City Council
Regular MeetingOcala, FL · July 2, 2024
Minutes
110 SE Watula Avenue
Ocala Ocala, FL 34471
City Council www.ocalafl.gov
Synopsis
Tuesday, July 2, 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 Member Jay A. Musleh
Council President Barry Mansfield
2a. New Employees
- Paul Balongie, Growth Management
- Tom Duncan, Growth Management
3. Public Notice
- Public Notice for the July 2, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting was posted on June
25, 2024
4. Proclamations and Awards
4a. The Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation will be presented to the Director of
Recreation and Parks Julie Johnson and Department Staff
5. Presentations
5a. Recognition of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Staff, Paige Parks,
Mike Connelly, Mike Orlando, Swain Seiler, Lauren Dickson, Wade Constance, Jaret
Flynn, Brandon Roberts, and Cody Lambert, as well as Ocala Police Department
Officers, Lt. Howie, Ofc. Ower, Ofc. Labbe, Ofc. Coughlin, Ofc. Grimes, Lt. Hurst, Sgt.
Gago, Ofc. Allanson, and Ofc. Perez for their Exemplary Service
Presentation By: Council President Barry Mansfield
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.
RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA
MOVER: James P. Hilty Sr
SECONDER: Ire J. Bethea Sr
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AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, and Mansfield
6a. Adopt Budget Resolution 2024-146 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget to accept
and appropriate program income for the City of Ocala’s State Housing Initiative Program
grant in the amount of $14,026
Presentation By: James Haynes
6b. Approve a one-year piggyback contract with UKG for the City’s time management
software, UKG Pro Workforce Management, with ongoing maintenance costs for an
estimated expenditure amount of $26,327
Presentation By: Kelly Vann
6c. Approve the CampAlto Final Plat, SUB24-45550
Presentation By: Aubrey Hale
6d. Approve additional purchases under the contract for Vent-O-Matic air release valves for
an increased total contract expenditure of $90,107
Presentation By: Sean Lanier
6e. Approve additional expenditures under the contract for as-needed electrical repair and
installation services with Stokes Electric in the amount of $50,000
Presentation By: Gary Crews
6f. Adopt Budget Resolution 2024-148 to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget to add a
processing fee for the collection of the education impact fee associated with the
construction of new residential units
Presentation By: Tye Chighizola
6g. Approve consent to hangar assignment between JRA Aviation and OH, LLC, a Florida
Limited Liability Company
Presentation By: Matthew Grow
6h. Approve regular City Council meeting minutes from June 18, 2024
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
(Second and Final Reading - July 16, 2024)
8a. Introduce Ordinance 2024-43 to change the code of ordinances by revising the outdoor
storage requirements/uses in the M-1, Light Industrial Zoning District (Chapter
122-Division 25) (Case COD24-45660)
Presentation By: Aubrey Hale
Introduced By: Jay A. Musleh
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8b. Introduce Ordinance 2024-44 to rezone approximately 0.93 acres for property located at
1703 and 1713 NE Eighth Road (Parcel 26020-000-00 and 26018-000-00) from M-1,
Light Industrial, to B-2, Community Business (Case ZON24-45638) (Quasi-Judicial)
Presentation By: Endira Madraveren
Introduced By: James P. Hilty Sr
8c. Introduce Ordinance 2024-45 to rezone approximately 12.85 acres for property located at
1123 NW 22nd Street (Parcel 25260-000-00) from M-1, Light Industrial, to M-2,
Medium Industrial (Case ZON24-45671) (Quasi-Judicial)
Presentation By: Endira Madraveren
Introduced By: Ire J. Bethea Sr
9. Public Hearings / Second and Final Readings / Adoption of Ordinances
10. General Business
10a. Approve the first amendment to the piggyback agreement with Engineered Sprayed
Solutions, LLC for manhole rehabilitation coating services with an estimated expenditure
amount of $350,000
Presentation By: Sean Lanier
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: James P. Hilty Sr
SECONDER: Ire J. Bethea Sr
AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, and Mansfield
10b. Adopt Budget Resolution 2024-149 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget to
appropriate funds from the Stormwater Reserve for Contingencies account for the
Drainage Rehabilitation and Improvement Program in the amount of $1,000,000
Presentation By: Sean Lanier
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Jay A. Musleh
SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer
AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, and Mansfield
10c. Approve contract award to Art Walker Construction, Inc. for the construction of the
North Development Access Road project in the amount of $1,949,000, plus a 10 percent
contingency, for a total expenditure not to exceed $2,143,900
Presentation By: Sean Lanier
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Ire J. Bethea Sr
SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer
AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, and Mansfield
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10d. Adopt Budget Resolution 2024-150 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget to transfer
from the Airport Reserve for Contingencies account for the North Development Access
Road construction project contingency in the amount of $194,900
Presentation By: Matthew Grow
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: James P. Hilty Sr
SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer
AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, and Mansfield
10e. Approve Task Work Order #7 between the City of Ocala and McFarland Johnson, Inc.
for the 2024 Airport Master and Stormwater Plans Update in the amount of $881,161
Presentation By: Matthew Grow
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Jay A. Musleh
SECONDER: Ire J. Bethea Sr
AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, and Mansfield
10f. Approve award of cooperative purchasing agreements to multiple vendors for the
refurbishment, repair, and disposal of transformers for Ocala Electric Utility in the
aggregate amount of $390,000
Presentation By: Doug Peebles
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: James P. Hilty Sr
SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer
AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, and Mansfield
10g. Approve award of contract to Building Visions Construction, LLC for residential
rehabilitation services for the Sims residence located at 1928 SW Second Street with a
total project cost not to exceed $66,800
Presentation By: James Haynes
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Ire J. Bethea Sr
SECONDER: Jay A. Musleh
AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, and Mansfield
10h. Approve direct supply purchase of traffic signal equipment from multiple awarded
vendors utilizing Florida Department of Transportation’s Agency Term Contract in the
amount of $604,000
Presentation By: Darren Park
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: James P. Hilty Sr
SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer
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AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, and Mansfield
10i. Adopt Budget Resolution 2024-151 to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget to accept
and appropriate funding from the Federal Transit Administration for a low or no
emission grant in the amount of $16,166,822
Presentation By: Tye Chighizola
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Ire J. Bethea Sr
SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr
AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, and Mansfield
11. Internal Auditor's Report
12. City Manager's Report
12a. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Strategic Plan Executive Summary Final
- "Patriotic Skies" Fourth of July Drone Show Experience planned for Thursday,
July 4, 2024
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
15a. Approve settlement in the matter of Rachelle Williams and William H. Greene, Jr. v.
City of Ocala, Florida with a proposed settlement amount of $150,000.00
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: James P. Hilty Sr
SECONDER: Ire J. Bethea Sr
AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, and Mansfield
15b. Approve settlement in the matter of Tiffany Melkonian and Michael Secki v. City of
Ocala, Florida with a proposed settlement amount of $166,000.00
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Kristen M. Dreyer
SECONDER: Ire J. Bethea Sr
AYE: Dreyer, Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, and Mansfield
- Update on Rojas vs. City case
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16. Public Comments
17. Informational Items and Calendaring Items
- Thursday, July 4, 2024 - Independence Day holiday - City Offices closed
- Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - Community Redevelopment Area Agency Meeting - 3:45pm, Council
Chambers
- Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - City Council meeting - 4:00pm, Council Chambers
- Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - City Council meeting - 4:00pm, Council Chambers
- Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - FY24/25 Budget Workshop - 12:00 pm, Council Chambers
17a. Power Cost Adjustment Report - May 2024
17b. Executed Contracts Under $50,000
17c. Monthly budget to actual report and Capital Improvement Project status report as of May
31, 2024
18. Comments by Mayor
- Mayor Marciano encouraged everyone to attend the Fourth of July drone show
- Step Challenge update
19. Comments by City Council Members
- Council Members Bethea and Hilty wished the public a great Fourth of July
20. Adjournment
Adjourned at 4:40 pm
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Agenda
Ocala City Council Agenda - Final
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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Council Members
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
The order of agenda items may be changed if deemed
City Manager appropriate by City Council.
Peter Lee
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City Council Agenda - Final July 2, 2024
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
2a. New Employees
- Paul Balongie, Growth Management
- Tom Duncan, Growth Management
3. Public Notice
4. Proclamations and Awards
4a. The Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation will be presented to the
Director of Recreation and Parks Julie Johnson and Department Staff
5. Presentations
5a. Recognition of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Staff, Paige Parks, Mike Connelly, Mike Orlando, Swain Seiler,
Lauren Dickson, Wade Constance, Jaret Flynn, Brandon Roberts, and
Cody Lambert, as well as Ocala Police Department Officers, Lt.
Howie, Ofc. Ower, Ofc. Labbe, Ofc. Coughlin, Ofc. Grimes, Lt. Hurst,
Sgt. Gago, Ofc. Allanson, and Ofc. Perez for their Exemplary Service
Presentation By: Council President Barry Mansfield
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. Adopt Budget Resolution 2024-146 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 BR-2024-146
budget to accept and appropriate program income for the City of
Ocala’s State Housing Initiative Program grant in the amount of
$14,026
Presentation By: James Haynes
6b. Approve a one-year piggyback contract with UKG for the City’s time
management software, UKG Pro Workforce Management, with
ongoing maintenance costs for an estimated expenditure amount of
$26,327
Presentation By: Kelly Vann
6c. Approve the CampAlto Final Plat, SUB24-45550
Presentation By: Aubrey Hale
6d. Approve additional purchases under the contract for Vent-O-Matic air
release valves for an increased total contract expenditure of $90,107
Presentation By: Sean Lanier
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6e. Approve additional expenditures under the contract for as-needed
electrical repair and installation services with Stokes Electric in the
amount of $50,000
Presentation By: Gary Crews
6f. Adopt Budget Resolution 2024-148 to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 BR-2024-148
budget to add a processing fee for the collection of the education
impact fee associated with the construction of new residential units
Presentation By: Tye Chighizola
6g. Approve consent to hangar assignment between JRA Aviation and OH,
LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company
Presentation By: Matthew Grow
6h. Approve regular City Council meeting minutes from June 18, 2024
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
(Second and Final Reading - July 16, 2024)
8a. Introduce Ordinance 2024-43 to change the code of ordinances by ORD-2024-43
revising the outdoor storage requirements/uses in the M-1, Light
Industrial Zoning District (Chapter 122-Division 25) (Case
COD24-45660)
Presentation By: Aubrey Hale
8b. Introduce Ordinance 2024-44 to rezone approximately 0.93 acres for ORD-2024-44
property located at 1703 and 1713 NE Eighth Road (Parcel
26020-000-00 and 26018-000-00) from M-1, Light Industrial, to B-2,
Community Business (Case ZON24-45638) (Quasi-Judicial)
Presentation By: Endira Madraveren
8c. Introduce Ordinance 2024-45 to rezone approximately 12.85 acres for ORD-2024-45
property located at 1123 NW 22nd Street (Parcel 25260-000-00) from
M-1, Light Industrial, to M-2, Medium Industrial (Case
ZON24-45671) (Quasi-Judicial)
Presentation By: Endira Madraveren
9. Public Hearings / Second and Final Readings / Adoption of Ordinances
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10. General Business
10a. Approve the first amendment to the piggyback agreement with
Engineered Sprayed Solutions, LLC for manhole rehabilitation coating
services with an estimated expenditure amount of $350,000
Presentation By: Sean Lanier
10b. Adopt Budget Resolution 2024-149 amending the Fiscal Year BR-2024-149
2023-24 budget to appropriate funds from the Stormwater Reserve for
Contingencies account for the Drainage Rehabilitation and
Improvement Program in the amount of $1,000,000
Presentation By: Sean Lanier
10c. Approve contract award to Art Walker Construction, Inc. for the
construction of the North Development Access Road project in the
amount of $1,949,000, plus a 10 percent contingency, for a total
expenditure not to exceed $2,143,900
Presentation By: Sean Lanier
10d. Adopt Budget Resolution 2024-150 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 BR-2024-150
budget to transfer from the Airport Reserve for Contingencies account
for the North Development Access Road construction project
contingency in the amount of $194,900
Presentation By: Matthew Grow
10e. Approve Task Work Order #7 between the City of Ocala and
McFarland Johnson, Inc. for the 2024 Airport Master and Stormwater
Plans Update in the amount of $881,161
Presentation By: Matthew Grow
10f. Approve award of cooperative purchasing agreements to multiple
vendors for the refurbishment, repair, and disposal of transformers for
Ocala Electric Utility in the aggregate amount of $390,000
Presentation By: Doug Peebles
10g. Approve award of contract to Building Visions Construction, LLC for
residential rehabilitation services for the Sims residence located at
1928 SW Second Street with a total project cost not to exceed $66,800
Presentation By: James Haynes
10h. Approve direct supply purchase of traffic signal equipment from
multiple awarded vendors utilizing Florida Department of
Transportation’s Agency Term Contract in the amount of $604,000
Presentation By: Darren Park
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10i. Adopt Budget Resolution 2024-151 to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 BR-2024-151
budget to accept and appropriate funding from the Federal Transit
Administration for a low or no emission grant in the amount of
$16,166,822
Presentation By: Tye Chighizola
11. Internal Auditor's Report
12. City Manager's Report
12a. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Strategic Plan Executive Summary Final
13. Ocala Police Department Report
14. Ocala Fire Rescue Department Report
15. City Attorney's Report
15a. Approve settlement in the matter of Rachelle Williams and William H.
Greene, Jr. v. City of Ocala, Florida with a proposed settlement
amount of $150,000.00
15b. Approve settlement in the matter of Tiffany Melkonian and Michael
Secki v. City of Ocala, Florida with a proposed settlement amount of
$166,000.00
16. Public Comments
17. Informational Items and Calendaring Items
- Thursday, July 4, 2024 - Independence Day holiday - City Offices closed
- Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - Community Redevelopment Area Agency Meeting - 3:45pm, Council
Chambers
- Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - City Council meeting - 4:00pm, Council Chambers
- Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - City Council meeting - 4:00pm, Council Chambers
- Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - FY24/25 Budget Workshop - 12:00 pm, Council Chambers
17a. Power Cost Adjustment Report - May 2024
17b. Executed Contracts Under $50,000
17c. Monthly budget to actual report and Capital Improvement Project
status report as of May 31, 2024
18. Comments by Mayor
19. Comments by City Council Members
20. Adjournment
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