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Parks, Recreation, and Community Services <br />_ www.santa-ana.org/parks-recreation <br />Item # 14 <br />r City of Santa Ana <br />20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 <br />Staff Report <br />October 17, 2023 <br />TOPIC: Agreement with US Geological Survey Western Ecological Resource Center at <br />the Santa Ana Zoo <br />AGENDA TITLE <br />Approve an agreement with United States Geological Survey at the Santa Ana Zoo <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the United States Geological <br />Survey Western Ecological Resource Center, to provide conservation programs for a <br />five-year period, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and <br />City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX). <br />GOVERNMENT CODE 484308 APPLIES: Yes <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park's mission statement is "The Santa Ana Zoo, <br />through fun, adventure, and learning, empowers the community to save wildlife and wild <br />spaces." Without successful partnerships, the Santa Ana Zoo cannot fully achieve its <br />mission. By partnering with local conservation organizations, the Zoo is able to enhance <br />its ability to provide animal care and zoo education opportunities. Partnering with the <br />local field station of the United States Department of the Interior, Geological Survey, <br />Western Ecological Resource Center (USGS) helps the Zoo meet its goal of providing <br />viable conservation programs, a requirement for Association of Zoos and Aquariums <br />(AZA) accreditation. The 2023 Guiding Principles of AZA Animal Wellbeing Culture <br />specifically identify: <br />• Principle #8 - Animal wellbeing is everyone's responsibility across AZA and is made <br />stronger through active collaboration. Facilities work together in good faith to advance <br />more scientific research and innovation related to animal wellbeing. <br />• Principle #10 - As leaders in animal wellbeing, we actively seek diverse and well- <br />defined partnerships based on shared goals that contribute to learning, growth, <br />innovation, and sharing of knowledge. AZA facilities advance partnerships with <br />