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Ocala, FL 34471

Ocala

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West Ocala Redevelopment Advisory

Committee

Minutes

3:00 PM

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Call To Order

a. Roll Call

Carolyn Adams

Present

Chairman Barbara Brooks

Elgin Carelock

Vice Chairman Ruth Etta Reed

Dwan Thomas

Brady Fritz

Reginald E. Landers Jr.

Absent

Late

Antoinette Hunt

Antoinette Hunt arrived after roll call.

Public Notice

The public notice for the West Ocala CRA Advisory Committee was posted on July 9, 2024.

Approval of Minutes

May 16, 2024

West Ocala CRA Minutes 05.16.24 Draft

Motion to approve May 16, 2024 minutes.

Attachments:

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED

Elgin Carelock

SECONDER: Dwan Thomas

AYE:

Adams, Chairman Brooks, Carelock, Vice Chairman Reed, Thomas,

Hunt, and Fritz

ABSENT:

Landers

Grants/Applications

CRA24-45746 - 800 NW 16th Ct. Application Packet

CRA24-45746 - 800 NW 16th CT

Attachments:

Economic Development Manager Roberto Ellis reviewed grant application

CRA2-45746, located at 800 NW 16th Court. The applicant is proposing the following

improvements: 10 window replacements. The lowest bid received for the project was

$10,500; the grant will cover 75% of the cost.

Motion to approve CRA24-45746 for a grant award of $7,875.

RESULT:

APPROVED

MOVER:

Elgin Carelock

SECONDER: Carolyn Adams

AYE:

Adams, Chairman Brooks, Carelock, Thomas, Hunt, and Fritz

NAY:

Vice Chairman Reed

Landers

ABSENT:

CRA24-45745 - 2341 SW 3rd St. Application Packet

CRA24-45745 - 2341 SW 3rd ST

Attachments:

Mr. Ellis reviewed grant application CRA24-45745, located at 2341 SW 3rd Street. The

applicant is proposing the following improvements: new HVAC unit, air ducts, and vent

insulation. The lowest bid received for the project was $16,161; the grant will cover 75%

of the cost. Mr. Ellis explained how the request aligns with the CRA’s goals.

Motion to approve CRA24-45745 for a grant award of $12,121.

RESULT:

APPROVED

AYE:

Adams, Chairman Brooks, Carelock, Vice Chairman Reed, Thomas,

Hunt, and Fritz

ABSENT:

Landers

CRA24-45742 - 434 NW 6th Ter. Application Packet

CRA24-45742 - 434 NW 6th TER

Attachments:

Mr. Ellis reviewed grant application CRA24-45742, located at 434 NW 6th Terrace. The

applicant is proposing the following improvements: roof replacement. The lowest bid

received for the project was $8,500. The grant will cover 75% of the cost.

Member Antoinette Hunt disclosed that she is the applicant and recused herself from

voting.

Motion to approve CRA24-45742 for a grant award of $6,375.

RESULT:

APPROVED

MOVER:

Barbara Brooks

SECONDER: Brady Fritz

AYE:

Adams, Chairman Brooks, Carelock, Thomas, and Fritz

NAY:

Vice Chairman Reed

Landers

ABSENT:

RECUSED:

Hunt

CRA24-45743 - 1032 NW 11th Ave. Application Packet

CRA24-45743 -1032 NW 11th AVE

Mr. Ellis reviewed grant application CRA24-45743 located at 1032 NW 11th Avenue.

Attachments:

The applicant is proposing the following improvements: windows and door replacement.

The lowest bid received for the project was $29,734. The grant will cover 75% of the

cost.

The applicant, Pamela Lewis, of 1032 NW 11th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34475, confirmed

that she does not work for the City and has no relatives who work for the City.

Member Antoinette Hunt disclosed that she is related to the applicant and recused herself

from voting.

Motion to approve CRA24-45743 for a grant award of $97,734.

RESULT:

APPROVED

MOVER:

Dwan Thomas

SECONDER: Elgin Carelock

AYE:

Adams, Chairman Brooks, Carelock, Vice Chairman Reed, Thomas,

and Fritz

ABSENT:

Landers

RECUSED:

Hunt

CRA24-45749 - 620 W. Silver Springs Pl. Application Packet

CRA24-45749 - 620 W. Silver Springs PL

Attachments:

Mr. Ellis reviewed grant application CRA24-45749 for the property located at 620 W.

Silver Springs Place. The applicant is proposing an affordable house development

project. The lowest bid received for the project was $114,820 The grant will cover 75%

of the cost up to a maximum amount of $20,000.

Member Dwan Thomas disclosed he is the developer for the project and recused himself

from voting.

Motion to approve CRA24-45749 for a grant award of $20,000.

RESULT:

APPROVED

MOVER:

Elgin Carelock

SECONDER: Brady Fritz

AYE:

Adams, Chairman Brooks, Carelock, Vice Chairman Reed, Hunt, and

Fritz

ABSENT:

Landers

RECUSED:

Thomas

CRA24-45750 - 714 NW 1st St. - Application Packet

CRA24-45750 - 714 NW 1st ST

Attachments:

Mr. Ellis reviewed grant application CRA24-45750, located at 714 NW 1st Street. The

applicant is proposing an affordable house development project. The lowest bid received

for the project was $114,820. The grant will cover 75% of the cost up to a maximum

amount of $20,000.

Mr. Thomas disclosed he is the developer for the project and recused himself from

voting.

Motion to approve CRA24-45750 for a grant award of $20,000.

RESULT:

APPROVED

MOVER:

Elgin Carelock

SECONDER: Brady Fritz

AYE:

Adams, Chairman Brooks, Carelock, Vice Chairman Reed, Hunt, and

Fritz

ABSENT:

Landers

RECUSED:

Thomas

CRA24-45751 - 1012 NW 14th St. Application Packet

CRA24-45751- 1012 NW 14th. ST

Attachments:

Mr. Ellis reviewed grant application CRA24-45751, located at 1012 NW 14th Street.

The applicant is proposing the following improvements: repainting, adding fencing, and

landscaping. The lowest bid received for the project was $7,450. The grant will cover

75% of the cost. Mr.Ellis clarified the guidelines for improvements with the Committee.

Motion to approve CRA24-45751 for a grant award of $5,588.

RESULT:

APPROVED

MOVER:

Carolyn Adams

SECONDER: Elgin Carelock

AYE:

Adams, Chairman Brooks, Carelock, Vice Chairman Reed, Thomas,

Hunt, and Fritz

ABSENT:

Landers

CRA24-45744 - 1700 NW 8th Ave. Application Packet

CRA24-45744 - 1700 NW 8th AVE

Attachments:

Mr. Ellis reviewed grant application CRA24-45744, located at 1700 NW 8th Avenue.

The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing structure to build a new 10,855 sq ft

warehouse and office building. The estimated project cost is $2,548,513. The current

CRA tax revenue is $5,275, and future estimated CRA tax revenue is $16,168. Mr. Ellis

provided a brief overview of the community impact.

Motion to approve option 2 for the amount of $203,881 with an 8% match and a 13 year

payback period and table CRA24-45744 grant application until FY 2024-25 funding is

available.

RESULT:

APPROVED

MOVER:

Elgin Carelock

SECONDER: Brady Fritz

AYE:

Adams, Chairman Brooks, Carelock, Vice Chairman Reed, Thomas,

Hunt, and Fritz

ABSENT:

Landers

CRA24-45747 - 3637 W. Silver Springs Blvd. Application Packet

CRA24-45747 - 3637 W. Silver Springs BLVD

Attachments:

Mr. Ellis reviewed grant application CRA24-45747, located at 3637 W. Silver Springs

Boulevard. The applicant is proposing to develop a 4,443 sq ft quick service restaurant,

Culver's franchise. The estimated project cost is $2,878,138, and the estimated

completion date is June 2025. The current CRA tax revenue is $2,683, and future

estimated CRA tax revenue is $18,284. Mr. Ellis provided a brief overview of the

community impact and the access points.

Agent Heather Gleason from Kimley-Horn, 1700 SE 17th St., Unit 200, Ocala, FL

34471, spoke about community impacts.. She confirmed that the proposed development

project will create 80 new career opportunities.

Motion to approve CRA24-45747 funding option 1 for the amount of $172,688 with a

6% match and a 9 year payback period.

RESULT:

APPROVED

MOVER:

Elgin Carelock

SECONDER: Ruth Etta Reed

AYE:

Adams, Chairman Brooks, Carelock, Vice Chairman Reed, Thomas,

Hunt, and Fritz

ABSENT:

Landers

CRA24-45748 - 2199 NW 10th St. Application Packet

CRA24-45748 - 2199 NW 10th ST

Attachments:

Mr. Ellis reviewed grant application CRA24-45748, located at 2199 NW 10th Street

Boulevard. The applicant is proposing to add 25,000 sq ft to the current manufacturing

facility. The estimated project cost is $2,939,557. The current CRA tax revenue is

$4,607, and future estimated CRA tax revenue is $18,678. Mr. Ellis provided a brief

overview of the community impact.

Jeff Guinn, property owner, spoke on the business operations in the community and

added the facility helps cut down landfill waste by recycling tires.

Motion to approve CRA24-45748 funding option 2 for the amount of $235,165 with an

8% match and a 13 year payback period.

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED

Barbara Brooks

SECONDER: Ruth Etta Reed

AYE:

Adams, Chairman Brooks, Carelock, Vice Chairman Reed, Thomas,

Hunt, and Fritz

ABSENT:

Landers

Project Updates

Mr. Ellis provided a brief update on the following projects: Heritage Hills; Reed Place; and the

Brownsfield Revitalization Plan. The ribbon cutting ceremony for the Heritage Trail is

scheduled for Monday, August 5, 2024, at 9 am.

Ms. Reed discussed the results for the Brownsfield Revitalization Plan and stated studies show

that there is clean soil in sections of the area. Mr. Ellis informed the Committee that he is

waiting to receive the final reports for the studies.

Mr. Ellis provided a brief overview of the Tucker Hill project. The project is under construction

and the estimated completion date is September 2024.

Other Business

None.

Public Comments

None.

Staff Comments

Mr. Ellis thanked the volunteers who performed the site visits.

Ms. Reed stated she is available to perform site visits.

Board Comments

None.

10.

11.

Next Meeting Date: September 19, 2024

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 4:05 pm.