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Mounier itemized three cost categories: “soft” preconstruction costs (engineer/architect/planning), land acquisition and potential termination exposure to the construction manager. In his presentation he listed the soft costs as $210,000, the Summerfield land purchase as about $2,960,000 and described a potential termination exposure capped at $69,000 for the construction manager’s hours if the project ends. At a later point in the meeting Mounier recommended the county ask the advisory committee to reimburse the county for a portion of the soft costs and stated an amount of $110,000; the transcript records both figures. Commissioners asked staff to press for reimbursement at the advisory meeting on Feb. 12 and approved Mounier’s recommended option 1 by motion.

Commissioner Stone made the motion to approve option 1 (seek reimbursement of at least the soft costs and retain the purchased site while the district status remains uncertain); Commissioner Curry seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

County staff and commissioners said they will press the matter at the Medical Examiner Advisory Board and expect to return to the board with further updates. In the meantime, the county will retain control of the Summerfield parcel so the county can preserve the asset while the district‑level decision is pending.

The board’s action did not authorize additional project spending or cancel existing contracts but it did instruct staff to request reimbursement and to notify the advisory board that Marion County will expect recovery of the costs listed, including potential termination exposure.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Marion County - Board of County Commissioners on 2025-02-04 9:00 AM - Feb 04, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Marion County has paused work on a planned District 5 medical examiner office after neighboring counties sought to leave the district, the county administrator told commissioners Feb. 4, and asked that the county be reimbursed for some preconstruction costs while retaining the land the county bought for the project.","taxTitle","Marion County, Florida","taxId",4897,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":75,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":76,"_40":77,"_42":78,"_44":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6745158,"Marion County adopts revised animal ordinance, removes proposed 5‑hour tethering limit",6878,4475000,11353000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2218869-6b270128e3cbd90040efc8b6cd1d7867&start=4475&end=11353","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2218869-6b270128e3cbd90040efc8b6cd1d7867/thumbnail_4475000.jpg","/articles/6745158/Marion-County/Florida/Marion-County-adopts-revised-animal-ordinance-removes-proposed-5hour-tethering-limit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6745158-cda863789fccceb3e2705f4a13e3b281/orig.mp4?Expires=1769830677&Signature=g0CKOG0MR3FFDT~YLH9JAa2VhOdDWlu84cwxOQni~W86oZJvqYZD3aXhAgUuaI2Y05R31cnkRcFeyk4lmF9jNJGV80OQd9x9xUIG4NvCi5FhoFj687OVop6mvjRNeWzB4ukuXCDDSvOSE2W1MZTIzDe9XPqI~rKpzQREv28I4fKi2KjCCdgXraPIJYxpbZFMP297nbxqBgRLFNFoXGB8I0KN-T5TelAERLXqz6C3lRDbZwLEJ4NuecG~jMZs81I9~L4mR6bMQ8D-GaSIr9grK~9X1MbgL~iwMwkV2oJSYrkBeEbMCyIKV1mQkpadPFN3a8gW7Gx81qgXmjh60M8MOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marion County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously Feb. 4 to adopt a revised animal control ordinance that updates how the county regulates kennels, high‑volume animal ownership, community cat care and dangerous‑dog investigations. Commissioners directed staff to proceed with the ordinance as presented but to remove a proposed provision that would have capped unattended tethering at five hours in 24.

The board and staff described the package as an attempt to balance animal welfare, public safety and property‑use rights. County Attorney Dana Oluski and Animal Services Director Kira Lynch told the board the ordinance contains three main areas of change: clarifying the county’s commitment to a socially conscious/no‑kill approach, creating a voluntary veterinarian licensing channel, and adding land‑development rules that limit the numbers of dogs and cats a property may hold without a special‑use approval. The ordinance also added a requirement that community‑cat caregivers submit a disaster plan that covers emergency, death and incapacitation scenarios.

After more than three hours of public comment and commissioner discussion, the board removed a tethering time limit that staff had proposed as a way to make enforcement more consistent. Commissioners and animal services staff said they were concerned that a five‑hour cap would be difficult to enforce and could create unintended enforcement burdens for officers and for residents who keep animals on non‑fenced property. Animal Control Manager Stephanie Owens told the board officers already use affidavits and on‑scene observations to support citations and retain enforcement discretion.

The ordinance also tightens how the county treats high‑volume owners and kennels. Under the draft the county presented to the board, properties not zoned for agricultural uses would be limited to a modest number of dogs and cats by right (the draft includes a tiered approach based on zoning and parcel size) and owners seeking higher numbers would need a special‑use review through the land‑development process. Staff said the change is intended to keep kennel and breeding operations out of small residential lots while preserving agricultural uses on appropriately zoned parcels.

On dangerous‑dog rules, staff updated definitions of “bite” and “attack” to align investigative practice with recent case work and with language used in other Florida counties. County staff emphasized that dangerous‑dog investigations will continue to follow Florida statutes and that most dogs found to meet the dangerous‑dog criteria will still be allowed to return home under conditions such as muzzling, confinement or mandatory registration; ordered destruction is reserved for rare, extreme cases.

The board also signaled follow‑up work: staff will return with fee schedules, final land‑development code amendments and implementation details, and the county will continue outreach to veterinarians, rescue partners and municipalities that contract for animal‑control services. The board set no additional delays and the ordinance will take effect upon filing consistent with county practice.

Commissioner Stone moved to adopt the ordinance with the tethering change removed; Commissioner Curry seconded. The motion passed unanimously.","The Marion County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously Feb. 4 to adopt a comprehensive update to the county’s animal control ordinance but removed a proposed five‑hour limit on unattended tethering after extended public comment and discussion about enforcement.",{"_32":87,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":88,"_40":89,"_42":90,"_44":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6745148,"Commissioners reduce civil restitution lien for Marion County resident seeking recovery",407,1925000,2332000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2218869-6b270128e3cbd90040efc8b6cd1d7867&start=1925&end=2332","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2218869-6b270128e3cbd90040efc8b6cd1d7867/thumbnail_1925000.jpg","/articles/6745148/Marion-County/Florida/Commissioners-reduce-civil-restitution-lien-for-Marion-County-resident-seeking-recovery","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6745148-bfc27a1123a2c085e1c53cf00100ec6c/orig.mp4?Expires=1769830677&Signature=hnAsn47Aos5b8ZQ-LaWlZ4nM18NUsPpoAWksdzN8mXj0wMo5FtB8Z73JbSDVizqq07poMR2ZVmLFYlGK-8SJkpn8y4Pvn1RbYrsOHEEMsdUq64tcEO0lsVob~YKdmPorYbgO7pTMMguPma~1D211Rnriao6B43cpeDaP~kM0bKJAmO9Ay1fodWxA-HxX2G43tDp51NfWxgVECVCv8jMBg9m9o1yMrWU6p3ebsM5NHE6Ij5VhXp1NxiKIyOSLFen3rrLlnMmIfxYXJozLkzXC3fflM47Z-q-BLC4vlYI~EfFF-HVtER6A4sgc1HsMxtWCcslyLM-dHBjr0fAJzF7rGA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marion County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously Feb. 4 to reduce a civil restitution lien against Heather Ann Carter to $650, reflecting the county’s calculation of days she did not serve as an inmate worker. The county attorney presented background: Carter’s underlying civil restitution judgment dated to cases from 2013–2014, with an original judgment and accumulated interest. County staff said other court costs and fines had been paid; Carter asked for a release or reduction and attended the meeting to speak briefly about her recovery and business plans.

County records presented in the meeting trace the original civil restitution judgment and jours served; staff and commissioners said the board’s typical practice in similar requests is to reduce liens to actual county costs when individuals demonstrate rehabilitation. Commissioner McLean moved to reduce the lien to $650; Commissioner Zalick seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

County Attorney’s Office will follow up with Carter to document the next steps and any administrative procedures required to complete the reduction.","The board unanimously approved reducing Heather Carter’s civil restitution lien to $650 — the cost calculated for days she did not serve as an inmate worker — after hearing from her about recovery and plans to reinvest in local business.",{"_32":99,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":100,"_40":101,"_42":102,"_44":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6745137,"Commissioners schedule March hearing on Solid Waste residential assessment after staff presents reserve options",340,3046000,3386000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2218869-6b270128e3cbd90040efc8b6cd1d7867&start=3046&end=3386","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2218869-6b270128e3cbd90040efc8b6cd1d7867/thumbnail_3046000.jpg","/articles/6745137/Marion-County/Florida/Commissioners-schedule-March-hearing-on-Solid-Waste-residential-assessment-after-staff-presents-reserve-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6745137-5998b02d00c594356b82c5a145b9af9b/orig.mp4?Expires=1769830677&Signature=QQ-zOqNk3DdzF4T3DO~xxLDpuFbvZCGSp0ANEFxdJptiQMMpSn4Kd6i-nM1vc46Eddy2pcKrpeTOhFkJIeAFlQ-u4TBmNn3j7cb~hfbigvLKErTQ-QxU8SVKnS6314prDMTX7lrWf06i5Ns2oWS-eV1IPg65ssVf3tkFxdbBtrI5cRFOb5oTww08wSufcQSzo2popgg~oD~9iR7ftpMON94AcP7x-uANHHB-92ddejhHoNiKs5l71MZWFXNeBqPYcUgE3dMOpJ8k79aGWPOBblJOS7kFNSKfFJsC8lrOlTAX2GXV1HSIl-mVtUEgMZBuZy7TwXZ2WU4wXHAy4wJi-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Marion County commissioners voted Feb. 4 to schedule a public hearing on March 5, 2025 at 2 p.m. to consider a proposed Solid Waste Residential Assessment Ordinance. County administration presented several reserve‑planning scenarios to cover storm or other catastrophic events and discussed options that would either hold a large unrestricted reserve or borrow short‑term to cover emergency expenditures with the expectation of reimbursement.

County staff presented three storm‑reserve options: a $30 million goal, a $20 million goal and a $10 million goal, and noted those reserves imply different one‑time assessment amounts or phased‑in assessment strategies. During discussion staff also raised the possibility of borrowing to bridge emergency expenses (with the county paying debt service until reimbursements arrive from FEMA or other agencies), but said staff had not yet confirmed whether FEMA will reimburse interest or debt service on short‑term loans.

Commissioner Stone moved to schedule the March public hearing; Commissioner Curry seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Staff will return with clearer numbers and analysis ahead of the hearing, including any information about how peer counties have handled borrowing and whether interest/debt service is reimbursed by state or federal agencies.","The board scheduled a March 5, 2025 public hearing at 2 p.m. to consider a proposed Solid Waste Residential Assessment Ordinance and directed staff to provide more analysis on alternatives, including options to set a storm/unrestricted reserve at $30 million, $20 million or $10 million and possible borrowing scenarios.",{"_32":111,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":112,"_40":113,"_42":114,"_44":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6745142,"Marion County approves two negotiated takings to advance 40 Ninth Avenue South road project, $579,310 total",183,2389000,2572000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2218869-6b270128e3cbd90040efc8b6cd1d7867&start=2389&end=2572","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2218869-6b270128e3cbd90040efc8b6cd1d7867/thumbnail_2389000.jpg","/articles/6745142/Marion-County/Florida/Marion-County-approves-two-negotiated-takings-to-advance-40-Ninth-Avenue-South-road-project-579310-total","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6745142-e70f2ad1f3fe3e580951653ab94e1653/orig.mp4?Expires=1769830677&Signature=MTW1hn7Ve6GGBQ0AZL~EvT59nRRvYcOpbvLoKki2RmqrD84-mGhVYrXHoay98HyOjCPA2PPGG2o2VQ8wUkfbyilXz99ekulZYMJIS87krZhxY2pCno5yN4~bGfhl1VMh~yM4Uaq9PLK2ph3TqgcdAUFVedLl0Xa8xAIbK~KkhZyV9SOZIeclyAhECoU664FW6aZA7bG7BAfEWyFr~tiXjmZhMlFPVqtRy5DcqMEa5kN0RfdO66BJ0R~kQYsL-OPMJBoyRR~h1lor43wxc5mpRShO3JVp~dre9iEjCeBIbAM8VPPV8j8pUF4ajJgKPorC1trDch~klWmFT74IdDXcOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marion County Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 4 approved two negotiated settlements with property owners to allow the 40 Ninth Avenue South Phase road improvement project to proceed. County Attorney Dana Oluski presented the settlements as stipulated orders of taking that resolved two of four parcels scheduled for condemnation; the county is still in negotiations on the remaining parcels and expects additional hearings.

Oluski said one parcel (parcel number 10AR, owner Dorothy Anthony as presented) will result in a county payment of $530,000; that amount includes approximately $21,000 for relocation/moving expenses and some attorney fees budgeted at about $65,000 in the presentation. The second parcel (parcel number 42AL, owner ACTDT Brown LLC as presented) results in a county payment of $49,310 including $2,310 in attorney fees. Oluski said the combined budget impact for the two acquisitions is $579,310. The board approved both settlements and authorized the county attorney to finalize non‑payment revisions to the settlement documents so long as approved payment amounts are not altered.

Commissioner Stone moved for approval and Commissioner Curry seconded; the motion passed unanimously.","The county approved two stipulated orders of taking and final judgments to clear right‑of‑way for the Phase of 40 Ninth Avenue South; total settlement payments equal $579,310 and the county authorized the county attorney to finalize settlement documents so long as payment amounts are unchanged.","actionData","errors"]

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