Submitted By: Marie Mesadieu
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Presentation By: Jeff Shrum
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve a West Ocala CRA Residential Improvement Grant for property located at 434 NW Sixth Terrace in an amount not to exceed $6,375
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub, Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND: The objective of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) West Ocala Residential Property Improvement Grant is to encourage homeowners to make exterior facade improvements, addressing deterioration trends in neighborhoods while adding value to the CRA. Eligible work elements are:
1. The committee must approve exterior painting 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. Fencing
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.
The applicant is proposing to replace the roof that was installed over 16 years ago. The new roof will be an architectural shingle roof.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: The application was reviewed and processed per the grant program guidelines and evaluation criteria. The West Ocala Grant Review Committee visited the site on July 10, 2024, and recommended approval of the request. Advisory Committee member Antoinette Hunt abstained from voting on the application as she is the homeowner and applicant. The West Ocala CRA Advisory Committee recommended approval of the grant on July 18, 2024. An application, cost estimates, and photographs of existing conditions are included in the attached packet. Staff recommends approval.
Table 1-Application Summary
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Grant Project # |
CRA24-45742 |
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Address |
434 NW 6th Ter |
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Owner/Applicant |
Antoinette Hunt |
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Low Quote/Bid |
$8,500 |
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Grant Amount |
$6,375 |
FISCAL IMPACT: There is adequate funding for the grants being considered at this meeting. Currently, there is a balance of $320,783 in the West Ocala CRA grants account (623-016-560-559-55-82010). The payment will be made in the fiscal year when the project is completed.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW: NA
LEGAL REVIEW: NA
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny