The City Council members serve as the CRA Board. It is important to note that although the City Council members sit as the CRA Board, the CRA Board is legally a separate entity than the City Council. For a current listing of the Board chair, vice-chair, and members, please see below:
(Please click on each member to link to their contact information)
The CRA Board meets prior to City Council meetings, as needed. The City Council meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 4:00 pm at City Hall in the Council Chambers on the second floor.
Each CRA subarea has an Advisory Committee that makes recommendations to the CRA Board on projects and programs. The Boards and Commissions page can be found here.
Information on upcoming and previous CRA Board and CRA Advisory Committee meetings can be found here.
Staff of the Growth Management Department administer the projects and programs of the Ocala CRA. Contact information and other information relevant to the administration of the CRA is provided in the list below:
Registered Agents Name: Gus Gianikas
Registered Office Address: City of Ocala Growth Management, 201 SE 3rd St., Second Floor, Ocala, FL 34471
Telephone: (352) 629-8311
Fax: (352) 629-8242
Email: GGianikas@ocalafl.org
Status: Dependent
Local Governing Authority: City of Ocala
Function: Community Redevelopment
Date Established: June 22, 1999
Creation Documents: City Resolution 99-101
Statutory Authority: Chapter 163, Part III, Florida Statutes
Governing Body: City of Ocala
Authority to Issue Bonds: Yes
Revenue Score: Tax Increment Financing
