Virginia Smith Trust Development
Merced
Description
Council moved forward on a JPA with the county Office of Education to finance roads, water, sewer and a charter school site for this large annexed development.
Impact summary
Could unlock $37-86.6 million for roads, sewer, water, and a north-side charter school, but neighbors want fairness guarantees for competing Lake Road developments.
Applicant
- Name
- Virginia Smith Trust
- Address
- Northeast Merced (Lake Road / Campus Parkway extension area)
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 2
Recorded in the meeting · City Council
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority — October 19, 2026
Council moved forward on a JPA with the county Office of Education to finance roads, water, sewer and a charter school site for this large annexed development.
City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority — July 20, 2026
Study session on a proposed JPA between the city and county office of education to form a CFD funding a charter school and infrastructure for the VST development. Information only — draft JPA documents will come back for council action.
Related issues (1)
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