Art Association seeks cultural center lease extension

The City of St. Augustine Beach received a proposal from the St. Augustine Art Association to extend its lease for the former Hotel/City Hall building used as the Cultural Center and Art Studio. The proposal included a three-year lease extension within a five-year financial plan leveraging a $750,000 grant and TDC funds to cover building operations and historic-preservation improvements. Commissioners discussed financial viability, public benefits, and long-term preservation needs but took no recorded action in this excerpt.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$750,000 (grant-related project budget; five-year total expenses $232,454.41 shown in pro forma)

Contract type

FACILITIES

Contract term

Proposed three-year lease extension within a five-year operating model (exact dates not specified)

Renewal

Requested three-year lease extension beyond the existing term, framed within a five-year business and capital-improvement model; would provide additional time for the tenant to develop partnerships and new revenue streams while pursuing historic-preservation grants and TDC funding.

Document type

Minutes

Source document

City of St. Augustine Beach Commission Meeting Minutes March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the facilities contract by City of St. Augustine Beach?

St. Augustine Art Association was awarded this facilities contract by City of St. Augustine Beach, as recorded on March 2, 2026. The contract value is $750,000 (grant-related project budget; five-year total expenses $232,454.41 shown in pro forma).

How much is the St. Augustine Art Association contract with City of St. Augustine Beach worth?

The St. Augustine Art Association contract with City of St. Augustine Beach is valued at $750,000 (grant-related project budget; five-year total expenses $232,454.41 shown in pro forma), covering facilities work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Facilities contract, documented as a minutes record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of St. Augustine Beach Commission Meeting Minutes March 2026 (Minutes), dated March 2, 2026 from City of St. Augustine Beach. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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