Latest News

City Warns of Possible Scam 
News Release Posted:
11/20/2009 3:39:27 PM

OCALA, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2009) -  The Ocala Customer Service Office (CSO) has received reports that customers are being called and told that they have a very short time to pay their utility bills or their service will be cut off.

 
Light Up Ocala is Nov. 21 
News Release Posted:
11/9/2009 2:35:11 PM

OCALA, Fla. (Nov. 9, 2009) – Live entertainment, crafts, food, children’s activities, a parade and a visit by Santa all will be part of the 26th annual Light Up Ocala, 2-8:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Downtown Square. 

 
Veterans Day Closing 
News Release Posted:
11/6/2009 11:37:48 AM

OCALA, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2009) – City of Ocala administrative offices will be closed Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day. The holiday observance will not cause any disruption to the city’s residential or commercial sanitation collection services.

 
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Latest Bids

RFP 10-002 
Bid Updated:
11/20/2009 9:32:59 AM

Customer Service Management System - Ocala Utility Services
Pre-Proposal Conference on 12/9/09 at 2:00 p.m.
Due Date: 1/5/10 at 3:00 p.m.

 
RFP 10-001 
Bid Updated:
11/20/2009 9:18:32 AM

Lockbox Services - Ocala Utility Services
Pre-Proposal Conference: 12/8/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Due Date: 12/22/09 at 3:00 p.m.

 
ITB 10-007 
Bid Updated:
11/19/2009 3:08:40 PM

Steel or Concrete Transmission & Distribution Poles Ergle to Silver Springs
Due Date: 11/30/09 at 3:00 p.m.
See Addenda

 
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Welcome to the City of Ocala

As the elected officials of the city of Ocala, we are happy to welcome you to a cyber visit of our community. Main Group PhotoOcala is surrounded by some of the most beautiful horse farms in the world, the Silver Springs Attraction with its famous glass-bottom boats, and the Ocala National Forest. We are about an hour's drive to either coast or to the attractions in Orlando. We enjoy a moderate climate, diverse economy and an excellent public education system. Although we are a growing community we have maintained a warm and friendly hometown atmosphere. We have beautiful historic districts and are proud to be a Tree City U.S.A.

Whether you are looking for a place to spend a lifetime or an afternoon, we invite you to consider Ocala/Marion County. You'll be glad you did!

Sincerely,

Ocala Mayor and City Council

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Downtown Parking Survey 
Article Posted:
11/4/2009 4:40:24 PM

 

The City of Ocala's parking consultant, Rich and Associates, Inc., would like to hear from you concerning your thoughts about parking downtown. Links to surveys are shown below. Please choose the survey that most aptly fits your parking needs ...

Parking Patron
Click here to take survey 

Downtown Business Operator Part 1
Click here to take survey 

Downtown Operator Part 2
Click here to take survey 

Employee of Downtown Business
Click here to take survey 

 
5-Year Capital Improvement Plan 2009-2014 
Article Posted:
10/26/2009 10:50:25 AM

The City of Ocala plans its capital improvement projects in five-year cycles. Click here to view the current plan. 

Capital Improvement Plan 

 
County Provides Animal Control Services 
Article Posted:
10/22/2009 9:53:26 AM

City of Ocala residents requiring animal control services should contact Marion County Animal Services at (352) 671-8700, or visit www.marioncountyfl.org. Marion County is now responsible for investigating animal nuisance, animal cruelty and aggressive animal cases within the city limits.

 
Latest
Public Notices

Public Notice #1123091030 
Notice Posted:
11/19/2009 1:58:07 PM

City of Ocala - Audit Committee Meeting

 
Public Notice #1120090900 
Notice Posted:
11/18/2009 11:58:29 AM

Marion County Post Election Manual Audit for the City of Ocala Run-Off Election

 
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Latest
City Projects

Golf Course Renovation 
Project Updated:
10/22/2009 9:30:57 AM

A major renovation project on the Ocala Golf Club (commonly cadlled "Muni"), located off East Silver Springs Boulevard, is now complete and the course is open for play.

 
Ocala International Airport Control Tower 
Project Updated:
8/27/2009 1:15:51 PM

Control tower at Ocala International Airport soon to serve aviators.

 
Silver River Drainage Project 
Project Updated:
8/27/2009 1:04:22 PM

The Silver River Pollution Reduction Drainage Project is designed to improve the quality of stormwater runoff that flows into the Silver River.

 
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