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SANTIAGO PARK PI-LASE I CONSTRUCf'ION <br /> connect adjacent park features, improvement of pedestrian circulation and ADA access to the <br /> park, installation of additional play equipment and connection to an existing group picnic area. <br /> During the conceptual planning process,the Orange County Water District approached the City <br /> with plans to release water down Santiago Creek to provide water percolation into the <br /> groundwater aquifer. This further encouraged community members and the City to prioritize <br /> restoration of this portion of Santiago Park with the inclusion of expanded riparian native <br /> habitat. <br /> Conceptual plans and design and engineering specifications are now completed, and the City is <br /> ready to proceed with construction contingent upon securing funding. <br /> PROJECT FINANCING <br /> Coastal Conservancy $1,000,000 <br /> City of Santa Ana $1,030,000 <br /> Project Total $2,030,000 <br /> The anticipated source of Conservancy funding for this project is a$5 million FY 2018/2019 <br /> appropriation from the General Fund specifically for the Santa Ana River Conservancy Program. <br /> The Budget Act of 2018,Senate Bill No. 840, Chapter 29,Section 3760-101-0001(e)states that <br /> $5 million shall be available for the Santa Ana River Conservancy Program. <br /> The planning and environmental review phase of the proposed project was fully funded by the <br /> City of Santa Ana. <br /> CONSISTENCY WITH CONSERVANCY'S ENABLING LEGISLATION: <br /> The proposed project is consistent with Chapter 4.6 of Division 21 of the Public Resources Code, <br /> Sections 31170 et seq. regarding the Santa Ana River Conservancy Program and funding for <br /> recreational opportunities and trails within the Santa Ana River region. <br /> The Santa Ana River region includes lands on either side of the Santa Ana River or its tributaries <br /> (Section 31172(c)).The proposed project is located adjacent to Santiago Creek,which is a <br /> tributary of the Santa Ana River. <br /> Section 31173 states that the Conservancy may undertake projects and award grants to public <br /> agencies to help achieve the goals of the Santa Ana River Conservancy Program, including <br /> recreational opportunities and trails, and wildlife habitat and species restoration, <br /> enhancement, and protection (Section 31173(a)). <br /> It further states that the Conservancy may undertake projects for public access to, enjoyment <br /> of,and enhancement of recreational and educational experience on program lands in a manner <br /> consistent with the protection of land and natural resources and economic resources in the <br /> area (Section 31173(b)). <br /> Page 4 of 7 <br />