Item 26 - Grant Application for Solar Power Project

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jll>':n Y -� Generation of Solar Power at Garthe and West Pump Station Facilities Project i a I:� Bureau of Reclamation Water Energy and Efficiency Grant FY2022 US Census, 76.8% of the City of Santa ana's total population are Latino and 80.3% speak a language other than English at home (persons above 5 years old). The proposed project is providing benefits to this underserved community in Santa Ana. 3. Tribal Benefits: The Department of the Interior is committed to strengthening tribal sovereignty and the fulfillment of Federal Tribal trust responsibilities. The President's memorandum "Tribal Consultation and Strengthening Nation -to -Nation Relationships" asserts the importance of honoring the Federal government's commitments to Tribal Nations. Please address the following, if applicable: a. Does the proposed project directly serve and/or benefit a Tribe? Will the project increase water supply sustainability for an Indian Tribe? Will the project provide renewable energy for an Indian Tribe? There are no tribal communities living in the City of Santa Ana, however, the City's reduced dependence on electrical power and water savings will allow other users to benefit, including tribal communities. b. Does the proposed project directly support tribal resilience to climate change and drought impacts or provide other tribal benefits such as improved public health and safety through water quality improvements, new water supplies, or economic growth opportunities? The proposed Project will reduce the city's reliance on limited electrical power and water supplies, making it more resilient to climate changes and drought impacts. In doing so, additional supplies will be made available to other users. These other users, including tribal communities, will also benefit by increased resilience to climate change and drought impacts, improved public health and new water supplies. 4. Other Benefits: Will the project address water and/or energy sustainability in other ways not described above? For example: a. Will the project assist States and water users in complying with interstate compacts? MWD supplies water to 26 member agencies (including the city of Santa Ana) Since 1941, sources included Colorado river supplies from outside the state of California. Implementation of the proposed project will help ensure the City serves as a responsible member by reducing its dependence on the finite MWD interstate supplies, thereby supporting water supply reliability and assisting States and water users during times of drought. The project will decrease dependence on both the state water project and the Colorado aqueduct projects, which means less water will be pulled from these 18 PREVIEW Date: Nov 03, 2021 Workspace ID: WS00800354 Funding Opportunity Number: R22AS00023