The Ocala City Council met on September 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting included proclamations, a presentation on the State of Downtown, approval of a 16-item consent agenda, a first reading of a rezoning ordinance, public hearings to adopt millage rates and budgets for the Downtown Development Districts and the City of Ocala, approval of 11 general business items (including employment contract renewals for four charter officers), an internal auditor's report on a cybersecurity incident, departmental reports, and public comments.
Good evening. Our invitation will be offered by Chaplain Joe Hassler. And after that, we will have the Pledge of Allegiance. Gracious God, we are thankful for the opportunity to come together to help lead your people in your community. We ask that as we look to figure out how to lead that. We also accept and understand the challenges that come as we do. We ask that you are with the families of those who are going through struggles and different seasons right now. We ask that you provide peace and comfort to them. We thank you for the opportunity to lead and to serve each and every day. In your son's name we say. Amen. Clerk, please call the roll. Mr. Marciano. Here. Mr. Musley. Here. Miss Dreyer. Here. Mr. Hilti. Here. Mr. Mansfield. Here. Mr. Bathey. Here. The clerk will now provide the public notice for this evening's meeting. The September 15, 2026, City Council meeting was publicly noticed on August eighteenth, two thousand twenty-six on the City of O'Callas website. As a reminder, public comments and presentations are limited to three minutes unless authorized system beyond this time by the Council President or majority of counsel. All materials for the Mayor City Council must be given to the attendance staff of distribution. Prior to speaking at the podium, please state your name and address for the record, and to maintain order, speakers must be recognized by the council president. Please silence your cell phones and all electronic devices for the duration of this meeting. Thank you. Under her leadership, War Cry for Peace continues to stand as a beacon of hope, healing, and resilience and restoration. Miss Wilkerson serves as a voice for families whose loved ones have been lost to gun violence, ensuring their stories are remembered and their loved ones are never forgotten. Thirty-three years as an educator and a coach, Miss Wilkerson provided performing arts program, athletic programs such as soccer, track and field, basketball cheerleading, and many others. She is the founder and G of JAP Gap Productions Performing Arts Diamond Girls Volleyball and Empowerment Sports Mentoring Program. What haven't you done, I guess? And and from my understanding, you were an amazing basketball player. So all right, all right, she's done it all. We are so thankful for the work that you do for this community. It is my honor to recognize you as a citizen of the month. All right, like to have you say a few words. That's okay. Yeah, I'm gonna have this. All right. Good afternoon, everyone.