Merced council votes to reprogram Measure V funds to accelerate Black Rascal Bridge project; Smith votes no
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.
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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.
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