Report Prepared by: Christopher Jensen, Director, Parks & Community Services
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SUBJECT: Accepting Merced Community College’s In-Kind Donation for Stephen Leonard Park Basketball Court Mural and Equipment Upgrades
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept In-Kind Donation Valued at $25,000 from Merced Community College for a Basketball Court Mural and Backboard/Hoop Upgrades at Stephen Leonard Park.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council – Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Donation Acceptance Agreement for In-Kind Donation valued at $25,000 from Merced Community College including a mural and new basketball hoops at Stephen Leonard Park; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
Administrative Policy and Procedures A-49 (Donation and Gift Policy).
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2026-2027 Adopted Budget, Goals & Priorities.
DISCUSSION
Staff request City Council authorization to accept a donation of materials and labor valued at approximately $25,000 from Merced Community College (MCC) for the installation of a mural on the basketball court and related upgrades at Stephen Leonard Park, located at 640 T Street in South Merced. This donation is consistent with the City's Donation and Gift Policy, which requires City Council approval for donations exceeding $5,000, and aligns with the City's ongoing investment in Stephen Leonard Park.
Merced Community College was recently awarded a five-year lease agreement for the Stephen Leonard Youth Center through actio...
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