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<br />Adopt Two Resolutions for Grant Applications <br />March 2, 2021 <br />Page 2 <br /> 2.Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park Revitalization Project – Grant Request $8.5 Million <br />The zoo is a unique place where families can bond, children can play, people can connect <br />with nature, and the diversity of life is celebrated. A priority of the Zoo Master Plan is <br />revitalization of the oldest areas, the original primate exhibits dating to 1952. The primate <br /> forest will honor the Zoo’s heritage with monkeys and provide unique recreation <br />opportunities unavailable anywhere nearby. The community can engage with the animals <br />and the park through many recreational elements like an elevated boardwalk where <br />people can view the animals at tree level, animal encounter zones, nature playgrounds <br />for children, botanical garden areas, community gathering spaces, public art, and <br />additional restrooms. Through a series of exploration trails the animals will have the <br />ability to safely move through a network of see-through mesh trail-ways and the public <br />will engage in multiple areas. <br />The estimated total project cost is $9,500,000. If awarded, $8.5 million in grant funds, the <br />City will leverage $1,000,000 through funds raised by the Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Upon receipt from the State of <br />California of approval of the project, staff will return to the City Council to recognize and <br />appropriate the grant funds. <br />EXHIBIT(S) <br />1. Resolution-Memorial Community Center <br />2. Resolution-Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park Revitalization Project <br />Submitted By:Lisa Rudloff, Executive Director of Parks, Recreation and <br />Community Services <br />Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager <br /> <br />