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RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -022 <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br />SANTA ANA COMMITTING TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT <br />THE SANTA ANA - GARDEN GROVE STREETCAR <br />PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF 10 PERCENT NET OF <br />FAREBOX FOR THE COST OF STREETCAR <br />OPERATIONS <br />WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana (City) is the fourth most densely populated city <br />in the United States with a large transit- dependent population; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana partnered with the City of Garden Grove to <br />participate in the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Go Local Program <br />initiated in 2006 as a process to provide transportation options which are conceived at <br />the local level; and <br />WHEREAS, that partnership between the City of Santa Ana and the City of <br />Garden Grove led to promoting the Santa Ana - Garden Grove Fixed Guideway, a <br />transportation system referred to as the "Streetcar" project; and <br />WHEREAS, in the fall of 2009, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) <br />authorized development of alternatives analysis and a draft environmental impact report <br />(DEIR); and <br />WHEREAS, the Streetcar Project would provide "last mile" transportation for <br />individuals traveling from the transportation hubs to employment and activity centers in <br />the heart of Orange County, directly connecting Santa Ana travelers with many OCTA <br />bus routes and the Garden Grove International West tourist corridor; and <br />WHEREAS, the City supports the development of a cohesive and connected <br />regional network between the City Santa Ana and the City of Garden Grove, and with <br />the entire Orange County region; and <br />WHEREAS, the Streetcar Project will serve Santa Ana's historic downtown area, <br />including government offices; federal, state, and local courthouses; unique restaurants <br />and shops; the artists' village, several colleges, and a variety of community enrichment <br />organizations; and <br />WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Garden Grove resolved on January <br />28, 2014 to be a supporting partner of the Streetcar with Santa Ana and Orange County <br />Transportation Authority (OCTA), and underlines its interest to participate in the Project <br />as approval and funding is secured; and <br />Resolution No. 2014 -022 <br />Page 1 of 3 <br />