A few points did seem clear. Commissioners seem inclined to spend $500,000 to conduct a countywide broadband feasibility study. That way, when state or federal money for infrastructure improvement becomes available, the county will know exactly how and where to direct it.
There also is general agreement that a good portion of the money should be directed to water and sewer system expansion a longstanding budget and environmental priority that now can move closer to reality.
Less clear is how much money will be directed to dozens of county funds, many of them modest, which lost money during the pandemic when sales tax or other revenue sources dipped. The specifics there will be worked out this summer, during the annual budget review process.
How will Marion County government spend $71 million from American Rescue Plan Act? Jim Ross, Ocala Star-Banner
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Marion County government will get a bit more than $71 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, which President Joe Biden signed into law on March 11.
How does the county commission intend to spend all that money? It doesn t know just yet, but the conversation got started during Tuesday s commission meeting.
A few points did seem clear. Commissioners seem inclined to spend $500,000 to conduct a countywide broadband feasibility study. That way, when state or federal money for infrastructure improvement becomes available, the county will know exactly how and where to direct it.
University graduates
Colton James Cameron, Ocala, Bachelor of Business Administration, School of Business Administration, University of Mississippi
Dean’s List
Other accolades
Charles Phelps, Ocala, University of Maryland Global Campus
Alexandra Saputo, Ocala, Berry College
Local nonprofits receive contributions from Youth Philanthropy in Action middle school students
The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County and NonProfit Business Council awarded $2,500 as part of the Youth Philanthropy in Action program, according to a press release from the foundation.
In spring 2021, Belleview Middle School and Osceola Middle School participated in YPIA. Osceola did so in spring 2020, as well, but COVID-19 abruptly altered the program delivery.
The release said AdventHealth Ocala ranks in the top 10 in the state for implants of the device and that it recently became the first in North Central Florida to implant the WATCHMAN FLX, which allows the hospital to expand the criteria to help additional patients who suffer from blood clots.
Zero Hour Life Center plans grand opening
Zero Hour Life Center of Ocala, a recovery community organization specializing in peer recovery supports and services, will have a grand opening ceremony 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 22 at the center, 807 SW Third Ave., Ocala. Come see what the RCO has to offer the recovery community. Meet with peers in the recovery community. Learn about the programs and peer recovery support services available in Marion County, organizers said on Facebook.
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