Submitted By: Roberto Ellis
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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 1012 NW 14th Street in an amount not to exceed $5,588
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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 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) West Ocala Residential Property Improvement Grant is to encourage homeowners to make vital property improvements, addressing deterioration trends in some neighborhoods while adding value to the CRA. Eligible work elements include:
1. Exterior painting
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 installation
6. Reroofing
7. Weatherization
8. New construction
Each property owner can submit one application per fiscal year. The maximum grant that can be awarded is $20,000, covering up to 75 percent of the project costs.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Application CRA24-45751 was reviewed and processed per the grant program guidelines. The proposed work items are eligible for grant consideration, and a complete application is attached for review. The applicant will be repainting the building and improving the landscaping at the property. The building will be repainted, and the proposed color will remain consistent with the existing color scheme. Please refer to the attached packet for photographs. The Advisory Committee approved the color. The applicant will also be installing a fence along the southern property line.
The West Ocala Grant Review Committee visited the site on July 10, 2024, and recommended approval of the request. The West Ocala CRA Advisory Committee recommended approval of the grant on July 18, 2024. The attached packet includes an application, cost estimates, and photographs of existing conditions.
Staff recommends approval.
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Grant Project # |
CRA24-45751 |
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Address |
1012 NW 4th St. |
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Owner/Applicant |
Valerie Leahmon-Mount |
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Project Description |
Repainting, landscaping, and fence installation. |
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Grant Request |
$5,588 |
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Applicant Match |
$1,862 |
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Total - Eligible Costs |
$7,450 |
FISCAL IMPACT: There is adequate funding for the grants being considered at this meeting. The West Ocala CRA grants account (623-016-560-559-55-82010) has a balance of $452,711. Funds not utilized in Fiscal Year 2023-24 will be carried forward to the next fiscal year. This project is scheduled to be completed in Fiscal Year 2024-25.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: N/A
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with changes
• Table
• Deny