Submitted By: Emily Parkman
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Presentation By: Cultural Arts Supervisor, Emily Parkman
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Discuss updates on Ocala Main Street vacant storefront mural program grant application.
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BACKGROUND:
Ocala Main Street (OMS) submitted a grant application and requested $3,500 toward their Vacant Storefront Activation mural program on December 4, 2024. Ocala Municipal Arts Commission (OMAC) approved partial funding of $1,000 for the current confirmed building vacancies on December 4, 2024. OMAC requested an updated timeline and additional Fine Arts For Ocala (FAFO) funding from OMS prior to payment. OMS did not receive any additional funding from FAFO for this program. Storefront vacancies have changed since grant submission.
OMAC and City staff require a timeline and location update and numbered invoice to process payment for the OMS grant request. OMAC grant guidelines permit 12 months for grant approval and payment distribution before expiration. OMAC members discussed duration of project with vacancy changes and possibility of new application for updated timeline and locations of murals.
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