4. CITY MANAGER AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

City Commission Meeting · 2026-07-23 · agenda_item

The City of Palatka is reviewing plans for the Newtown Museum and Cultural Center (NMCC) at the Robert H. Jenkins Jr. Memorial Gymnasium. This project involves the buildout of space within the existing gymnasium for the museum. Approximately $124,010 in city match capital funds remains for the gymnasium improvements, and the City Commission must authorize its use for the NMCC buildout. Additional funding may be needed pending a final quote for the buildout costs. The project is currently under review, with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and NAACAM being discussed. The scope of work would involve interior buildout of the museum space, potentially including finishes and fixtures. The City is also considering providing annual operational support. Contractors specializing in interior construction, as well as suppliers for building materials and fixtures, could find opportunities. Reaching out to city staff early in the review process may provide insight into upcoming needs before final plans and funding are settled.

grant award

690000 dollars

grant term

2 years

city match

190000 dollars

total funding

880000 dollars

additional city allocation

307470 dollars

budget transfer

4000 dollars

total allocated for JCC improvements

1191470.00 dollars

remaining city match

134730 dollars

grant funded portion closed out

134730 dollars

estimated cost of buildout

unknown

remaining city match for JCC improvement project

124010 dollars

annual operational support contribution

25000 dollars

operational support duration

5 years

grant project change orders

120000 dollars

revenue FY 2025

35.6 million dollars

revenue FY 2024

37.4 million dollars

expenses FY 2025

34.3 million dollars

expenses FY 2024

28.3 million dollars

capital assets FY 2025

105.1 million dollars

capital assets FY 2024

96 million dollars

long-term debt FY 2025

22.6 million dollars

long-term debt FY 2024

22.9 million dollars