FIRST AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
CITY OF MERCED
COUNTY OF MERCED
MERCED UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
MERCED COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING is made and entered into this 3j00 -day of Deember, 2025, by and between the City of Merced, a California Charter Municipal Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "City"), the County of Merced, a Political Merced Union High Scho Distic thereinate eter to as the CHS, the Merced County Office of Education (hereinafter referred to as the "MCOE"), referred to collectively herein as the "Parties" and each "Party".
WHEREAS, the Parties entered into a Memorandum of Understanding dated October 17, 2023 ("MOU"); and,
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the MOU to extend the term.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter recited, agree as follows:
1. Section 3, "TERM OF THE AGREEMENT," of the MOU is hereby amended to read as follows:
"The term of this Agreement shall commence from the
date it is fully executed by the Parties and continue until June 30, 2026, unless sooner terminated as provided
herein. This agreement may be executed through
execution of an amendment by the Parties."
2. Except as herein amended, the MOU dated October 17, 2023, shall remain in full force and effect.
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COUNTY OF MERCED CITY OF MERCED
A Political Subdivision of a California Charter Municipal The State of California Corporation
By: Shut mohh
By: _
Dated: 12/29/25
Dated:
ATTEST: ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE BOARD D. SCOTT MCBRIDE,
CITY CLERK
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By: Assistant/Deputy City Clerk
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
CRAIG J. CORNWELL,
CITY ATTORNEY
By: Graig Cornell
By:
City Attørhey
Dated: 10/21/2025
Dated:
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this First Amendment to Memorandum of Understating to be executed on the date first above written.
COUNTY OF MERCED CITY OF MERCED
A Political Subdivision of a California Charter Municipal The State of California Corporation
By:
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Dated: DEC 0 9 2025 Dated:
ATTEST: ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE BOARD D. SCOTT MCBRIDE,
CITY CLERK
By: By:
Deputy Assistant/Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
CRAIG J. CORNWELL,
CITY ATTORNEY
By: _ By: A anng Cornell.
Forrest W. Hansen City Atterney
Dated: 11-20-15 Dated: 10/21/2025
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MERCED UNION HIGH MERCED COUNTY OFFICE
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF EDUCATION
By:
Dated: 11.5. OdDS
Dated:
ATTEST: ATTEST:
By: _ By, Yelande Compen
Clerk
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
By: By:
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF EDUCATION
By: Kurt kollmann By: _
Dated: Nov. 12, 2035 Dated:
ATTEST: ATTEST:
By kat Kel By:
Clerk Clerk
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
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CITY OF MERCED 678W. 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340
MERCED
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: 25-1056 Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/18/2025 In control: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
On agenda: 12/1/2025 Final action:
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of a First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding Between City of Merced, Merced County, Merced Union High School District, and Merced County Office of Education Extending the Term to June 30, 2026, Pertaining to Community Park #42.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding between City of Merced, Merced County, Merced Union High School District, and Merced County Office extending the term of this Memorandum of Understanding to June 30, 2026, regarding Community Park #42.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding between City of Merced, Merced County, Merced Union High School District, and Merced County Office of Education extending the term of this Memorandum of Understanding to June 30, 2026; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments: 1. CP-42 First Amendment MOU between City of Merced, Merced County, MUHSD, & MCOE. 2. CP. 42 MOU between City of Merced, Merced County, MUHSD, & MCOE dated October 17, 2023 Ver. Action By Action Result
Date
Report Prepared by: Christopher Jensen, Director, Parks & Community Services SUBJECT: Approval of a First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding Between City of Merced, Merced County, Merced Union High School District, and Merced County Office of Education Extending the Term to June 30, 2026, Pertaining to Community Park #42.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding between City of Merced, Merced County, Merced Union High School District, and Merced County Office extending the term of this Memorandum of Understanding to June 30, 2026, regarding Community Park #42.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding between City of Merced, Merced
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County, Merced Union High School District, and Merced County Office of Education extending the term of this Memorandum of Understanding to June 30, 2026; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommend by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by Staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Merced City Charter, Section 200
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
City Council's FY 25/26 Goals and Priorities- Complete CP42 JPA formation and CP42 North entitlements
DISCUSSION
In 2023 City Council entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Merced, Merced Union High School District, and the Merced County Office of Education to collaborate on the development of CP-42 and the operation of the Regional Sports Complex. Merced County obligated
1.5 million dollars in American Rescue Plan Act funding and Merced Union High School District has obligated roughly 38 acres of land immediately to the north of the City parcel (CP42 south) currently under construction.
The MOU outlined City responsibilities of annexation, conceptual design & operational proforma, along with Annexation and Environmental Review. Each of those roles is either pending completion or still underway. However, in an effort to maximize funding as much as possible the City still has approximately $1,200,000 available from the County's contribution of ARPA funding. In reviewing potential options for use of the available funding the pending Partners have agreed to utilize $300,000 on CP42 North Engineering, and the remaining $900,000 on further developments of CP42 South to ensure immediate potential for generating revenues.
In addition, these parties are extending their commitment to form a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) in the future to oversee operations of the Sports Complex. The responsibilities of each party under the JPA are as follow:
City of Merced
1. The City shall serve as lead agency for the Project, in consultation with the County.
2. The City shall be jointly responsible, along with MUHSD, for maintenance of the MUHSD Property until the JPA is established.
3. The City shall cooperate with the Parties as necessary to facilitate the Project.
Merced County
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1. The County shall contribute the Funding.
2. The County shall cooperate with the City in determining how the MUHSD Property is developed.
3. The County shall support annexation of the MUHSD Property.
4. The County shall cooperate with the Parties as necessary to facilitate the Project.
MUHSD
1. MUHSD consents to City operating as lead agency for the Project.
2. MUHSD shall contribute the MUHSD Property to the JPA upon formation.
3. MUHSD shall be jointly responsible, along with the City, for maintenance of the MUHSD Property until the JPA is established.
4. MUHSD shall cooperate with the Parties as necessary to facilitate the Project.
MCOE
1. MCOE shall contribute Six Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($650,000) for the construction of a futsal court at the Sports Complex, as set forth in the Futsal Agreement, and shall retain equal access to the Sports Complex Phase One, as outlined in the Futsal Agreement.
2. MCOE shall cooperate with the Parties as necessary to facilitate the Project.
The MOU proposes the following governance structure for the future JPA:
• City of Merced: two voting members
• Merced County: two voting members
• MUHSD: two voting members
• MCOE: one voting member
In light of the ongoing construction efforts and need to form the JPA, Staff is requesting Council approval of the First Amendment of the Memorandum of Understanding between City of Merced, Merced County, Merced Union High School District, and Merced County Office of Education for the collaborative development of Community Park 42.
This amendment would extend the MOU through June 30% 2026.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No funding is required at this time.
ATTACHMENTS
1. CP-42 First Amendment_ MOU between City of Merced, Merced County, MUHSD, & MCOE
2. CP-42 MOU between City of Merced, Merced County, MUHSD, & MCOE dated October 17, 2023.
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CITY OF MERCED Contract Submittal Routing Sheet - Internal Use Only 678 WEST 18™H ST Page 1 of 1
MERCED CA 95340 THIS NUMBER MUST APPEAR ON ALL INVOICES
MERCED PACKAGES AND SHIPPING PAPERS
Contract # 559
Department CITY MANAGER
Type MOU
Merced County-County Cerk
Bonds in Lieu N
Fiscal Year 2024
VENDOR NUMBER ESTIMATED START ESTIMATED COMPLETION EXPIRE DATE 10/17/2023 12/31/2023
RFP DESCRIPTION ADMINISTRATOR VENDOR PHONE NUMBER
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
MOU CP-42
Amendment 11
please execute befor contract
Rush appiration date 8 12/61/25
Total Expended $0.00
Total Open PO $0.00
com 12/23/25 menco mama 12/22/250 mon 12123/25
Total Open Requisition $0.00
12123125 Total Contract Balance $0.00
Total Liquidated Amount $0.00
Proble $0.00
Total Revised
TOTAL ORIGINAL $0.00