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Approve a Fourth Amendment to Agreement with Downtown Inc. in the amount of $500,000 to provide Clean and Safe Program for Downtown Santa Ana December 7, 2021 Page 2 The Clean and Safe team are available 7 days per week from early morning to late nights to provide a safe and clean area for all daytime and nighttime activities. The Clean and Safe team provides daily litter maintenance, empties trash containers multiple times per day to avoid overflow, power washes sidewalks and alleyways, and oversees security services to the downtown. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Clean and Safe team took it upon themselves to sanitize areas and clean high -traffic areas, including call buttons at intersections and meter heads. Furthermore, the scope of services has expanded to include cleaning, maintenance and repair of the City's eleven parklets, and the set- up/break-down of traffic control plans (street closures) for City co -sponsored events. This fourth amendment will include augmented services to include parklet cleaning and maintenance, special event preparation such as street closure assistance, cleaning after events, and contracting security guards on urgent or as -needed basis. Furthermore, the amendment will update Section 2.04 to update the language "Bi-Annual Financial Statement and Audit" and replace it with "Quarterly financial statements and expense reports must be submitted at the end of each quarter". These crucial maintenance services beautify the downtown district and enhance the image of the commercial core (Exhibit 1). The activity is designed to enhance customer experience, increase commerce, and help to attract and retain new businesses within the district. Funds for these services are made available through increased revenue from patrons that park in the downtown (parking structures and meters). Staff recommends that the City Council approve the fourth amendment to the Downtown Clean and Safe Program Agreement with Downtown Inc. to maintain a clean and safe downtown area for residents, businesses and visitors. The Clean & Safe Program has the ability to address maintenance issues, mitigate homelessness impacts, and provide a welcoming downtown area for the City. FISCAL IMPACT Funds in the amount of $250,000 are available in the Downtown Enhancement and Parking Modernization Plan account (no. 02718133-62300) for expenditure in FY 2021- 2022 for the first six months and the remaining $250,000 will be budgeted in the FY 2022- 2023 budget. EXHIBIT(S) 1. Fourth Amendment: Clean & Safe Program Downtown Inc Submitted By: Steven Mendoza, Assistant City Manager Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager