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 the appointment of Bradford Harper to the Downtown Ocala CRA Advisory Committee for an expired term ending March 1, 2029
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board and City Council adopted CRA Resolution 2017-35 on April 18, 2017, to establish the Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee, appointing seven members to serve on the committee. Advisory Committee members are required to be property owners and representatives of downtown Ocala organizations. They serve four-year terms and may be reappointed for additional terms.
There are two vacancies on the Downtown Ocala CRA Advisory Committee.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Bradford Harper has over 30 years of experience in the food service industry and owns multiple restaurant franchises in Ocala and surrounding areas, including locations in Downtown Ocala. Mr. Harper’s understanding of the city's economic landscape, along with his experience, positions him to make meaningful contributions to the committee's mission. Mr. Bradford’s application and biography are attached.
This request is also presented in the agenda for the June 17, 2025, CRA Board meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
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LEGAL REVIEW:
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ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny