Report Prepared by: Frank Quintero, Director of Economic Development
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SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Resolution Authorizing the City of Merced to Participate in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP) Allowing Property Owners the Ability to Finance Impact Fees
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting Resolution 2018-76 allowing the City of Merced to participate in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program. Also authorizes the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to accept applications from property owners, conduct special assessment proceedings and levy assessments within the territory of the City of Merced and approves a form of acquisition agreement for use when applicable.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council - Adopt a Motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2018-76, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced authorizing the City to join the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program; authorizing the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to accept applications from property owners, conduct special assessment proceedings and levy assessments within the territory of the City of Merced; approving form of acquisition agreement for use when applicable; and authorizing related actions; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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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. Defer action until a specified date
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
City of Merced FY 18-19 Adopted Budget, Section 7, Economic Development, Objective #5, "Maintain core economic development programs supporting business attraction, expansion, and retention."
DISCUSSION
The City of Merced desires to participate in the Statewide Comm...
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