Report Prepared by: Christopher Jensen, Director, Parks & Community Services
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SUBJECT: Approval of a First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding Between City of Merced, Merced County, Merced Union High School District, and Merced County Office of Education Extending the Term to June 30, 2026, Pertaining to Community Park #42.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding between City of Merced, Merced County, Merced Union High School District, and Merced County Office extending the term of this Memorandum of Understanding to June 30, 2026, regarding Community Park #42.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding between City of Merced, Merced County, Merced Union High School District, and Merced County Office of Education extending the term of this Memorandum of Understanding to June 30, 2026; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommend by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by Staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Merced City Charter, Section 200
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
City Council's FY 25/26 Goals and Priorities- Complete CP42 JPA formation and CP42 North entitlements
DISCUSSION
In 2023 City Council entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Merced, Merced Union High School District, and the Merced County Office of Education to collaborate on the development of CP-42 and the operation of the Regional Sports Complex. Merced County obligated 1.5 million dollars in American Rescue Plan Act funding and Merced Union High School District has obligated roughly 38 acres of land immediately to the north of the City parcel (CP42 south) currently under construction.
The MOU outlined City responsibilities of annexation, conceptual design &...
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