SUBJECT: Study Session - Joint Powers Authority Concept to Fund Critical Infrastructure for Virginia Smith Trust (VST) Development Project REPORT IN BRIEF Study Session - A special presentation by Fieldman regarding the potential creation of a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) between the City of Merced and the Merced County Board of Education to fund critical infrastructure for Virginia Smith Trust (VST) Development Project. RECOMMENDATION For Information only.

Committee

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

Introduced

July 14, 2026

On agenda

July 20, 2026

Where it was heard

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Jul 20, 2026

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