Budget Resolution 2026-127 to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to accept and appropriate program income for the City of Ocala’s Community Development Block Grant program in the amount of $23,429

Summary

This document is a contract between the City of Ocala and Bruce Wayne Wiley LLC for housing rehabilitation services at 1917 SW 7th Place, Ocala, Florida. The contract price is $31,304.00. The work includes roof replacement, soffit and fascia repair, HVAC system installation, insulation, window replacement, electrical upgrades, pressure washing, painting, and plumbing work. The City acts as the agent for the homeowner, Geraldine Jackson, and will pay the contractor on her behalf. The contract also details responsibilities for both the contractor and the homeowner, including site cleanliness, material quality, working hours, permits, safety, and homeowner cooperation. A deferred payment mortgage in the amount of $23,428.48 was also executed between Geraldine Jackson and the City of Ocala, secured by the property, with a lien period of 15 years.

Citizen Impact

This contract provides housing rehabilitation services for a resident at 1917 SW 7th Place, improving their home's condition. The associated deferred mortgage means the homeowner has a lien on their property for the rehabilitation costs, which will be forgiven after 15 years of continuous residency.

Confidence

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