25F - FRIENDS OF THE SANTA ANA ZOO

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: AUGUST 2, 2010 TITLE: AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH THE FRIENDS OF SANTA ANA ZOO CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 1s' Reading ? Ordinance on 2nd Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For, CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached agreement amendment with the Friends of Santa Ana Zoo, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION The Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ) is a nonprofit 501 (c)3 agency. Their purpose is to market and solicit charitable donations to support the operation, maintenance and expansion of the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park. Most recently, FOSAZ was instrumental in helping the City fundraise for the Tierra de las Pampas exhibit. The Friends of Santa Ana Zoo and the City of Santa Ana collaborate on programs to enhance the benefits of the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park. The Friends have overseen many planning and fundraising efforts, including the annual "Boo at the Zoo" and "Zoofari" events, as well as providing staffing and maintenance of the Zoofari Express Train Ride, the Endangered Species Carousel and the Zoo Gift Shop. In 2006, the City and FOSAZ agreed on a $10,000 contribution from FOSAZ to help with the Zoo's veterinary expenses. Then two years ago, FOSAZ began paying the City $20,000 for the veterinary expenses. This amendment reflects this increase. The Zoo's veterinary expense is about $80,000 a year. In addition, FOSAZ pays the City 10% of all net Gift Shop and Facility Rental revenues. This amendment changes the revenue account that these funds are deposited into from a special revenue account to the City's General Fund. This change allows the City to reduce the Zoo General Fund subsidy, one of the major goals of the Zoo. 25F-1