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Business impact estimates are produced in compliance with Florida Statute 125.66(3)(a), & will contain the following information for the benefit of the public:
- A summary of the proposed ordinance, including a statement of the public purpose to be served by the proposed ordinance;
- An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private for-profit businesses in the county or city, including:
- An estimate of direct compliance costs for businesses
- Identification of new charges & fees; &
- An estimate of the county’s or city’s regulatory costs;
- A good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely impacted; &
- Any additional information deemed useful.
There are types of ordinances that do not require business impact estimates. Please refer to Florida Statute 125.66(3)(a) for the list of exempt types of ordinances.
More information relating to proposed ordinances is provided below.
Business Impact Estimate
In accordance with Section 125.66(3)(a), F.S., a Business Impact Estimate (BIE) is required to be: 1) prepared before enacting certain ordinances and 2) posted on Marion County Board of County Commissioners’ website no later than the date the notice proposed enactment/notice of intent to consider the proposed ordinance, is advertised in the newspaper (which, per Section 125.66(2)(a), F.S., is ten (10) days before the Public Hearing).
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE (LDC) RELATED TO DIVISION 6.8. – TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS (LANDSCAPING), TO UPDATE TABLE 6.8-2 LAND USE CATEGORIES FOR BUFFERS
This Business Impact Estimate is provided in accordance with Section 125.66(3)(a), Florida Statutes. If one or more boxes are checked below, this means that the Marion County Board of County Commissioners is of the view that a business impact estimate is not required by state law for the proposed ordinance.
Notwithstanding, Marion County is preparing this BIE to prevent an inadvertent procedural issue from impacting the enactment of this proposed Ordinance. Marion County reserves the right to revise this BIE following its initial posting and to discontinue providing this information for proposed ordinances believed to be exempt under state law.
☐ The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or regulation;
☐ The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
☐ The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;
☐ The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant or other financial assistance accepted by the municipal government;
☐ The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance;
☐ The ordinance relates to procurement; or
☐ The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following:
a. Part II of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, relating to growth policy, county and municipal planning, and land development regulation, including zoning, development orders, development agreements and development permits;
b. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community development districts;
c. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or
d. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
Consistent with the posting requirement set forth in Section 125.66(3)(a), F.S., the County hereby publishes the following BIE information for this proposed ordinance on its website for public viewing and consideration on this 8th day of November, 2024:
1. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose, such as serving the public health, safety, morals and welfare): AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE (LDC) RELATED TO DIVISION 6.8. – TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS (LANDSCAPING), TO UPDATE TABLE 6.8-2 LAND USE CATEGORIES FOR BUFFERS
2. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit businesses in unincorporated Marion County, if any:
(a) An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur:
- To go from a Type A to a Type B buffer with a 10-foot wall for Multi-Family to Single-Family is estimated to cost an additional $26,315 per 100-foot buffer segment.
- To require a Type C buffer for single-family use next to single-family use is estimated to cost an additional $9,692 per 100-foot buffer segment.
- To require a Type D buffer for single-family use next to single-family use of an age-restricted community is estimated to cost an additional $27,992 per 100-foot buffer segment.
(b) Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible: Buffers requiring a 10-foot wall will need to pay a building permit fee of $150 for residential and $300 for commercial.
(c) An estimate of Marion County regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to cover such costs: There are no regulatory costs and no revenues will be generated for Marion County.
3. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinance: Indeterminate.
4. Additional information the governing body deems useful (if any): The proposed ordinance enacts adjustments for buffers between some neighboring development.
Business Impact Estimate
In accordance with Section 125.66(3)(a), F.S., a Business Impact Estimate (BIE) is required to be: 1) prepared before enacting certain ordinances and 2) posted on Marion County Board of County Commissioners’ website no later than the date the notice proposed enactment/notice of intent to consider the proposed ordinance, is advertised in the newspaper (which, per Section 125.66(2)(a), F.S., is ten (10) days before the Public Hearing).
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE (LDC) RELATED TO DIVISION 6.8. – TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS (LANDSCAPING), TO UPDATE TABLE 6.8-2 LAND USE CATEGORIES FOR BUFFERS
This Business Impact Estimate is provided in accordance with Section 125.66(3)(a), Florida Statutes. If one or more boxes are checked below, this means that the Marion County Board of County Commissioners is of the view that a business impact estimate is not required by state law for the proposed ordinance.
Notwithstanding, Marion County is preparing this BIE to prevent an inadvertent procedural issue from impacting the enactment of this proposed Ordinance. Marion County reserves the right to revise this BIE following its initial posting and to discontinue providing this information for proposed ordinances believed to be exempt under state law.
☐ The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or regulation;
☐ The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
☐ The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;
☐ The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant or other financial assistance accepted by the municipal government;
☐ The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance;
☐ The ordinance relates to procurement; or
☐ The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following:
a. Part II of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, relating to growth policy, county and municipal planning, and land development regulation, including zoning, development orders, development agreements and development permits;
b. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community development districts;
c. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or
d. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
Consistent with the posting requirement set forth in Section 125.66(3)(a), F.S., the County hereby publishes the following BIE information for this proposed ordinance on its website for public viewing and consideration on this 8th day of November, 2024:
1. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose, such as serving the public health, safety, morals and welfare): AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE (LDC) RELATED TO DIVISION 6.8. – TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS (LANDSCAPING), TO UPDATE TABLE 6.8-2 LAND USE CATEGORIES FOR BUFFERS
2. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit businesses in unincorporated Marion County, if any:
(a) An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur:
- To go from a Type A to a Type D buffer for Multi-Family to Single-Family is estimated to cost an additional $12,337 per 100-foot buffer segment.
- To require a Type E buffer for single-family use next to single-family use is estimated to cost an additional $4,050 per 100-foot buffer segment.
(b) Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible: No new charges or fees are estimated under the ordinance.
(c) An estimate of Marion County regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to cover such costs: There are no regulatory costs and no revenues will be generated for Marion County.
3. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinance: Indeterminate.
4. Additional information the governing body deems useful (if any): The proposed ordinance enacts adjustments for buffers between some neighboring development.
Business Impact Estimate
In accordance with Section 125.66(3)(a), F.S., a Business Impact Estimate (BIE) is required to be: 1) prepared before enacting certain ordinances and 2) posted on Marion County Board of County Commissioners’ website no later than the date the notice proposed enactment/notice of intent to consider the proposed ordinance, is advertised in the newspaper (which, per Section 125.66(2)(a), F.S., is ten (10) days before the Public Hearing).
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE (LDC) RELATED TO SECTION 2.18.4. (IMPROVEMENT PLAN) CONSTRUCTION, COMPLETION, AND CLOSE OUT
This Business Impact Estimate is provided in accordance with Section 125.66(3)(a), Florida Statutes. If one or more boxes are checked below, this means that the Marion County Board of County Commissioners is of the view that a business impact estimate is not required by state law for the proposed ordinance.
Notwithstanding, Marion County is preparing this BIE to prevent an inadvertent procedural issue from impacting the enactment of this proposed Ordinance. Marion County reserves the right to revise this BIE following its initial posting and to discontinue providing this information for proposed ordinances believed to be exempt under state law.
☐ The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or regulation;
☐ The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
☐ The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;
☐ The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant or other financial assistance accepted by the municipal government;
☐ The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance;
☐ The ordinance relates to procurement; or
☐ The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following:
a. Part II of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, relating to growth policy, county and municipal planning, and land development regulation, including zoning, development orders, development agreements and development permits;
b. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community development districts;
c. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or
d. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
Consistent with the posting requirement set forth in Section 125.66(3)(a), F.S., the county hereby publishes the following BIE information for this proposed ordinance on its website for public viewing and consideration on this 8th day of November, 2024:
1. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose, such as serving the public health, safety, morals and welfare): AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE (LDC) RELATED TO SECTION 2.18.4. (IMPROVEMENT PLAN) CONSTRUCTION, COMPLETION, AND CLOSE OUT
2. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit businesses in unincorporated Marion County, if any:
(a) An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur: The only additional estimated cost would be recording the restrictive covenant of $10 for recording.
(b) Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible: No new charges or fees are established under the ordinance.
(c) An estimate of Marion County regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to cover such costs: There are no regulatory costs and no revenues will be generated for Marion County.
3. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinance: Indeterminate.
4. Additional information the governing body deems useful (if any): The primary purpose of this proposed ordinance is to implement SB 812 and clarify procedures similar in nature.
Business Impact Estimate
In accordance with Section 125.66(3)(a), F.S., a Business Impact Estimate (BIE) is required to be: 1) prepared before enacting certain ordinances and 2) posted on Marion County Board of County Commissioners’ website no later than the date the notice proposed enactment/notice of intent to consider the proposed ordinance, is advertised in the newspaper (which, per Section 125.66(2)(a), F.S., is 10 days before the public hearing.
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY; PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF STORM DEBRIS FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY AND ROADWAYS IN THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE MILTON IN OCTOBER, 2024; PROVIDING FOR PRECEDENCE OVER CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTING RESOLUTIONS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DIRECTIVES; PROVIDING FOR DURATION AND AUTOMATIC REPEAL, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Business Impact Estimate is provided in accordance with Section 125.66(3)(a), Florida Statutes. If one or more boxes are checked below, this means that the Marion County Board of County Commissioners is of the view that a business impact estimate is not required by state law for the proposed ordinance.
Notwithstanding, Marion County is preparing this BIE to prevent an inadvertent procedural issue from impacting the enactment of this proposed Ordinance. Marion County reserves the right to revise this BIE following its initial posting and to discontinue providing this information for proposed ordinances believed to be exempt under state law.
☐ The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or regulation;
☐ The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
☐ The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;
☐ The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant or other financial assistance accepted by the municipal government;
☒ The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance;
☐ The ordinance relates to procurement; or
☐ The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following:
a. Part II of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, relating to growth policy, county and municipal planning, and land development regulation, including zoning, development orders, development agreements and development permits;
b. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community development districts;
c. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or
d. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
Consistent with the posting requirement set forth in Section 125.66(3)(a), F.S., the County hereby publishes the following BIE information for this proposed ordinance on its website for public viewing and consideration on this 14th day of October, 2024:
1. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose, such as serving the public health, safety, morals and welfare): This Proposed Emergency Ordinance Of Marion County, Florida, Providing For A Declaration Of Emergency; Providing Regulations For The Removal Of Storm Debris From Public And Private Property And Roadways In The Aftermath Of Hurricane Milton In October, 2024; Providing For Precedence Over Conflicting Ordinances; Providing For Implementing Resolutions And County Administrator Directives; Providing For Duration And Automatic Repeal, And Providing An Effective Date.
2. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit businesses in unincorporated Marion County, if any:
(a) An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur: This ordinance imposes no direct costs on businesses.
(b) Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible: No new charges or fees are established under the ordinance.
(c) An estimate of Marion County regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to cover such costs: There are no regulatory costs and no revenues will be generated for Marion County.
3. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinance: Indeterminate.
4. Additional information the governing body deems useful (if any): The proposed ordinance is a generally applicable ordinance that applies to all persons similarly situated (individuals as well as businesses) and, therefore, the proposed ordinance does not affect only businesses.
Business Impact Estimate
In accordance with Florida Statute 125.66(3)(a), a business impact estimate (BIE) is required to be: 1) prepared before enacting certain ordinances and 2) posted on Marion County Board of County Commissioners’ website no later than the date the notice proposed enactment/notice of intent to consider the proposed ordinance, is advertised in the newspaper which, per Florida Statute 125.66(2)(a), is 10 days before the public hearing.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MARION COUNTY FLORIDA, TO BE KNOWN AS THE “MARION COUNTY HEALTH FREEDOM BILL OF RIGHTS”; PROVIDING FOR THE BOARD’S SUPPORT FOR CHAPTER 381, FLORIDA STATUTES IN ORDER TO SAFEGUARD HEALTHCARE RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OF MARION COUNTY RESIDENTS; REJECTING THE AUTHORITY OF THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL BODIES TO IMPOSE HEALTH MANDATES OR DIRECTIVES WITHIN MARION COUNTY, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN; ADOPTING THE FLORIDA PATIENT’S BILL OF RIGHTS; PROVIDING FOR PROTECTIONS FOR MARION COUNTY EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING THAT MASKS AND VACCINATIONS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED OF EMPLOYEES AND PERSONS SEEKING ACCESS TO COUNTY BUILDINGS EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING MARION COUNTY’S ASSISTANCE TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF CHAPTER 381, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This business impact estimate is provided in accordance with Florida Statute 125.66(3)(a). If one or more boxes are checked below, this means that the Marion County Board of County Commissioners is of the view that a business impact estimate is not required by state law for the proposed ordinance.
Notwithstanding, Marion County is preparing this BIE to prevent an inadvertent procedural issue from impacting the enactment of this proposed ordinance. Marion County reserves the right to revise this BIE following its initial posting and to discontinue providing this information for proposed ordinances believed to be exempt under state law.
☐ The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with federal or state law or regulation;
☐ The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
☐ The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;
☐ The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not limited to, any federal, state, local, or private grant or other financial assistance accepted by the municipal government;
☐ The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance;
☐ The ordinance relates to procurement; or
☐ The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following:
a. Florida Statute 163, part II, relating to growth policy, county and municipal planning, and land development regulation, including zoning, development orders, development agreements and development permits;
b. Florida Statutes 190.005 and 190.046, regarding community development districts;
c. Florida Statute 553.73, relating to the Florida Building Code; or
d. Florida Statute 633.202, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
Consistent with the posting requirement set forth in Florida Statute 125.66(3)(a), the county hereby publishes the following BIE information for this proposed ordinance on its website for public viewing and consideration on this 5th day of July, 2024:
1. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose, such as serving the public health, safety, morals and welfare): AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MARION COUNTY FLORIDA, TO BE KNOWN AS THE “MARION COUNTY HEALTH FREEDOM BILL OF RIGHTS”; PROVIDING FOR THE BOARD’S SUPPORT FOR CHAPTER 381, FLORIDA STATUTES IN ORDER TO SAFEGUARD HEALTHCARE RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OF MARION COUNTY RESIDENTS; REJECTING THE AUTHORITY OF THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL BODIES TO IMPOSE HEALTH MANDATES OR DIRECTIVES WITHIN MARION COUNTY, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN; ADOPTING THE FLORIDA PATIENT’S BILL OF RIGHTS; PROVIDING FOR PROTECTIONS FOR MARION COUNTY EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING THAT MASKS AND VACCINATIONS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED OF EMPLOYEES AND PERSONS SEEKING ACCESS TO COUNTY BUILDINGS EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING MARION COUNTY’S ASSISTANCE TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF CHAPTER 381, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
2. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit businesses in unincorporated Marion County, if any:
(a) An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur; This ordinance provides for Marion County assistance regarding compliance with Florida Statute 381. It imposes no direct costs on businesses.
(b) Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible; No new charges or fees are established under the ordinance, independent of the state statute; and
(c) An estimate of Marion County regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to cover such costs. Estimate of less than $10,000/year for Marion County staff time. No revenues will be generated for Marion County.
3. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinance: Indeterminate. Again, the obligations are created by state statutes, rather than the ordinance.
4. Additional information the governing body deems useful (if any): The goal of Florida Statute 381, and this ordinance, is the encourage compliance with the requirements of the statute. Fines and penalties are not the main purpose of the statute.
Business Impact Estimate
In accordance with Section 125.66(3)(a), F.S., a Business Impact Estimate (BIE) is required to be: 1) prepared before enacting certain ordinances and 2) posted on Marion County Board of County Commissioners’ website no later than the date the notice proposed enactment/notice of intent to consider the proposed ordinance, is advertised in the newspaper (which, per Section 125.66(2)(a), F.S., is ten (10) days before the Public Hearing).
AN ORDINANCE OF MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO TRESPASS ON PROPERTY OWNED BY MARION COUNTY; CREATING CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 11-300 THROUGH 11-306 OF THE MARION COUNTY CODE; PROVIDING AUTHORITY, INTENT, SCOPE, AND PURPOSE; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR DESIGNATED PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE TRESPASS WARNINGS; PROVIDING A METHOD FOR WARNINGS; PROVIDING FOR THE DURATION OF WARNINGS; PROVIDING FOR A PROCEDURE FOR APPEAL OF WARNINGS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Business Impact Estimate is provided in accordance with Section 125.66(3)(a), Florida Statutes. If one or more boxes are checked below, this means that the Marion County Board of County Commissioners is of the view that a business impact estimate is not required by state law for the proposed ordinance.
Notwithstanding, Marion County is preparing this BIE to prevent an inadvertent procedural issue from impacting the enactment of this proposed Ordinance. Marion County reserves the right to revise this BIE following its initial posting and to discontinue providing this information for proposed ordinances believed to be exempt under state law.
☐ The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or regulation;
☐ The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
☐ The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;
☐ The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant or other financial assistance accepted by the municipal government;
☐ The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance;
☐ The ordinance relates to procurement; or
☐ The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following:
a. Part II of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, relating to growth policy, county and municipal planning, and land development regulation, including zoning, development orders, development agreements and development permits;
b. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community development districts;
c. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or
d. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
Consistent with the posting requirement set forth in Section 125.66(3)(a), F.S., the County hereby publishes the following BIE information for this proposed ordinance on its website for public viewing and consideration on this 5th day of July, 2024:
1. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose, such as serving the public health, safety, morals and welfare): Marion County, Florida, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, owns land and buildings throughout Marion County, Florida, that are provided for the use of Marion County’s residents and visitors, and to enable local government to carry out its duties. From time-to-time, while upon County-owned lands or in County-owned buildings, persons may commit acts that are unlawful, disruptive, or contrary to the rules and regulations of the County and Constitutional Officers. In order to ensure the proper function of government, it may be necessary for such persons to be removed from County-owned lands and buildings, be prohibited from returning for a period of time, and face arrest and prosecution for trespass if they return in violation of this prohibition. The proposed ordinance provides for a uniform system of issuing trespass warnings to persons who commit certain acts on property owned by the County, protect the Constitutional rights of all persons, and promote the efficient functioning of government in the interest of the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens and inhabitants of Marion County, Florida, pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes and Florida Constitution Article VIII.
2. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit businesses in unincorporated Marion County, if any:
(a) An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur: This ordinance imposes no direct costs on businesses.
(b) Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible: No new charges or fees are established under the ordinance.
(c) An estimate of Marion County regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to cover such costs: There are no regulatory costs and no revenues will be generated for Marion County.
3. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinance: Indeterminate.
4. Additional information the governing body deems useful (if any): The proposed ordinance is a generally applicable ordinance that applies to all persons similarly situated (individuals as well as businesses) and, therefore, the proposed ordinance does not affect only businesses.