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Ocala CRA board approves multiple property-improvement grants, budget amendment and advisory appointments

2333254 · February 18, 2025
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At its Feb. 18 meeting, the Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board approved several East Ocala and West Ocala property-improvement grants, adopted a budget amendment to add funds for West Ocala low-income assistance, and confirmed multiple advisory committee appointments and reappointments.

The Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board on Feb. 18 approved a series of property-improvement grants, adopted a budget amendment to add funds for low-income household assistance in West Ocala and confirmed multiple appointments and reappointments to CRA advisory committees.

Roberto Ellis, economic development manager, presented the grant items and project details. “This first grant application is in our East… East Ocala CRA. The cost of the project is estimated to be $8,895. The grant will reimburse the applicant up to 75% of the amount,” Ellis said, noting the East Ocala CRA advisory committee recommended the application on Jan. 15 and staff recommended approval.

The board approved the following items, each by vote during the meeting. Public comment on the items was not recorded.

- East Ocala residential property improvement grant (Item 5a): Project cost estimated at $8,895; grant would reimburse up to 75% of the cost. The…

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