Submitted By: Edwin R. Carreras Rivera, Esq.
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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 Residential Property Improvement Grant for property located at 2052 SW Second Street, in an amount not to exceed $5,216
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
Program Objective
The West 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: CRA26-0008
Applicant: Lisa Coleman
Address: 2052 SW Second Street
Parcel ID: 2260-153-017
Scope of Work: The proposed project involves the complete installation of perimeter fencing.
Quote(s): Low Quote: $6,954, High Quote: $8,443[EC1]
Recommended Grant Amount: $5,216
Property Information
This property is a single-family residence built in 1992. It has a taxable value of $68,604, a structure size of 2,851 square feet, and sits on a 0.28-acre lot. The home includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Maximum Grant Amount
The maximum grant amount is $20,000, covering up to 75 percent ($5,216) of project costs based on the lowest quote. The attached grant framework outlines the elements of eligible work.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Eligibility Review
Staff verified the property location within the CRA, compliance with the 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 structures, improving livability, visual quality, and economic development prosperity.
Site Visit Review
The application was initially submitted in October of 2025, bu...
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