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File #: 2024-2305   
Type: Agenda Item Status: Passed
File created: 9/20/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/15/2024 Final action: 10/15/2024
Title: Approve reappointment of Police Chief, Michael Balken
Attachments: 1. Police Chief Nomination from Mayor 10.1.24

Submitted By: Christopher Watt

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Presentation By: Christopher Watt

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Department: City Manager's Office

STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):

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Approve reappointment of Police Chief, Michael Balken                     

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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:

Fiscally Sustainable.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION:

N/A

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BACKGROUND:

Pursuant to the Code of Ordinances City of Ocala Florida, Article II, Section 2.17, all appointments of city officials made by the City Council as authorized by the charter shall be made at the second meeting in October of even-numbered years and shall be for a term of two (2) years commencing the following November 1.  Further, in accordance with the requirements of Section 2.08, of the Charter of the City of Ocala, Florida and by letter dated October 1, 2024, the Honorable Benjamin Marciano, Mayor of the City of Ocala, Florida has nominated Michael T. Balken as Chief of Police for the City of Ocala, Florida.

 

 

 

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:

Requesting reappointment of Chief of Police, Michael Balken

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds are budgeted in the Police Department budget (001-018-018-521-52-*) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

 

 

PROCUREMENT REVIEW:

N/A

 

LEGAL REVIEW:

N/A

 

ALTERNATIVE:

Do not reappoint