City Council
Regular MeetingOcala, FL · May 21, 2024
Minutes
110 SE Watula Avenue
Ocala Ocala, FL 34471
City Council www.ocalafl.gov
Synopsis
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 4:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Ben Marciano
Pro Tem Kristen M. Dreyer
Council Member Ire J. Bethea Sr
Council Member James P. Hilty Sr
Council President Barry Mansfield
Excused: Council Member Jay A. Musleh
2a. New Employees
- Nakyra Glover, Water Resources
- Benjamin Nutkins, Water Resources
3. Public Notice
Public Notice for the May 21, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting was posted on April 2, 2024
4. Proclamations and Awards
4a. The Mayor’s Citizen Recognition Award will be presented to Grace Daley
4b. The Water Reuse Week Proclamation will be presented to Sean Lanier, City Engineer
and Director of Engineering and Water Resources Department; Rusella Bowes-Johnson,
Assistant Director of Water Resources; and to Robyn Preston, Water Resources
Operations Manager
4c. The National Public Works Week Proclamation will be presented to Public Works
Director Darren Park
4d. Service Award - Nathaniel Jackson - Public Works Department - 25 Years of Service
RESULT: POSTPONED
4e. Service Award - Captain Paramedic James Williams IV - Ocala Fire Rescue - 25 Years
of Service
5. Presentations
5a. Levonda Goodson, Estella Byrd Whitman Wellness & Community Resource Center
Chief Executive Officer, introduction
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City Council Synopsis May 21, 2024
6. Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one roll call vote.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of Council or the public
request specific items to be removed for separate discussion and action.
There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA
MOVER: James P. Hilty Sr
SECONDER: Ire J. Bethea Sr
AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, and Mansfield
EXCUSED: Musleh
6a. Approve award of contracts to Florida Home Contractors, Inc., Advantage Air of Ocala,
Inc., and Quality Plus Reconstruction, LLC, for rehabilitation services on the Hankins
residence located on NE 46th Court with a total project cost not to exceed $51,550
Presentation By: James Haynes
6b. Approve contract with Florida Home Contractors, Inc. for residential rehabilitation
services for the McBride residence located on SW Fifth Street with a total project cost
not to exceed $59,500
Presentation By: James Haynes
6c. Adopt Budget Resolution 2024-128 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget to accept
and appropriate a Tourism Enhancement grant from the Marion County Tourist
Development Council for the Fourth of July drone show event in the amount of $20,000
Presentation By: Preston Pooser
6d. Approve the West Oak Phase II Residential Final Plat & Developers Agreement
(SUB23-45323)
Presentation By: Aubrey Hale
6e. Adopt Budget Resolution 2024-136 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget to
appropriate funding from the Florida Arts License Plate Program for the Ocala Municipal
Arts Commission Grants in the amount of $10,000
Presentation By: Aubrey Hale
6f. Approve Amendment to the Economic Investment Program/ Economic Development
Incentive Grant Agreement with FedEx Ground Package System, Inc
Presentation By: Aubrey Hale
6g. Adopt Budget Resolution 2024-137 amending Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget to transfer
funds from the General Liability Claims fund for the purchase of a replacement vehicle
for the Growth Management Department, in the amount of $24,866
Presentation By: John King
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6h. Approve continued use of State of Florida Alternate Source Agreement for the purchase
of Goodyear tires, tubes, and services from Advanced Tire in an amount not to exceed
$65,000
Presentation By: John King
6i. Approve additional expenditures under the agreement for overhead door preventative
maintenance, repair, and replacement services in the amount of $50,000
Presentation By: John King
6j. Approve the donation of a 2006 Ford E350 surplus city vehicle to Wear Gloves Inc. with
an estimated value of $7,400
Presentation By: John King
6k. Accept and appropriate funds from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
for equipment for the Real Time Crime Center in the amount of $51,620
Presentation By: Michael Balken
6l. Adopt Budget Resolution 2024-138 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget to accept
and appropriate funds from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for
equipment for the Real Time Crime Center in the amount of $51,620
Presentation By: Michael Balken
6m. Approve an Amendment to the Donation Agreement between the City of Ocala, W.G.
One Corp, and Country Green, LLP concerning the conveyance of the right of way for
SW 44th Avenue extension
Presentation By: Tye Chighizola
6n. April 2024 outside counsel invoices for general city business legal services in the amount
of $560.00 and for risk management-related legal services in the amount of $12,346.75
Presentation By: William E. Sexton
6o. Approve minutes from May 7, 2024 City Council meeting
Presentation By: Angel Jacobs
7. Consent Agenda Items Held for Discussion
Should any items be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion, they will be discussed at
this time.
8. Introduction and First Readings of Ordinances - None
9. Public Hearings / Second and Final Readings / Adoption of Ordinances
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9a. Approve the sale, production, and distribution of beer, wine, and liquor for on-premise
consumption, on-premise consumption outside of an enclosed building and off-premise
consumption for DOM Partners, LLC d/b/a Infinite Ale Works (Quasi-Judicial)
Presentation By: Jeff Shrum
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Ire J. Bethea Sr
SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer
AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, and Mansfield
ABSENT: Musleh
9b. Adopt Ordinance 2024-30 amending sections 70-582 and 70-584 concerning definitions
and the establishment of service
Presentation By: Doug Peebles
Introduced By: Jay A. Musleh
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Kristen M. Dreyer
SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr
AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, and Mansfield
ABSENT: Musleh
10. General Business
10a. Approve piggyback agreement with Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. for pavement
maintenance and rehabilitation services for a total expenditure not to exceed $2,500,000
Presentation By: Sean Lanier
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Ire J. Bethea Sr
SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr
AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, and Mansfield
ABSENT: Musleh
10b. Approve Task Work Order #23-012 with Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, PLLC
to provide construction phase services for the north development access road in the
amount of $384,117
Presentation By: Matthew Grow
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: James P. Hilty Sr
SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer
AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, and Mansfield
ABSENT: Musleh
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10c. Approve execution of a purchase and sale contract for the sale of 115 acres of
non-aviation property at the Ocala International Airport to InSite Real Estate Investment
Properties, LLC, in the amount of $12,075,000
Presentation By: Matthew Grow
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Kristen M. Dreyer
SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr
AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, and Mansfield
ABSENT: Musleh
10d. Approve contract with Elevated Design & Construction, LLC for the reconstruction of
the Insco residence located at 1343 NE 16th Street for a total project cost not to exceed
$165,000
Presentation By: James Haynes
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Ire J. Bethea Sr
SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer
AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, and Mansfield
ABSENT: Musleh
10e. Adopt Budget Resolution 2024-139 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget to provide
a supplemental appropriation to reconcile cash balance forward accounts and for the
continuation of projects not completed in Fiscal Year 2022-23 in the amount of
$1,582,940
Presentation By: Tammi Haslam
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Ire J. Bethea Sr
SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr
AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, and Mansfield
ABSENT: Musleh
10f. Approve additional expenditures under the Agreements for Consignment Auto Parts
Inventory Services with Ford of Ocala and Advance Auto Parts for an increased
aggregate expenditure amount of $735,000
Presentation By: John King
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: James P. Hilty Sr
SECONDER: Ire J. Bethea Sr
AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, and Mansfield
ABSENT: Musleh
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10g. Adopt Resolution 2024-27 supporting the submittal of a grant application for the FDOT
2026 Public Transit Service Development Program concerning the proposed Downtown
Circular Trolley Service
Presentation By: Tye Chighizola
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Kristen M. Dreyer
SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr
AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, and Mansfield
ABSENT: Musleh
11. Internal Auditor's Report
11a. Internal Auditor’s Report – Report Issued - Driver and Vehicle Information Database
(DAVID) Audit
12. City Manager's Report
- Ocala Main Street's new building
- SE traffic study scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- Auditor Selection Committee update
13. Ocala Police Department Report
- Police Chief Mike Balken – Public Safety Opioid Response Efforts
14. Ocala Fire Rescue Department Report
- Fire Chief Clint Welborn – Public Safety Opioid Response Efforts & Community
Paramedicine
15. City Attorney's Report
- Approve Fire Impact Fee Credit Agreement as contemplated by the Agreement for
Purchase and Sale of Real Property dated February 27, 2024 with Armstrong LLC
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: James P. Hilty Sr
SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer
AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, and Mansfield
EXCUSED: Musleh
- Fire fee refund update
16. Public Comments
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- Denise Alexander, Marion County Builders Association, Executive Officer, thanked
Council for their support for the King of the Wing event and apologized for a
miscommunication
17. Informational Items and Calendaring Items
- Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 12:00pm - City Council Workshop - SE Traffic Study - Council
Chambers
17a. Executed Contracts Under $50,000
17b. Re-award of Contract No. AIR/240384 to Serviamigos Solutions, LLC, for the provision
of janitorial services at the Ocala International Airport with an aggregate expenditure
amount not to exceed $75,816
18. Comments by Mayor
- Recognition of Deputy Chief Lou Biondi
- Mary Sue Rich Center improvements
- Workout with the Mayor event
- Visitation to mental health facilities
- Hospital District project
19. Comments by City Council Members
- Council Member Bethea reported on Drinking Water contest
- Council Member Dreyer commented on FDOT award
- Council President Mansfield encouraged Council to present Challenge Awards to
employees
20. Adjournment
Adjourned at 5:05 pm
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Agenda
Ocala City Council Agenda - Final
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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Barry Mansfield, Council President address. Citizen groups are asked to name a spokesperson.
Kristen Dreyer, Pro Tem
Ire Bethea Sr. The City of Ocala encourages civility in public discourse and
James P. Hilty Sr. requests that speakers limit their comments to specific motions
Jay A. Musleh and direct their comments to the Council. Cell phones should be
Mayor turned off or set to vibrate.
Ben Marciano
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City Manager appropriate by City Council.
Peter Lee
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City Council Agenda - Final May 21, 2024
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
2a. New Employees
- Nakyra Glover, Water Resources
- Benjamin Nutkins, Water Resources
3. Public Notice
4. Proclamations and Awards
4a. The Mayor’s Citizen Recognition Award will be presented to Grace
Daley
4b. The Water Reuse Week Proclamation will be presented to Sean Lanier,
City Engineer and Director of Engineering and Water Resources
Department; Rusella Bowes-Johnson, Assistant Director of Water
Resources; and to Robyn Preston, Water Resources Operations
Manager
4c. The National Public Works Week Proclamation will be presented to
Public Works Director Darren Park
4d. Service Award - Nathaniel Jackson - Public Works Department - 25
Years of Service
4e. Service Award - Captain Paramedic James Williams IV - Ocala Fire
Rescue - 25 Years of Service
5. Presentations
5a. Levonda Goodson, Estella Byrd Whitman Wellness & Community
Resource Center Chief Executive Officer, introduction
6. Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one roll call vote.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of Council or the public
request specific items to be removed for separate discussion and action.
6a. Approve award of contracts to Florida Home Contractors, Inc.,
Advantage Air of Ocala, Inc., and Quality Plus Reconstruction, LLC,
for rehabilitation services on the Hankins residence located on NE 46th
Court with a total project cost not to exceed $51,550
Presentation By: James Haynes
6b. Approve contract with Florida Home Contractors, Inc. for residential
rehabilitation services for the McBride residence located on SW Fifth
Street with a total project cost not to exceed $59,500
Presentation By: James Haynes
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6c. Adopt Budget Resolution 2024-128 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24
budget to accept and appropriate a Tourism Enhancement grant from
the Marion County Tourist Development Council for the Fourth of
July drone show event in the amount of $20,000
Presentation By: Preston Pooser
6d. Approve the West Oak Phase II Residential Final Plat & Developers
Agreement (SUB23-45323)
Presentation By: Aubrey Hale
6e. Adopt Budget Resolution 2024-136 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 BR-2024-136
budget to appropriate funding from the Florida Arts License Plate
Program for the Ocala Municipal Arts Commission Grants in the
amount of $10,000
Presentation By: Aubrey Hale
6f. Approve Amendment to the Economic Investment Program/ Economic
Development Incentive Grant Agreement with FedEx Ground Package
System, Inc
Presentation By: Aubrey Hale
6g. Adopt Budget Resolution 2024-137 amending Fiscal Year 2023-24 BR-2024-137
budget to transfer funds from the General Liability Claims fund for the
purchase of a replacement vehicle for the Growth Management
Department, in the amount of $24,866
Presentation By: John King
6h. Approve continued use of State of Florida Alternate Source Agreement
for the purchase of Goodyear tires, tubes, and services from Advanced
Tire in an amount not to exceed $65,000
Presentation By: John King
6i. Approve additional expenditures under the agreement for overhead
door preventative maintenance, repair, and replacement services in the
amount of $50,000
Presentation By: John King
6j. Approve the donation of a 2006 Ford E350 surplus city vehicle to
Wear Gloves Inc. with an estimated value of $7,400
Presentation By: John King
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6k. Accept and appropriate funds from the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement (FDLE) for equipment for the Real Time Crime Center in
the amount of $51,620
Presentation By: Michael Balken
6l. Adopt Budget Resolution 2024-138 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 BR-2024-138
budget to accept and appropriate funds from the Florida Department of
Law Enforcement (FDLE) for equipment for the Real Time Crime
Center in the amount of $51,620
Presentation By: Michael Balken
6m. Approve an Amendment to the Donation Agreement between the City
of Ocala, W.G. One Corp, and Country Green, LLP concerning the
conveyance of the right of way for SW 44th Avenue extension
Presentation By: Tye Chighizola
6n. April 2024 outside counsel invoices for general city business legal
services in the amount of $560.00 and for risk management-related
legal services in the amount of $12,346.75
Presentation By: William E. Sexton
6o. Approve minutes from May 7, 2024 City Council meeting
Presentation By: Angel Jacobs
7. Consent Agenda Items Held for Discussion
Should any items be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion, they will be discussed at
this time.
8. Introduction and First Readings of Ordinances - None
9. Public Hearings / Second and Final Readings / Adoption of Ordinances
9a. Approve the sale, production, and distribution of beer, wine, and liquor
for on-premise consumption, on-premise consumption outside of an
enclosed building and off-premise consumption for DOM Partners,
LLC d/b/a Infinite Ale Works (Quasi-Judicial)
Presentation By: Jeff Shrum
9b. Adopt Ordinance 2024-30 amending sections 70-582 and 70-584
concerning definitions and the establishment of service
Presentation By: Doug Peebles
Introduced by: Jay A. Musleh
10. General Business
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10a. Approve piggyback agreement with Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. for
pavement maintenance and rehabilitation services for a total
expenditure not to exceed $2,500,000
Presentation By: Sean Lanier
10b. Approve Task Work Order #23-012 with Infrastructure Consulting &
Engineering, PLLC to provide construction phase services for the
north development access road in the amount of $384,117
Presentation By: Matthew Grow
10c. Approve execution of a purchase and sale contract for the sale of 115
acres of non-aviation property at the Ocala International Airport to
InSite Real Estate Investment Properties, LLC, in the amount of
$12,075,000
Presentation By: Matthew Grow
10d. Approve contract with Elevated Design & Construction, LLC for the
reconstruction of the Insco residence located at 1343 NE 16th Street
for a total project cost not to exceed $165,000
Presentation By: James Haynes
10e. Adopt Budget Resolution 2024-139 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 BR-2024-139
budget to provide a supplemental appropriation to reconcile cash
balance forward accounts and for the continuation of projects not
completed in Fiscal Year 2022-23 in the amount of $1,582,940
Presentation By: Tammi Haslam
10f. Approve additional expenditures under the Agreements for
Consignment Auto Parts Inventory Services with Ford of Ocala and
Advance Auto Parts for an increased aggregate expenditure amount of
$735,000
Presentation By: John King
10g. Adopt Resolution 2024-27 supporting the submittal of a grant RES-2024-27
application for the FDOT 2026 Public Transit Service Development
Program concerning the proposed Downtown Circular Trolley Service
Presentation By: Tye Chighizola
11. Internal Auditor's Report
11a. Internal Auditor’s Report – Report Issued - Driver and Vehicle Information Database
(DAVID) Audit
12. City Manager's Report
13. Ocala Police Department Report
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14. Ocala Fire Rescue Department Report
15. City Attorney's Report
16. Public Comments
17. Informational Items and Calendaring Items
- Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 12:00pm - City Council Workshop - SE Traffic Study - Council
Chambers
17a. Executed Contracts Under $50,000
17b. Re-award of Contract No. AIR/240384 to Serviamigos Solutions, LLC,
for the provision of janitorial services at the Ocala International
Airport with an aggregate expenditure amount not to exceed $75,816
18. Comments by Mayor
19. Comments by City Council Members
20. Adjournment
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