Submitted By: Charlita Whitehead
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Presentation By: Roberto Ellis
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve an East Ocala CRA Historic Building Improvement grant for property located at 114 NE Tuscawilla Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $22,680.00 (Case: CRA24-45843)
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Economic Hub
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
The intent of the East Ocala subarea Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Historic Building Improvement Grant Program is to support the restoration and renovation of historic buildings within the area. Properties eligible for this program also qualify for other East Ocala Fa?ade Grants.
Eligible buildings for this program include those classified as "Contributing" historic buildings or those eligible to be considered Contributing, built in 1922 or earlier. Contributing buildings are defined as those that have retained much of their historic architectural integrity, preserving the original character and significance of the structure within the community. Below is a summary of the application.
Grant Application ID#:
CRA24-45843
Applicant:
Phoenix Loan Resolution, LLC
Address:
114 NE Tuscawilla Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
Project Description:
Roof replacement and installation of a new HVAC system.
Low quotes:
$19,800.00- Roof replacement
$18,000.00 - HVAC
Recommended grant amount:
Not to exceed $22,680.00
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The application was reviewed and processed in accordance with the grant program guidelines and evaluation criteria.
* The house is 5,663.00 sf and was built in 1914.
* The property does not currently have an HVAC system.
* The property is in the Tuscawilla Historic District. Certain improvements in the Historic District require an approved Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) from the Ocala Historic Preservation Board (OHPB).
* On August 4, 2024, OHPB approved a COA (COA24-45756) for replacing th...
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