Submitted By: Charlita Whitehead
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Presentation By: Roberto Ellis
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Department: Growth Management
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East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Residential Property Improvement Grant for the property located at 1122 NE Ninth Street, in an amount not to exceed $15,229
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BACKGROUND:
The East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Residential Property Improvement Grant encourages homeowners to make facade improvements, addressing neighborhood deterioration trends while adding value to the CRA.
The maximum grant amount that can be awarded is $20,000, covering up to 75 percent of the project costs. The attached grant framework outlines the elements of eligible work.
Below is a summary of the application. Refer to the attached documents for the completed application, maps, quotes, and other applicant documents.
Grant ID: CRA25-0036
Applicants: TC Opportunity IV, LLC
Address: 1122 NE Ninth Street
Parcel ID: 2614-016-007
Project Description: The applicants are replacing the windows, installing insulation, and fencing.
Low Quote: $20,305
High Quote: $22,211
Recommended Grant Amount: $15,229
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
• The application meets all eligibility requirements and qualifies for grant consideration. Each property owner is limited to submitting one application per fiscal year.
• The scope of work includes replacing the original windows, adding insulation, and adding a white six-foot vinyl privacy fence to the back yard of the property.
• The property is currently an occupied rental unit.
• The home was built in 1951 and is on a 0.26-acre property.
• Replacing the windows and adding insulation will add to the energy efficiency of the home. The window upgrade will enhance the property's visual appearance from the street.
• The Grant Review Committee (GRC) visit took place on August 19, 2025. The property was identified as a suitable candidate for this program.
• The proposed improvement aligns with the objectives of the grant program and supports the East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Plan (2016). As noted in the Findings of Necessity, the East Ocala CRA contains numerous structures of substandard quality, and this project contributes to the area's revitalization.
• The East Ocala CRA Advisory Committee recommended approval of this grant on August 27, 2025.
Staff recommends approval in an amount not to exceed $15,229.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Adequate funding is available for the grants under consideration at this meeting. Payment will be made in the fiscal year in which the project is completed, using funds from the East Ocala CRA grants account (620-016-559-559-55-82010).
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
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LEGAL REVIEW:
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ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny