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 Residential Property Improvement Grant for property located at 1127 NE 2nd Street, in an amount not to exceed $7,263
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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: CRA25-0032
Applicants: Patrick Hadley and Angela Hadley
Address: 1127 NE 2nd Street
Parcel ID: 2834-002-108
Project Description: The Applicants are replacing the existing shingle roof with a metal roof.
Low Quote: $14,526
High Quote: $17,496
Recommended Grant Amount: $7, 263
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
• The application meets all eligibility requirements and qualifies for grant consideration. Each property owner may submit one application per fiscal year. Mr. and Mrs. Hadley are first-time applicants.
• This 1546 square foot home is the Applicants’ primary residence. The scope of work includes removing the existing roof, installing metal roof, roof repairs to the soffit, fascia and gutters.
• 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 Grant Review Committee (GRC) visit took place on August 18, 2025. The committee noted that the property was also in need of other improvements such as window replacement and repainting. The Applicant indicated that it would be cost prohibitive to fund the improvements without the support of the grant.
• During Staff’s review of the grant, we noted there was an active code enforcement case due to overgrowth, the violation has since been addressed and the case closed with no further action.
• Per the updated program guidelines, roof replacements are funded at 50 percent of the quoted project costs. Other work items are funded at 75 percent; however; this is the only improvement being proposed at this time.
Staff recommend approval of the grant, in an amount not to exceed $7,263.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
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• Deny