217 NE 11th Avenue not to exceed $11,456
• Revisions to West Ocala subarea commercial property improvement grant program
• Revisions to North Magnolia subarea commercial property improvement grant program

The board approved the March 18, 2025 minutes. It approved revisions to the residential grant programs for the East Ocala and West Ocala subareas. It approved a residential property improvement grant of up to $11,456 for 217 NE 11th Avenue. It also approved revisions to the commercial property improvement grant programs for the West Ocala and North Magnolia subareas.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (approved)
• Approved revisions to residential grant programs in East Ocala and West Ocala subareas (approved)
• Approved residential property improvement grant up to $11,456 for 217 NE 11th Avenue (approved)
• Approved revisions to West Ocala subarea commercial property improvement grant program (approved)
• Approved revisions to North Magnolia subarea commercial property improvement grant program (approved)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold two quasi-judicial public hearings: a rezoning of 1 acre at 3640 SW 7th Place from Institutional to Medium Industrial, and amendments to the development agreement for the Grand Oaks Town Center PUD (formerly Stolen Hours PUD) on about 56.72 acres near SW 27th Avenue and SW 42nd Street. The commission will also vote on a conceptual subdivision plan for Winding Oaks Commercial Phase 2. All recommendations are advisory to the Ocala City Council, which will take final action on the rezoning and the development agreement amendment at a later date.

• Approve SUB25-0007 Winding Oaks Commercial Phase 2 Conceptual Subdivision Plan
• Public hearing to rezone 1 acre at 3640 SW 7th Place from INST to M-2 (ZON25-0004)
• Public hearing on amendments to the Grand Oaks Town Center PUD development agreement (DMA25-0001) – first of two hearings; second before City Council on May 6, 2025

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the SUB25-0007 Winding Oaks Commercial Phase 2 Conceptual Subdivision Plan. It approved rezoning of approximately 1.00 acre at 3640 SW 7th Place from Institutional to Medium Industrial (ZON25-0004). It also approved an amendment to the Grand Oaks Town Center development agreement (DMA25-0001).

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved SUB25-0007 Winding Oaks Commercial Phase 2 Conceptual Subdivision Plan
• Approved rezoning of 1.00 acre at 3640 SW 7th Place from Institutional to Medium Industrial (ZON25-0004)
• Approved amendment to the Amended and Restated Site and Concurrency Development Agreement for Grand Oaks Town Center (DMA25-0001)

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Ocala Municipal Code Enforcement Board will hold hearings on nine new code enforcement cases alleging violations such as weeds, trash, tree removal without a permit, illicit discharge, and lack of building permits. The board will also consider a request for petition in one case and address a consent agenda for non-compliance hearings on eight older cases. The meeting begins at 5:30 PM on April 10, 2025, in City Council Chambers.

• 60 SW 17th St - failure to conform with approved plan and weed/trash violations (CJ Commercial Properties LLC)
• 432 NW Martin L King Ave - tree removal without permit and weed/trash violations (D & L Real Estate Investments LLC)
• 2131 NE 9th St - illicit discharge and abandoned vehicles (Otis Pattison)
• 1516 NW 8th St - building permit required (Carolyn Stevenson)
• Repeat violator cases at 200 blk SW 11th Ave and 1917 NW 11th St for weed/trash violations

Contractors Board of Examiners and Appeals

The Contractors Board will consider a new case (CON25-0016) alleging that Darryl Lee Kunkel performed work without proper contractor registration and without a required building permit at 1708 E Silver Springs Blvd. The Board will also address an old‑business consent agenda for a non‑compliance hearing involving John CUDA Electrical Services LLC at 9588 SW 50th Ct. Public, staff, and board comments will follow before adjournment.

• New Business – Case CON25-0016: unregistered contractor and permit violation at 1708 E Silver Springs Blvd.
• Old Business – Consent agenda for non‑compliance hearing, Case CON25-0001: John CUDA Electrical Services LLC, 9588 SW 50th Ct
• Invocation, pledge, roll call, and officer swearing‑in
• Public, staff, and board comment periods

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will decide on five Certificates of Appropriateness for changes to historic properties. Staff recommends approval for three projects, denial for a metal roof at 825 SE 8th Street, and a split decision for a garage demolition and replacement at 715 SE Wenona Avenue. The board will also review minutes and hear public comment.

• COA25-0007: Replace garage door at 1019 SE 3rd Street (staff recommends appropriate)
• COA25-0008: Renovate rear addition and replace garage at 514 SE 8th Street (staff recommends appropriate)
• COA25-0009: Demolish garage and build 30x70 ft metal garage at 715 SE Wenona Avenue (staff: demolition appropriate, garage not appropriate)
• COA25-0010: Replace shingle roof with metal roof at 825 SE 8th Street (staff recommends not appropriate)
• COA25-0011: Add wood privacy fence and gate at 815 SE 4th Street (staff recommends appropriate)

The board approved the minutes from the February 6, 2025 meeting. It approved a renovation at 514 SE 8th Street and a fence and gate at 825 SE 8th Street. It tabled applications for a garage door at 1019 SE 3rd Street, a metal garage at 715 SE Wenona Avenue, and a roof replacement at 825 SE 8th Street.

• Approved February 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved renovation at 514 SE 8th Street (COA25-0008)
• Approved fence and gate at 825 SE 8th Street (COA25-0011)
• Tabled garage door replacement at 1019 SE 3rd Street (COA25-0007)
• Tabled metal garage at 715 SE Wenona Avenue (COA25-0009)
• Tabled roof replacement at 825 SE 8th Street (COA25-0010)

Municipal Arts Commission

The Ocala Municipal Arts Commission will discuss updates to the city's public art policies, including the 2025 Public Art Program guidelines and mural policies. They will also receive an update on the Levitt AMP MCA Awning Project and review the current grant balance. No new grant applications are pending. Public comments will be taken.

• Discussion of Guidelines for the Ocala Public Art Program 2025
• Update on Levitt AMP Ocala MCA Awning Project
• Review of current OMAC Grant Balance
• Consideration of Ocala Code of Ordinance for OMAC
• Review of Public Art Policy and Mural Guidelines

The Ocala Municipal Arts Commission approved the minutes from the February 2, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by Brooke Hutto and seconded by Natalie McComb, with all present members voting in favor. No other actions or approvals were taken at this meeting.

• Approved February 2, 2025 minutes (motion by Brooke Hutto, seconded by Natalie McComb)

City Council

The Ocala City Council will vote on several significant expenditures, including a $378,165 Lenco BearCat armored vehicle and a $1.48 million water well project. A rezoning ordinance for two parcels on NE 14th Street to multi-family residential will be introduced for first reading. The agenda also includes contracts for bulletproof vests, water metering, and stormwater maintenance.

• Approve purchase of Lenco BearCat armored vehicle for $378,165 (items 10b, 10c)
• Introduce Ordinance 2025-22 to rezone 1.34 acres at 1533 and 1541 NE 14th Street from RO to R-3 Multi-Family Residential
• Approve construction of two Upper Floridan Aquifer Wells at Water Treatment Plant No. 2 for $1,479,470
• Approve continued use of state agreement for bulletproof vests up to $198,215
• Approve $700,000 for fixed network metering system installation and integration

The council approved the purchase of a Lenco BearCat armored vehicle for $378,165 and a related budget resolution to fund it. It also approved bullet‑proof vests up to $198,215, several major water‑related contracts, and multiple budget resolutions for engineering and storm‑water services. All items were adopted or approved by the council without recorded dissent.

• Approved purchase of Lenco BearCat armored vehicle ($378,165)
• Approved purchase of bullet‑proof vests (up to $198,215)
• Adopted Budget Resolution 2025-141 to fund the BearCat purchase
• Approved contract for two Upper Floridan Aquifer wells ($1,479,470 total)
• Approved one‑year wastewater services contract with American Pipe & Tank (up to $100,000)
• Approved amendment to increase engineering services threshold to $1,000,000
• Approved $700,000 metering system contract with Utility Metering Solutions
• Approved purchase of Microsoft 365 cloud subscription ($303,545)