Agenda Packet
City Commission Meeting · 2026-07-23 · agenda
The City Commission of Palatka, Florida, met on July 23, 2026. Key actions included approving a budget transfer for Public Works facility improvements, authorizing a work order for the Palatka Municipal Airport wildlife trench fencing project, and granting special events permits for the Lil Lee Water bash and the Annual Datil Pepper Festival. A significant action was the annexation, future land use map amendment, and rezoning of multiple parcels at 503 E Harris Street, Palatka, Florida, changing from Putnam County Urban Service (US) and Residential Mixed (R-2) to City of Palatka Residential Medium (RM) and Residential, Two-Family (R-2). The commission also considered the adoption of the City of Palatka Comprehensive Plan 2045. Public comment was a general agenda item with no specific comments detailed in this document. The Board of Zoning Appeals has 3 vacancies.
Agenda items
- 1. 113. Resolution 2026-R-113 Revising Putnam County Commission Appointment to CRA
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Electrical
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Concrete & Masonry
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Security & Fire Systems Installation
- 1. 47. Resolution 2025-R-47 Newtown Museum Res
- 1. A recipient that expends $1,000,000 or more in Federal awards in its fiscal year, must have a single or
- Legal Services
- Accounting & Tax
- 1. Budget Transfer for public works building
- 1. Copies of reporting packages for audits conducted in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F -Audit
- 1. Cynthia W. Curry is hereby appointed as Interim City Manager of the City of Palatka;
- 1. In good faith, staff recommends that the City continue with the issuance of a professional
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- 1. In the event that the recipient expends a total amount of state financial assistance equal to or in excess of
- 1. LPA0602- Palatka Water Main Replacement Amendement 2
- Utilities (Sub)
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- 1. No construction administration or observation services are included.
- 1. PPL_20260616_28J Wildlife & Perimeter Fence_CA Removed_
- 1. Purpose and Scope
- Office & Business Support Services
- Marketing & Advertising
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Business Consulting
- Legal Services
- 1. Requesting reimbursement up to the allowable amount (about $331,000)
- 1. Section 3. of the Standard Grant Agreement is hereby revised to change the Date of Expiration to
- 1. The City Commission hereby approves Amendment 2 to FDEP grant LPA0602
- 1. This scope of services document identifies the planned services and deliverables for the
- 10. Insurance and Risk Allocation
- General Contractor
- Legal Services
- Commercial & Business Insurance
- 10. It is assumed that the airport will aid in coordination of site access as needed to allow for
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- Accounting & Tax
- Business Consulting
- Legal Services
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Drywall & Insulation
- 11. Compliance; Safety; Accessibility
- 11. Major design changes after 60% submittal constitute a change in scope and will require
- 12. Data, Privacy, and Confidentiality
- 12. No improvements to the existing pavement, buildings, drainage infrastructure, airfield
- 13. Hanson will perform visual verification of surface elements and select spot-checking
- Engineering & Architecture
- Professional Services (Other)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- 13. Intellectual Property
- 14. Contract documents and engineered designs will be developed to comply with applicable
- Engineering & Architecture
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- 14. Independent Status; No Agency
- 15. Notices
- 15. Value engineering and scope changes requiring resubmissions including new designs,
- 16. Dispute Resolution
- 16. Submittals to permitting agencies are assumed to include one plan submission per
- 17. Public Records and Open Meetings
- 17. Redesign for client’s convenience or due to changed conditions performed after owner’s
- 18. Because Hanson has no control over the cost of construction-related labor, materials, or
- 18. General Provisions
- 19. Points of Contact
- Legal Services
- 2. 112. Resolution 2026-R-112 APPROVING AMENDMENT 2 TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
- Utilities (Sub)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- 2. 115. Resolution 2026-R-115 Award Contract to Hanson for Airport Wildlife Trench
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- 2. 94. Resolution 2026-R-94 Budget Transfer Roddy Road
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Electrical
- Construction (Other)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- 2. Based on cost of buildout and the availability of funds, develop a recommendation for
- 2. Copies of financial reporting packages required by PART II of this Attachment shall be submitted by or on
- 2. Cynthia W. Curry shall provide the Public Servant bond required by Sec. 2-102 of the City’s
- 2. Environmental survey, assessment, and mitigation, including threatened or endangered
- 2. For the audit requirements addressed in Part I, paragraph 1, the recipient shall fulfill the requirements relative
- 2. Identifying other funding sources
- 2. In connection with the audit requirements addressed in Part II, paragraph 1; the recipient shall ensure that the
- 2. OATH OF OFFICE - INTERIM CITY MANAGER
- 2. OATH OF OFFICE - INTERIM CITY MANAGER
- 2. Resolution N0. 2024-R-41 - Newtown
- 2. Roles and Responsibilities of Palatka Newtown Inc.
- Business Consulting
- Legal Services
- Cleaning & Janitorial
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Construction (Other)
- 2. Section 5. of the Standard Grant Agreement is hereby revised to the following:
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 2. The City Manager or designee, without public hearing, is authorized to correct any
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- Government Authority
- 3. A possible legal recourse option
- Accounting & Tax
- Business Consulting
- Engineering & Architecture
- Office & Business Support Services
- Payroll & Employee Leasing (PEO)
- 3. A recipient that expends less than $1,000,000 in federal awards in its fiscal year is not required to have an
- 3. Attachment 2, Section 11 is hereby revised as follows:
- Legal Services
- Business Consulting
- 3. Copies of reports or management letters required by PART III of this Attachment shall be submitted by or
- 3. Hold on the commitment of operating support to the NAACAM pending a final decision
- 3. If the recipient expends less than $750,000 in state financial assistance in its fiscal year (for fiscal year ending
- 3. Newtown MOU Revised 7-17-26
- Cleaning & Janitorial
- General Contractor
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Business Consulting
- Professional Services (Other)
- 3. Preparation of photo-realistic 3-D renderings and/or models are not included in this
- 3. Roles and Responsibilities of the City of Palatka
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 3. The Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to execute and attest an employment agreement
- 4. Any reports, management letters, or other information required to be submitted to the Department of
- 4. CITY MANAGER AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Drywall & Insulation
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Restoration & Waterproofing
- Roofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 4. For information regarding the Florida Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA), a recipient should access
- 4. Profit Sharing and Event Revenues
- Legal Services
- Accounting & Tax
- Business Consulting
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Commercial & Business Insurance
- Financial Planning & Advisory
- Lending & Credit
- 4. The Bid Phase includes support for one bid cycle/letting. If a project must be rebid, then
- 4. The City Manager or designee, without public hearing, is authorized to correct any
- Design & Creative
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 4. The following Section is hereby added to Attachment 2:
- Government Authority
- 4. The recipient may access information regarding the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) via the
- 5. Attachment 3-1, Revised Grant Work Plan, is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with Attachment
- 5. Facility Use and Access
- Security & Fire Systems Installation
- Security Services
- Business Consulting
- Construction (Other)
- 5. Hanson is not responsible for the accuracy of information provided by the client that is
- 5. Recipients, when submitting financial reporting packages to the Department of Environmental Protection for
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Plumbing
- Utilities (Sub)
- 6. Attachment 5-1, Revised Special Audit Requirements, is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with
- 6. Marketing, Branding, and Public Communications
- Marketing & Advertising
- Design & Creative
- Media & Publishing
- Professional Web Services
- SEO & Social Media Marketing
- 6. Subsurface Utility Investigations are not included in this scope of services. Utility
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Utilities (Sub)
- 7. CONSENT AGENDA: STAFF RECOMMENDS PULLING RESOLUTION 2026-R-120
- 7. CONSENT AGENDA: STAFF RECOMMENDS PULLING RESOLUTION 2026-R-120
- 7. Compensation; Budget Administration
- 7. Design is limited to project site boundaries identified in the included project graphic; no
- 7. Exhibit A, Progress Report Form, is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with Exhibit A -1, attached
- 8. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in effect. If and to the extent that any inconsistency
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Utilities (Sub)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Government Authority
- 8. Scope allows for one round of minor revisions during the bid phase associated with
- 8. Term; Renewal; Termination
- 9. Financial Management and Records
- Accounting & Tax
- Legal Services
- Business Consulting
- 9. No Hydrology/hydraulic calculations or watershed modeling is included.
- A. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-100 granting a special events permit to Lee Hall for his
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Legal Services
- Waste Management
- Event Planning & Rentals
- A. Project Background and Description
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- A. The Department of Environmental Protection at one of the following addresses:
- A. The Federal Audit Clearinghouse designated in 2 CFR §200.501(a) (the number of copies required by
- B. General Project Scope Elements
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- B. The Auditor General’s Office at the following address:
- D. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-107 Memorandum of Understanding for the Newtown
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- General Contractor
- Office & Business Support Services
- Real Estate Development
- E. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-105 granting a special events permit to Mark Rinaman for
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Drywall & Insulation
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- E. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
- a. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-113 - Revising the criteria for appointing a CRA Board member
- a. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-113 - Revising the criteria for appointing a CRA Board member
- a. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-114 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Palatka,
- Legal Services
- Accounting & Tax
- a. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-114 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Palatka,
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- a. Adopt Resolution 2026-R-122 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALATKA, FLORIDA, APPOINTING
- a. Adopt Resolution 2026-R-122 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALATKA, FLORIDA, APPOINTING
- a. IN THE SPOTLIGHT - Employee of the Month
- a. IN THE SPOTLIGHT - Employee of the Month
- a. Interim City Manager Report
- a. Interim City Manager Report
- a. June 10, 2026 Public Arts Workshop
- a. June 10, 2026 Public Arts Workshop
- b. Adopt Resolution 2026-R-94 authorizing the budget transfer of $99,832.50 from G/L 101-18-519-6
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Security & Fire Systems Installation
- b. Adopt Resolution 2026-R-94 authorizing the budget transfer of $99,832.50 from G/L 101-18-519-6
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Government Authority
- b. Commission and Staff Response
- b. Commission and Staff Response
- b. Financial Reports - May
- b. Financial Reports - May
- b. June 11, 2026 Regular Commission Meeting
- b. June 11, 2026 Regular Commission Meeting
- b. Oath
- b. Oath
- b. Ratify and confirm the Fire Assessment resolution adopted on May 28, 2026
- b. Ratify and confirm the Fire Assessment resolution adopted on May 28, 2026
- b. Sons of the American Revolution Firefighter of the Year Award & Heroism Award
- b. Sons of the American Revolution Firefighter of the Year Award & Heroism Award
- c. Adopt Resolution 2026-R-112 APPROVING AMENDMENT 2 TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
- c. Adopt Resolution 2026-R-112 APPROVING AMENDMENT 2 TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
- c. Announcement for the Executive Meeting - City Attorney Jane West Esq
- c. Announcement for the Executive Meeting - City Attorney Jane West Esq
- c. June 17, 2026, Budget Workshop
- c. June 17, 2026, Budget Workshop
- c. Request to Annex, Amend the Future Land Use Map and Rezone 503 E HARRIS STREET, PALATKA,
- Real Estate Development
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Drywall & Insulation
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- c. Request to Annex, Amend the Future Land Use Map and Rezone 503 E HARRIS STREET, PALATKA,
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- d. Adopt Resolution 2026-R-115 AUTHORIZING A WORK ORDER TO HANSON PROFESSIONAL
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- d. Adopt Resolution 2026-R-115 AUTHORIZING A WORK ORDER TO HANSON PROFESSIONAL
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- d. Adoption of the City of Palatka Comprehensive Plan 2045
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Real Estate Development
- d. Adoption of the City of Palatka Comprehensive Plan 2045
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- d. June 29, 2026 Special Called Meeting
- d. June 29, 2026 Special Called Meeting
- e. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-116 granting a special events permit to Lee Hall Jr. for the Lil Lee
- Event Planning & Rentals
- e. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-116 granting a special events permit to Lee Hall Jr. for the Lil Lee
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Waste Management
- Admin Services (Other)
- f. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-118 granting a special events permit to Revitalize Historic Palatka for
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Food Truck & Mobile Food
- Quick-Service Restaurant
- Full-Service Restaurant
- Catering
- Food & Beverage Distribution
- Grocery & Convenience
- Cleaning & Janitorial
- Waste Management
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Painting & Flooring
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- f. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-118 granting a special events permit to Revitalize Historic Palatka for
- g. Adopt Resolution 2026-R-119 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALATKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
- Legal Services
- Business Consulting
- Accounting & Tax
- Professional Services (Other)
- Government Authority
- g. Adopt Resolution 2026-R-119 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALATKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
- Legal Services
- Business Consulting
- Professional Services (Other)
- Mental Health & Therapy
- Office & Business Support Services
- h. Adopt Resolution 2026-R-120 ARPA Spending Plan July 23, 2026, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
- Utilities (Sub)
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- h. Adopt Resolution 2026-R-120 ARPA Spending Plan July 23, 2026, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
- Government Authority
- i) Update on Newtown Museum and Cultural Center
- i) Update on Newtown Museum and Cultural Center
- i. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-121 granting a special events permit to Putnam County Historical
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Staffing & Employment
- Building & Industrial Supply
- i. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-R-121 granting a special events permit to Putnam County Historical
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Security Services
- j. Adopt Resolution 2026-R-123 - Canceling Request for Proposal 2026-01 for Financial Audit Services
- j. Adopt Resolution 2026-R-123 - Canceling Request for Proposal 2026-01 for Financial Audit Services
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