Agenda Packet

City Commission Meeting · 2026-05-14 · agenda_packet

[Palatka Municipal Airport; case PA Project Nos. 24000010.0075 and 24000010.0076] The City of Palatka City Commission approved Resolution 2026-R-74, accepting the recommendation of award for the Corporate Jet Center and North Terminal Apron (Base Bid) Project at Palatka Municipal Airport. The base bid contract was awarded to Ahrens Companies for $2,324,197.56. The City Manager is authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. The project involves construction at the Palatka Municipal Airport. [Palatka Municipal Airport, Palatka, Florida; case WO 26-75R, WO 26-76R] Two separate work orders issued by Passero Associates, LLC to the City of Palatka for construction administration, monitoring, and testing services related to airport improvements. The first, WO 26-75R, covers the Corporate Jet Center Hangar project, including an 11,995 SF hangar, 1,600 SF office space, and site improvements. The second, WO 26-76R, covers the North Terminal Apron project, involving 19,640 SF of asphalt pavement. Both projects are located at Palatka Municipal Airport and are being managed under a Master Consulting Services Agreement with the City of Palatka. [State Highway System within the city limits of Palatka, Florida; case ASO41, Financial Project No. 414419-1-78-04] Resolution 2026-R-75 approves a Work Order under Contract No. ASO41 with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for highway lighting maintenance on the State Highway System for Fiscal Year 2026–2027. The City of Palatka will receive a lump-sum payment of $52,674.51 for satisfactory completion of services. [case 2026-R-76, 2026-R-77, 2026-R-78, 2026-R-79, 2026-R-81, 2026-R-82, 2026-R-83, 2026-R-84] Resolution 2026-R-76 approves the severance payout for former City Manager Marcia G. Carty. The payout includes 10 weeks of severance pay, vacation hours, and 25% of accrued sick hours, totaling $53,382.35. The termination was effective April 23, 2026. Resolution 2026-R-77 grants a special events permit to Gerald Donnelly for the Annual Memorial Day Parade on May 25, 2026, including road closures on St. Johns Ave from 11th St. to Memorial. Resolution 2026-R-78 approves a temporary salary adjustment for Jason Shaw, serving as Acting City Manager since April 23, 2026, increasing his salary by $2,571.20 per month. Resolution 2026-R-79 accepts Amendment 4 of Department of Commerce Grant 22CV-S05, extending the deadline for the ADA-compliant sidewalk project from June 20, 2026, to September 30, 2026. The project involves sidewalk removal and replacement. Resolution 2026-R-81 adopts an updated new employee hiring policy for the City of Palatka, incorporating it into Appendix 16 of the Personnel Policy. Resolution 2026-R-82 authorizes the establishment of a dedicated Audio/Visual (A/V) control center, the transition to the OBS Studio platform for meeting production and streaming, and directs Public Works to evaluate a proposed control room location. The estimated total cost for system upgrades and relocation is approximately $19,700. Resolution 2026-R-83 authorizes the Palatka HR Department to accept $1,250.00 in team-building contributions from Hanson, AutoLogic, and David Lee. Resolution 2026-R-84 authorizes the City to continue pursuing a USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Disaster Grant for the purchase of ten police vehicles, with a potential grant amount of $303,800. The City of Palatka is acquiring police vehicles using a USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Disaster Grant of up to $303,800. The total project cost is approximately $552,408, with the City contributing $248,608. The grant aims to enhance emergency response capabilities. The City Commission approved the grant and authorized the Mayor or City Manager to execute necessary documents. [case RFP 2025-03] The City of Palatka is authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Macias, Gini & O’Connell LLP (MGO) for an Operational Audit. The agreement has a compensation not to exceed $59,000. The audit will include a citywide risk assessment, development of an audit plan, fieldwork, benchmarking, and report preparation. The agreement includes specific timelines for draft and final reports. The City of Palatka is approving a one-year extension and addendum to the Master Consulting Services Agreement with Passero Associates, LLC. The agreement, originally dated May 9, 2019, will be extended through May 24, 2027. This extension ensures continuity for ongoing airport infrastructure and aviation-related projects. The addendum incorporates updated compliance requirements, including E-Verify and vendor scrutiny provisions. [Downtown Palatka district] The City of Palatka is allocating $50,000 in Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) funds for professional consulting services to prepare and submit a National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) nomination for the Downtown Palatka district. JB Pro, or an associated consultant, will be engaged for this work, which includes historical research, architectural inventory, mapping, photography, and submission. The funding will be transferred from a completed Potable Water Project. [404 Mission Rd.; case PB 26-01] The City of Palatka is considering a request to annex a 0.39-acre parcel at 404 Mission Road into the City limits to connect to the City's water service system. The request also includes amending the Future Land Use Map from Putnam County Urban Service (US) to City of Palatka Residential Medium (RM) and rezoning from Putnam County Residential, Single-Family (R-1A) to City of Palatka Residential, Two-Family (R-2). The parcel currently has a duplex residential dwelling unit. Staff recommends approval of all requests. [404 Mission Rd, Palatka, Florida 32177; case PB26-01] Annexation, Future Land Use Map amendment, and rezoning for a 0.39-acre parcel at 404 Mission Road. The property will be annexed into the City of Palatka, its Future Land Use Map designation changed from Putnam County Urban Service (US) to City of Palatka Residential Medium (RM), and rezoned from Putnam County Residential Single-Family (R-1A) to City of Palatka Residential Two-Family (R-2). The intent is to allow connection to City water. The applicant is Zaddy Property Holdings LLC. Staff recommended approval for all requests. [201, 211, 225, 229, 300, 320 Saint Johns Avenue, and 301 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida, plus an unassigned location at the corner of South 2nd Street and St. Johns Avenue; case PB26-04] Establishment of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay for eight parcels totaling approximately 1.37 acres, located at 201, 211, 225, 229, 300, and 320 Saint Johns Avenue, and 301 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida, plus an unassigned location at the corner of South 2nd Street and St. Johns Avenue. The project is a mixed-use redevelopment including restaurants, an entertainment bar, an events venue, hotel rooms, and potentially a residential component. The applicant is Beck/Sloan Properties, Inc. The Planning Board recommended approval of the request and the Development Agreement. The City Commission approved the PUD overlay and the Development Agreement. [201, 211, 225, 229 St. Johns Avenue; unassigned parcel at the corner of South Second Street and St. Johns Avenue; 300 St. Johns Avenue; 301 Reid Street; 320 St. Johns Avenue; case Ordinance No. 2026-23 / Ordinance 2026-28] This document details the implementation of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay for multiple parcels in Palatka, Florida, involving rezoning and development agreements. The PUD classification is intended to foster innovative mixed-use development patterns, as defined in city code 94-161 (Downtown Riverfront District). Specific development standards, parking provisions (no required parking but commitment to collaborate on downtown enhancement), signage compliance, and impact fee payment schedules are outlined. Construction is phased: Phase 1 includes 201, 211, 225, and 229 St. Johns Avenue, to be completed within four years. Phase 2 includes an unassigned parcel at the corner of South Second Street and St. Johns Avenue, 300 St. Johns Avenue, 301 Reid Street, and 320 St. Johns Avenue, to be completed within ten years. All construction requires applicable permits. The agreement is binding and governed by Florida law. The document also includes a Business Impact Estimate stating that the ordinance is enacted to implement Part II of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, relating to growth policy and land development regulation, and anticipates a positive economic impact due to construction and development.