Agenda Packet

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting · 2026-04-20 · agenda_packet

[case Resolution No. 2026-R-61] The City Commission is scheduled to consider Resolution No. 2026-R-61, ratifying a prior CRA Board recommendation and authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at the University of North Florida for Fiscal Year 2025–2026. The MOU outlines services including one-on-one business consulting, training workshops, technical assistance, and economic development outreach. The total funding for this partnership is $25,000, with $15,000 from CRA funding and $10,000 from the City General Fund. This is an informational item for the CRA Board. [801 St. Johns Avenue; case not stated (related to FY 2025 Building Improvement Grant Program)] This is an informational item regarding a City Commission resolution authorizing Building Improvement Grant reimbursement for 801 St. Johns Avenue and providing for an administrative correction to previously approved FY 2025 grant awards. The property at 801 St. Johns Avenue met all program requirements and submitted documentation for reimbursement but was inadvertently omitted from the formal Resolution. No additional funding is required. This item is for the CRA Board's awareness. [not stated (mentions City Hall, Annex/Former Post Office, Price Martin Center)] The CRA Board is asked to provide direction on developing a Public Art & Placemaking Program Framework, transitioning to a grant-based, applicant-driven model. This framework aims to establish consistent funding processes, clarify ownership and maintenance, reduce liability, and support scalable public art. Interim action includes maintenance of existing murals at City Hall ($3,500), Annex/Former Post Office ($6,000), and Price Martin Center ($700, deferred), totaling $9,500. The Board must decide whether to direct staff for further development or schedule a workshop. [Downtown Palatka district] The CRA is requesting approval of $50,000 in funding from GL# 030-30-580-3-3100 (Professional Services) to retain consultant services for preparing and submitting a National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) nomination for the Downtown Palatka district. A preliminary analysis indicated eligibility under Criteria A (Commerce, Community Planning & Development) and C (Architecture) with a period of significance from 1885–1976. The funding will cover historical research, nomination package preparation, mapping, photography, and representation before the Florida National Register Review Board. The funds will be transferred from GL# 030-30-580-9-9132 (Potable Water Project). [Designated CRA Districts; case 2026 Building Improvement Grant Program cycle] Discussion and direction are requested regarding the timing and structure of the 2026 Building Improvement Grant Program cycle. Maintaining a similar application window (May 1 – June 15) as the FY 2025 cycle is proposed for continuity and to align with stakeholder expectations. This timing also supports informed TIF forecasting and funding allocation discussions during the FY 2026–2027 budget workshops, which begin May 13, 2026. The program supports exterior improvements in CRA Districts, with a 50% reimbursement for projects under $50,000 and a maximum reimbursement of $25,000 for projects $50,000 or more. All improvements must be completed by a licensed contractor.