Latest News

Music on the Square 

 The public is invited to a free concert on the Downtown Square this Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

 
Ocala Emergency Alert 

 The city of Ocala is urging citizens to register their contact information for a new, enhanced citizen emergency notification system.

 
Recreation and Parks Month 

 July is Recreation and Parks Month and the city of Ocala has been conducting a number of activities to celebrate the observance. The activities, presented by the Recreation Department, have been designed to get the public reconnected with the opportunities the local recreation and parks system has to offer.

 

Latest Bids

RFQ 08-003 

 Banquet Room Cleaning Service Ocala Golf Club
Due Date: 8/5/08 at 3:00 p.m.

 
ITB 08-061 

 Wire & Cable
Due Date: 7/30/08 at 2:00 p.m.

 
RFP 08-006 

 Investment Consultant for the City's Investment Portfolio
Due Date: 7/29/08 at 3:00 p.m.
See Addendum #1

 



City of Ocala
Community Development Block Grant
Action Plan 2008-2009

 

Download the Draft 2008-2009 Action Plan

Download the 2008-2009 CDAC Recommendation Chart

Public Service application in Word Format
Public Service application in PDF Format

Non-Public Service application in Word Format
Non-Public Service application in PDF Format

The City of Ocala is scheduled to receive a CDBG grant of $480,812 from the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development for fiscal year 2008-2009. The City of Ocala will conduct a series of meetings as outlined below to consider proposals for uses of the Community Development Block Grant. Discussion of uses of $225,123 in HOME funds in partnership with Marion County will also be considered. All interested members of the public are invited to participate. The purpose of the Community Development Block Grant Program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low and moderate income persons.

 Date

Location

Agenda

May 12, 2008
(Monday)
6:30 p.m.

Lillian Bryant Recreation Center Multipurpose Room
2200 NW 17th Place

Public Hearing - Advisory Committee reviews social service proposals.

May 19, 2008
(Monday)
6:30 p.m.

Lillian Bryant Recreation Center Multipurpose Room
2200 NW 17th Place

Public Hearing - Advisory Committee reviews proposals for non-social service activities; discusses HOME activities.

May 22, 2008
(Thursday)
5:30 p.m.

City Hall Annex Conference Room 405 SE Osceola Ave.

CDAC Workshop Meeting - Formulation of Action Plan Recommendation

July 22, 2008
(Tues.)
4:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers
151 SE Osceola Ave.
(City Hall)

Public Hearing - City Council reviews Action Plan and budget. Hears public input. Approves budget.

If reasonable accommodations are needed for you to participate in these meetings or for more information, please call Jim Simon at 629-8322, 48 hours in advance so arrangements can be made. Written comments may be mailed to: Community Programs Dept., City of Ocala, P.O. Box 1270, Ocala, FL 34478-1270.


Public Service Proposals

ARC

Assist low/moderate income persons with disabilities
to obtain housing in the City of Ocala.
Size: 3MB

 
Big Brother Big Sister

Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Program is a prevention program that provides protective factors that reduce crime and drug abuse while assisting the youth to develop the life skills necessary to become productive adults.
Size: 3MB

 
Domestic Violence Shelter

Please see attached for Summary.
Size: 3MB

 
Early Learning Coalition

Funding for child care subsidies for low income working/training
parents with children in City limits.
Size: 4MB

 
Marion County Children Advocacy

Kimberly's Cottage is seeking funding for the partial salary and
fringe of one full time therapist.
Size: 4MB

 
Marion County Homeless Council

HUD grant to operate and administer the Marion Information Sharing System.
Size: 4MB

 
Marion County Literacy Council

MCLC request for funds to retain and broaden administrative support.
Size: 4MB

 
Marion County Public Schools - Howard Academy

Grant to provide critical thinking activities and turoring for students.
Size: 3MB

 
STARS

Supervised round-trip transportation for at-risk children.
Size: 1MB

 


Non-Public Service Proposals

Arnette House

Please see attached for Proposal Summary.
Size: 4MB

 
Greater Ocala CDC

Please see attached for Proposal Summary.
Size: 2MB

 
Marion County Children Alliance

Funding for grant writer to research and write grants to increase youth services.
Size: 3MB