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. providing on-going resources for the coordination of organized youth sports programs and other active living opportunities through the efforts of the Santa Ana Health and Fitness Task Force; and . continue our collaborate efforts with schools and community based organizations, and leverage our state and federal grants, to support the opportunities for our youth to develop their academic and computer skills by using the services offered at the McFadden Learning and Technology Center. C. Foster Neilzhborhood Pride and Communitv Understanding A key element of fostering neighborhood pride and community understanding is creating an environment of seeking solutions to neighborhood issues through an open dialogue between neighbors and a communication linkage with the City. The activities of the Neighborhood hnprovement Program comprise a major component of the City's efforts to achieve this goal. The structure of this program, which divides the City into three districts, is designed to enhance communication with our residents and among city staff. In the 2005-2006 fiscal year, the District Managers will continue to coordinate inter-agency city teams and further develop resource networks with non-profit organizations, businesses and educational institutions in order to identify and address key neighborhood issues. Additionally, the Community Development Resource Network brings together over 1200 of Santa Ana's business leaders; community-based, service and faith-based organizations; and school representatives to discuss community issues, share ideas, and coordinate efforts. The Network has proven to be an effective means of improving communication and increasing the participation of the numerous community-based organizations. One of the programs that was initiated and sponsored through this Network is the Celebrate Santa Ana Event where individuals, neighborhoods, organizations and businesses that have made contributions which enhance the quality of life in Santa Ana are recognized and have the opportunity to interact' with each other. Complementing the City's efforts to foster improved communication and relationships with the existing neighborhood associations, is the strategic planning process for the development of new neighborhoods coupled with facilitating the acquisition of substandard properties and the subsequent introduction of new construction. Working in partnership with the Community Development Agency staff, the Planning and Building Agency will be developing the Santa Ana Boulevard Specific Plan and related documents to establish the framework for a new neighborhood in the general area bounded by Civic Center Drive, French Street, lbird Street and Grand Avenue. Another integral factor in developing neighborhood pride is the provision of visible physical improvements in the infrastructure of our neighborhoods. Every year, we direct significant resources toward the elimination of deferred maintenance in our neighborhoods, resulting in marked improvements in the condition of the sidewalks, streets, alleys, trees, curbs and gutters. In 2005-2006 our neighborhoods will continue to benefit from a concerted capital improvement program. During this fiscal year we will invest $1.8 million for improvements to streets and the replacement of sidewalks, curbs and gutters in the City's neighborhoods. These improvements provide better walking surfaces, promote proper drainage, reduce the City's liability for trip-and-fall cases, and enhance the visual attractiveness of our neighborhoods. Resolution No. eRA 2005-003 Page 14 of 22 7