Agenda

City of Dunnellon
20750 River Drive, Dunnellon, FL 34431
City Council Meeting
March 11, 2026, 5:00 PM

Dunnellon City Council meeting will be held on March 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.
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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, March 4, 2026.  The agenda was amended on Monday, March 9th to add item #5d and on Wednesday, March 11th to change the order of the 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 (backup to be provided)

  

Regular Agenda

1.

Presentations

 

1.a

America 250 Celebration - Bobbi Perez and Roger Waddell 

 

2.

Discussion

 

2.a

Joint Petition with Marion County Requesting Nuisance Abatement Injunction

 
Documents:
REVISED Draft Petition for Injunction with Dunnellon FINAL.pdf

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.

 

 

3.

Public Hearing

 

3.a

Public Hearing Ordinance #ORD2026-01, Special Events (published on the City's Website 2/23/2026 and in the Riverland News 2/27/2026)

 
Documents:
Agenda Summary for Ordinance ORD2026-01 Special Events.pdf

3.b

Final Reading Ordinance #ORD2026-01, Special Events

 

Accept Public Comment

 

 

Proposed Motion: I move Ordinance #ORD2026-01 be read by title only.

 

Proposed Motion: I move Ordinance #ORD2026-01 be approved.

Documents:
Ordinance ORD2026-01 Special Events_FINAL with exhibit.pdf
Ordinance ORD2026-01 Business Impact Statement.pdf

4.

Ordinances

 

4.a

First Reading Ordinance #ORD2026-03, Boat Launch Regulations (backup to be provided)

 

Accept Public Comment

 

 

Proposed Motion: I move Ordinance #ORD2026-03 be read by title only.

 

Proposed Motion: I move Ordinance #ORD2026-03 be approved.

5.

Regular Agenda Items

 

5.a

Boomtown Request for Alcohol Waiver

 

Accept Public Comment

 

 

Proposed Motion: Waive Sec. 6-4 of the City Code, Possession or Consumption on Public Property or on Private Property without permission, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on April 11, 2026 for the 2026 Boomtown Days event, restricted to the areas shown on the map submitted with special event permit application #20260042.

Documents:
Agenda Summary Form Alcohol Waiver for 2026 Boomtown Days.pdf

5.b

Discussion - MCSO River Patrol

 

5.c

Discussion - Rainbow River Restoration Project

 

6.

Department Reports/MCSO Report

 

7.

Council Liaison Reports and Comments

 

8.

City Attorney Report

 

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