Submitted By: Tye Chighizola
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Presentation By: Tye Chighizola
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve Robert W. Batsel, Jr. and the firm to represent DOMACH, LLC in connection with the development of a hotel on property located at 210 West Silver Springs Boulevard
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Economic Hub
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND: Mr. Batsel is requesting to represent DOMACH in connection with land use, permitting, and related matters including the negotiation of a redevelopment agreement with the City concerning the development of a hotel on property located at 210 West Silver Springs Boulevard.
While the land use/zoning work associated with the project will likely be limited (since the existing entitlements appear to permit a hotel), Mr. Batsel’s representation would include interaction with the City in negotiating a redevelopment agreement providing for the hotel’s exclusive use of spaces within the City parking garage to be constructed on property lying immediately south of the property.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Staff has no issues with Mr. Batsel or the firm representing the client concerning the development of the hotel or the negotiations concerning parking spaces in the new garage. The request is consistent with the guidelines outlined for consideration adopted by the City Council on April 4, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
PROCUREMENT REVIEW: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: This agenda item has been reviewed by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with changes
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• Deny