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AHSC Resolution for Legacy Square <br />February 4, 2020 <br />Page 3 <br />2012-2035 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy, which places great <br />importance on sustainable and smart growth, as well as the interconnectivity of land use and <br />transportation planning. <br />The Resolution supports the submission of an application for funding under the AHSC Program <br />(Exhibit 1). Contingent on the award of funds, the resolution also authorizes the City Manager to <br />enter into an agreement with the Developer to utilize those AHSC funds in an amount up to <br />$2,000,000 to develop the surrounding transportation -related improvements around the Project. If <br />awarded AHSC Grant funds, up to $2,000,000 thereof shall be transferred to the City's Public <br />Works Agency for the purpose of constructing STI Improvements and TRA Improvements. More <br />specifically, the proposed improvements include a bikeway installation, crosswalk enhancements, <br />sidewalk improvements, urban greening and traffic calming within the project area. For the City to <br />receive these funds, the AHSC Implementation Agreement is a requirement for the Developer's <br />AHSC application (Exhibit 2). Approximately $500,000 will also be allocated to transit programs <br />and transit -related amenities to build and operate a bicycle kiosk, car share program, three (3) <br />years of transit passes for each household, and onsite urban greening components. <br />STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT <br />Approval of this item assists the City in meeting Goal # 3 Economic Development) Objective # 2 <br />(create new opportunities for business/job growth and encourage private development through <br />new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies, as well as Goal # 5 - Community Health, <br />Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective # 3 (facilitate diverse housing opportunities and <br />support efforts to preserve and improve the livability of Santa Ana neighborhoods) and Objective <br /># 6 (Focus projects and programs on improving the health and wellness of all residents). <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />There is no fiscal impact associated with this action at this time. If the application for AHSC funding <br />is approved and National CORE is awarded AHSC funds for Transportation Related Infrastructure, <br />the City of Santa Ana will enter into a contract with the Developer and HCD to utilize those funds <br />in an amount up to $2,000,000 to develop specific improvements of the Transportation Related <br />Infrastructure component of the project. At that time, an appropriation adjustment will be <br />recommended to City Council to recognize AHSC Program grant funds in revenue account no <br />(41818002-52025) and appropriating the same to the AHSC Program expenditure account no. <br />(41818832-66220) for the project. A local match is not required for the AHSC Program grant funds. <br />APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: <br />Steven A. Mendoza Kathryn Downs, CPA <br />Executive Director Executive Director <br />Community Development Agency Finance and Management Services Agency <br />Exhibits: 1. Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Resolution <br />2. Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Agreement <br />3. Project Area Map <br />55A-3 <br />