Legislation Details

File #: 26-721    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Items Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/18/2026 In control: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
On agenda: 9/8/2026 Final action:
Title: SUBJECT: Authorization to Accept and Increase Revenue an Amount up to $50,000,000 for Proceeds from Debt from the State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan and Appropriating the Same in Fund 6000-Wastewater Operating Fund, Subsequent to the Execution of the Construction Installment Sale Agreement with State Water Resources Control Board to Provide Financing for Improvements to the Merced Wastewater Treatment Facility REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorization to accept and increase an amount up to $50,000,000 in revenue for proceeds from Debt from the State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan and appropriating the same in Fund 6000-Wastewater Operating Fund, subsequent to the execution of the Construction Installment Sale Agreement with State Water Resources Control Board to Provide Financing for Improvements to the Merced Wastewater Treatment Facility. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting and increasing revenue for proceeds from Debt in the amount up to $50,000,000 to be received...
Attachments: 1. Resolution 2026-21.pdf, 2. California Water Board - Construction Installment Sale Agreement.pdf
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Report Prepared by: Ken F. Elwin, PE, Director of Public Works

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SUBJECT: Authorization to Accept and Increase Revenue an Amount up to $50,000,000 for Proceeds from Debt from the State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan and Appropriating the Same in Fund 6000-Wastewater Operating Fund, Subsequent to the Execution of the Construction Installment Sale Agreement with State Water Resources Control Board to Provide Financing for Improvements to the Merced Wastewater Treatment Facility

REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorization to accept and increase an amount up to $50,000,000 in revenue for proceeds from Debt from the State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan and appropriating the same in Fund 6000-Wastewater Operating Fund, subsequent to the execution of the Construction Installment Sale Agreement with State Water Resources Control Board to Provide Financing for Improvements to the Merced Wastewater Treatment Facility.

RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:

A. Accepting and increasing revenue for proceeds from Debt in the amount up to $50,000,000 to be received from the SRF loan and appropriating the same in Fund 6000-Wastewater Operating Fund Project CP230035 (WWTP Phase VI Improvement); and,

B. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement is received from the SRF loan.

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ALTERNATIVES
1.  Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2.  Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by City Council; or,
3.  Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
4.  Deny.

AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200 et seq.

Services with an estimated value greater than $41,000.00 are made by written contract in accordance with Merced Municipal Code, Title 3 - Revenue and Finance, Chapter 3.04.

CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2026-27 Adopted Budget.

DISCUSSION
Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements Status.

Wastewater generated within the City of Merced city limits is processed at the Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF), ...

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