Submitted By: Todd Swanson
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Presentation By: Christopher Watt
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Department: City Manager's Office
FORMAL TITLE:
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Reappointment of Police Chief, Michael Balken
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Fiscally Sustainable
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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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 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 2026-27.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
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LEGAL REVIEW:
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ALTERNATIVE:
• Do not reappoint