Submitted By: Roberto Ellis
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Presentation By: Roberto Ellis
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Groundbreaking Ceremony for Skate Park Expansion Project
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BACKGROUND:
The East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area is providing funding for the extension of the skatepark. In March 2025, Ocala City Council approved an agreement with Platform Group, LLC for design-build services for the Ocala Skate Park Expansion Project in the amount of $884,561, plus a 10 percent contingency amount of $88,457, for a total expenditure of $973,018.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
• The East Ocala CRA will contribute $500,000 to the project.
• The City of Ocala will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Ocala Skate Park expansion on Thursday, Aug. 28, at 9:15 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the Ocala Skate Park, 517 NE Ninth St.
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