110 SE Watula Avenue  
Ocala, FL 34471  
Ocala  
City Council  
Synopsis  
www.ocalafl.gov  
4:00 PM  
Tuesday, December 16, 2025  
1.  
2.  
Call to Order  
Roll Call  
Mayor Ben Marciano  
Present:  
Pro Tem Jay A. Musleh  
Council Member Kristen M. Dreyer  
Council Member James P. Hilty Sr  
Council Member Barry Mansfield  
Council President Ire J. Bethea Sr  
2a.  
New Employees  
- Bryan Cohen, Electric  
- Kayla McDonald, Electric  
- Richard Russell, Electric  
- Trenton Clancy, Information Technology  
- Travis Hutchinson, Information Technology  
- Gregory Means, Water Resources  
3.  
4.  
Public Notice  
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Public Notice for the December 16, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting was posted  
on November 24, 2025  
Proclamations and Awards  
The Mayor’s Citizen Recognition Award will be presented to Brett Stanley  
4a.  
4b.  
On behalf of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, Mayor Marciano’s recognition of City of  
Ocala staff and a Florida Highway Patrol Officer  
5.  
6.  
Presentations  
Office of Homeless Prevention Quarterly Update  
5a.  
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:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA  
James P. Hilty Sr  
SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer  
AYE:  
Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
Musleh  
ABSENT:  
2025 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance  
Evaluation Report  
6a.  
6b.  
Presentation By: James Haynes  
First Amendment to the agreement with Stejack, LLC, for additional services required on  
the Norton Residence in the amount of $5,512, resulting in a total contract value not to  
exceed $50,552  
Presentation By: James Haynes  
Resolution 2026-9 to adopt the Marion County Consortium 2024-2028 Citizen  
Participation Plan  
6c.  
6d.  
Presentation By: James Haynes  
Award of development opportunity, and an Affordable Housing Agreement, to MCAN,  
LLC, to construct and sell an affordable housing unit on surplus property in West Ocala  
identified as Parcel 2849-005-027  
Presentation By: James Haynes  
Funding from the Florida Department of Transportation to reimburse overtime expenses  
relating to the Speed and Aggressive Driving Program in the amount of $65,000  
6e.  
6f.  
Presentation By: Michael Balken  
Budget Resolution 2026-116 to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to accept and  
appropriate funds from the Florida Department of Transportation to reimburse expenses  
relating to the Speed and Aggressive Driving Program in the amount of $65,000  
Presentation By: Michael Balken  
Budget Resolution 2026-117 to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to accept and  
appropriate funds from the Florida Department of Transportation to reimburse overtime  
expenses relating to the Distracted Driving Program in the amount of $40,000  
6g.  
Presentation By: Michael Balken  
6h.  
See item 10j.  
One-year renewal of contract with Granicus for video streaming, agenda management,  
and captioning services with an estimated expenditure amount of $52,085  
6i.  
Presentation By: Christopher Ramos  
Fourth Amendment to the Community Paramedicine Program Agreement with Florida  
Hospital Ocala, Inc. doing business as AdventHealth Ocala  
6j.  
Presentation By: Clint Welborn  
Donation of one surplus vehicle to Veterans Helping Veterans USA with an estimated  
residual auction value of $5,500  
6k.  
Presentation By: John King  
Approval of settlement in the matter of City of Ocala, Florida versus FiberPro Network  
Services, LLC, with a proposed settlement amount of $110,000 payable to the City of  
Ocala, Florida  
6l.  
Presentation By: William E. Sexton  
December 2, 2025 City Council meeting minutes  
6m.  
Presentation By: Angel Jacobs  
7.  
8.  
Consent Agenda Items Held for Discussion  
Should any items be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion, they will be discussed at  
this time.  
Introduction and First Readings of Ordinances  
(Second and Final Reading - January 6, 2026)  
Ordinance 2026-5 to amend the code of ordinances Section 122-1225 to authorize the  
use of above-ground air curtain burners as an ancillary use to a materials recovery facility  
as well as establishing conditions and limitations relating to such ancillary use  
(COD25-0004)  
8a.  
James P. Hilty Sr  
Introduced By:  
Ordinance 2026-6 to rezone approximately 3.57 acres for a portion of property located at  
2336 NW Seventh Street (Parcel 22682-000-00) from M-1, Light Industrial, to M-2,  
Medium Industrial (Case ZON25-0014) (Quasi-Judicial)  
8b.  
Kristen M. Dreyer  
Introduced By:  
9.  
Public Hearings / Second and Final Readings / Adoption of Ordinances  
Ordinance 2026-4 designating a historic landmark at the southeast corner of 117 East  
Silver Springs Boulevard (Parcel ID# 2823-064-007) and installing a historic marker  
titled “Elvis in Ocala, Tom Petty Inspired” (Quasi-Judicial)  
9a.  
Presentation By: Aubrey Hale  
James P. Hilty Sr  
ADOPTED  
Introduced By:  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
James P. Hilty Sr  
SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer  
AYE:  
Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
Musleh  
ABSENT:  
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee 2025 Annual Report  
9b.  
Presentation By: James Haynes  
10.  
General Business  
Purchase of three TITUS Twister Mixing Aerators with Ozone Enhancement from The  
Wass Company LLC., with an estimated cost not to exceed $161,479  
10a.  
Presentation By: Sean Lanier  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Barry Mansfield  
SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr  
AYE:  
Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
Musleh  
ABSENT:  
Change order and additional expenditures under the contract with All Webbs Enterprises,  
Inc., for the construction of two Upper Floridan Aquifer Wells at Water Treatment Plant  
No. 2 in the amount of $382,225 plus a contingency of $50,000 for a total expenditure of  
$432,225  
10b.  
Presentation By: Sean Lanier  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
James P. Hilty Sr  
SECONDER: Barry Mansfield  
AYE:  
Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
Musleh  
ABSENT:  
Contract for Manhole and Structure Rehabilitation Services with Engineered Spray  
Solutions, LLC., for an amount not to exceed $3,300,000  
10c.  
Presentation By: Sean Lanier  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Barry Mansfield  
SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr  
AYE:  
Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
Musleh  
ABSENT:  
Additional expenditures under the Agreement for Overhead Door Repair, Maintenance,  
and Replacement with Material Handling Systems, Inc., for an increased aggregate  
expenditure not to exceed $100,000  
10d.  
10e.  
Presentation By: Gary Crews  
RESULT:  
PULLED  
Utilization of Sourcewell’s cooperative purchasing agreement with Hussey Seating  
Corporation for the purchase of retractable bleachers for the E. D. Croskey Recreation  
Center Gymnasium in the amount of $124,886  
Presentation By: John Spencer  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
James P. Hilty Sr  
SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer  
AYE: Musleh, Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
First Amendment to renew the Agreement for Property and Casualty Insurance Broker  
Services between the City of Ocala and Risk Management Associates, Inc., for an  
additional three-year period with compensation not to exceed $235,500  
10f.  
Presentation By: Todd Swanson  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Kristen M. Dreyer  
SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr  
AYE:  
Musleh, Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
Additional expenditures under the Agreement with Premise Health Employer Solutions,  
LLC, for the period ending December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $425,000  
10g.  
10h.  
10i.  
10j.  
Presentation By: Todd Swanson  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
James P. Hilty Sr  
SECONDER: Jay A. Musleh  
AYE:  
Musleh, Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
Fifth Amendment to the agreement with Premise Health Employer Solutions, LLC, for  
on-site health and wellness center services in an amount not to exceed $2,271,022  
Presentation By: Todd Swanson  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Jay A. Musleh  
SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr  
AYE:  
Musleh, Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
Purchase of four R-Mag circuit breakers from WESCO Distribution for the Shaw  
Substation in the amount of $177,999  
Presentation By: Doug Peebles  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
James P. Hilty Sr  
SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer  
AYE:  
Musleh, Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
Continued utilization of Sourcewell cooperative purchasing agreement with Fastenal  
Company for facility, industrial, and other related supplies and equipment purchases with  
an increased aggregate expenditure amount of $100,000  
Presentation By: Doug Peebles  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Kristen M. Dreyer  
SECONDER: Jay A. Musleh  
AYE: Musleh, Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
Grant agreement between the City of Ocala and Community Foundation for  
Ocala/Marion County for the Community Paramedicine Program in the amount of  
$100,000  
10k.  
Presentation By: Clint Welborn  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
James P. Hilty Sr  
SECONDER: Jay A. Musleh  
AYE:  
Musleh, Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
Budget Resolution 2026-118 to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to accept and  
appropriate funding from the Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County for the  
Community Paramedicine program in the amount of $100,000  
10l.  
Presentation By: Clint Welborn  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
ADOPTED  
James P. Hilty Sr  
SECONDER: Jay A. Musleh  
AYE:  
Musleh, Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
Award of contract to Robinrose Construction, LLC, for a new build of the Taylor  
10m.  
residence located at 725 SW Third Street with a total project cost not to exceed $169,500  
Presentation By: James Haynes  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
ADOPTED  
Kristen M. Dreyer  
SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr  
AYE: Musleh, Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
11.  
12.  
Internal Auditor's Report  
City Manager's Report  
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Sanitation Workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 12 pm  
Vision 2050 Workshop pending for January 28, 2026, at 12 pm  
Upcoming events  
City staff recognition  
13.  
14.  
Ocala Police Department Report  
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Overview of Crime and Traffic Stops  
Department Highlights  
Ocala Fire Rescue Department Report  
Unit Responses  
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Service calls update  
Department Highlights  
15.  
16.  
City Attorney's Report  
Public Comments  
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Jason Tolbert, 1700 NE 50th Avenue, Ocala, FL, proposed an entertainment/sports  
center development project near the Airport  
17.  
Informational Items and Calendaring Items  
- Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25, 2025 - Christmas Eve & Christmas  
Day Holidays - City Offices closed  
- Thursday, January 1, 2026 - New Year's Day Holiday - City Offices closed  
- Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - City Council meeting - 4:00pm - Council Chambers  
- Monday, January 19, 2026 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday - City Offices closed  
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - CRA Board meeting - 3:45pm - Council Chambers  
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - City Council meeting - 4:00pm - Council Chambers  
- Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - TPO Meeting - 3:00pm - Marion County Commissioners'  
Auditorium  
- Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - City Council meeting - 4:00pm - Council Chambers  
- Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - CRA Board meeting - 3:45pm - Council Chambers  
- Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - City Council meeting - 4:00pm - Council Chambers  
Fully Executed Contracts Under $50,000  
17a.  
18.  
19.  
Comments by Mayor  
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2025 Christmas Parade  
Comments by City Council Members  
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Council Member Mansfield shared his wonderful experience attending the  
Christmas Parade  
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Council Member Hilty recognized the City for hosting a successful Christmas  
Parade  
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Council Member Dreyer congratulated fellow Council Member's on re-elections  
Council Member Musleh wished the public a Merry Christmas and Happy New  
Year  
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Council President Bethea requested Mr. Tolbert share his ideas with City directors  
20.  
Adjournment  
Adjourned at 5:17 pm  
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