Latest News

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.

 
Homebuyer Opportunity Funds 
News Release Posted:
10/26/2009 4:23:15 PM

OCALA, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2009) The City of Ocala is accepting applications for Florida Homebuyer Opportunity Program (FHOP) funds that will assist first-time homebuyers with short-term loans.

 
Downtown Signal Retiming 
News Release Posted:
10/26/2009 11:31:29 AM

OCALA, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2009) – Beginning Tuesday (Oct. 27), crews will begin retiming traffic lights in the downtown and surrounding area.  

 
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Latest Bids

ITB 10-007 
Bid Updated:
10/30/2009 4:10:22 PM

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

 
ITB 10-006 
Bid Updated:
10/30/2009 11:35:20 AM

Steel or Concrete Transmission & Distribution Poles Dearmin to Baseline
Due Date: 11/30/09 at 3:00 p.m.

 
ROQ 10-002 
Bid Updated:
10/30/2009 8:16:41 AM

Traffic Calming Study & Conceptual Design Services
Due Date:  12/1/09 at 3:00 p.m.

 
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Boards and Commissions

Thank-you for visiting the City of Ocala's list of available Boards and Commissions.  For more information, please contact the City Clerks office.

 

Boards and Commissions application 

 




Airport Board 

Makes recommendations to City Council regarding the lease, sale or use of all lands and improvements thereon at any city airport, and the operation, management and maintenance thereof.

Three openings.  Application Deadline Friday, December 11, 2009

 


 
Board of Adjustment 

Hears and decides appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the building official in the enforcement of the zoning code (Chapter 122).

Two openings.  Application Deadline Friday, December 11, 2009


 
Community Development Advisory Board 

Plan, implement and assess Community Development program.

Three openings.  Application Deadline Friday, November 20, 2009


 
Downtown Development Commission 

Plan, implement and assess the downtown parking program and redevelopment activities.

One opening.  Application Deadline Friday, December 11, 2009


 
Enterprise Zone Development Agency 

Assist in the development, implementation, and annual update of the Enterprise Zone strategic plan.  Recommend boundary changes and identify economic needs to City Council.

Eight openings.  Application deadline Monday, November 9, 2009.


 
General Employee Pension Board of Trustees 

To construe the provision of the System and determine all questions arising thereunder, to determine all questions relating to eligibility and membership, to determine and certify the amount of all retirement allowances or other benefits hereunder ...


 
Golf Board 

Advise City Council regarding the operation and maintenance of any City owned Golf courses.


 
Municipal Arts Commission 

To coordinate and encourage the development and expansion of artistic and cultural programs and promote a general concern for providing the community with a broad exposure to the arts.


 
Municipal Code Enforcement Board 

To examine code violation cases presented by City Code Enforcement Officers. Empowered to levy fines and place liens on property if violation not corrected.

One opening.  Application Deadline Friday, December 11, 2009


 
Ocala Historic Preservation Advisory Board 

Survey and inventory the historic resources of the City according to accepted practices and to develop and maintain a list of all resources researched for possible historic designation, issue certificates of appropriateness.

Three openings.  Application Deadline Friday, December 11, 2009

 


 
Ocala Housing Authority 

Provides subsidized housing units and rental assistance payments to income eligible residents in Marion County.


 
Ocala Municipal Tennis Association Advisory Board 

Advise on all matters relating to the operation and maintenance of the Fort King Tennis Center; recommend policies and administrative matters affecting same.

Three openings.  Application Deadline Friday, December 11, 2009


 
Ocala Planning and Zoning Commission 

Make recommendations to City Council relating to zoning and land use and ensures that changes proposed are consistent with City's Comprehensive Plan.

Two openings.  Application Deadline Friday, December 11, 2009



 
Ocala Recreation Commission 

Advise and recommend on use of public facilities for recreational programs, act as liaison with County Commission and School Board regarding availability of facilities for programs, and consult with City staff on policies and administrative matters pertaining to recreation.

One opening.  Application Deadline Friday, December 11, 2009

 

 


 
Ocala Tree Commission 

Develop and administer a written plan for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting and removal of trees on property owned or controlled by the City and on property owned or controlled by all other governmental entities when this property is located within the city limits.

One opening.  Application Deadline Friday, December 11, 2009

 


 
Latest
Public Notices

Public Notice #1112091430 
Notice Posted:
11/6/2009 2:37:57 PM

FMPA - Florida Municipal Power Agency
ARP Business Model Working Group Meeting

 
Public Notice #11162009 
Notice Posted:
11/3/2009 11:15:22 AM

Cancelled - Ocala Board of Adjustment Meeting

 
Public Notice #1112090830 
Notice Posted:
11/4/2009 4:03:54 PM

Brownfield Advisory Board Meeting

 
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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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