East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee

110 Watula Avenue Ocala FL, 34471Ocala East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee Minutes 4:00 PMWednesday, February 26, 2025 1. Call To Order a. Roll Call Vice Chair Van Akin Board Member Greg Blair Board Member Tito Comas Board Member John Gamache Board Member Karl Kunz Chairman Rachel Perez Present Board Member Ronnie Santana Jr.Absent 2. Public Notice The public notice information for the East Ocala CRA Advisory Committee was posted on February 20, 2025. 3. Approval of Minutes a. January 15, 2025 Attachments: East Ocala CRA 1.15.25 Minutes Draft RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Tito Comas SECONDER: John Gamache Akin, Blair, Comas, Gamache, Kunz, and PerezAYE: Santana Jr.ABSENT: 4. Grants/Applications a. CRA24-0010 - 2436 E. Silver Springs Blvd Attachments: CRA24- 0010 - 2436 E Silver Springs Blvd. Conflict of Interest - Greg Blair Economic Development Specialist, Marie Mesadieu provided information on CRA24-0010. The application was originally presented and approved by the committee on January 15,2025. The scope of work has now been revised to include the cost of the planters at the property located at 2436 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ms. Mesadieu outline the cost, noting the highest quote of $8,628 and lowest $7,708. Based on the 60% matching requirement staff is recommending an increase in the max grant from $13,682.70 to $17,290. Page 1 of 4

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee Minutes February 26, 2025 Mr. Gregory Blair recused himself from voting, he has an ongoing banking relationship with the applicant. Motion to approve CRA24-0010 grant increase of the East Ocala Commercial Building Improvement grant for amount of $17,290. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Van Akin SECONDER: Karl Kunz Akin, Blair, Comas, Gamache, Kunz, and PerezAYE: Santana Jr.ABSENT: b. CRA24-0009 - 926 NE 5th St Attachments: CRA24-0009 - 926 NE 5th St. Ms. Mesadieu reviewed grant application CRA24-0009 for the property located at 926 NE 5th St. The improvements include replacing the shingle roof with Metal and HVAC replacement. Ms. Mesadieu outlined the project cost, noting the highest quote of $33,438 and the lowest $31,275. Based on the 75% matching requirement, the maximum grant CRA grant that can be awarded is $20,000. Motion to approve CRA24-0009 to make improvements for the property located at 926 NE 5th St in the amount of $20,000. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: John Gamache SECONDER: Van Akin Akin, Blair, Comas, Gamache, Kunz, and PerezAYE: Santana Jr.ABSENT: c. CRA25-004 - 217 NE 11th Ave Attachments: CRA25-0004 - 217 NE 11th Ave. Economic Development / Cultural Arts Coordinator, Charlita Whitehead reviewed grant application CRA25-004 for the property located at 217 NE 11th Ave. The improvements include replacement of nine windows. Ms. Whithead outlined the project cost, noting the highest quote of $19,999 and the lowest $15,275. Based on the 75% matching requirement, the maximum CRA grant that can be awarded is $11,456. Motion to approve CRA24-0004 to make improvements for the property located at 217 NE 11th Ave in the amount of $11,456. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: John Gamache Page 2 of 4

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee Minutes February 26, 2025 SECONDER: Van Akin 5. Project Updates a. Completed Project - CRA24-45726 - 932 NE 7th St Attachments: Completed Project - CRA24-45726 - 932 NE 7th St. Economic Development Manager, Roberto Ellis provided an update on project CRA24-45726 for the property located at 932 NE 7th St. The project was awarded in July 16, 2024, the scope included replacement of windows and repaint knee wall. The total project cost was $23,911 and the applicant received $17,673 reimbursement. b. Completed Project - CRA24-45793 - 3318 E. Silver Springs Blvd Attachments: Completed Project - CRA24-45793 - 3318 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Mr. Ellis provided an update on project CRA24-45793 for the property located at 3318 E Silver Springs Blvd. The project was awarded in November 2024, the scope included replacement of windows and repaint knee wall. The total project cost was $34,800 and the applicant received $20,000 reimbursement. 6. Other Business a. Discuss Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Report Attachments: Annual Report - FY 24 - DRAFT 2.21.2025 Mr. Ellis provided an update on Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Annual Report. b. Committee Reappointments Mr. Ellis provided an update on the Committee Reappointments: - Karl Kunz and Greg Blair were reappointed to another four (4) years and their term is set to expire on March 1, 2029. - Ronnie Santana Jr. Term is set to end at the end of this week. c. Election of Officers Mr. Ellis informed the Advisory Committee that the election of officers is scheduled for reappointment on March 1, 2025. Also, the committee will be reselecting two individuals to serve in the grant review committee that are required to attend the site visits for CRA grant applications. The Advisory Committee motioned to keep all officers position as is. East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Officers: - Rachel Perez (Chairman) - Van Akin (Vice Chairman) Page 3 of 4

East Ocala Redevelopment Advisory Committee Minutes February 26, 2025 East Ocala Grant Review Committee Officers: - Rachel Perez (Chairman) - John Gamache (Vice Chairman) 7. Public Comments None. 8. Staff Comments a. 2025 Meeting Schedule Attachments: 2025 Meeting Schedule - East Ocala CRA 9. Board Comments None. 10. Next Meeting Date: April 23, 2025 11. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 4:33 p.m. Page 4 of 4