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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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City of Ocala
Executive Staff

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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.




Assistant City Manager Matthew Brower

Matthew Brower assumed the position of Assistant City Manager in October 2008. He oversees Utility Services, which includes the Electric Utility and Water & Sewer departments.




Assistant City Manager John Zobler

John Zobler is the Assistant City Manager in charge of Community Services. He is responsible for the Planning & Zoning, Building & Licensing, Code Enforcement, Neighborhood Services, Recreation & Parks, Golf and Fire-Rescue departments.

 




Assistant City Manager Bruce H. Phillips

Bruce Phillips is the Assistant City Manager for Public Services and the City Engineer. His duties include overseeing the Engineering, Public Works and Facilities and Fleet Maintenance departments. 




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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