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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.  

 
Chamber Building to be Demolished 
News Release Posted:
10/22/2009 2:05:20 PM

OCALA, Fla. (Oct. 22, 2009) – Crews will work through the night beginning at 5 p.m. next Wednesday to demolish the former Chamber of Commerce Building, 110 E. Silver Springs Blvd.

 
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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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City Council

The City of Ocala is governed by the council-manager form of government. Voters elect a five-member city council and a mayor. The mayor serves a two-year term and council members serve four-year terms.

City Council Meeting Information

Council meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 4:00 pm. Please check the Public Notices for special called meetings.

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Mayor Randy Ewers 

Assuming the office of Mayor in December of 2005, Randy Ewers by trade is an industrial engineer "six sigma black belt" at the fire apparatus manufacturer Class 1.
Council President - Councilman Kyle Kay 

Kyle Kay assumed his City Council seat in December of 2001. He represents District 1, which is the at-large district encompassing the entire city.
City Manager Ricky A. Horst 

The Ocala City Manager is Ricky A. Horst, who assumed the position in September 2008. Prior to coming to Ocala, Horst served nine years as the city manager in South Jordan, Utah. He also has served as city manager in Lynn Haven and Marianna, Florida as well as in Santa Clara, Utah. Additionally, Horst has served as a Parks and Recreation Director, Public Works Director, and Utility Director.
Councilman Charles Ruse, Jr. 

Charles Ruse, Jr., assumed office as the District 3 City Councilman in December of 2005. District 3 is the city's central western district.


Councilman Daniel Owen 

Daniel Owen, a native Ocalan, has served on City Council since December of 2001. He represents District 5, which encompasses the city's far eastern region.


Councilman Kent Guinn 

Kent Guinn represents District 4, which is located in the central eastern section of the City. He began serving his first four-year term in December of 1999.


Councilwoman Mary S. Rich 

Mary Sue Rich has represented District 2 on the Ocala City Council since November of 1995. District 2 encompasses the City's far western section.
Latest
Public Notices

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

 
Public Notice #1112091630 
Notice Posted:
11/4/2009 4:06:27 PM

Ocala Recreation Commission 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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