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Merced council votes to reprogram Measure V funds to accelerate Black Rascal Bridge project; Smith votes no
Summary
The Merced City Council voted to apply to the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) to reprogram Measure V regional funds and prioritize the Black Rascal Bridge project, reallocating $4 million and requesting an additional $4 million; Councilmember Smith cast the lone dissent, citing concerns about losing a $2 million state grant tied to a Highway 59 widening project.
The Merced City Council voted Oct. 20 to approve a resolution authorizing an application to the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) Measure V 2025 regional call for projects, prioritizing the Black Rascal Bridge project and reprogramming $4 million from the Highway 59 widening project while requesting an additional $4 million in construction funds.
City staff explained the reprogramming would allow work on the bridge to proceed sooner while staff and MCAG pursue additional funding to complete remaining project phases. Jeff Jordan, presenting for staff, said the city has three…
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