Legislation Details

File #: 2026-1614   
Type: CRA Agenda Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/9/2026 In control: East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee
On agenda: 6/24/2026 Final action: 6/24/2026
Title: East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Residential Property Improvement Grant for parcel 2820-046-006 in an amount not to exceed $17,550.
Attachments: 1. Maps - CRA26-0014, 2. Application Packet - CRA26-0014, 3. Supporting Documents - CRA26-0014, 4. East Ocala Residential Grant Framework
Submitted By: Charlita Whitehead
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Presentation By: Charlita Whitehead
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Department: Growth Management

FORMAL TITLE:
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East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Residential Property Improvement Grant for parcel 2820-046-006 in an amount not to exceed $17,550.
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BACKGROUND:
Program Objective:
The East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Residential Property Improvement Grant is designed to incentivize reinvestment in aging structures, address blight conditions, and enhance livability and taxable value. Funding is provided through the CRA trust fund consistent with the adopted CRA Plan and Florida Statutes (Chapter 163, Part III).

Project Summary:
Grant ID: CRA26-0014
Applicant: Winterhurst Properties, LLC / Jonathan Tomhave
Address: 103, 107, 111, 113, 115, and 117 NE Sanchez Avenue, Ocala, FL 34470
Parcel ID: 2820-046-006
Scope of Work: The proposed project includes surface preparation and repainting of multiple residential structures.
Quote(s): Low Quote(s): $23,400, High Quote(s): $33,900
Recommended Grant Amount: $17,550

Property Information:
The subject property, Parcel ID 2820-046-006, is a 0.77-acre multi-structure residential site consisting of six detached residential buildings located at 103, 107, 111, 113, 115, and 117 NE Sanchez Avenue. The site includes two primary frontage structures at 103 and 107 NE Sanchez Avenue, with four additional residential structures located to the rear of the parcel. The parcel has a total taxable value of $795,588.


Maximum Grant Amount:
The maximum grant amount is $20,000, covering up to 75 percent of project costs. The attached grant framework outlines the elements of eligible work.

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Eligibility Review:
Staff verified property location within the CRA, compliance with program guide, and confirmed that work will begin after approval. The scope addresses conditions of slum and blight in an area with a high share of aging housing stock and substandard struc...

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