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LR 3/17/20 <br />RESOLUTION NO. 2020-018 <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br />SANTA ANA ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE STATE <br />COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR PREPARATION OF A <br />DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION PLAN FOR <br />IMPROVEMENTS TO SANTIAGO PARK IN THE AMOUNT <br />OF $250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER <br />TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AGREEMENTS OR <br />AMENDMENTS THERETO THAT MAY BE NECESSARY <br />BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS <br />FOLLOWS: <br />WHEREAS, the State Coastal Conservancy ("Conservancy") has certain grant <br />funds available to help achieve goals of the Santa Ana River Conservancy Program, <br />including recreational opportunities and trails, wildlife habitat and species restoration, <br />enhancement and protection. In addition, the Conservancy may undertake projects for <br />public access to, enjoyment of, and enhancement of recreational and educational <br />experience on program lands in a manner consistent with the protection of land and <br />natural resources and economic resources in the area; <br />WHEREAS, the City's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency <br />submitted an application for these grants funds to make improvements to the City's <br />Santiago Park. <br />WHEREAS, the City was notified that it has been selected for a grant award, by <br />the Conservancy, not to exceed $250,000 for preparation of a design and engineering <br />specification plan for improvements to the Main Street entrance to Santiago Park, <br />potentially including separate bicycle and pedestrian trails, viewing decks adjacent to <br />Santiago Creek, interpretive signage, benches, security lighting, drought tolerant <br />landscaping and drip irrigation, and other park improvements as deemed feasible as <br />part of the design process; and <br />WHEREAS, the Conservancy requires as a condition precedent to <br />commencement of the project and disbursement of the funds that the City Council adopt <br />a resolution designating positions whose incumbents are authorized to negotiate and <br />execute the grant agreement and any amendments to it on behalf of the grantee (i.e., <br />the City). <br />Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines <br />and declares that the City of Santa Ana hereby accepts the award of grant funds from <br />the Conservancy in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for preparation of design and <br />engineering specification plan for improvements to City's Santiago Park. <br />Resolution No. 2020-018 <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />