The Ocala City Council has approved over $5.6 million in incentives for a new hotel under construction in downtown, including 225 reserved spaces in the city’s new parking garage, a grant worth $500,000, and a waiver of nearly $200,000 in impact and building permit fees.
During its regular meeting on Tuesday evening, Ocala City Council members voted unanimously to approve a redevelopment agreement for the Downtown Ocala Marriott AC Hotel.
Before the vote, Ocala Main Street (OMS) Executive Director Jessica Fieldhouse shared a public comment in support of the new facility, which is currently under construction at 210 W Silver Springs Boulevard…