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 a West Ocala Community Redevelopment Agency Residential Property Improvement Grant for property located at 1338 NW 14th 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:
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BACKGROUND: The West Ocala Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Residential Property Improvement Grant encourages homeowners to make exterior facade improvements, addressing neighborhood deterioration trends while adding value to the CRA. Goal 3, Objective 6 of the West Ocala CRA Plan encourages directing CRA funds toward upgrading blighted housing and removing unsafe and unsanitary conditions.
In March 2024, the program was revised to include several categories for home improvements. The framework was further revised in April 2025, adding termite tenting to the list of work eligible for a grant. Please refer to the attached grant framework for a complete list of eligible work. Each property owner may submit one application per fiscal year. The maximum amount to be awarded is $20,000, covering up to 75 percent of the project costs.
Below is a summary of the application.
Grant Application ID #: CRA25-0017
Applicant: Angela H. Moorer and Kenneth W. Moorer
Address: 1338 NW 14th Avenue
Parcel ID: 2558 001-001
Project Description: Replacing the existing windows with non-impact single-hung white interior and exterior standard finish.
Low Quote: $27,082
Recommended Grant Amount: Not to exceed $20,000.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: City staff processed the application following the established grant program guidelines. The key findings are outlined below:
• The home was built in 1957.
• The West Ocala CRA Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) requested clarification about the occupancy of the home. The applicant confirmed via email that they reside in the house nine to 10 months of the year.
• The existing windows are original to the home, and they have fallen into disrepair and need to be replaced.
• Replacing the windows will make the home more energy efficient and provide added security.
• Replacing the windows without the assistance of this grant would be difficult due to the applicant's fixed income.
• On May 12, 2025, the Grant Review Committee (GRC) visited the home to review the proposed project.
• The Advisory Committee met on May 15, 2025, and recommended grant approval.
The attached packet includes the application, cost estimates, and photographs of existing conditions. Staff recommends approval of the grant in the amount not to exceed $20,000.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is adequate funding for the grants being considered at this meeting. There is a balance of $631,821 in the West Ocala CRA grants account (623-016-560-559-55-82010). The payment will be made in the fiscal year when the project is completed.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: N/A
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with changes.
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• Deny