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Ocala CRA Agency Board Meeting Summary - September 15, 2026

City Council & Boards — Tuesday, September 15, 2026
BodyOcala, Florida
SessionCity Council & Boards
DateTuesday, September 15, 2026
StatusFILED
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My computer says three forty-four things.

0:54

It's my pencil.

1:03

All right.

1:04

Can I have your pencil?

1:19

It is now 345 p.m.

1:21

on Tuesday, September the 15th, 2026.

1:24

And I will call this meeting of the City of O'Kellar Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board to order.

1:33

Clerk, please call the roll.

1:35

Mr.

1:36

Marciano.

1:37

Here.

1:37

Mr.

1:37

Mudley.

1:38

Here.

1:38

Ms.

1:39

Dryer.

1:39

Here.

1:40

Mr.

1:40

Hilte?

1:41

Here.

1:41

Mr.

1:41

Mansfield?

1:42

Here.

1:42

Mr.

1:43

Bethay.

1:44

Here.

1:44

The clerk would now provide the public notice for this meeting.

1:48

The September 15th, 2026 CRA meeting was publicly noticed on September 4th, 2026 on the City of O'Callis website.

1:57

Thank you.

1:59

If everyone have had an opportunity to review the minutes, the motion, excuse me.

2:07

Review and approve the minutes.

2:17

CRA agency board.

2:19

Do I hear second?

2:21

Second.

2:21

Are there any comments from the public?

2:25

Any comments from the council?

2:28

Call the roll.

2:30

Mr.

2:30

Hilte.

2:33

Mr.

2:33

Mudley.

2:34

Aye.

2:35

Ms.

2:35

Dryer.

2:36

Aye.

2:36

Mr.

2:36

Bethay.

2:37

Aye.

2:39

Agenda item five A is the award of the West O'Kellar CRA residential grant.

2:44

Do I hear a motion to approve this item?

2:47

So move.

2:48

Is there a second?

2:50

Second.

2:57

Economic economic development manager, Roberto Ellis is recognized for staff presentation.

3:04

Thank you.

3:05

Good afternoon, everyone.

3:06

Roberta Ellis, economic development manager.

3:09

Um we have two applications to consider today.

3:12

The first application is a property located in the West O'Cala CRA, CRA.

3:18

The applicant is Mr.

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Summary of Proceedings

Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board Meeting - September 15, 2026

The Ocala Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Agency Board met on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 3:45 PM at Ocala City Hall, 110 SE Watula Avenue, Council Chambers. The clerk noted that the meeting was publicly noticed on September 4, 2026, on the City of Ocala website. The board approved the August 18, 2026 minutes and two residential property improvement grants totaling $26,710. All votes were carried with ayes from Jay A. Musleh, Kristen M. Dreyer, James P. Hilty Sr., Barry Mansfield, and Chairperson Ire J. Bethea Sr.

Minutes Approval

  • The board approved the minutes from the August 18, 2026 meeting. Motion by James P. Hilty Sr., seconded by Barry Mansfield. Ayes: Musleh, Dreyer, Hilty Sr., Mansfield, and Bethea Sr.

West Ocala CRA Residential Property Improvement Grant

  • Staff presentation by Roberto Ellis, economic development manager. The applicant, Hubert Naylor, owns the property at 121 SW 20th Avenue.
  • The project includes demolishing an attached chimney, repairing and repainting the exterior, replacing doors, and re-roofing the building.
  • Based on an estimated cost of approximately $24,000, the applicant qualified for a grant not to exceed $11,754. Staff recommended approval.
  • Motion by Barry Mansfield, seconded by Kristen M. Dreyer. The motion passed with ayes from the voting members.

East Ocala CRA Residential Property Improvement Grant

  • Staff presentation by Roberto Ellis. The applicant is Sun Fort LLC, represented by John Torrey Jr., for a duplex at 1339 East Fort King Street.
  • The project includes repainting the building and replacing the roof. The roof was last replaced over 28 years ago.
  • The grant amount is not to exceed $14,956. Roofs are replaced at a 50% match. Staff recommended approval.
  • Motion by James P. Hilty Sr., seconded by Jay A. Musleh. The motion passed with ayes from the voting members.

Public Comments

  • No public comments were offered during the meeting.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved the August 18, 2026 minutes unanimously.
  • Approved the West Ocala CRA Residential Property Improvement Grant for 121 SW 20th Avenue in an amount not to exceed $11,754.
  • Approved the East Ocala CRA Residential Property Improvement Grant for 1339 East Fort King Street in an amount not to exceed $14,956.

Meeting Transcript

My computer says three forty-four things. It's my pencil. All right. Can I have your pencil? It is now 345 p.m. on Tuesday, September the 15th, 2026. And I will call this meeting of the City of O'Kellar Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board to order. Clerk, please call the roll. Mr. Marciano. Here. Mr. Mudley. Here. Ms. Dryer. Here. Mr. Hilte? Here. Mr. Mansfield? Here. Mr. Bethay. Here. The clerk would now provide the public notice for this meeting. The September 15th, 2026 CRA meeting was publicly noticed on September 4th, 2026 on the City of O'Callis website. Thank you. If everyone have had an opportunity to review the minutes, the motion, excuse me. Review and approve the minutes. CRA agency board. Do I hear second? Second. Are there any comments from the public? Any comments from the council? Call the roll. Mr. Hilte. Mr. Mudley. Aye. Ms. Dryer. Aye. Mr. Bethay. Aye. Agenda item five A is the award of the West O'Kellar CRA residential grant. Do I hear a motion to approve this item?

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