Submitted By: Roberto Ellis
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Presentation By: Aubrey Hale
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready): title
Approve the West Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Residential Improvement Grant (CRA24-45674) for property located at 1338 NW 14th Ave in an amount not to exceed $14,411
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub, Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND: The intent of the West Ocala Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Residential Property Improvement Grant is to encourage homeowners to make exterior facade improvements, addressing trends of deterioration in some neighborhoods while adding value to the CRA. Eligible work elements are:
1. Exterior painting - colors must be approved by the committee
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.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: The application was reviewed and processed in accordance with the grant program guidelines and evaluation criteria. The West Ocala Grant Review Committee visited the site on May 13, 2024, and recommended approval of the request. The West Ocala CRA Advisory Committee recommended approval of the grant on May 16, 2024. Please refer to the attached packet for additional project information.
Table 1. Application Summary
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Grant Project # |
CRA24-45674 |
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Address |
1338 NW 14th Ave |
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Owner/Applicant |
Angela Moorer and Kenneth Moorer |
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Low Quote |
$19,214 |
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Grant Amount |
$14,411(maximum) |
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: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: N/A
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with changes
• Table
• Deny