Submitted By: Marie Mesadieu
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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 (CRA24-45743) for property located at 1032 NW 11th Avenue in an amount not to exceed $20,000
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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 to address trends of deterioration in 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 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. The West Ocala Grant Review Committee visited the site on July 10, 2024, and recommended approval of the grant request. The proposed project for the home built in 1953 includes replacing 17 windows and one entry door. Based on the estimated project costs, the applicant is eligible for the maximum grant of $20,000.
The West Ocala CRA Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) recommended approval of the grant on July 18, 2024. Advisory Committee member Antoinette Hunt abstained from voting on the application as she is related to the applicant. The completed application, cost estimates, and photographs of existing conditions are included in the packet attached. Staff recommends approval.
Table 1-Application Summary
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Grant Project # |
CRA24-45743 |
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Address |
1032 NW 11th Ave |
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Owner/Applicant |
Pamela Lewis |
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Low Quote/Bid |
$29,734 |
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Grant Amount |
$20,000 |
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Applicant match |
$9,734 |
FISCAL IMPACT: There is adequate funding for the grants being considered at this meeting. Currently, there is a balance of $320,783.00 in the West Ocala CRA grants account (623-016-560-559-55-82010). 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: NA
LEGAL REVIEW: NA
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny