SUBJECT: Approval of a First Amendment to the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with University Vista Master Plan, LLC, Relating to the University Vista Annexation (Annexation #22-02) to Annex 290 Acres of Land Located at the Northwest Corner of Bellevue Road and Lake Road to the City of Merced, and Approval of a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Science Associates REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving amendments to the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with University Vista Master Plan, LLC, and the Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Science Associates to increase the amount of the contract for environmental services and to reimburse for City staff time to manage said contract. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the First Amendment to the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with University Vista Master Plan, LLC, in the amount of $49,706, which includes the increase in contracted environmental services ($45,188) and management time by City staff ($4,518) for a total contracted amount of $990,748; and, B. Approving the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Science Associates to complete Environmental Services for University Vista Annexation (Annexation #22-02) in the amount of $45,188 for a total contract amount of $900,681; and, C. Approving an increase of revenue in the amount of $45,188 to Fund 3000-Development Services, Developer Capital Fees account and appropriating the same to Professional Services account for payment to Environmental Science Associates; and, D. Approving an increase in revenue in the amount of $4,518 to Fund 3000-Development Services, Cost Recovery account; and, E. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

Action Items Agenda Ready Introduced March 13, 2026

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Committee: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
Introduced: March 13, 2026
On agenda: April 20, 2026
Passed: April 20, 2026