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<br />Preserve America Community Program Application <br />May 16, 2005 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />DISCUSSION <br /> <br />As of January 2005, there were 220 designated Preserve America <br />communities in 34 States, including one American Indian tribe. In the <br />State of California, there are three cities that have attained this <br />special designation: Fresno, Monterey and Santa Monica. It is a <br />prestigious title that also offers several benefits. Benefits of <br />designation include: <br /> <br />. White House recognition; <br /> <br />. A certificate of recognition; <br /> <br />· Potential advantage in obtaining grant funding; <br />· Potential for obtaining future Preserve America grant funding; <br /> <br />· A Preserve America Community road sign; <br /> <br />· Authorization to use the Preserve America logo on signs, flags, <br />banners, and promotional materials; <br /> <br />· Listing in a Web-based Preserve America Community directory; <br /> <br />· Inclusion in national and regional press releases; <br /> <br />· Official notification of designation to State tourism offices and <br />visitor bureaus; and <br /> <br />· Enhanced community visibility and pride. <br /> <br />The City of Santa Ana achieved Certified Local Government status with the <br />State of California in 2001, for its commitment to historic preservation. <br />The unique historic character of the City's downtown and neighborhoods is <br />an asset that will be promoted through the Preserve America Community <br />Program. The distinguished status offered to cities selected for this <br />program will enhance Santa Ana's image and economic development <br />potential. A Preserve America Community designation will serve to enhance <br />the awareness of historic preservation in the Santa Ana community, and <br />allows the potential for Santa Ana to seek opportunities for funding <br />preservation programs. Therefore, it is recommended that the City <br />Council adopt a resolution to direct city staff to submit a Preserve <br />America Community application to the Advisory Council for Historic <br />Preservation. <br /> <br />55A-2 <br />