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Request Approval for Silver Springs Community Redevelopment Area Façade and Building Improvement Program Grant (No. SS-FBIG-2024-01) for Marion County Community Services for the Silver Springs Manor and RV Park, Hotel Buildings Demolition, 5401 E. Silver Springs Boulevard, Parcel Identification Number 24153-000-00, ±1.50 acres (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure not to exceed $75,000)
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INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
Christopher D. Rison, AICP, FRA-P Growth Management
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
The Silver Springs Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Façade & Building Improvement Program Grant Program (“Program”) is intended to encourage and support property owners in the redevelopment of existing properties within the CRA. The Marion County Community Services Department (MCCS) is requesting a Program grant for demolition of the Silver Springs Manor and RV Park Hotel Buildings recently acquired by Marion County. The Program enables grant funds up to $75,000 or 50% of the cost, whichever is less, upon completion of the requested demolition activity.
The MCCS hotel demolition will be conducted in conjunction with Marion County’s Facilities Department. The demolition cost estimate is $83,544 (required materials testing with demolition and removal); however, the final cost is subject to Marion County procurement processes, and final outcome of the required material testing.
Staff recommends the Board approve Application No. SS-FBIG-2024-01, and direct staff to provide for reimbursement of 50% of the actual costs. Transferal/reimbursement of the final determined funds will be to MCCS based on the final costs and subject to completion of all construction/demolition, including appropriate final inspections, release of liens, and confirmation of the site being ”clear" of potential hazardous materials.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; Program/Project funds budgeted - $574,713 FY 2024-25. Expenditure to be 50% of actual costs with actual costs estimated to be $83,544, but not to exceed $75,000.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve Application No. SS-FBIG-2024-01, and direct staff to provide for the reimbursement payment up to 50% of the final costs, subject to the completion of construction/demolition, including appropriate final inspections, release of liens, and confirmation of the site being ”clear" of potential hazardous materials.
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