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The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) agenda for July 20, 2026, includes a resolution to adopt CRA Resolution 2026-CRA-R-01, committing CRA funds for a Florida Department of State Cultural Facilities Grant. This grant is for the Larimer Arts Center Roof Repair and Weatherproofing Project. The agenda also includes an update on the St. Johns Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project and a discussion on a draft City-CRA Interlocal Agreement. Public comments are scheduled before regular business.
- Board:
- Community Redevelopment Agency
- Date:
- 2026-07-20
- Type:
- Agenda
Agenda Packet
[St. Johns Avenue Corridor] The St. Johns Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project is an ongoing initiative to enhance pedestrian connectivity, accessibility, and aesthetics in the Central Business District. The project will proceed with colored stamped concrete for the amenity strip and planters. Construction is scheduled to begin block by block, starting with the 400 Block the week of July 20, 2026, and progressing through the 1100 Block by October 2, 2026. Landscaping is scheduled from September 28 to October 16, 2026, with an anticipated overall project completion date of October 16, 2026. The contractor is Maer Homes, LLC DBA Maer Construction. The City of Palatka and the Palatka Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) are discussing a draft Interlocal Agreement to formalize their collaboration. The agreement aims to clarify roles, responsibilities, administrative functions, and financial considerations for projects within the CRA, supporting redevelopment objectives. It will guide project evaluation, budget development, and interdepartmental coordination, while individual projects will still require separate approval. The CRA Board is providing feedback on the draft. [Larimer Arts Center; case Resolution 2026-CRA-R-01] The Palatka Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is considering Resolution 2026-CRA-R-01 to commit $125,000 in previously budgeted CRA funds as part of the required local match for a Florida Department of State Cultural Facilities Grant. This grant is for critical roof repair and weatherproofing improvements at the Larimer Arts Center, a historic City-owned cultural facility within the CRA. The total estimated project cost is $624,000, with the grant covering up to $312,000. The remaining local match will be provided by the City through future appropriations. The project aligns with the CRA Plan by preserving a historic asset and supporting cultural programming. The Palatka Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) authorized the commitment of $125,000 from GL Account No. 030-30-580-6-6336 towards the local match for the Florida Department of State Cultural Facilities Grant for the Larimer Arts Center Repair and Weatherproofing Project. The City of Palatka will provide the remaining local match. The CRA Board reviewed and accepted the May and June 2026 financial reports, showing stable overall financial conditions with revenues exceeding expenditures year-to-date.
- Board:
- Community Redevelopment Agency
- Date:
- 2026-07-20
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Update received for information and direction
- Address:
- St. Johns Avenue Corridor
- Applicant:
- City of Palatka Community Redevelopment Agency
Agenda Packet
[St. Johns Avenue Corridor] The St. Johns Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project is an ongoing redevelopment initiative in the Central Business District. The project involves colored stamped concrete for the amenity strip and planters, with a scope adjustment to use project credits. Construction is scheduled block by block from July 20, 2026, through October 16, 2026, including demolition, electrical installation, concrete sidewalk and amenity strip installation, and landscaping. The project aims to improve pedestrian connectivity, accessibility, and aesthetics. Businesses will remain open during construction, with efforts to minimize disruption and maintain access. The contractor is MAER HOMES, LLC DBA MAER CONSTRUCTION. [Downtown Palatka] The City of Palatka Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is moving forward with the amenity strip update as part of the Downtown Streetscape Project. The project will utilize colored stamped concrete. Work was anticipated to resume on July 16 or July 20, 2026, with the exact start date dependent on weather. The project involves installing the amenity strip in areas with new sidewalks and will then proceed block by block, pouring the sidewalk and amenity strip concurrently. Updates on the project schedule will be provided as they become available. The CRA and City of Palatka are also discussing a draft Interlocal Agreement to consolidate existing practices, clarify roles and responsibilities, and formally document administrative functions supporting redevelopment activities. This agreement will provide a framework for coordination on projects involving City-owned assets within redevelopment districts, project evaluation, administrative services, financial responsibilities, and governance. Separately, the CRA is considering Resolution 2026-CRA-R-1 to commit $125,000 in previously budgeted funds towards the local match for the Florida Department of State Cultural Facilities Grant for the Larimer Arts Center Roof Repair and Weatherproofing Project. The total estimated project cost is $624,000, with the grant providing up to $312,000. The CRA's commitment is part of the required local match, with the City of Palatka providing the remainder through future appropriations. Financial reports for May and June 2026 were presented, showing year-to-date revenues exceeding expenditures. [324 River St] This document is a financial report detailing expenditures for various Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) projects in Palatka. It outlines budgeted versus actual spending for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026 across multiple accounts. Specific projects with significant budget allocations and expenditures include 'Tilghman House Renovations' with a FY2026 budget of $300,000 and $253,300 in outstanding encumbrances, and 'Streetscape II' with a combined FY2026 budget of over $1 million and significant actual expenditures. The report also details funding for 'Building Improvement Grant Program' and 'Bronson-Mulholland House' projects. No new projects or funding actions are proposed; the report is for informational purposes to provide transparency on CRA project activity and financial status.
- Board:
- Community Redevelopment Agency
- Date:
- 2026-07-20
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Update received, path forward approved for amenity strip
- Address:
- St. Johns Avenue Corridor
- Applicant:
- City of Palatka Community Redevelopment Agency
Agenda Packet
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) agenda for July 20, 2026, includes a resolution to adopt CRA Resolution 2026-CRA-R-01, committing CRA funds for a Florida Department of State Cultural Facilities Grant. This grant is for the Larimer Arts Center Roof Repair and Weatherproofing Project. The agenda also includes an update on the St. Johns Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project and a discussion on a draft City-CRA Interlocal Agreement. Financial reports and a summary of current CRA project funding and expenditures are also scheduled.
- Board:
- Community Redevelopment Agency
- Date:
- 2026-07-20
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Resolution to be adopted (commitment of funds)
- Applicant:
- Florida Department of State (grant applicant for)
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