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Board approves $14,428 for Merced County arts center upgrade amid questions about district funding and city role
Summary
The Board approved a $14,428 request to upgrade lighting/equipment at the Merced County MAC, receiving public testimony on the MAC's countywide role and debates over invoice math, whether the city or a foundation should lead funding, and district special project fund policy. The motion passed after supervisors sought stronger city/County Parks & Rec collaboration and invoice verification.
The Merced County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 28 approved a $14,428 funding request to upgrade technical equipment at the Merced County MAC (arts center), following public comment from arts leaders and community members and extended board discussion about the appropriate funding source.
Colton Dennis, executive director of the MAC, said the facility hosts countywide arts and education programming and argued the requested investment in lighting and equipment would improve safety, accessibility…
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