Report Prepared by: Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager and Director of Economic Development
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SUBJECT: Request for Approval Reimbursement Agreement HSR 22-27 with the California High Speed Rail Authority in the Amount of $500,000 for the Downtown Station Land Use and Vision Plan
REPORT IN BRIEF:
Considers approving the reimbursement with High Speed Rail Authority to the City of Merced up to $500,000 for the Downtown Station Land Use and Vision Plan as part of the overall City of Merced General Plan comprehensive update.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2024-05, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving High Speed Rail Agreement #22-27 with the California High Speed Rail Authority for reimbursement of costs related to the preparation of a Land Use and Vision Plan for the Downtown Station as part of the General Plan Update; and,
B. Authorizing the City of Merced to enter into High Speed Rail Reimbursement Agreement #22-27 with High Speed Rail Authority for Downtown Station land use planning and visioning in amount of $500,000; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.
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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. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by the City Council; or
4. Defer action until a specific date; or
5. Deny the request.
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the City of Merced, 2023-2024 Adopted Budget, Economic Development, Objective 3, "Coordinate High Speed Rail, ACE Train, and other projects that may serve as economic engines in Downtown Merced."
DISCUSSION
The High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) desires to enter into a reimbursement agreement for station area planning ef...
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