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 Area residential improvement grant for the property located at 1705 NW 16th Ct. 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 intends to encourage homeowners to make exterior facade improvements, addressing deterioration trends in some neighborhoods while adding value to the CRA. Eligible work elements are:
1. Exterior painting (the committee must approve colors).
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
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 following the grant program guidelines and evaluation criteria. The West Ocala Grant Review Committee visited the site on September 4, 2024, and recommended approval of the request. The applicant proposes replacing the roof and 17 windows and adding an HVAC system. The West Ocala CRA Advisory Committee recommended grant approval on September 19, 2024. The attached packet includes the application, cost estimates, and photographs of existing conditions. Staff recommends approval.
Table 1-Application Summary
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Grant Project # |
CRA24-45825 |
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Address |
1705 NW 16th Ct. |
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Owner/Applicant |
Shelly M. Washington |
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Low Quote |
$29,558.95 |
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Grant Amount |
$20,000 |
FISCAL IMPACT: There is adequate funding for the grants being considered at this meeting. There is a balance of $300,000 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
• Table
• Deny