East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

110 Watula Avenue Ocala FL, 34471Ocala East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee Minutes 4:00 PMWednesday, June 25, 2025 1. Call To Order a. Roll Call Vice Chair Van Akin Board Member Greg Blair Board Member Tito Comas Board Member John Gamache Chairman Rachel Perez Present 2. Public Notice The public notice for the East Ocala CRA Advisory Committee was posted on June 17, 2025. 3. Approval of Minutes a. February 26, 2025 Attachments: East Ocala CRA Mins 2.26.25 - Draft RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Van Akin SECONDER: Tito Comas Akin, Blair, Comas, Gamache, and PerezAYE: 4. Grants/Applications a. CRA25-0014 - 224 NE 10th Ave Attachments: CRA25-0014 - 224 NE 10th Ave Application Packet Conflict of Interest R. Perez - CRA25-0014 Economic Development Specialist, Marie Mesadieu reviewed grant application CRA25-0014 for the property located at 224 NE 10th Ave. The improvements include replacing the HVAC system, adding insulation, landscape improvements, tree removal and installation of a privacy fence to the property. Ms. Mesadieu outlined the project cost, noting the highest quote of $29,914.00 and the lowest $20,111.07. Based on the 75% matching requirement, the maximum grant CRA grant that can be awarded is $15,083. Ms. Rachel Perez recused herself from voting, she works for the applicant. Motion to approve CRA25-0014 to make improvements for the property located at 224 NE 10th Ave in the amount of $15,083. Page 1 of 7

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee Minutes June 25, 2025 RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: John Gamache SECONDER: Van Akin Akin, Blair, Comas, and GamacheAYE: PerezRECUSED: b. CRA25-0003 - 1114 NE 12th Ave Attachments: CRA25-003 -1114 NE 12th Ave Application Packet Conflict of Interest J. Gamache - CRA25-0003 Ms. Mesadieu reviewed grant application CRA25-0003 for the property located at 1114 NE 12th Ave. The improvements include replacing windows and repainting the exterior of the property. Ms. Mesadieu outlined the project cost, noting the highest quote of $31,567 and the lowest $17,765. Based on the 75% matching requirement, the maximum grant CRA grant that can be awarded is $13,474. Mr. John Gamache recused himself from voting, he is related to the business owner. Motion to approve CRA25-0003 to make improvements for the property located at 1114 NE 12th Ave in the amount of $13,474.00. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Greg Blair SECONDER: Rachel Perez Akin, Blair, Comas, and PerezAYE: GamacheRECUSED: c. CRA24-0007 - 956 NE 5th St Attachments: CRA25-0007 956 NE 5th St Application Packet Economic Development/Cultural Arts Coordinator Charlita Whitehead reviewed grant application CRA24-0007 for the property located at 956 NE 5th Ave. The improvements include replacing 19 windows that are originial to the home. Ms. Whitehead outlined the project cost, noting the highest quote of $35,346 and the lowest $16,385. Based on the 75% matching requirement, the maximum grant CRA grant that can be awarded is $12,289. Motion to approve CRA24-0007 to make improvements for the property located at 956 NE 5th Ave in the amount of $12,289. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: John Gamache Page 2 of 7

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee Minutes June 25, 2025 SECONDER: Rachel Perez Akin, Blair, Comas, Gamache, and PerezAYE: d. CRA25-0009 - 428 NE 7th Terrace Attachments: CRA25-0009 428 NE 7th Terr Application Packet Conflict of Interest J. Gamache - CRA25-0009 Ms. Whitehead reviewed grant application CRA25-0009 for the property located at 428 NE 7th Terrace. The improvements include replacing the original roof, painting the exterior of the home, and tree and debris removal. Ms.Whitehead outlined the project cost, noting the highest quote of $33,050 and the lowest $30,088. Based on the 75% matching requirement, the maximum grant CRA grant that can be awarded is $20,000. Mr. John Gamache recused himself from voting, he is related to the business owner. Motion to approve CRA25-0009 to make improvements for the property located at 428 NE 7th Terrace in the amount of $20,000. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Tito Comas SECONDER: Greg Blair Akin, Blair, Comas, and PerezAYE: GamacheRECUSED: e. CRA25-0011 - 837 NE 2nd St Attachments: CRA25-0011 837 NE 2nd St Application Packet Ms. Whitehead reviewed grant application CRA25-0011 for the property located at 837 NE 2nd St. The improvements include reroofing, repainting, and replace the HVAC system. Ms.Whitehead outlined the project cost, noting the highest quote of $29,046 and the lowest $26,413. Based on the 75% matching requirement, the maximum grant CRA grant that can be awarded is $19,810. Motion to approve CRA25-0011 to make improvements for the property located at 837 NE 2nd St in the amount of $19,810. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: John Gamache SECONDER: Tito Comas Akin, Blair, Comas, Gamache, and PerezAYE: f. CRA25-0013- 923 NE 2nd St Attachments: CRA25-0013 - 923 NE 2nd St Application Packet Page 3 of 7

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee Minutes June 25, 2025 Ms. Whitehead reviewed grant application CRA25-0013 for the property located at 923 NE 2nd St. The improvements include replacing the windows in the sunroom of the home. Ms.Whitehead outlined the project cost, noting the highest quote of $38,343 and the lowest $26,890. Based on the 75% matching requirement, the maximum grant CRA grant that can be awarded is $20,000. Motion to approve CRA25-0013 to make improvements for the property located at 923 NE 2nd St in the amount of $20,000. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Van Akin SECONDER: John Gamache Akin, Blair, Comas, Gamache, and PerezAYE: g. CRA25-0015 - 1030 NE 5th St Attachments: CRA25-0015 1030 NE 5th St Application Packet Conflict of Interest R. Perez - CRA25-0015 Ms. Whitehead reviewed grant application CRA25-0015 for the property located at 1030 NE 5th St. The improvements include replacing windows and adding insulation. Ms.Whitehead outlined the project cost, noting the highest quote of $19,923 and the lowest $17,031. Based on the 75% matching requirement, the maximum grant CRA grant that can be awarded is $12,774. Ms. Perez recused himself from voting, she works for the applicant. Motion to approve CRA25-0015 to make improvements for the property located at 1030 NE 5th St in the amount of $12,774. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Tito Comas SECONDER: John Gamache Akin, Blair, Comas, and GamacheAYE: PerezRECUSED: h. CRA25-0023 - 948 NE 4th St Attachments: CRA25-0023 - 948 NE 4th St. Application Packet Conflict of Interest J. Gamache - CRA25-0023 Ms. Whitehead reviewed grant application CRA25-0023 for the property located at 948 NE 4th St. The improvements include removing and replacing the furnance, HVAC, and windows. Ms.Whitehead outlined the project cost, noting the highest quote of $35,770 and the lowest $27,374. Based on the 75% matching requirement, the maximum grant Page 4 of 7

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee Minutes June 25, 2025 CRA grant that can be awarded is $20,000. Mr. John Gamache recused himself from voting, he is related to the business owner. Motion to approve CRA25-0023 to make improvements for the property located at 948 NE 4th St in the amount of $20,000. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Greg Blair SECONDER: Rachel Perez Akin, Blair, Comas, and PerezAYE: GamacheRECUSED: i. CRA25-0002 - 1531 NE 2nd St Attachments: CRA25-0002 1531 NE 2nd St Application Packet Conflict of Interest J. Gamache - CRA25-0002 Ms. Whitehead reviewed grant application CRA25-0002 for the property located at 1531 NE 2nd St. The improvements include replace the windows on the building. Ms.Whitehead outlined the project cost, noting the highest quote of $20,716 and the lowest $10,673. Based on the 60% matching requirement, the maximum grant CRA grant that can be awarded is $6,404. Mr. John Gamache recused himself from voting, he is related to the business owner. Motion to approve CRA25-0002 to make improvements for the property located at 1531 NE 2nd St in the amount of $6,404. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Van Akin SECONDER: Greg Blair Akin, Blair, Comas, and PerezAYE: GamacheRECUSED: 5. Project Updates Economic Development Manger, Roberto Ellis provided an update on the following projects: Ocala Skate park - Four new areas will be added to the park. Project has been delayed by two months due to the design taking longer than expected. New project completion date set to February 2026. Tucker Hill - The City has issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) to construct up to fourteen single family residential. ITN is set to close on August 18, 2025. The ITN will go through Page 5 of 7

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee Minutes June 25, 2025 procurement for a processing review eventually awarding it to a developer. 6. Other Business None 7. Public Comments None 8. Staff Comments a. Revised Framework - EO Commercial Building Improvement Grant Attachments: Revised Framework - EO Commercial Building Improvement Grant Mr. Ellis reviewed the proposed changes to the commercial grant framework: - Increase maximum grant from $20,000 to $50,000 - Add murals to the list of eligible work The Advisory Committee motion to approved the proposed changes to the commercial grant framework. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Rachel Perez SECONDER: Tito Comas Blair, Comas, Gamache, and PerezAYE: AkinNAY: b. CRA Plan Review Mr. Ellis provided an overview of the Ocala CRA plan. The CRA plan was established in May 2015 and it was designed to improve the appearance, function, market value of key commercial corridors and restoring the economic vitality. The implementation time of the plan is 2045 which can be extended if there is a need. The maximum time the CRA plan can be extended to is 2055. Mr. Ellis discuss the key challenges of the Ocala CRA Plan and the plan to achieve revitalization. Mr. Ellis also discussed with the Advisory Committee that the CRA Board requested that the policy and procedure for the CRA grants be reviewed to see how the process can be made more efficient. 9. Board Comments None 10. Next Meeting Date: August 27, 2025 Page 6 of 7

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee Minutes June 25, 2025 11. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m. Page 7 of 7