Submitted By: Charlita Whitehead
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Presentation By: Roberto Ellis
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Department: Growth Management
FORMAL TITLE:
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West Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Commercial Property Improvement Grant for Parcel 22780-002-00, for Phase One in Fiscal Year 2025-26, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 and for Phase Two in Fiscal Year 2026-27, in an amount not to exceed $50,000
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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) Commercial Property Improvement Grant supports new construction and a range of exterior improvements to enhance corridor vitality and attract business investment. Funding is provided through the CRA trust fund consistent with the adopted CRA Plan and Florida Statutes (Chapter 163, Part III).
Property Information:
The applicant has submitted two grant applications for a single redevelopment project to be completed over two fiscal years. The project will develop a vacant 1.25-acre parcel along SW 27th Avenue by constructing an approximately 16,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility for World Electric. The phased approach allows the project to proceed according to its construction schedule, with two grant applications: Phase One funded in Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Phase Two in Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Project Summary:
Grant IDs: CRA26-0042 & CRA26-0043
Applicant: Firefly Property Group, LLC
Applicant Representative: Thomas Burket
Address: N/A - Vacant parcel located along SW 27th Avenue
Parcel ID: 22780-002-00
Phase One (CRA26-0042)
Scope of Work: Site development improvements including clearing, grading, stormwater infrastructure, utility infrastructure, pavement improvements, sidewalks, striping, signage, and related site preparation activities.
High Quote: $447,458.70
Low Quote: $446,795.25
Total Recommended Award: Not to exceed $50,000
Phase Two (CRA26-0043)
Scope of Work: Construction of the prima...
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