Submitted By: Roberto Ellis
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Presentation By: Roberto Ellis
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve the West Ocala CRA subarea Residential Improvement Grant application (CRA24-45746) for property located at 800 NW 16th Court in an amount not to exceed $7,875
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub, Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND: The intent of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) West Ocala subarea Residential Property Improvement Grant program is to encourage homeowners to make significant property improvements to address trends of deterioration in neighborhoods while adding value to the CRA. Eligible work elements include:
1. Exterior painting: the committee must approve colors
2. Repair and replacement of windows, and doors
3. Demolition of irreparable damaged houses or structures
4. New landscaping area visible from the street/sidewalk
5. Fence installation
6. Reroofing
7. Weatherization
8. New construction
Each property owner can submit one application per fiscal year. The maximum amount that can be awarded is $20,000, covering up to 75 percent of the project costs.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: The application was reviewed and processed in accordance with the attached grant program guidelines. The proposed project includes replacing ten 10 of the original windows in the 1971 home. The windows need to be replaced to improve insulation and reduce home power costs.
The West Ocala Grant Review Committee visited the site on July 8, 2024, and recommended approval of the grant request. The West Ocala CRA Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) recommended grant approval at the regular meeting held on July 18, 2024. The applicant will apply to repaint the building in the next fiscal year. Refer to the attachments for the completed application, cost estimates, and photographs of existing conditions. Staff recommends approval.
Table 1-Application Summary...
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