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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Community Profile

Population
Ocala, 53,491
Marion County, 324,857
(2007 U.S. Census estimates)

Ocala Area
About 40 square miles

Location
North Central Florida. No more than a 90-minute drive to either the Gulf or Atlantic coasts or to the Orlando attractions.

Transportation
Highways: Interstate 75, U.S. 441, 301 and 27
Rail (freight): CSX, Florida Northern
Air: Local - Charter and cargo service available
at Ocala International Airport.

Area
Commercial passenger service is available within 100 miles at six airports, including the Orlando and Tampa International airports.

Avg. Per Capita Personal Income
$29,412
(2007 figure for Ocala Metropolitan Area -
Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Chamber of Commerce)

Local Attractions
Silver Springs, Wild Waters, Ocala National Forest,  Appleton Museum, multitude of rivers, lakes,  campgrounds, hiking trails and golf courses.

Education
Marion County Public School System, Central Florida Community College (CFCC), Rasmussen College, University Center at CFCC  where courses  from a number of colleges and universities are available. (University of Florida is 40 miles away in Gainesville).

Climate
Avg. July High: 91.7
Avg. January Low: 46.1
Avg. Annual Rainfall: 52.59
Avg. Annual Snowfall: 0!!!

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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