Submitted By: Roberto Ellis
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Presentation By: Roberto Ellis
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Department: Growth Management
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West Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Residential Property Improvement Grant for property located at 2351 SW Second Street, in an amount not to exceed $3,285
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BACKGROUND:
One of the statutory functions of a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is to undertake activities that facilitate the redevelopment and improvement of properties. Incentive programs encouraging private investment in properties have proven successful in carrying out this redevelopment function.
The CRA residential grant programs encourage homeowners to make improvements that enhance the CRA, increase safety, and reverse deteriorating trends in specific neighborhoods. Preserving and expanding the supply of appropriately maintained housing is crucial in improving affordability while reducing conditions of blight.
Each property owner can submit one application per fiscal year. The maximum grant that can be awarded is $20,000, covering up to 75 percent of the project costs. Refer to the grant framework attached for a list of eligible improvements.
Grant ID: CRA25-0034
Address: 2351 SW Second Street
Owner/Applicant: Linda Wilkerson
Project Description: Replacement of wooden fence with a six-foot tan vinyl fence.
Low Quote: $4,380
High Quote: $6,161
Recommended Grant: $3,285
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
* The property is located within the West Ocala CRA boundary, and the home was constructed in 2020.
* Per the applicant, in June 2025, a rain event caused a large oak tree to fall, damaging a section of the existing fence along SW 24th Avenue. Please refer to the photographs attached.
* The existing wooden fence, which is discolored, weather-worn, and rotting in sections, will be replaced with a six-foot tan vinyl fence.
* Replacing the fence will enhance curb appeal and contribute positively to the character of the neighborhood.
* During the sit...
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