Submitted By: James Haynes
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Presentation By: James Haynes
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Department: Community Development Services
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve the award of development opportunity, and an Affordable Housing Agreement, to Habitat for Humanity of Marion County, Inc., to construct and sell an affordable housing unit on surplus property in West Ocala identified as Parcel 2497-005-005
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Made Available to the Public December 13, 2024, via ProRFx
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BACKGROUND:
In April 2023, at its annual strategic planning session, Ocala's City Council established addressing the affordable housing shortage as one of its strategic initiatives. In response to this initiative, City staff formed an Affordable Housing Initiative Team to develop ideas and implement strategies to engage for-profit and not-for-profit developers in developing single-family and multi-family affordable housing projects. The initial "surplus lots" list was established, and an infill strategy was initiated to build single-family structures on scattered sites.
By and through Resolution 2023-40, adopted by City Council on September 19, 2023, the City currently holds an inventory of vacant lots located throughout the city that it intends to offer for sale to qualified for-profit and non-profit developers, builders, partnerships, and/or agencies to develop and construct new affordable housing units.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Habitat for Humanity of Marion County Inc. ("Habitat") is a not-for-profit provider of housing services in Marion County. They are a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Habitat works with families, volunteers, and donors to construct affordable homes, providing stability, self-reliance, and a brighter future for low-income families.
* On December 13, 2024, the City's Procurement Department issued Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) No.: GRM/250247. The solicit...
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