Submitted By: Natalia Cox
Department: Community Development Services
STAFF REPORT:
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Approval of January 31st, 2024 Minutes
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BACKGROUND:
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) meeting called to order on January 31st, 2024 at 1:03 pm by Chair Cory Weaver. She requested Roll Call.
Present: Cory Weaver
Kristen Dreyer
David Layman
Gwendolyn Dawson
Henry Samuels
Excused: Davida Randolph
Quorum was met. Ms. Tasha Osbourne arrived at 1:07 pm.
Proof of Public Notice was read into the record and was posted on January 26th, 2024, on the City of Ocala CDS website.
Ms. Cory Weaver requested a motion to approve minutes from the last meeting on November 28th, 2023. All in Favor (6-0)
Mr. James Haynes, Director of Community Development Services (CDS), welcomed the Board members. He announced this was Mr. David Layman's last meeting. Mr. Rob Peters with Habitat for Humanity (present at the meeting) will replace him, and his name will be added to the next City Council Agenda for formal approval.
Mr. Roberto Ellis, CRA Manager, Growth Management Department, conducted a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) update presentation. He explained the CRA definition, focus, boundaries and operational components. In FY 23, seven (7) grants were approved with Total Projects Costs of $243,757. Project Updates were provided for Mellow Mushroom, District Bar & Kitchen, 621 E. Fort King, North Magnolia CRA, Neighborhood Park, Imagine North Magnolia.
Infrastructure improvements are planned for Tucker Hill in FY 2024 on approximately 1.6 acres with an RFP for single family residential homes.
Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed's Place received the FRA Award for Outstanding New Building Project in October 2023. West Ocala CRA annual debt servicing payments: $480,000. FY 2024 Brownfields Revitalization Plan.
Heritage Trail linear park before and today pictures were provided. Next steps: Installation of art panels and plaques.
Questions ensued on th...
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