Submitted By: Edwin R. Carreras Rivera, Esq.
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Presentation By: Roberto Ellis
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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West Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Residential Property Improvement Grant (CRA26-0008), 2052 SW 2nd Street, in an amount not to exceed $5,216.
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BACKGROUND:
Project Summary:
Grant ID: CRA26-0008
Applicant: Lisa Coleman
Address: 2052 SW 2nd Street
Parcel ID: 2260-153-017
Scope of Work: The proposed project involves the complete installation of the perimeter fencing.
Quotes: Low Quote: $6,954, High Quote: $8,443
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.
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).
Maximum Grant Amount: The maximum grant amount is $20,000, covering up to 75 percent of project costs. The attached grant framework outlines the eligible work items.
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 structures, improving livability, visual quality and economic development prosperity.
Site Visit Review: Staff completed a site visit on February 27, 2026, and confirmed the scope and quotes. Staff observed that the scope of work is warranted given installing or replacing perimete...
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