City plans MOU with Palatka Newtown for museum

The City of Palatka is considering a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with Palatka Newtown Inc. to operate the Newtown Museum and Cultural Arts Center at the Robert H. Jenkins Gymnasium. Under the draft agreement, the City will provide the facility, cover utilities and maintenance, and budget at least $25,000 annually for operations, while Palatka Newtown Inc. manages exhibits, programming, fundraising, and shared event revenues.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$25,000 annually

Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031 (5 years)

Renewal date

2031-06-30

Renewal

Initial term runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031, with option to renew for additional 5-year terms by mutual written agreement at least 60 days prior to expiration. Either party may terminate for convenience with 60 days’ notice or for cause with 30 days’ cure period. City’s funding obligation is subject to annual appropriation and may be terminated without penalty if funds are not appropriated.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

City of Palatka Agenda Packet 2026-07-23

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City of Palatka Agenda Packet 2026-07-23

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City of Palatka, FloridaJul 23, 2026

City of Palatka Agenda 2026-06-11

APPROVED

City of Palatka, Florida$25,000 annually from City plus 10% donation-sharing per MOU (implied)Jun 11, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the government contract by City of Palatka?

Palatka Newtown Inc was awarded this government contract by City of Palatka, as recorded on July 23, 2026. The contract value is $25,000 annually.

How much is the Palatka Newtown Inc contract with City of Palatka worth?

The Palatka Newtown Inc contract with City of Palatka is valued at $25,000 annually.

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Palatka Agenda Packet 2026-07-23 (AgendaPacket), dated July 23, 2026 from City of Palatka. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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