Submitted By: Edwin R. Carreras Rivera
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Presentation By: Roberto Ellis
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Department: Growth Management
FORMAL TITLE:
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East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Residential Property Improvement Grant for property located at 722 NE Second Street, in an amount not to exceed $9,383
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
Program Objective: The East 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).
Property Information: This property is a single-family residence built in 1940. It has a taxable value of $143,191, a structure size of 1,822 square feet, and sits on a 0.14-acre lot. The home includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The owners acquired the home in October 2022 and have completed some improvements independently. Property taxes are current and fully paid.
Project Summary:
Grant ID: CRA26-0020
Applicant: Andrew Harrison & Samantha Harrison
Address: 722 NE Second Street
Parcel ID: 2820-046-003
Scope of Work: The proposed project involves roof and HVAC replacements.
High Quotes: $20,455.09
Low Quotes: $16,110
Recommended Grant Amount: Not to exceed $9,383
Maximum Grant Amount: $20,000, covering up to 75 percent of project costs and 50 percent of roofing improvements. 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 upon 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 q...
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