Submitted By: Roberto Ellis
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Presentation By: Roberto Ellis
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Department: Growth Management
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East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Residential Property Improvement Grant for property located at 719 NE Fourth Street, in an amount not to exceed $6,292
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub, Quality of Place
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BACKGROUND: The East 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. This improvement aligns with the grant program's purpose and the East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Plan (2016). According to the Findings of Necessity, there are a high number of structures of subpar quality in the East Ocala CRA
The attached grant framework outlines elements of eligible work. Each property owner can submit one application per fiscal year. The maximum award is $20,000, covering up to 75 percent of the project costs. Roofing improvements are funded at a 50 percent match.
Below is a summary of the application.
Grant Application ID #: CRA25-0046
Applicant: JFG Properties, LLC/Joyce Gamache
Address: 719 NE Fourth Street
Project Description: Replacement of original windows.
High Quote: $9,265
Low Quote: $8,389
Recommended Grant Amount: Not to exceed $6,292
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: City staff reviewed and processed the application following the grant program guidelines and evaluation criteria. The key findings are outlined below:
* The scope includes removing the existing windows and replacing them with energy-efficient ones.
* These improvements will increase the energy efficiency of the home and reduce power consumption costs. The applicant indicated that it would be cost-prohibitive to complete the proposed improvements without the grant's support.
* On December 4, 2025, the Grant Review Committee (GRC) visited ...
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