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 a West Ocala Community Redevelopment Agency subarea residential improvement grant application for the property located at 815 West Silver Springs Place in an amount not to exceed $5,367
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub, Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
NA
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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. This initiative aims to address trends of neighborhood deterioration 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 applicant is the Brooks Family Trust, represented by Dr. Barabara Brooks. The application was reviewed and processed in accordance with the attached grant program guidelines.
The proposed scope of work includes removing damaged plywood and installing new architectural shingles. The color of the roof will remain consistent with the existing color scheme. The proposed reroofing project is considered eligible work per the grant guidelines. The home will be available for rental to a low- to medium-income household.
The West Ocala Grant Review Committee visited the site on September 4, 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 September 19, 2024. Dr. Brooks is a member of the Advisory Committee and abstained from voting due to the conflict of interest. Dr. Brooks completed the instructions outlined in Form 8B Memorandum of Voting Conflict for County, Municipal, and other Local Public Officers. Refer to the attachments for the completed application, Form 8B, cost estimates, and photographs of existing conditions. Staff recommends approval.
Table 1-Application Summary
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Grant Project # |
CRA24-45788 |
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Address |
815 W. Silver Springs Place |
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Owner/Applicant |
Brooks Family Trust |
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Scope of Works |
Reroofing |
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Total Project Costs (Low Quote) |
$7,155.50 |
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Grant Amount |
$5,366.62 |
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Applicant Match |
$1,788.88 |
FISCAL IMPACT: The West Ocala CRA grants account (623-016-560-559-55-82010) has a balance of $452,711.00 to make payments for projects completed in Fiscal Year 2024-25. There is adequate funding for this, and other grant requests being considered at this meeting. Funds not utilized in Fiscal Year 2023-24 will be carried forward to the next fiscal year.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW: NA
LEGAL REVIEW: NA
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with changes
• Table
• Deny