Report Prepared by: Amanda Williams, Economic Development Associate, Economic Development Department
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SUBJECT: Approval of a Five (5) Year Lease Agreement with the Merced County Arts Council Inc, with an Option to Extend for an Additional Five (5) Years
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a five-year lease agreement with the Merced County Arts Council.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the lease agreement between the City of Merced and the Merced County Arts Council; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary document.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or
2. Approve, subject to conditions as specified by the City Council; or
3. Deny the request; or,
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by the Council; or
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time specified in motion)
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2026-2027 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The Merced Multicultural Arts Center (MAC), located at 645 West Main Street, is a City-owned facility of approximately 27,000 square feet that has long served the arts and culture in downtown Merced. The facility is leased to the Merced County Arts Council, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides public arts programming, gallery exhibitions, dance, music, theater, and programs for disadvantaged and disabled individuals.
The previous Lease Agreement has now expired, and staff has negotiated an agreement with the Merced County Arts Council (see Attachment 1). The subject site will continue to provide public art and will continue operations and management services.
Services provided by the Merced County Arts Council include:
Public access for no less than thirty hours per week.
Provide adequate staffing for public reception, security, and arts programs within the Merced Multicultural Arts Center.
Provide or contract secur...
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