City Council - amended to add the minutes to the consent agenda

Agenda City of Dunnellon 20750 River Drive, Dunnellon, FL 34431 City Council Meeting February 11, 2026, 5:00 PM Dunnellon City Council meeting will be held on February 11, 2026, 5:00 pm. Public Comment: Anyone who wishes to provide public comment will be able to do so by participating in the City Council meeting in person. Supporting Documentation for Agenda items may not be ADA compliant for website posting. To obtain supporting documentation not published to the website, please contact the City Clerk's office. Public input on non-agenda items will be heard at the beginning of the meeting. A three (3) minute time limit will be strictly administered. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Opening Prayer/Moment of Silence (suggested time limit: 1 minute Mayor to request if any invitee is present to open with prayer; if no invitee is present, Mayor will ask if a Dunnellon citizen will volunteer. If no volunteers, a moment of silence will be offered. If a citizen outside of Dunnellon requests to open with prayer, (s)he may do so if no invitees/citizens volunteer.) Roll Call Proof of Publication - The agenda was published on the City's Website and City Hall bulletin board on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The agenda was amended on Tuesday, February 10th to add item #2 and on Wednesday, February 11th to add the minutes to consent agenda. Council's Comments Regarding Agenda Public Comment on non-agenda items - 3 minute time limit Consent Agenda Accept public comment on consent agenda items prior to making a motion. (Note: Motion to approve items on the consent agenda is a motion to approve the recommended actions.) Approval of Minutes Documents: November 3 2025 Workshop.pdf November 12 2025 Meeting.pdf December 1 2025 Workshop.pdf 1

1. Marion County Sheriff's Office Report 2. Regular Agenda Item 2.a Bid #BID2026-01, Surplus Speed Trailer 3. Council Discussion - Code Enforcement Case #CE2025-089, CSX Transportation 4. Public Hearing 4.a Public Hearing Ordinance #ORD2025-13, Recovery Residences (published on the City's Website 1/22/2026 and in the Riverland News on 1/30/2026) 4.b Final Reading Ordinance #ORD2025-13, Recovery Residences Approve Change Order #1 for Agreement #AGR2026-01 with Pave Rite, Inc. in the amount of $32,891 for additional road work on Rolling Hills Road. Documents: Change Order for Agreement AGR2026-01.pdf Regular Agenda Proposed Motion: I move to accept/reject the offer submitted by Williston Police Department in the amount of $10,000. Public Hearing Statement All persons wishing to address the City council will be asked to limit their comments to the specific subject being addressed. Public opinions and input are valued by the Council. However, it is requested that comments are directed at specific issues rather than personal comments directed toward the council members or staff in order to foster mutual respect between council members and the public. Members of the public in attendance at public forums should listen courteously and attentively to all public discussions before the body; and focus on the business at hand. They shall refrain from interrupting other speakers; making personal comments not germane to the business of the body; or otherwise interfering with the orderly conduct of meetings. Members of the public addressing City council and boards/commissions on a specific project or proposal are requested to disclose any personal interest or relationship; and any business, professional, or financial interests with any individual, group, project or proposal regarding the subject matter under review. Members of the public should always err on the side of more public disclosure, not less, in order to provide integrity to the public process. Proposed Motion: I move Ordinance #ORD2025-13 be read by title only. Proposed Motion: I move Ordinance #ORD2025-13 be approved. 2

5. Ordinances 5.a First Reading Ordinance #ORD2026-01, Special Events Accept Public Comment 6. Resolutions 6.a Resolution #RES2026-04, Parking and Boat Launch Fees Accept Public Comment 7. Department Reports 8. Council Liaison Reports and Comments 9. City Attorney Report Documents: Ordinance ORD2025-13 Recovery Residences.pdf Ordinance ORD2025-13 Business Impact Statement.pdf Proposed Motion: I move Ordinance #ORD2026-01 be read by title only. Proposed Motion: I move Ordinance #ORD2026-01 be approved. Documents: Agenda Summary for Ordinance ORD2026-01 Special Events.pdf Ordinance ORD2026-01 Special Events_FINAL DRAFT with exhibit.pdf Ordinance ORD2026-01 Business Impact Statement.pdf Proposed Motion: I move Resolution #RES2026-04 be read by title only. Proposed Motion: I move Resolution #RES2026-04 be approved. Documents: Resolution RES2026-04 Parking and Launch Fees_REV20260204_MO.pdf Adjourn Proposed Motion: I move the City Council meeting be adjourned. ANY PERSON REQUIRING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION AT THIS HEARING BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY OR PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT (352) 465-8500 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDING. IF A PERSON DESIRES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THE ABOVE MEETING OR HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE OR SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH INCLUDES THE 3

TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. THE CITY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MECHANICAL FAILURE OF RECORDING EQUIPMENT. 4

City of Dunnellon City Council Workshop Date: November 03, 2025 Time: 5:00 p.m. Place: City Hall, 20750 River Dr., Dunnellon, FL 34431 Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Green called the meeting to order at approximately 5:01p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Opening Prayer/Moment of Silence Mayor Green invited any citizen wishing to volunteer to open with prayer. No one stepped forward and a moment of silence was provided. Roll Call Walter Green, Mayor, Seat 1 Reese Taschenberger, Councilman, Seat 2 Tim Inskeep, Vice-Mayor, Seat 3 Valerie Hanchar, Councilwoman, Seat 4 Rex Lehmann, Councilman, Seat 5 Staff Present Mandy Odom, City Clerk Schonna McLean, Finance Officer Chad Ward, Public Works Manager William Ary, Community Development Manager Chief Ron Bray, Police Department Michelle Leonard, Assistant City Clerk Julie Danowski, Records Clerk Legal Counsel Andrew Hand Shepard, Smith, Kohlmyer & Hand, P.A. Proof of Publication The agenda was posted on the City’s website and City Hall bulletin board on Monday, October 27, 2025. The agenda was amended on October 30 th to add backup to items #3a, #5a, #5b, and #7a and on November 3 rd to add backup to item #4a. 1) Public Comments Bill White, 12115 Palmetto Way, addressed the Council regarding the proposed Track Line railroad tie project. He presented a three-minute video from a reclamation company in Coos Bay, Oregon detailing an alternative process where ties are taken to a central, full-time industrial facility rather than being processed on-site. He emphasized the on-site processing proposed locally is an economic decision to save money. Mr. White provided an update on the collective efforts against the project, noting State Representative JJ Grow, Marion County, Rainbow River Conservation, the Sierra Club, and the Concerned Citizens of Chatmire have united in opposition. 5

City Council Workshop November 03, 2025 Page 2 of 7 He said the coalition has hired Terrell Arline, a Tallahassee-based attorney with 40 years of experience in land use and environment controls, and the Sierra Club has approved funding for legal expenses should this move into a court challenge. The goal is for Track Line to choose to back off voluntarily from the project due to the negative publicity and unified opposition. Responding to questions from Councilman Lehmann regarding whether or not the activity at the site is being monitored daily, Mr. White stated resident advocates are assisting. When asked about potential environmental damage from ties already leaching chemicals into the soil, Mr. White noted in Newberry, the City Manager reported even after the operation ceased, four acres of soil had to be removed 5-6 inches deep and taken to a toxic waste dump. Councilman Lehmann suggested the City might explore initiating its own lawsuit to recover damages. Council thanked Mr. White for his presentation. David Porter, 11835 E. Blue Cove Dr., echoed Bill White's sentiments about the community's united efforts. He stated his attorney was informed by CSX Track Line does not have a lease for the property specified in its permit application. He encouraged City staff to use a FOIA request and ask FDEP for proof of a lease or easement. He warned them without a fixed location, the company might use a mobile facility closer to the river. Councilwoman Hanchar expressed confusion about how an applicant could use an address within Dunnellon City limits when the activity is occurring outside those limits. Vice-Mayor Inskeep clarified they discovered one parcel of the property in question has half of its area within the City limits. He explained this finding is what granted the City authority to issue notices of violation to the applicant. Mrs. Odom added further clarification utilizing a map and showing Councilwoman Hanchar the properties location. She stated Code Enforcement has given them until November 14 th to comply. David Pahl, 12088 Wekiwa Circle, expressed serious concerns about the Track Line site, focusing on three issues: the potential for the operation to become permanent, the extreme fire hazard posed during the dry season, and the question of how the City would indemnify itself from liability when CSX or Track Line might use legal structures like LLCs to avoid responsibility. There was further discussion regarding the location of CSX properties. 2) Board Reports There were no board reports. 3) Dunnellon Chamber and Business Association Reports Paisley Bower, Executive Director, read the following into the record: “Our Two Rivers Music Festival was a great success, rain dampened the evening a bit, but the overall feedback was extremely positive. Our Volunteers were absolutely amazing and we truly could not have done it without them. Special thanks to the City for all of their help, Tim for helping 6

City Council Workshop November 03, 2025 Page 3 of 7 with pre-event coordination, Valerie for volunteering during the event and Rex for all his expertise and hard work before, during and after. New & Returning Members 10/1/25 Roof Systems Unlimited Bridget Hanley Studio Cleaning by Alix Liberty National First Federal Bank Life and Love ALF 2 Steadfast Plumbing Ron Benfield CPA & Associates PLLC Captain Paul’s Flight School Citrus Lending Chamber & Member Events: Our last dinner mixer, held at Paige’s Root Beer was attended by 65 people, we acquired one new member at the dinner. Gift baskets/prizes were donated by- Citrus County Life Magazine, Assured Home Inspections, Tupperware Tara Ballantyne, Julie Mancini Photography, One Rake at a Time, Cannon Farms, Brannen Bank & Cheryl Regina with Rainbow Springs Realty Group. We have our next networking dinner mixer at The Works Bistro on November 16th at 5:30. Seats are still available. We are currently looking for New Members to join our Board of Directors, we had several people express interest over the last few weeks. We will be conducting interviews with interested members in the upcoming months. November 5th at 5:30 Business After Hours for One Rake at a Time December 3rd at 5:30 Holiday Open House Dinner Mixer at and Benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of Dunnellon hosted by Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty December 6 th- Dunnellon’ s Small Town Christmas Parade. We are always looking for volunteers for both in the office and for our events, and sponsors for our events, and we would like to encourage anyone who is interested in doing either to contact us.” Councilwoman Hanchar asked for the date of the next business dinner and Ms. Bower replied it would be on November 18 th. Councilman Lehmann asked about the potential of having food at Ernie Mills Park during the Christmas Parade and hosting a light post decorating contest much like what is done in Inverness. Ms. Bower stated she would bring both suggestions up to the Chamber Board. Mayor Green asked for a status update on a fireworks display in July and Ms. Bower stated although there are many road blocks she is still working on it. Mayor Green asked Vice-Mayor Inskeep to provide an update at the meeting. 4) Regular Agenda Items 4.a) Bid #BID2025-05 Surplus Property, 12014 S. Williams Street 7

City Council Workshop November 03, 2025 Page 4 of 7 Mrs. Odom stated the Police Department building was declared surplus in September via Resolution #RES2025-36, and the deadline for offers is today. The City advertised for offers in accordance with Chapter 163.380 of Florida Statutes and received a single bid of $150,000 from Jim Gissy. The offer will first go before the CRA board at its meeting next Wednesday for a recommendation to either accept or reject. If the recommendation is to accept, the City Council will hold a public hearing on November 12th to make a final decision. Public notice of this hearing will be posted on the City's Public Notices webpage. The Council discussed Mr. Gissy's offer. Councilman Lehmann, Councilman Taschenberger, and Vice-Mayor Inskeep supported accepting the bid due to the building's poor condition and lack of other interest. Mrs. Odom stated she is negotiating to retain the Air Conditioning and various electrical switches for City use at other buildings. Councilwoman Hanchar viewed the offer as a fair "as-is" price, especially since Mr. Gissy plans to demolish the structure. Council unanimously agreed to move forward by placing the offer on the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board agenda for a recommendation and scheduling a public hearing for the November 12 th Council meeting. 4.b) Agreement #AGR2025-21 SafeParc Draft Parking/Boat Launch Mrs. Odom requested to defer this item until next month. She explained the City needs to workshop parking regulations further after discussions with Attorney Hand. The plan is to bring the parking regulations Ordinance back for a second and final reading in December, at which point an agreement can follow the Ordinance's adoption. Attorney Hand noted the specifics of the agreement depend heavily on the final version of the Ordinance, which SafeParc will need to review. He added SafeParc has provided suggestions for the Ordinance, some of which will be incorporated into the next draft. 5) Staff Agenda Items 5.a) Certified Local Government (CLG) - William Ary, Community Development Manager Mr. Ary proposed the City apply for CLG status to obtain access to dedicated federal funding, technical assistance, and stimulate economic development. He highlighted this status would also allow owners of historic structures within the district to apply for federal grants to offset their maintenance costs. Since the primary prerequisites are already in place, staff only needs authorization from Council to submit the application. The Council agreed to add this to the consent agenda. 5.b) Bid #BID2025-04 5-Year Capital Road Improvement Plan Mrs. Odom presented the five-year capital plan for roadway improvements and requested authorization to solicit bids from licensed contractors for all projects identified within the period. The City intends to establish a long-term contract with a single contractor for all five years' worth of improvements, avoiding the need to bid projects annually. The invitation to bid will use the same language utilized for the CRA Road projects and includes a termination clause, ensuring the City is not locked into a five-year commitment if the selected contractor is unsatisfactory. Funding for the initial fiscal year projects is already budgeted. Legal counsel will review the 8

City Council Workshop November 03, 2025 Page 5 of 7 resulting contract before it is brought to the Council for final approval. Council expressed support for the approach and agreed to authorize staff to proceed with issuing the invitation to bid. 6) Ordinances 6.a) Ordinance #ORD2025-12, Parking Regulations Attorney Hand presented the updated Parking Ordinance, noting the main changes from the first reading involve implementing a camera-enforced parking system. The Ordinance outlines procedures for handling violations and appeals with the City's magistrate. He stated most changes are procedural in nature. Councilman Lehmann questioned the "Business Impact Statement" which cited $25,000 to $50,000 in initial costs and $15,000 to $25,000 in annual operating costs, noting the City currently receives no revenue from parking. Vice-Mayor Inskeep clarified those figures are outdated estimates from a prior City-wide parking meter discussion from several years ago. The actual City cost is primarily limited to signage and staff expenses. Attorney Hand stated the Ordinance modifications will provide the legislative basis to implement paid parking at the boat launch and overflow lots. Mrs. Odom added the specific fees will be established via Resolution, which is easier to modify than an Ordinance, while civil penalties will be defined within the Ordinance itself. Council agreed the impact statement needed revision and the current plan for the SafeParc system was much more cost-effective than previous City- wide plans. 7) Resolutions 7.a) Resolution #RES2025-42 Surplus PD Building Contents and Equipment Mrs. Odom presented a surplus list of items from the former Police Department building and sheds. The items were deemed to have very low to no commercial value. Utilizing Florida Statute 274.06, which provides authority to dispose of items without commercial value, the staff recommended several disposal methods including donation, auction, and recycling through Technology Conservation Group as appropriate. Chief Bray noted useful equipment has already been retained for current police operations and anything remaining holds minimal value. Mrs. Odom also mentioned a request from Andy Murray, curator of the Dunnellon Historical Society, for two sets of old building plans for the former Booker T. Washington School. She stated since the building is no longer standing, the City is not required to retain the plans. Council consented to donate the documents to the Historical Society. 8) Council Comments Councilwoman Hanchar praised staff for their handling of the railroad tie issue and proposed the Council ride a float in the December 6 th Christmas parade, which Chief Bray agreed to organize. Attorney Hand confirmed this was permissible provided no City business is discussed during the parade. Councilman Lehmann raised concerns about proposed State legislation aiming to eliminate property taxes on homesteaded properties, asking staff to analyze the significant financial impact 9

City Council Workshop November 03, 2025 Page 6 of 7 on City revenue. Vice-Mayor Inskeep argued it was premature to dedicate resources to researching the vague, early-stage proposals. Attorney Hand agreed the outcome is uncertain, suggesting the Florida League of Cities would be the best information source and any such change would likely involve a shift to a State-controlled sales tax system. Vice-Mayor Inskeep updated the Council on FDOT projects discussed at the recent TPO meeting. He reported FDOT will address the right-turn lane issue at US 41 and CR 484 by moving stop lines back. He said the long-awaited US 41 widening is in the 2030 five-year work plan, though he worried about future cost-related delays. He added the 2 nd phase widening from SR 40 going north isn’t in the long-range work plan at all due to funding. The Council agreed to send a formal letter of comment about the FDOT five-year plan by the November 7 th deadline. Mayor Green suggested the letter also commend FDOT for the early completion of a turn lane project on US 41 and SR 40 and emphasize the urgent need for safety improvements at the hazardous 180th Avenue and SR 40 intersection. Council provided consensus for Mrs. Odom to work with Vice- Mayor Inskeep to compose a letter. Mayor Green asked Councilman Taschenberger about his grandmother and Councilman Taschenberger shared she will be 100 years old in January. Council directed staff to prepare a Centenarian Proclamation for his grandmother's 100th birthday. Mayor Green echoed Attorney Hand’s earlier suggestion and said the City must rely on the resources provided by the Florida League of Cities and the Florida League of Mayors regarding the proposed state legislation on property taxes. Mayor Green stressed the importance of local municipalities backing up these organizations' lobbying efforts, highlighting this issue is a major concern which affects local government funding across the State. 9) City Attorney Comments There were no Attorney comments. 10) Public Comment David Pahl, 12088 Wekiwa Circle, asked when the Comprehensive Plan proposals would be available for public review. Mr. Ary explained six draft elements were presented at recent joint Planning Commission and City Council meetings and were added to the City’s website today. He said he expects at least two more joint meetings before any changes are implemented. Vice- Mayor Inskeep added the Comprehensive Plan provides broad guidance, while the Land Development Regulations contain the specific standards which protect the City from undesirable development. Mr. Ary said the next joint meeting is scheduled for November 18th to review all current drafts and updated drafts are available on the City’s Comprehensive Plan webpage. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:31 p.m. 10

City Council Workshop November 03, 2025 Page 7 of 7 _______________________________ Penned signature of: Walter L. Green, Mayor Attest: _________________________________ Penned signature of: Amanda Odom, CMC, City Clerk 11

City of Dunnellon City Council Meeting Date: November 12, 2025 Time: 5:00 p.m. Place: City Hall, 20750 River Dr., Dunnellon, FL 34431 Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Green called the meeting to order at approximately 5:01 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Opening Prayer / Moment of Silence Mayor Green invited any citizen wishing to volunteer to open with prayer. No one stepped forward and a moment of silence was observed for the loss of Sheriff Don Moreland. Roll Call Walter Green, Mayor, Seat 1 Reese Taschenberger, Councilman, Seat 2 Tim Inskeep, Vice-Mayor, Seat 3 Valerie Hanchar, Councilwoman, Seat 4 Rex Lehmann, Councilman, Seat 5 Staff Present Mandy Odom, City Clerk Schonna McLean, Finance Officer Chad Ward, Public Works Manager Chief Ron Bray, Police Department - Absent William Ary, Community Development Manager Michelle Leonard, Assistant City Clerk Julie Danowski, Records Clerk Legal Counsel Andrew Hand, City Attorney, Shephard, Smith, Kohlmyer & Hand, P.A. - Attended Remotely Proof of Publication The agenda was posted on the City's Website and City Hall bulletin board on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The agenda was amended on Thursday, November 6 th to revise the backup of item #3b and on November 12 th to add backup to item #5a. Council Comments Regarding Agenda There were no Council comments. Public Comment on non-agenda items There were no public comments. 12

City Council Meeting November 12, 2025 Page 2 of 9 Consent Agenda • Approval of Minutes o August 04, 2025 Special Budget Workshop o August 13, 2025 Meeting o September 03, 2025 Special Budget Workshop o September 03, 2025 Workshop • Authorize staff to submit an application for Certified Local Government (CLG) designation to the Florida Division of Historical Resources. Vice-Mayor Inskeep moved the consent agenda be approved. Councilman Lehmann seconded the motion. Mayor Green called for discussion or comments and there were none. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0. Regular Agenda 1) Marion County Sheriff’s Office Report Lieutenant Vowinkel presented the October law enforcement report stating activity levels were similar to previous months including 10 arrests, 341 traffic stops, 17 accidents, 35 tickets, 38 warnings, 8 parking tickets, and 310 calls for service. Councilwoman Hanchar asked about the average response time for traffic accidents. Lieutenant Vowinkel explained response times vary depending on staffing, call volume, and whether deputies are tied up in other duties. A brief discussion followed about a recent incident involving a County employee and multiple deputies being out due to court subpoenas, which contributed to some delays. Lieutenant Vowinkel confirmed all deputies are trained to handle crashes within the City. Councilwoman Hanchar noted she simply wanted to ensure interactions between parties at the scene were handled professionally. Lieutenant Vowinkel confirmed body-worn cameras document all encounters. Lieutenant Vowinkel announced Master Sergeant Moore was promoted to Lieutenant and will serve as the new Dunnellon District Commander. She said she will likely transfer out to the Northwest District around mid-January. Council members thanked her for her service to Dunnellon. Public Hearing Statement Mrs. Odom read the following into the record: “All persons wishing to address the City council will be asked to limit their comments to the specific subject being addressed. Public opinions and input are valued by the Council. However, it is requested that comments are directed at specific issues rather than personal comments directed toward the council members or staff in order to foster mutual respect between council members and the public. Members of the public in attendance at public forums should listen courteously and attentively to all public discussions before the body; and focus on the business at hand. They shall refrain from interrupting other speakers; making personal comments not germane to the business of the body; or otherwise interfering with the orderly conduct of meetings. 13

City Council Meeting November 12, 2025 Page 3 of 9 Members of the public addressing City council and boards/commissions on a specific project or proposal are requested to disclose any personal interest or relationship; and any business, professional, or financial interests with any individual, group, project or proposal regarding the subject matter under review. Members of the public should always err on the side of more public disclosure, not less, in order to provide integrity to the public process.” 2. Public Hearing 2.a) Public Hearing – Ordinance #ORD2025-11, Sign Regulations Mayor Green gaveled down and stated, “It is now 5:12 p.m. and I close the regular meeting and open the public hearing to discuss Ordinance #ORD2025-11, Sign Regulations. Published on the City's website on 10/21/2025 and in the Riverland News on 10/31/2025.” Staff Report Mr. Ary stated this is the final reading and if approved, will allow entryway signs and monument signs on properties without an existing structure. The allowable height of these signs depends on the size of the property, specifically whether it is under 25 acres or over 25 acres. The change is intended to help property owners, especially those with larger acreage or farms, to install signs for identification or informational purposes. Council Comment There were no Council comments. Public Comment There were no public comments. Mayor Green gaveled down and stated, “It is now 5:14 p.m. and I close the public hearing held to discuss Ordinance #ORD2025-11 and reopen the November 12 th City Council Meeting.” 2.b) Final Reading – Ordinance #ORD2025-11, Sign Regulations Public Comment There were no public comments. Councilman Taschenberger moved Ordinance #ORD2025-11 be read by title only. Councilwoman Hanchar seconded the motion. Mayor Green called for discussion and there was none. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0. Mrs. Odom read the following into the record: “ORDINANCE #ORD2025-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUNNELLON, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE XI OF THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AMENDING SECTION 11.2 TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR 14

City Council Meeting November 12, 2025 Page 4 of 9 "MONUMENT SIGN"; AMENDING SECTION 11.3 TO PERMIT MONUMENT SIGNS IN A-1 DISTRICTS AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS (R-1, R-1A, R-1B, R-2, RBO) ON PROPERTIES OF FIVE ACRES OR MORE, SUBJECT TO SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS REGARDING NUMBER, SIZE, HEIGHT, ILLUMINATION, MATERIALS, AND DESIGN; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.” Councilman Taschenberger moved Ordinance #ORD2025-11 be approved. Councilman Lehmann seconded the motion. Mayor Green called for discussion and there was none. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0. 2.c) Public Hearing – Disposal of Public Property located at 12014 S. Williams Street, Parcel Number 3380- 0522-01 in the CRA within the City of Dunnellon Mayor Green gaveled down and stated, “It is now 5:16 p.m. and I close the regular meeting and open the public hearing held to discuss the Disposal of Public Property located at 12014 S. Williams Street, Parcel Number 3380-0522-01 in the CRA within the City of Dunnellon. Published on the City website on 11/04/2025.” Staff Report Mrs. Odom reported the City received one offer for the property from James Gissy in the amount of $150,000. As required under Chapter 163.380, the offer was first reviewed by the CRA Board where the Board recommended the Council accept the offer. She explained the Council’s motion should mirror the CRA’s action, specifically to accept the offer, authorize preparation of the closing documents, and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract. Public Comment There were no public comments. Mayor Green gaveled down and stated, “It is now 5:17 p.m. and I close the public hearing and reopen the November 12 th City Council meeting.” Councilman Taschenberger moved to accept the offer submitted by James Gissy in the amount of $150,000 in response to Bid #BID2025-05 for surplus property identified as Parcel Number 3380-0522- 01 by the Marion County Property Appraiser and authorize preparation of the closing documents and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract document. Councilwoman Hanchar seconded the motion. Mayor Green called for discussion and there was none. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0. 3) Resolutions 3.a) Resolution #RES2025-42 Surplus PD Building Contents and Equipment Public Comment There were no public comments. 15

City Council Meeting November 12, 2025 Page 5 of 9 Councilman Taschenberger moved Resolution #RES2025-42 be read by title only. Councilman Lehmann seconded the motion. Mayor Green called for discussion and there was none. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0. Mrs. Odom read the following into the record: “RESOLUTION #RES2025-42 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DUNNELLON, FLORIDA, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND PROVIDING FOR DISPOSAL THEREOF.” Councilman Taschenberger moved Resolution #RES2025-42 be approved. Councilman Lehmann seconded the motion. Mayor Green called for discussion and there was none. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0. 3.b) Resolution #RES2025-43 FY25 Budget Amendment Mrs. McLean explained the City had previously discussed applying Community Redevelopment Agency funds to be included with transportation roads projectsto allow road work within the CRA district to be categorized as roads expenditures. There was further discussion about how this would correct the way the expenditures are calculated when applied with the 1% sales tax revenue formula. Mrs. McLean said a new General Ledger line was created to ensure auditors can classify these expenditures correctly. When asked about the timeline, it was stated the change would begin applying to the current year, with recognition towards the calculation window appearing in Fiscal Year 2027. Public Comment There were no public comments. Councilman Taschenberger moved Resolution #RES2025-43 be read by title only. Councilman Lehmann seconded the motion. Mayor Green called for discussion and there was none. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0. Mrs. Odom read the following into the record: “RESOLUTION #RES2025-43 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DUNNELLON, FLORIDA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT CAPITAL TO FUND EXPENSES FOR ROAD PROJECTS IN THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.” Councilman Taschenberger moved Resolution #RES2025-43 be approved. Councilman Lehmann seconded the motion. Mayor Green called for discussion and there was none. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0. 16

City Council Meeting November 12, 2025 Page 6 of 9 4. Regular Agenda Items 4.a) City of Ocala Piggyback Arrangement Mrs. Odom reminded the Council they had recently completed a similar action for the Hernando County School District. She explained the City’s bid documents and contract did not include language permitting other agencies to piggyback on the agreement. She said Attorney Hand recommended a formal motion authorizing the City of Ocala to piggyback on the existing agreement with MT Causley for building official services. Public Comment There were no public comments. Councilman Taschenberger moved to authorize the City of Ocala to piggyback City of Dunnellon's RFP No. 2020-01 with M.T. Causley for Building Official Services. Councilman Lehmann seconded the motion. Mayor Green called for discussion and there was none. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0. 5. Department Reports • Finance Mrs. McLean presented the preliminary year-end financial report and stated the City is $841,445.87 under budget. She noted several reclassifications are still required due to surplus sales and explained she has created new General Ledger lines to better separate those items. Expenditures are $1,191,211.67 under budget, which includes MCSO payments for May through September. Regarding the Community Redevelopment Agency, Mrs. McLean advised it is $507,500.54 under budget and expenditures are also under budget by $631,964.12. She explained most of the savings resulted from capital items, particularly road work projects, including one project which was expected to close by September 30 th but was not completed until October. Councilman Lehmann asked about funds previously set aside for a new police station. Mrs. McLean said the money remains in reserve and she is in the process of creating a separate reserve account to place proceeds from the sale of the former police building, vehicles, and surplus inventory into the same account. She will bring the required Resolutions forward once the reorganization is complete. He also asked if the Powell Road property, which was purchased for a new police building, should be surplused. Councilman Lehmann suggested utilizing proceeds from police-related assets to pay down the Greenlight debt. Mayor Green explained the debt is interest-free under the settlement agreement, making continued payments reasonable and no burden to the taxpayers. Vice-Mayor Inskeep noted it is listed at about $64,000 on the Marion County tax roll, compared to the City’s purchase price of $85,000 and suggested staff provide additional information at the December workshop for Council to consider surplus. Councilman Lehmann moved to instruct staff to begin preparing information for the surplus of the Powell Road property. Vice-Mayor Inskeep seconded the motion. 17

City Council Meeting November 12, 2025 Page 7 of 9 Public Comment Paula Koger, 11983 Palmetto Way, pointed out the police are not happy with their current building. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0. • Community Development Mr. Ary reported on the following topics for his department: o 31 permits were issued in October. o The short-term rental program remained at 56 active units with 20 registered, 19 in progress, and 17 with Code Enforcement. Three active rentals became inactive and one inactive became active. o Waffle House has submitted all the required materials. The site plan will go to the Planning Commission in December and to Council in January. o The Comprehensive Plan remains on schedule, with November and December meetings expected to finalize the drafts for State submission. Lastly, Mr. Ary explained the Certified Local Government application required updates to the Historic Preservation Ordinances, because certain procedures were not included in the current code. He has sent a draft Ordinance to the State for preliminary review and will forward it to Attorney Hand once he hears back from them. He added the application will involve an unexpected expense for legal review. The Council expressed no concern with him proceeding. • Public Works Mr. Ward reported on the following topics for his department: o Seasonal mowing has slowed and his crew has completed edging all sidewalks and roads in the City. They plan to begin cutting back tree branches in the rights-of-way next. o All former police vehicles have been picked up by the new owners. o One quote for the fence at the bridge on CR 484 has been received but one more is still required. o The final steps for the generator installation have been completed and is now fully operational. o All signage listing City Ordinances have been installed at the Blue Run overflow parking area, allowing for enforcement to begin. o 94 work orders in October have been completed. o 6 graves have been marked at the cemetery and 1 new plot has been sold. o They collected 80 gallons of trash from the roads and rights-of-way. o 4 new code enforcement cases were opened and 7 older cases were closed. o 17 Vacation rental violations are ready to move to the magistrate. o Staff has completed the required DEP tasks which include 4 storm drain inspections, 21 maintenance checks, 12 outfall inspections, and 3 catch basin cleanings. Mr. Ward asked about appropriate penalties for the Vacation Rental violations. Attorney Hand explained the Ordinance referenced standard Code Enforcement penalties under Chapter 2, Article 5, Division 2. 18

City Council Meeting November 12, 2025 Page 8 of 9 In response to Council questions, he said staff could clear weeds along the Rainbow River bridge if the County did not object and delays to the fencing installation are due to the need to match the wrought- iron style already there. • City Clerk Mrs. Odom stated she would begin providing statistical updates, such as records requests, cemetery lots, and business tax receipts on a quarterly basis rather than monthly. She reported the Invitation to Bid for the five-year capital road projects has been published and bids are due December 15 th. The bid results will be presented in January for Council review. The City has completed the surplus disposition for the former police building contents. Staff have continued working on cybersecurity policy and training and necessary updates to the personnel manual. Mrs. Odom explained the City must now meet new BMAP nutrient-reduction requirements in addition to existing MS4 stormwater obligations. Dunnellon is assigned specific reduction targets and five-year milestones and the City must report progress annually. Many existing projects lack required nutrient- reduction calculations, which only the City engineer can provide and new projects will need to be added. These requirements will likely affect this fiscal budget. She advised DEP has expanded reporting rules and scheduled a December 2 nd training which she and Mr. Ary will attend. A major issue is FGUA’s inaccurate septic to sewer list. Many properties flagged for change are already connected to sewer so Mr. Ward has been verifying each address in the list manually. She said a type of certification must be obtained from FGUA before DEP will accept updates and they only have until January to make the corrections. • Police Mayor Green noted Chief Bray is not present to provide the monthly police report, but he was content with the MCSO report provided earlier. 6. Council Liaison Reports and Comments Councilwoman Hanchar thanked Chief Bray and the reserve officers for stepping in at the last minute on Halloween to assist the Methodist Church with safely crossing over 2,000 children. She publicly recognized their efforts and expressed appreciation for their support. Vice-Mayor Inskeep reported the DCBA firework plans are still in progress, with the location and liability issues under review. The school board had denied their initial request but they are continuing discussions. Regarding food trucks during the Christmas parade, the DCBA opted not to include them because they want to encourage support for local restaurants. He reported the DCBA supported wrapping poles at Ernie Mills Park for Christmas but they don’t have time to incorporate the project into this year’s holiday activities. They will add it to their agenda for next year. Vice-Mayor Inskeep gave an update on the US 41 widening project between Walmart and SR 40. He said he would attend the special TPO meeting the following day, which will include the final vote on the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan. He noted the project is listed in FDOT’s five-year work plan but not in 19

City Council Meeting November 12, 2025 Page 9 of 9 the long-range plan, which begins in 2031. He expressed concern the project has appeared in previous five-year plans without being completed Vice-Mayor Inkseep shared concerns regarding the Council Chamber sound system. Council members tested the vestibule and outdoor speakers and noted issues were largely due to background noise from people talking. It was agreed no additional expenditure is necessary at this time. Mayor Green suggested Council send a letter of commendation to Sheriff Woods regarding Lieutenant Julie Vowinkel’s efforts in helping with the law enforcement services transition from the Dunnellon Police Department to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Council agreed and Mrs. Odom was asked to prepare the letter. Mayor Green provided an update to the current school situation. The district has 1,800 students and they must make use of 25 portables to house them all, which creates logistical challenges. The new high school in Marion Oaks should reduce the student load, though adjustments to district boundaries will determine this and the decision is still in discussion. 7. City Attorney Report Attorney Hand stated he had no specific report, but highlighted the general procedures under the Code Enforcement sections for the benefit of Council. He noted there is a category of reduced civil infractions, including all Chapter 18 business violations which carry a reduced penalty. However, repeated violations can accumulate quickly. He advised he would provide further guidance on the enforcement process as specific cases arise. Adjourn At 6:17 p.m. Councilwoman Hanchar moved the City Council meeting be adjourned. Vice-Mayor Inskeep seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0. ______________________________ Penned signature of: Walter L. Green, Mayor Attest: _____________________________ Penned signature of: Amanda Odom, CMC, City Clerk 20

City of Dunnellon City Council Workshop Date: December 01, 2025 Time: 5:30 p.m. Place: City Hall, 20750 River Dr., Dunnellon, FL 34431 Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Green called the meeting to order at approximately 5:04 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Opening Prayer/Moment of Silence Mayor Green invited any citizen wishing to volunteer to open with prayer. No one stepped forward and a moment of silence was provided. Roll Call Walter Green, Mayor, Seat 1 Reese Taschenberger, Councilman, Seat 2 Tim Inskeep, Vice-Mayor, Seat 3 - Absent Valerie Hanchar, Councilwoman, Seat 4 Rex Lehmann, Councilman, Seat 5 Staff Present Mandy Odom, City Clerk Schonna McLean, Finance Officer Chad Ward, Public Works Manager William Ary, Community Development Manager Chief Ron Bray, Police Department Michelle Leonard, Assistant City Clerk Julie Danowski, Records Clerk Legal Counsel Andrew Hand, Shepard, Smith, Kohlmyer & Hand, P.A. Proof of Publication The agenda was posted on the City’s website and City Hall bulletin board on Monday, November 24, 2025. The agenda was amended on Tuesday, November 25 th to add backup to agenda items #3a and #9c and on Monday, December 1 st to amend the backup to item #9a and add backup to item #5a. 1) Public Comments There were no public comments. 2) Board Reports There were no board reports. 21

City Council Workshop December 01, 2025 Page 2 of 6 3) Dunnellon Chamber & Business Association Report Paisley Bower, Executive Director, read the following into the record: “2025 marks our 90th Anniversary as a Chamber and it has been an amazing year of growth and change. During November the Chamber has been busy getting ready for the Dunnellon Small Town Christmas Parade coming up this Saturday, December 6th at 6pm. We are excited to see the Community come together and all the beautiful floats. New & Returning Members since 11/1/25 Neal Lumapas, MD and Viviene Lumapas Dusty Tree Service Floor Coverings International Chamber & Member Events: Our last dinner mixer, held at The Works Bistro was attended by 35 people. Gift baskets/prizes were donated by- Assured Home Inspections, First Federal Bank, Dunnellon Community Church, Dunnellon Coffee Co. and Al’s TV. We have our next networking dinner mixer at The Front Porch on February 24th at 5:30. We are interviewing candidates tomorrow to join our Board of Directors. Stay tuned… Upcoming Events: December 3rd at 5:30 Holiday Open House Dinner Mixer at the Boys and Girls Club of Dunnellon hosted by Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty. December 5th Back 40 Barn Country Christmas 5-10pm. Tickets available. December 6th at 6pm Dunnellon’ s Small Town Christmas Parade. January 29th DCBA Annual Banquet (Awards Dinner) 6pm at Back 40 Barn. Tickets available soon. We are always looking for volunteers for both in the office and for our events. We are also actively seeking new sponsors for our 2026 lineup of events, we encourage anyone who is interested in doing either to contact us. Wrapping up this milestone 90th year at the Chamber has been incredible, and we’re thrilled with the momentum we’re carrying into 2026. We’re certain it’s going to be an impactful year for our organization and community as a whole.” 4) Council Agenda Items 4.a) Vice-Mayor Inskeep • US 41 medians update Mrs. Odom stated FDOT communicated with staff on November 25 th they are reviewing the corridor and will likely provide a decision following the holiday season. • Dunnellon Christmas Parade cost split with DCBA Mrs. Odom explained Vice-Mayor Inskeep’s initial recommendation excluded paid advertising from the City's 50/50 cost split because the parade has historically succeeded without this added expense. Ms. Bower explained these signs provide essential logistical directions for float lineups and safety. After much discussion, Council reached a consensus to pay the additional fee viewing the DCBA as a vital community partner and noting the generic signs can be reused for years. Council agreed to add this topic to the regular agenda. 22

City Council Workshop December 01, 2025 Page 3 of 6 5) Regular Agenda Items 5.a) Special Risk Pension Plan Benefit Enhancements Mrs. Odom explained the plan is currently overfunded by $1.6 million and currently has only one active member, 3 retired members, and several vested members who have yet to collect. She said the Pension Board previously recommended benefit enhancements but no action was taken. After some discussion Council reached a consensus to amend the plan documents to include a 3.5% multiplier, a 3% annual COLA, and a "20 and out" retirement option which was reduced from 25 years. 6) Staff Agenda Items 6.a) Fence quotes for Rainbow River Bridge – Chad Ward, Public Works Manager Mr. Ward stated two quotes were received for 8’ fencing to prevent illegal access and damage on the North and South side of 484 along the Rainbow River and the CR 484 bridge. One quote was $19,065 but required City staff to do the concrete work and the other was $23,700 and included all necessary work. Council preferred the $23,700 quote from the company which manufactures the fence in-house, noting it is better to have a single contractor responsible for the entire project to avoid liability issues if the concrete work fails. Staff will seek to use CRA funds for this project via a future resolution. Council agreed to add this topic to the regular agenda. 7) Ordinances 7.a) Ordinance #ORD2025-12, Parking Regulations Attorney Hand reviewed Ordinance #ORD2025-12 and the SafeParc partnership, focusing on enforceability and City financial obligations. In response to Councilman Lehmann’s concern regarding trailers occupying multiple car spaces, Attorney Hand said he will add language requiring all vehicles to be parked within a single marked space regardless of payment. It was clarified SafeParc will fund all technical equipment and cameras, while the City is responsible for instructional and QR-code signage at an estimated cost of $8,000. Mrs. Odom noted final vendor feedback is pending. Mrs. Odom stated this will move to first reading next week. 8) Resolutions 8.a) Resolution #RES2025-44, Surplus Property Powell Road, Parcel #3350-071-000 Mrs. Odom explained the City owns a 0.74-acre parcel on Powell Road originally purchased in 2022 and intended for a new police station to be erected. Council discussed whether to hold the land or sell it to return it to the tax rolls. Council reached a consensus to list the property for sale with a minimum bid/listing price of $90,000. Council agreed to add the amended resolution to the regular agenda. 9) Agreements 9.a) Agreement #AGR2025-21, SafeParc Attorney Hand clarified this single document covers both enforcement and program implementation, noting it currently exists as a detailed shell awaiting final compensation provisions from the vendor. The procedural plan involves conducting the first reading of the Ordinance already discussed, with the final reading and agreement approval slated for January 23

City Council Workshop December 01, 2025 Page 4 of 6 2026. Following the contract execution, SafeParc will require approximately 60 days for equipment installation. Consequently, the paid parking program is expected to go live in late March 2026. To ensure a smooth transition, the Council reached a consensus to provide a 60- day public notice period using physical signage and the City’s electronic billboard. 9.b) Agreement #AGR2025-23, Deckard Technologies – Will Ary, Community Development Mgr. Mr. Ary proposed contracting directly with Deckard Technologies for Rentalscape data service as Localgov has notified the City they will no longer serve as intermediary. The annual cost remains $5,000, but the direct contract provides live access to short-term rental data and automated compliance monitoring rather than monthly reports. Council agreed to add this to the regular agenda, pending legal review. 9.c) Agreement #AGR2025-24, Azavar/Localgov, Vacation Rental Registration The Council further discussed the transition of vacation rental registration services to Deckard Technologies and Mr. Ary noted while the previous Azavar/Localgov agreement was legally vetted, the new Deckard contract requires further review by Attorney Hand to include several missing clauses. Once these legal updates are finalized and accepted by the vendor, the agreement will be presented for formal approval. Council agreed to add this to the regular agenda, pending legal review. 10) Proclamations 10.a) Proclamation #PRO2025-03, Gloria Williams Centenarian Mrs. Odom reviewed the draft proclamation honoring Mrs. Gloria Williams in celebration of her 100th birthday on January 4th. She noted the document was based on a previous centenarian proclamation and was thoughtfully reworked by the honoree's grandson, Councilman Taschenberger. Mayor Green expressed his intention to attend the birthday celebration and to present the proclamation, recalling the joy of attending similar ceremonies for other residents who reached the 100-year milestone. WALK ON – Forefeiture Case - Chief Bray Chief Bray stated this item is regarding a long-standing vehicle forfeiture case initiated by the previous administration involving Ruben Santiago. He reported the City is currently in a difficult legal position because the defendant is no longer eligible for criminal prosecution. To resolve the matter, Chief Bray recommended Council authorize Attorney Hand to pursue a settlement. While the City has incurred approximately $2,800 in filing and legal fees, Chief Bray noted they may not be able to recover the full amount. Council reached a consensus to direct the City Attorney to negotiate the best possible outcome and provide a future update. Chief Bray also noted new policies are now in place to prevent similar situations in the future. WALK ON – Resolution #RES2025-45, Surplus Speed Trailer Mrs. Odom requested Council consent to surplus a speed trailer and license plate reader. She noted the equipment originally cost approximately $38,000 and, due to its value, will require a sealed bid process for disposal. Chief Bray explained since the City no longer conducts active traffic enforcement, it is no longer practical to maintain the equipment. Mrs. Odom mentioned 24

City Council Workshop December 01, 2025 Page 5 of 6 at least one other agency has already expressed interest in the item. Council agreed to add this to the regular agenda. 11) Council Comments Councilwoman Hanchar invited her fellow Councilmembers to participate in the upcoming parade by riding with her on a boat float, noting names would be added to signs. Mayor Green indicated he might be observing rather than participating due to multiple commitments that day. Mayor Green announced a public meeting regarding the railroad tie issue is to be held on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Chatmire. In response to an inquiry from Councilman Lehmann, Chief Bray reported there have been no recent deliveries or train activity within City limits. He added because the activity occurs on private railroad property, there are no applicable criminal charges or grounds for arrest. Attorney Hand noted the matter is being addressed through Code Enforcement, with a special magistrate hearing scheduled for January. Mayor Green highlighted the success of local youth sports, noting the Pop Warner team came in second in the Southeastern region and would be heading to a national championship. Pride was expressed regarding successful fall games for the Dunnellon Little League and various activities at the high school, including cheerleading events. Mrs. Odom corrected the record regarding the pending parking Ordinance, noting the first reading had already occurred and a public hearing was advertised for December. Consequently, the Council agreed to move to a final reading at the meeting next week. Attorney Hand noted while the Ordinance may be adopted now, the associated SafeParc agreement may not be finalized until January. 12) City Attorney Comments There were no Attorney comments. 13) Public Comment There were no public comments. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:19 p.m. _______________________________ Penned signature of: Walter L. Green, Mayor 25

City Council Workshop December 01, 2025 Page 6 of 6 Attest: ____________________________________ Penned signature of: Amanda Odom, CMC, City Clerk 26

Change order request number 1: After doing a pre-construction evaluation of Rolling Oaks Road, we found that under the surface treatment layer on top, there is for the most part no firm base material. This request is to box out the existing roadway after the reclamation process in order to allow for a 6” limerock base. There is a pay item for the limerock base with a contract quantity of 200 tons. we will need that rock plus additional for the new full base. Labor and equipment to box out new 17’ wide roadway after reclaim operation Install 810 tons of limerock for new roadway base, including finish grade and compact rock, and prime and sand final surface. We will use the 200 ton in the contract and need an additional 610 tons If any excess material needs to be hauled out and disposed of, the price per 18 cubic yard dump truck load would be $223.00 2,700 610 SY TN $3.31 $39.27 $8,937.00 $23,954.70 Change order # 1: Add limerock base to existing roadway Item Description Qty Unit Price Extended Total Proposal $32,891.70 Description of Work Qualifications: Includes: labor, equipment, and materials to complete the above referenced work Date: By: Accepted: Name: Attn: To: Tel: Chad Ward City Of Dunnellon 20750 River Drive Dunnellon, FL 34431 (352) 465-8500 (352) 465-8505Fax: Proposal ID: Location: Job: Change Order Proposal Rolling Hills Road 2025-095 Date: 01/30/2026 Jerry Zielinski By: Name: Proposal Valid Until 2/28/2026 2601 City of Dunnellon Roadway Project 27

First Draft 01/05/2026 City Council Workshop ORDINANCE #ORD2025-131 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUNNELLON, FLORIDA, AMENDING2 THE CITY OF DUNNELLON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS,3 APPENDIX A - ZONING, ARTICLE IX, TO ADOPT NEW SECTION 9.44 ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF5 CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES AND A PROCESS FOR6 REQUESTING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FROM LOCAL7 LAND USE REGULATIONS AS MANDATED BY FLORIDA STATUTE;8 PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, CONFLICTS, AND9 AN EFFECTIVE DATE.10 WHEREAS, Section 397.487(15)(a), Florida Statutes, ("the Florida Statute") mandates that by no11 later than January 1, 2026, each municipality and county in the State of Florida must adopt an12 ordinance establishing procedures for the review and approval of certified recovery residences;13 and14 WHEREAS, the Florida Statute further mandates the inclusion within such ordinance of a process15 for requesting reasonable accommodations from any local land use regulation that serves to16 prohibit the establishment of a certified recovery residence; and17 WHEREAS, the Florida Statute provides that the regulation of the establishment of certified18 recovery residences must be consistent with the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C.19 §§ 3601 et seq.) and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 12131 et seq.);20 and21 WHEREAS, this Ordinance is adopted for the purpose of compliance with Section22 397.487(15)(a), Florida Statutes.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Dunnellon that the24 City of Dunnellon Land Development Regulations, Appendix A - Zoning, Article IX, is hereby25 amended as follows:26 Section 1. That the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.27 Section 2. A new Section 9.4 of the City of Dunnellon Land Development Regulations, Appendix28 A - Zoning, Article IX, shall be enacted as follows. Words that are underlined are additions.29 Sec. 9.4. Certified Recovery Residences.30 (a) Procedures for Review and Approval of Certified Recovery Residences.31 (1) Definitions. The following terms shall be defined as follows:32 a. Certified recovery residence means a residential dwelling that provides a peer-supported,33 alcohol-free, and drug-free living environment and is certified by a credentialing entity approved34 by the Florida Department of Children and Families, pursuant to section 397.487, Florida Statutes.35 28

Ordinance #ORD2025-13 Page 2 of 5 First Draft 01/05/2026 City Council Workshop b. Reasonable accommodation means a modification or exception to a local land use, zoning, or36 building reg