110 SE Watula Avenue

Ocala, FL 34471

Ocala

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Community Redevelopment Area

Agency Board

Minutes

3:45 PM

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Call To Order

Roll Call

Mayor Ben Marciano

Vice Chair Ire J. Bethea Sr

James P. Hilty Sr

Present

Jay A. Musleh

Barry Mansfield

Chairperson Kristen M. Dreyer

Public Notice

Public Notice for the July 15, 2025 Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board Meeting was

posted on July 3, 2025

Minutes Approval

June 17, 2025 minutes

4a.

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED

James P. Hilty Sr

SECONDER: Ire J. Bethea Sr

AYE:

Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Dreyer

Musleh

ABSENT:

Agenda Items

Approve revisions to the East Ocala Community Redevelopment Agency subarea

commercial property improvement grant program

5a.

Presentation By: Roberto Ellis

Economic Development Manager Roberto Ellis discussed the approval of revision to the

East Ocala Community Redevelopment Agency sub area commercial property

improvement grant program. The maximum award will be increased from $20,000

to$50,000. The applicant is responsible for up to 40% of the project costs. Staff

recommends approval.

There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.

RESULT:

APPROVED

MOVER:

Ire J. Bethea Sr

SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr

AYE:

Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, Mansfield, and Dreyer

Approve an East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Residential Property

Improvement Grant for property located at 1114 NE 12th Avenue, in an amount not to

exceed $13,474

5b.

Presentation By: Roberto Ellis

Economic Development Manager Roberto Ellis discussed a grant application for the

property located at 1114 NE 12th Avenue. The grant funds will be allocated towards

improvements. The request is to replace the windows and repaint the exterior of the

building. The requested grant amount is $13,474.00; staff recommend approval.

There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.

RESULT:

APPROVED

MOVER:

Barry Mansfield

SECONDER: Ire J. Bethea Sr

AYE:

Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, Mansfield, and Dreyer

Approve an East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Residential Property

Improvement Grant for property located at 224 NE 10th Avenue, in an amount not to

exceed $15,083

5c.

Presentation By: Roberto Ellis

Economic Development Manager Roberto Ellis discussed a grant application for the

property located at 224 NE 10th Avenue. The grant funds will be allocated towards

improvements. The project involves the HVAC unit, adding landscaping improvements

and installing a new fence.The requested grant amount is $15,083.00; staff recommends

approval.

There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.

RESULT:

APPROVED

MOVER:

James P. Hilty Sr

SECONDER: Barry Mansfield

AYE:

Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, Mansfield, and Dreyer

Approve an East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Residential Property

Improvement Grant for property located at 956 NE Fifth Street, in an amount not to

exceed $12,289

5d.

Presentation By: Roberto Ellis

Economic Development Manager Roberto Ellis discussed a grant application for the

property located at 956 NE Fifth Street. The grant funds will be allocated towards

improvements. The request is to replace 19 windows for the building. The requested

grant amount is $12,289.00; staff recommend approval.

There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.

RESULT:

APPROVED

MOVER:

Ire J. Bethea Sr

SECONDER: Barry Mansfield

AYE:

Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, Mansfield, and Dreyer

Approve an East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Residential Property

Improvement Grant for property located at 428 NE Seventh Terrace, in an amount not to

exceed $20,000

5e.

5f.

5g.

Presentation By: Roberto Ellis

Economic Development Manager Roberto Ellis discussed a grant application for the

property located at 428 NE Seventh Terrace. The grant funds will be allocated towards

improvements. The request includes replacing the roof, repainting the property and

making landscaping improvements. The requested grant amount is $20,000.00; staff

recommend approval.

There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.

RESULT:

APPROVED

MOVER:

Barry Mansfield

SECONDER: Jay A. Musleh

AYE:

Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, Mansfield, and Dreyer

Approve an East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Residential Property

Improvement Grant for property located at 837 NE Second Street, in an amount not to

exceed $19,810

Presentation By: Roberto Ellis

Economic Development Manager Roberto Ellis discussed a grant application for the

property located at 837 NE Second Street. The grant funds will be allocated towards

improvements. The request is for multiple work items. Removing or replacing the

HVAC unit and replacing the roof. The requested grant amount is $19,810.00; staff

recommend approval.

There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.

RESULT:

APPROVED

MOVER:

James P. Hilty Sr

SECONDER: Ire J. Bethea Sr

AYE:

Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, Mansfield, and Dreyer

Approve an East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Residential Property

Improvement Grant for property located at 923 NE Second Street, in an amount not to

exceed $20,000

Presentation By: Roberto Ellis

Economic Development Manager Roberto Ellis discussed a grant application for the

property located at 923 NE Second Street. The grant funds will be allocated towards

improvements. The request is to replace the original windows of the home constructed in

1948.The requested grant amount is $20,000.00; staff recommend approval.

There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.

RESULT:

APPROVED

MOVER:

Jay A. Musleh

SECONDER: Barry Mansfield

AYE:

Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, Mansfield, and Dreyer

Approve an East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Residential Property

Improvement Grant for property located at 1030 NE Fifth Street for an amount not to

exceed $12,774

5h.

Presentation By: Roberto Ellis

Economic Development Manager Roberto Ellis discussed a grant application for the

property located at 1030 NE Fifth Street. The grant funds will be allocated towards

improvements. The request is for property located in the East Ocala CRA to replace 22

windows and add insulation for more energy efficiency. The requested grant amount is

$12,774.00; staff recommend approval.

There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.

RESULT:

APPROVED

MOVER:

Ire J. Bethea Sr

SECONDER: Jay A. Musleh

AYE:

Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, Mansfield, and Dreyer

Approve an East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Residential Property

Improvement Grant for property located at 948 NE Fourth Street, in an amount not to

exceed $20,000

5i.

Presentation By: Roberto Ellis

Economic Development Manager Roberto Ellis discussed a grant application for the

property located at 948 NE Fourth Street. The grant funds will be allocated towards

improvements. The request is to replace the HVAC unit and install new windows at the

property. The upgrades will improve the home’s energy efficiency.The requested grant

amount is $20,000.00; staff recommend approval.

There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.

RESULT:

APPROVED

MOVER:

James P. Hilty Sr

SECONDER: Barry Mansfield

AYE:

Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, Mansfield, and Dreyer

Approve an East Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Commercial Property

Improvement Grant for property located at 1531 NE Second Street, in an amount not to

exceed $6,404

5j.

Presentation By: Roberto Ellis

Economic Development Manager Roberto Ellis discussed a grant application for the

property located at 1531 NE Second Street. The grant funds will be allocated towards

improvements. The property is being used as an office. They are requesting to replace

the windows.The requested grant amount is $6,404.00; staff recommend approval. Given

the amount of grants approved, staff will bring back to Council a resolution to make

more funds available for additional applications.

There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.

RESULT:

APPROVED

MOVER:

Ire J. Bethea Sr

SECONDER: Jay A. Musleh

AYE:

Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Musleh, Mansfield, and Dreyer

Public Comments - None

Adjournment

Adjourned at 3:57 pm

Minutes

_______________________________

Kristen M. Dreyer

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Angel B. Jacobs

Chairperson

City Clerk