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City Warns of Possible Scam 
News Release Posted:
11/20/2009 3:39:27 PM

OCALA, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2009) -  The Ocala Customer Service Office (CSO) has received reports that customers are being called and told that they have a very short time to pay their utility bills or their service will be cut off.

 
Light Up Ocala is Nov. 21 
News Release Posted:
11/9/2009 2:35:11 PM

OCALA, Fla. (Nov. 9, 2009) – Live entertainment, crafts, food, children’s activities, a parade and a visit by Santa all will be part of the 26th annual Light Up Ocala, 2-8:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Downtown Square. 

 
Veterans Day Closing 
News Release Posted:
11/6/2009 11:37:48 AM

OCALA, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2009) – City of Ocala administrative offices will be closed Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day. The holiday observance will not cause any disruption to the city’s residential or commercial sanitation collection services.

 
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Latest Bids

RFP 10-002 
Bid Updated:
11/20/2009 9:32:59 AM

Customer Service Management System - Ocala Utility Services
Pre-Proposal Conference on 12/9/09 at 2:00 p.m.
Due Date: 1/5/10 at 3:00 p.m.

 
RFP 10-001 
Bid Updated:
11/20/2009 9:18:32 AM

Lockbox Services - Ocala Utility Services
Pre-Proposal Conference: 12/8/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Due Date: 12/22/09 at 3:00 p.m.

 
ITB 10-007 
Bid Updated:
11/19/2009 3:08:40 PM

Steel or Concrete Transmission & Distribution Poles Ergle to Silver Springs
Due Date: 11/30/09 at 3:00 p.m.
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City of Ocala
Community Development Block Grant
Action Plan 2009-2010
 

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 expected to receive a CDBG grant of approximately $481,000 from the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development for fiscal year 2009-2010.  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, as  well as consideration of a new 5-year Consolidated Plan. 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 11, 2009
(Monday)
6:30 p.m.

Lillian Bryant
Recreation Center
Multipurpose Room
2200 NW 17th Place

Public Hearing -
Advisory Committe
reviews social service proposals

May 18, 2009
(Monday)
6:30 p.m.

Lillian Bryant
Recreation Center
Multipurpose Room
2200 NW 17th Place

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

May 21, 2009
(Thursday)
5:30 p.m.

Lillian Bryant
Recreation Center
Multipurpose Room
2200 NW 17th Place

CDAC Workshop Meeting -
Formulation of Action Plan/
Consolidated Plan Recommendation

July 21, 2009
(Tuesday)
4:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers
151 SE Osceola Ave
(City Hall)

Public Hearing - City Council
reviews Action Plan, Consolidated
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



Non-Public Service Proposals