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Approve an Agreement with Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo March 2, 2021 Page 3 On July 31, 2017, the City Council approved a First Amendment to Agreement No. A-2016-035-01 for the benefit and support of the Zoo. This amendment provides additional funding for the annual veterinary subsidy and education position. On March 1, 2019, the City Extended Agreement No. A-2016-035 for an additional two-year period from March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021. On December 4, 2020, the City Council approved a Second Amendment to Agreement No. A-2016-035-03. Due to COVID-19 this amendment lowered the annual contributions due to the closure of the Zoo, loss of memberships, and concession revenue. Throughout FOSAZ’s 49-year history with the Zoo and City of Santa Ana, they have contributed significant financial donations, provided countless volunteer hours, and presented hundreds of successful special events like Boo at the Zoo and Sunsets at the Zoo. The impact of FOSAZ on the Zoo and the benefit provided to the community is immeasurable. The salient terms of the proposed agreement are as follows: Five-year agreement term with renewal options. $100,000 annual contribution to City General Fund for veterinary contract expenses and the salary of one full-time educational position. Quarterly contribution of 10% of the net proceeds of all membership sales and concessions into the General Fund for Zoo capital and operating expenses like improvement projects and purchase of animals. Addition of Tuberculin (TB) testing requirement for certain City staff and volunteers, consistent with City policies for the Zoo. Recognition of an endowment created for Zoo support. Clarification of volunteer recruitment and coordination responsibilities between FOSAZ and City. Encourage use of sustainable packaging and elimination of single-use plastics in the gift shop and in marketing materials. Clarification to allow FOSAZ staff and volunteers to assist with animal feeding and animal contact in the goat encounter area. Addition of language for any further closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. City and FOSAZ will work together to select and implement a mutually acceptable industry standard ticketing system to provide efficient processing of tickets, memberships, point-of-sale items, and other key features. City will contract with a professional marketing firm to redevelop the Zoo website and provide consistent branding on social media platforms currently managed by FOSAZ. FOSAZ staff and volunteers are authorized to attend City sponsored safety training events.