Report Prepared by: Scott McBride, Director of Development Services, Mike Wegley, Interim City Engineer
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SUBJECT: Adopting a Resolution of the City of Merced City Council Authorizing an Application to the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) Measure V Regional 2023 Implementation Plan Call for Projects
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2023-61, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving an application to the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) Measure V Regional 2023 Implementation Plan Call for Projects; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to take actions and execute any necessary documents to implement the City Council's direction on this matter.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, with modifications; or,
3. Deny the request completely; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by Council; or,
5. Continue to a future City Council meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
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DISCUSSION
On November 8, 2016, the voters of Merced County approved "Measure V", a one-half cent sales transaction and use tax to supplement transportation roads and alternative transportation project funding. The Measure V transportation sales tax will be in place for 30 years, expiring on March 31, 2047. MCAG is the administrator of the apportionment of sales tax funds to the County, six Cities, and the agreed upon regional areas within Merced County.
One half of the total Measure V funding will be allocated to each jurisdiction through three methods: an annual base allocation and proportional shares of population and approved road miles, the remaining funds will be allocated to regional projects, with a minimum annual amount allocated to transit projects and to the administration of the mea...
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