Submitted By: Charlita Whitehead
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Presentation By: Roberto Ellis
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Department: Growth Management
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East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Commercial Property Improvement Grant for property located at 703 East Fort King Street, in an amount not to exceed $6,874
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BACKGROUND:
Program Objective:
The East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Commercial Property Improvement Grant supports fa?ade modernization, signage, awnings, ADA compliance, and other exterior improvements to enhance corridor vitality and attract business investment. Funding is provided through the CRA Trust Fund consistent with the adopted CRA Plan and Florida Statutes (Chapter 163, Part III).
Property Information:
This property is a commercial building constructed in 1946. It has a taxable value of $103,802 and is situated on a 0.18-acre lot. Evolutions Salon, a commercial business, occupies this property. The property is located within the East Ocala CRA and the Ocala Historic District.
Project Summary:
Grant ID: CRA26-0015
Applicant: Brian Kuhn
Address: 703 East Fort King Street
Parcel ID: 2820-000-009
Scope of Work: The proposed project involves resurfacing and repairing the existing parking lot, including asphalt overlay and restriping, and repainting the exterior of the commercial building.
High Quotes: $22,500
Low Quotes: $11,455.95
Recommended Grant Amount: Not to exceed $6,874
Maximum Grant Amount: $50,000, covering up to 60 percent of project costs. The attached grant framework outlines the elements of eligible work.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Eligibility Review:
Staff verified the property's 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.
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