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EXHIBIT 1-B THE SANTA ANA ZOO AT PRENTICE PARK The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park (the "Zoo") is located at 1801 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, California, 92701. The Zoo covers 20.5 acres including public parking areas, animal housing, exhibits, and buildings. The Zoo handles 90 species with approximately 250 animals and 35 exhibits. Security is required to ensure the safety of the animals, Zoo employees, and the general public. POST INSTRUCTIONS Purpose To provide the Zoo with after-hour security checks as a deterrent against crimes of vandalism and theft, as well as safety to City property and the Zoo's animal collection during the Zoo's closed hours. HOURS OF ZOO OPERATION Monday through Sunday (seven days per week) 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Zoo is closed to the general public only two days each year; however, Zoo staff is still on the grounds to feed and care for the animals: December 25 Christmas Day January 1 New Year's Day Note: During days of extremely inclement weather, the Zoo Manager may decide to close the Zoo to the public. PATROL AT THE ZOO Nightly, seven (7) days per week, conduct one (1) security sweep through the Zoo's property perimeter, with a tour patrol that includes eight (8) strategically designated locations, and includes an electronic guard tour system between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. The patrols are to be randomly scattered each night with no set time, to ensure maximum security coverage. Contractor is to provide one security officer, unarmed, in standard full uniform and a functioning vehicle displaying the security company's name in clear view on the vehicle. Security officer is to carry a cell phone or mobile radio at all times for communication requirements. Instructions are provided for contact procedures in the event of a security breech or concerns for the safety of the Zoo's animals. Under no circumstance is aggressive action required. The security officer is unarmed and required to call proper channels in the event of any unusual observation. Daily reports of the nightly patrol rounds are to be submitted for review by the Zoo director's representative. The Zoo holds the option to increase or decrease the number of nightly vehicle sweeps and the number of days per week requested, with seven days written notification. 25B-11 9