Submitted By: Edwin R. Carreras Rivera, Esq.
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Presentation By: Charlita Whitehead
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Department: Growth Management
FORMAL TITLE:
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East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Residential Property Improvement Grant, 1113 NE Second Street, in an amount not to exceed $17,785
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, .
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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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).
Project Summary:
Grant ID: CRA26-0017
Applicant: Walter Demshock / Kelli Demshock
Address: 1113 NE Second Street
Parcel ID: 2834-002-106
Scope of Work: The proposed project includes the full installation of a perimeter fence and window replacements, along with all associated preparatory work.
Quote(s): High Quote(s): $33,938 Low Quote(s): $25,242
Recommended Grant Amount: $17,785
Property Information: This property is a single-family residence built in 1948. It has a taxable value of $100,485, a structure size of 1,445 square feet, and sits on a 0.14-acre lot. The home includes two bedrooms and one bathroom.
Maximum Grant Amount: The maximum grant amount is $20,000, covering up to 75 percent of project costs and 50 percent on roofing improvements. The attached grant framework outlines the elements of eligible work.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Eligibility Review: Staff verified property location within the CRA, compliance with 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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