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SATNA ANA RIVER: SANTIAGO PARK TRAIL AND HABITAT IMPROVEMENTS IMPLEMENTATION Consistent with this section, this project will construct improvements to a park along the Santa Ana River Parkway in consultation and partnership with local government agencies. This project is consistent with the goals of the Santa Ana River Conservancy program, as discussed in the Consistency with Conservancy's Enabling Legislation section below. The City of Santa Ana will also receive $200,000 through a local match from the Acquisition & Development Fund (Residential Development Fees). Unless specifically identified as "Required Match," the other sources of funding and in -kind contributions described above are estimates. The Conservancy does not typically require matching funds or in -kind services, nor does it require documentation of expenditures from other funders or of in -kind services. Typical grant conditions require grantees to provide any funds needed to complete a project. CONSISTENCY WITH CONSERVANCY'S ENABLING LEGISLATION: The proposed project is consistent with the provisions of Chapter 4.6 of Division 21 of the Public Resources Code, Sections 31170 to 31174 regarding the Santa Ana River Conservancy Program and funding for recreational opportunities and trails within the Santa Ana River region. The Santa Ana River region includes lands on either side of the Santa Ana River or its tributaries (Section 31172(c)). Section 31173 authorizes the Conservancy to undertake projects and award grants to public agencies to help achieve the goals of the Santa Ana River Conservancy Program, including recreational opportunities and trails, and wildlife habitat and species restoration, and enhancement (Section 31173(a)). Santa Ana River Conservancy Program goals also include public access to, enjoyment of, and enhancement of recreational and educational experience on program lands in a manner consistent with the protection of land and natural resources and economic resources in the area (Section 31173(b)). Section 31174(c) states that the Conservancy shall "Give priority to river -related projects that create expanded opportunities for recreation, greening, aesthetic improvement, and wildlife habitat along the corridor of the river and in parts of the river channel that can be improved without infringing on water quality, water supply, and necessary flood control." Consistent with the above referenced sections, the proposed project is located adjacent to Santiago Creek, which is a tributary of the Santa Ana River, and is thus within the region covered by the Santa Ana River Program. The proposed project will help achieve the goals of the Santa Ana River Conservancy Program by enhancing recreational opportunities and trails and by restoring wildlife habitat in Santiago Park. The project will plan for expanded opportunities for recreation within the park, and plan for greening, aesthetic improvements, and wildlife habitat along Santiago Creek. The improved security lighting will expand and improve the recreational hiking and biking experience within the park. The installation of interpretive elements also will improve the educational experience and provide context for wildlife viewing and enjoyment. Page 5 of 6