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DESCRIPTION OF FUNDING SOURCES ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (ATP) — The ATP was created by Senate Bill 99 (Chapter 359, Statutes of 2013) and Assembly Bill 101 (Chapter 354, Statutes of 2013) to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation, such as biking and walking. ATP is a federal and state funded program which provides construction and educational grants for projects that increase the proportion of biking and walking, increase traffic safety and mobility for pedestrians and cyclists, and reduce childhood obesity. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM SR-1 AUGMENTATION (ATP SB-1) — Most recently, Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, enacted by Senate Bill 1 (Chapter 20, Statutes of 2017) added approximately $100 million per year in available funds for the ATP. This will nearly double the amount of available funds for the Active Transportation Program. CELL TOWER REVENUE — The City has 20 cell towers in city park sites. The revenue generated from the cell sites originally was budgeted for park improvements (repair work) in the park impacted by the cell tower. A portion of the revenue is transferred to the general fund. The remaining portion is used for the original intent to make park repairs in the park that are impacted by the cell tower. CIVIC CENTER - CAPITAL PROJECT (CIVIC CTR - CAPITAL PROD) — Civic Center Funds are generated through parking revenue from the Civic Center parking lots and structures (i.e., - 1 - 5/28/2019 Super Block Parking Lot, O.C. Courthouse/Library Parking Structure, and the Stadium Parking Structure). These funds pay for Civic Center parking structure maintenance, and Civic Center Special Projects. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG) — The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 returns income tax funds to cities and counties to develop viable urban communities, primarily for the benefit of low and moderate income people. This U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development program gives priority to activities that help to eliminate blight, with emphasis on residential areas. CDBG projects are carried out by several operating departments with the City and by sub -agents. Public hearings are held to plan projects for the next fiscal year. The selected projects are recommended by citizens, commissioners, and staff. DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT FEE (DAF) — In accordance with Section 34-191 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the City has been divided into drainage assessment areas. The fee established for each drainage area is based on the need for drainage facilities in each area as shown in the City's Storm Drain Master Plan. GAS TAX — Gas Tax funds are derived from the Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax (HUTA or Highway Users Tax Account). Motorists pay a tax for fuel consumption. It is apportioned to cities according to population and can only be utilized in the maintenance and construction of the