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File #: 2025-2129   
Type: CRA Agenda Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/23/2025 In control: Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board
On agenda: 11/4/2025 Final action:
Title: Applications to fill vacancy on the Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee, for an expired term ending March 1, 2029
Attachments: 1. Billye Mallory - Application, 2. Donald Gulling - Application, 3. Jamie Zimbleman - Application, 4. Bryan Caracciolo - Application, 5. RES 2017-35
Submitted By: Roberto Ellis
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Presentation By: Roberto Ellis
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Department: Growth Management

FORMAL TITLE:
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Applications to fill vacancy on the Downtown Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee, for an expired term ending March 1, 2029
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence, Quality of Place

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 (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. Members serve four-year terms and may be reappointed for additional terms. There is one vacancy on the Downtown Ocala CRA Advisory Committee. This agenda item relates to Strategic Priority 4 of the Ocala City Council: Operational Excellence.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
There are four applicants for the vacant position on the Advisory Committee. Summaries of their qualifications are provided below.
Billye Mallory
Billye Mallory is currently employed by AdventHealth Ocala. Ms. Mallory is eligible for consideration due to her role in the Ocala Main Street organization, where she serves on the Promotions Committee. Refer to the attached documents for copies of Ms. Mallory's completed application form and resume.
Donald Gulling
Donald Gulling is a managing member of Mark's Prime Steakhouse of Ocala and has invested in multiple downtown properties. Mr. Gulling owns property and businesses within the Downtown Ocala CRA subarea, making him eligible for consideration. Refer to the attached documents for copies of Mr. Gulling's completed application form and resume.
Jamie Zimbleman
Jamie Zimbleman, a franchise owner, is expanding into Downtown Ocala with a flagship H?agen-Dazs location. He is eligible for consideration for the bo...

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