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Ocala CRA approves three improvement grants, names two North Magnolia advisory committee members; board discusses conflict of interest on West Ocala project
Summary
The Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board approved three improvement grants and appointed two advisory-committee members at its March 18, 2025 meeting; one grant prompted public questioning about a board member's ownership interest in the project parcel.
The Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board approved three CRA grants and filled two advisory-committee vacancies during its March 18, 2025 meeting.
The board approved an East Ocala commercial building improvement grant intended to improve the appearance of a recently sold property along a key corridor. The advisory committee had recommended the grant at its Feb. 26 meeting; staff recommended approval to the full board. The board recorded aye votes during the roll call and approved the grant.
The board then approved an East Ocala residential property improvement grant for 926 Northeast Fifth Street to replace a worn roof and install a new HVAC system. Staff said the HVAC system was gas-fired and old; the advisory committee had recommended approval on Feb. 26. Board members voted to approve the residential grant.
The most contested item was a West Ocala CRA residential grant supporting construction of a new single-family home (three bedrooms, two bathrooms). Staff described a build price of roughly $160,000 and a CRA grant of $20,000;…
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