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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCORRESPONDENCE- #04Middleton, Samuel From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Importance: Dear City Clerk of Santa Ana, Renee Lancaster < Renee- Lancaster@nova-academy.org> Tuesday, March 15, 2022 9:02 AM eComment Renee Lancaster 3/15 City Council Meeting - Public Comment - #4 OC Streetcar Project - Orange County Transportation Authority High Today I am writing as a follow up to my previous emails, but with an even more impassioned plea for assistance in moving OCTA's OC Streetcar construction staging site away from the front of NOVA Academy Early College High School. Upon arriving to school yesterday (Monday, March 14), students and staff were stunned to discover an even bigger mess than before in OCTA's staging area, accompanied by the overwhelming smell of urine. Closer investigation found the smell was coming from several areas where transients had urinated and defecated on the property. Bottles of human excrement were also found. It is absolutely unacceptable that teenagers should have to navigate their way around human waste in order to enter their school. It is equally unacceptable that an organization as large as OCTA cannot (or will not) be held accountable to keep their space tidy. The attached photos were taken yesterday morning to give you an idea of the disaster currently inhabiting OCTA's staging site in front of NOVA Academy at 500 W. Santa Ana Blvd. The area has devolved into a homeless encampment that is ravaged with garbage, drug paraphernalia, personal belongings, food containers, and empty cans of beer —along with human excrement. Some have argued that the site is fenced off and has a locked gate, and therefore shouldn't be causing any problems. I can assure you that neither are at all effective in prohibiting transients from entering this area. Our staff have personally witnessed them easily slipping through or over the fencing, even when the gate is locked. Representatives from NOVA Academy will once again bring our request to move the staging site to today's city council meeting (March 15). Please listen to our words and the urgency behind them. The health and well-being of your community's children are at stake. Thank you, ...-....w.,.ww.. Renee Lancaster, CEO NOVA Academy Early College High School 10 11 12 13 14 Renee Lancaster Chief Executive Officer/Founder NOVA Academy Early College High School 500 W. Santa Ana Blvd. Santa Ana, CA 92701 Phone: (714) 569-0948 ext. 1027 10 NN 2019 CalilornDistinsuished $,chool Disclaimer This transmission may contain privileged and/or confidential information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, use, distribution or disclosure by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and delete all copies of this message from your e-mail system. http://www.nova-academv.ora 15 Middleton, Samuel From: Dana Jazayeri <dj@shopunlisted.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 2:40 PM To: eComment; Sarmiento, Vicente; Phan, Thai; Penaloza, David; Lopez, Jessie; Bacerra, Phil; Mendoza, Nelida; Hernandez, Johnathan; Morris, Angie; Ridge, Kristine; Mendoza, Steven; johnathan@hernandezforsantaana.org Subject: OC Streetcar Project — Orange County Transportation Authority Statement Esteemed Mayor and City Councilmembers, My name is Dana Jazayeri, and I am the owner of Marcas Gallery/Unlisted Located at 305 E 4t' St. # 104, between Spurgeon and French. And I am a resident residing in Heninger Park. I have felt the impact as a business owner and resident caused by the OC Streetcar project. Financially, my business is operating at a 30% loss as of this date compared to years past. My commute to work from my business to residence during rush hour times has increased 500%. One day on a Wednesday it took me 40 mins to navigate the consistently changing roadways, that is a 0.7-mile car ride. If I as a resident who navigates these streets daily has issues getting through the downtown, I can only imagine the issues non-residents have. My complaint today has a few points. Care should be made to mitigate the negative impact to the customers. By customers I mean any commuting resident or non-resident attempting access to the downtown or passing through it. The customer experience is an important factor. The negative experience will live past the completion of the streetcar project, and it may take years to bring those impacted by the project back to the downtown. I feel for my residents who have added commute times. These added times equate to money losses in gas and maintenance. Let alone the loss of quality time with their families. I have immense sympathy for any non-resident attempting to access the downtown to interact with the businesses and services as they are the least knowledgeable about the area. The on -street and detour signage are abysmal. We were promised proper wayfinding signage so customers who have victoriously arrived to one of the parking structures, could locate the businesses effectively. What they are presented with is a confusing unnavigable landscape that changes daily. Signage promoting the project continues to be placed through out the downtown and it provides no substance. Customers are not here to gawk over this project. They are here to interact with the downtown sector in some way and they should be provided with proper wayfnding signage. We were promised proper detour signs. And we received the same run of the mill detour signs that are small and detour you to nothing specific. Example, the one way at 5t' St. and French St. I have nearly been in a head on collision as drivers are confused about where to go. Ultimately, OCTA has shown little care to how this project plays out. It's clear Utilitarianism. OCTA is not a stakeholder here and they are showing it. City representatives are the stake holders, and they are the ones who were to sit down prior to this project and discuss how to mitigate business losses and lessen the customer/community impact of this project. OCTA is clearly not qualified or aware on how to execute this project properly. I have spoken with representatives at the Federal Transportation Bureau and the mitigation conversation was to occur at the Local Level. The cities representatives should of began the dialogue with OCTA to organize a mitigation program to minimize impact caused to its residents and acquire funding for businesses impacted. Only after businesses and residents voiced themselves about this failure have conversations started. As I appreciate the opportunity to receive a grant to support the impact I have received the amount is not enough. The FTB representative provided me with an example of a proper mitigation program organized by the city of Los Angeles and LA Metro. Through local (Measure M), state and federal funding their Business Interruption Fund or BIF has a $10,000,000 reserve to assist "small mom and pop" businesses with less than 25 employees along the purple line construction route, a similar project to the OC Streetcar. The fund provides up to $50,000 or 60% of annual business revenue losses per business. Multiple requests for financial assistance can be made during the duration of the construction project. The city and OCTA need to work together to find the proper funding to mitigate the impact of this project and correct the current signage issues. If the current investors cannot survive the duration of this project and benefit from its completion this project will be built upon a financial graveyard. Thank you for your time in reading my statement. Dana Jazayeri If you wish to learn more about the LA Metro BIF please follow the link below. htlps://www.metro.net/about/business-interruption-fund/ Dana Jazayeri 305 E 4th St. #104 Santa Ana, CA 92701 Ph: 714.760.4637 dm cDshopunlisted.com Middleton, Samuel From: Elite Fitness Downtown <getfit@elitefitnessdowntown.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 3:57 PM To: eComment Subject: Public comment on OC street cart On behalf of Elite Fitness, I would like to say that the businesses in the artist village and the rest of DTSA are feeling the impact of the street closures. As you are aware, there is not a lot of living space in DTSA so the majority of our clients drive in from other parts of the city. They are frustrated and are often late for their appointments with us because of the street closures. We call it the DTSA maze. This is not a good thing for a business like ours. The DTSA businesses need financial support now! This has been going on way too long already. Thank you, Joaquin Martinez Owner (714)760-4638 214 N. Broadway Santa Ana Ca. 92701 www.elitefitnessdowntown.com Middleton, Samuel From: Lacy Allen <lacy@nativesonale.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 3:59 PM To: eComment Subject: OC Streetcar Project — Orange County Transportation Authority Attachments: Dear City Council.docx; ATT00001.htm Hi City Council, Attached is a letter about an incident between myself, an employee of mine, and Raul A. Verduzco of Walsh Construction. This is a brief summary of the event that occurred. Please reach out if you would like more details about this awful event that took place. Best, III C [leII' Vice President- Manfred Danger, inc. K7 (714) 794-8425 305 E. 4th St. Santa Ana, CA 92701 W II:)t Il:rs / / wvww u t nvesou Isla cou i t c r�-�u i t:nvesou ill a cou i Dear City Council, I am the Vice President of Manfred Danger inc. The SMALL restaurant group that operates as Native Son in downtown Santa Ana. On Wednesday January 19th at 7:09pm I began to receive text messages from an employee of mine about a group of Walsh construction workers. That week the announcement of the 4' st. closures were made and I began my search to find out exactly what was going to happen and how I would be getting deliveries since it seemed as if the Spurgeon and 4' St. loading zone wouldn't be accessible (I was right). Raul A. Verduzco, from Walsh Construction, was apparently privy to my inquiries because he began making comments to the employees working at the time about the construction project. Raul said, "depending on how good of service I get tonight will determine how fast we do construction." To which my employee responded, "that's blackmail." This employee texted me what Raul said and I got off my couch and drove downtown to confront Raul. When confronted he said it was a joke, to which I explained how messing with our livelihood is not a joke and the construction does affect our livelihoods and that is not a joke. The employee he said this unbelievably insensitive rude comment to is a father of 2. These jobs, these businesses are our whole life and it is never a joke. This is one story of many stories that have increased my frustration towards this project. We are never considered, our perspectives never heard, and our point of view has never been taken into consideration. Middleton, Samuel From: La Vegana Mexicana <la.vegana.mexicana.oc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 9:32 PM To: eComment Subject: Comment for today's meeting Good evening, I was on today's agenda but for some reason you called me but you could not hear me. This is my comment. Hopefully you can include it: My name is Loreta Ruiz and I am the owner of La Vegana Mexicana on 4th St. I am also a resident of Santa Ana. My name is Loteta and I am the owner of La vegana Mexicana on 4th st and I am also a resident of Santa Ana. I would like to comment on the construction of the OC streetcar. First I want to thank the city of SA for the financial aid to help us with some of our rent in expenses and for allowing free parking at the City's structure. But as we commented in today's meeting with OCTA, the aid is not enough. The construction is deeply hurting our businesses, our sales, and physical and emotional well-being. Our sales.have dropped over 60 per cent because of the closureS not only on 4tth st, but on Santa Ana Blvd and Civic Center, and the crossing streets to and out is 4tth, from Minter to Spurgeon and NOT recently, but for the last two years This issue does not affect only business owners but workers who rely and depend on us to bring food to their tables. If there are no sales, we need to cut hours. On behalf of the 4tj st. Merchants and SA residents, we invite you to review the street closures and the absence of workers in the construction sites that prevent 4th st accessible to clients and residents. Thank you Loreta Ruiz La Vegana Mexicana (714) 602-0100 Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I " d `E i%/ ✓ �tio lent/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition anask c' • 's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY. the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount Will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the finds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue finding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I NW6 �l) Ut OA a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the eity's support of the following actions. Sincerely, G Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States —why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is au economic emergency, Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount Will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business sup. ort this petttion andnd s tyIs support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct ,impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa. Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue finding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible Tor financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I P ✓l 6 a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA CC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the, first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I / " ak �� e 2 a elient/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, � c� Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding, ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. 1 Cl a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support Pis petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States —why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000).'Direct impact 'funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants, Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I (ryt` i` v a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible patties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. 1 ( t`w 1--ka client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support tliis petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown.- Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. 1ia a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana nnerchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. SFa2 tt. (c�Gr ti �Z a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated —but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I s hQ Y1 M (A7 a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing -Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7nionths to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States -wiry not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $4.5 million has been al located — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be ,for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding, • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States —why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY• the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. l ` f n U V" () S a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent sheets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible For financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I hua9 I'\ e io a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1,5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I A fo a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States —why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I Rk t/Q N U (6,Z a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business suppo is petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and dining construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. l C. a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and k the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar, Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount Will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a month ly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All.applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses. before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. _a l.ient/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, C_ Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue finding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issuesandmore have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. 1 /a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of fiords should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible Tor financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I A1 IA 1 a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent sheets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. a clie�mer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, PETICION Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construccion del Tranvfa OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construccion proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, Lpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un mfnimo de $5 millones del superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construccion. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construccion. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construccion, mientras que el impacto no directo sera para las Galles adyacentes que tambien se veran afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar is documentation adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se Basta la asistencia para continuar con la financiacidn. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construccion y no abord6 rapidamente problemas coma la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de Ins problemas anteriores. Yo -EN'A6 un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petition y sol ito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PETICION Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del Centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad Como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no foe debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a on ano de construccion proyectada, estamos solicitando so apoyo de alivio economico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, Zpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar on minimo de $5 millones del superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $2S millones a esta situation, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construccion. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construccion, mientras que el impacto no directo sera para las caller adyacentes que tambien se veran afectadas. El financiamlento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los Tondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 rapidamente problemas coma la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo A� J � V on cliente/cliente de on comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoN esta petici6n y sdlicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PETICION Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construction del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construccion proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, por que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO Yo MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $S millones del superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construccion. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construction. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son Para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construction, mientras que el impacto no directo sera para las calles adyacentes que tambien se veran afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci6n. DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las peque"has empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construccion y no abord6 rapidamente problemas como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructooa a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. & � cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petition y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PETICI6N Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, tpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del super6vit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de Una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendr6 el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUC16N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, mientras que el impacto no directo sera para ]as caller adyacentes que tambien se veran afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los Tondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 rapidamente problemas como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a Una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo �� 4 un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/neII ocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo es petic' solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PETICION Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad coma resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, tpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de Una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se ban asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $S millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUC16N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, mientras que el impacto no directo sera para las calles adyacentes que tambien se veran afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita losfondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 rapidamente problemas como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas ban resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y ban dado lugar a Una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Y is �` ,D dun cliente/cliente de un corn erciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo es a petici6n y solici el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount Will Oily sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue finding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses, OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. '%� I " tj�— a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business K1)ort i is Yetition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. 'Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover, different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. k I I (� a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and s the city's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of fluids should be given on a month ly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. �y I Y D a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support th s )etition and ask th ity's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact finding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. p 1 f client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business ort this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States —why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a month ly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit gagainst OCTA by the co struction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above mobles. �� 1 d)M( ( 0 �a 'a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business this petition and ask he el y's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable, • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue' funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible Tor financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I f G. CA (Gr1 a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business sup ort this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount Will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate oil behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. �r I �CQo `li a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa. Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount Will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of finds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I Jade, �a_j-zd a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and asl< the city's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa. Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I I& a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this p' ition and ask the city's support of the following actions. PETICION Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econdmico por parte de la Ciudad Como resultado de la construccidn del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, Jos pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los prdximos 7 meses a un ano de construccidn proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, Zpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de Una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se ban asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construccidn. Esta cantidad solo sostendr6 el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendr6n el 6rea afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construccidn. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construccidn, mientras que el impacto no directo sera para las caller adyacentes que tambien se ver6n afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentacidn adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunicd con las empresas antes y durante la construccidn y no abordd rapidamente problemas como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y m6s han resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y ban dado lugar a Una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. I -- _ yo un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apo sta petici6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PETiabN Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico per parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, Lpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECON6MIC0 • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la Ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situation, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se ban asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construccidn. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los cases. $5 millones sostendran el 6rea afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCI6N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, mientras que el impacto no directo sera para las calles adyacentes que tambien se veran afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cads solicitante. Este no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectada de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha side negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 rapidamente problemas como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas ban resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y ban dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo l (V i ei S QYJ C�tzun cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petici6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PETICI6N Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte, de la Ciudad como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, 4por que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECON6MIC0 • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del super6vit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se ban asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendr6 el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendr6n el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, mientras que el impacto no directo sera para las calles adyacentes que tambien se ver6n afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se Basta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la.construcci6n y no abord6 r6pidamente problemas como la senalizaci6n del Area afectada. Todos estos problemas y m6s ban resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y ban dado lugar a una demands contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo r LG n cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta peticibn y solicito poyo de la ciudad pars las siguientes acciones. PETICION Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del Centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranv(a OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado Para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un a"no de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, Zpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECON6MIC0 Yc Fly • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un m(nimo de $5 millones del superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se ban asignado $1.5 millones, Pero eso no es suficiente Para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendr6 el Area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendr6n el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCI6N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son Para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, mientras que el impacto no directo sera Para las calles adyacentes que tambien se veran afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos Para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentacidn adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistenc(a Para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse Para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 r6pidamente problemas como la senalizacidn del Area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado en la p6rdida de ingresos Para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranv(a OC que alega muchos de los problemas un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa apoyo de la ciudad Para las siguientes acciones. PETICI6N Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construccion proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, Zpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construccion. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construccion. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distribution de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construction, mientras que el impacto no directo sera para las calles adyacentes que tambien se veran afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita Jos fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construction y no abord6 rapidamente problemas como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo t m U l t /r'1i un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petici6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PETICI6N Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el Centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un a"no de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, Lpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECON6MIc0 • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del super6vit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostenclM el 6rea afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendr6n el 6rea afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, mientras que el impacto no directo ser6 para las calles adyacentes que tambien se ver6n afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es -mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas.empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 Mpidamente problemas como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y m6s ban resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yc O un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo 6a Wici6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact finding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue finding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I L� a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this pe ition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States —why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. c ient/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business s rpport this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, PETIC16N Nosotros, los duends de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos sollicitando alivio econ6mIco par pare de la Ciudad coma resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvla OM OC, Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto mjasivo y ha resultado en perdid s de Ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios cc merciales son inutilizables, los pa illos son peligrosos y es Imposible realizar negocios, Para permitir. que la comunidad resista los pr6ximo 7 meses a un ano de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitandlo su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar, Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos slmilares en los Estados Uridos, Cpor qu6 no en San a Ana? ALIVIO ECONOM • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la Ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5imillones del super6vit p esupuestario de la Ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya quQ se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se liar asignado $1,5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada du ante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendr6rel area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes respon9ables tambien deben rendir cuentas. e, • DISTRIBUCK N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de Tondos debe ser mensual/bimebtral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) e Impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los neg cios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, miehtras que el impacto no directo sera para las calles adyacentes que tambien se ver6n afectadas. El finapciamie to de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar orioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ( '5 millones) en base al alquiler de c da solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio seyp-afe�tado de manera dlferente y r ecesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio, Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los docurnentos co nerciales y las declaraclonE s de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad c e Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas affectadas del centro, OCT ha sido negllgente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comuni¢6 con las empresas antes y durante la construccl6n y no abord6 r6pidamente problema's coma la senalizaci6n del area afectada, Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado enda p6rdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demand contra WOCTA par parte de la empre a construc:tora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo _ un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio dehcentro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petit 6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad pars las siguientes arciones, Nosotros, los duen econ6rnico por pai centro no fue debi resultado en p2rdl inutilizables, los pa resista los pr6ximo alivio econ6mico si ipor qu6 no en Sar ALIVIO ECON6M PETICION s de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos soilicitando alivio a de la Ciudad Como resultado de la construction del Tranvia OCTIA OC, Nuestro 3mente notificado, consultado o prepararo para este proyecto mjasivo y ha is de Ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios cc)merciales son Ilos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios, Para permitir que la comunidad 7 meses a un ano de construccibn proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de iilar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en Ibs Estados Unidos, a Ana? • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $51millones del superavit p esupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a essta situaci6n, ya qut se trata de una emergencia econ6mica, Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero esd no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construccibn. Esta cantidad solo sostegdra el area afectada du ante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran' el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construccibn. Otras partes respon9ables tambi6n deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCI N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto dir cto ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los neg cios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construccibn, miehtras que el impacto no firecto sera para las calles adyacentes que tambl6n se veran afectadas. El finapclamie to de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar Orioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda (IT-,5 mllldnes) en base al alquiler de c da solicitante, Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afe! tado de manera diferente y r ecesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Tddos los solicitantes eben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos cwherciales y las declaration s de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuer con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambi6n debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas aFectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comuni46 con las empresas antes y durante la construccibn y no abord6 rapidamente problemar como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado eNla p6rdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra IaiOCTA por parte de la empre a construc:tora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo - . m Ana apoyo esta __ un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio delcentro de Santa y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. Nosotros, los duen econ6mlco par par centro no fue debit resultado en perdi( inutilizables, Jos pa resista los pr6ximo alivio econ6mico si i por que no en San ALIVIO ECON6mi • VIONTO DE super6vit pi emergencia Para apoyar afectada du durante al r deben rend • DISTRIBUCI( impacto din Para los neg impacto no finapciamiei solicitantes, alquiler de c diferente y r solicitantes , declaraclone • DEFENSA DE y la Ciudad c centro. OCT� empresas an senalizaci6n ingresos pan de la empres anteriores. Yo _4—�_ Ana apoyo PETIC16N s de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos sollicitando alivio e de la Ciudad como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvfa OCTA OC, Nuestro amente notiflcado, consultado o preparado Para este proyecto mjasivo y ha as de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios cc{merciales son Ilos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad 7 meses a un ano de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de )ilar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en Ibs Estados Unidos, a Ana? -A CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5�millones del asupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya qu@ se trata de una econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero esd no es suficiente a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendr6 el area ante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendr6n el 6rea afectada enos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes respon9ables tambien cuentas. N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de Tondos debe ser mensual/blme�tral en 2 niveles: cto ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son )cios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, miehtras que el lirecto sera Para las calles adyacertes que tambien se veran afectadas. El to de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar Orloridad a esos 4ctualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ('$ 75 mllldnes) en base al ida solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cads negocio se ve afe!ctado de manera ecesita los fondos Para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Tddos los eben presentar la documentacl6n adecuada, los docurnentos cornerciales y las > de c6mo se gasta la asistencia Para continuar con la financlacl6h. LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas alfectadas del ha sido negligente al prepararse Para el proyecto, no se comuni¢6 con las es y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 rapidamente problemas como la iel area afectada. Todos estos problemas y m6s han resultado eni la perdida de el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra lai OCTA por parte r constructora a cargo del Tranvfa OC que alega muchos de los problemas on cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio delicentro de Santa apoyo de la ciudad Para las siguientes acciones. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. 1 TO L R 4/7-6Nl 0 G 94c7iedf/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following. actions. Sincerely, TGS� /� Gl:irf/� LSO Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of fonds should be given on a month ly/bi-month ly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I 2 ( _yya client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business sulSport tlus petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a month ly/bi-month ly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I (]7 r�u� � (.;customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this p titimi and as the ceiiftyfs sr by rt of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact finding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I I 1y7 CI J? ca client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and askJthe city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of fiords should be given on a month ly/bi-month ly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I [�a LhlegntZcustomer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business supp t this petition and ask the ci' s support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of finds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are For 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana most advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 inonths, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. Est �fl' I V � �d a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely. GPGA`r�'�G�'��G Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction, Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I A U u A R 00(ry i9 ,C6 dent/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask tile/city's support of the following actions. Sincerely. 7T�U �ad(1V zZ Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a month ly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding, ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I lE,n.t_CLLo (6-�7 a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant, This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business su'pp rt athis petition a d ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction, This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction, Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a month ly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant, This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. i I a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition an ask t city's support of the following actions. Sincerely. U Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a month ly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact finding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based an rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated -- but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible patties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as cacti business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problem A boy�'/ / I �l a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely. M11 Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $ L5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely. Nosotros, los duel econ6mico par pa centro no fue deb resultado en perd inutilizables, los p; resista los pr6ximc alivio econ6mico s i por que no en Sa ALIVIO ECONOM PETICION s de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos so'licitando alivio __ de la Ciudad como resultado de la construccion del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro 3mente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto m''asivo y ha 3s de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el Centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son Ilos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad 7 meses a un ano de construccion proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de filar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en Jos Estados Unidos, a Ana? • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la Ciudad debe asignar un mfnimo de $5millones del superavit p esupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situacibn, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construction. Esta cantidad solo sostehdra el area afectada du ante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al nienos Jos primeros 6 meses de construccion. Otras partes respon9ables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCI N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bime$tral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los neg cios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construccion, miehtras que el impacto no Alrecto sera para las calles adyacentes que tambien se veran afectadas. El financiamie to de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de c da solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afe'ctado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes ileben presentar la documentacibn adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaration s de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comuni¢6 con las empresas antes y durante la construccion y no abord6 rapidamente problemas como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado eni la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demands contra la' OCTA por parte de la empre a constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petit on y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. Nosotros, los duel econ6mico por pa centro no fue deb resultado en perdi inutilizables, los pi resista los pr6ximc PETlabN s de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos sollicitando alivio de la Ciudad como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro imente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto mlasivo y ha 3s de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios cdmerciales son Ilos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad 7 meses a un ano de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico si ilar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en Ibs Estados Unidos, Lpor que no en San a Ana? ALIVIO ECON6mj • VIONTO DE super6vit pi emergencia para apoyai afectada du durante al r CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del upuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una on6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area ite 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada ios los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes responslables tambien deben rendjr cuentas. • DISTRIBUCI N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimeStral en 2 niveles: impacto dir 'to ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, miehtras que el impacto no Jjrecto sera para las calles adyacentes que tambien se veran afectadas. El financiamieiito de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de c da solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y r ecesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaracionc s de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas aifectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas an es y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 rapidamente problemas como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empre a constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo liente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petic 6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning foreconomic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are haza •dous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the rit xt 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Stich financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa na? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT UR M CITY; the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $ ,5 million has been allocated -- but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of constriction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain tic affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction, Other responsible parties should also be h Id accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a month) /bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for a 'acent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant, This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need tie funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, bu iness documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionallye held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affect d downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to common cate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these. issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have ed to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I . �.� a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely. Nosotros, los duei econ6rnico por pa centro no fue deb resultado en p6rd inutilizables, los p; resista los pr6ximc alivio econ6mico <- i por que no en Sa ALIVIO ECONOM PETIC16N s de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos sdlicitando alivio a de la Ciudad comp resultado de la construccibn del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro 3mente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto mlasivo y ha 3s de ingresos del 30-50% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son Ilos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad 7 meses a un aft de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de War. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en Ibs Estados Unidos, a Ana? • VVIONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la Ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5;millones del superavit p esupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya qu@ se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada du ante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de Jos casos. $5 millones sostendrarr el area afectada durante al rienos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes respon ables tambi6n deben rendir cuentas. F • DISTRIBUCI N DE FONDOS: la distribucJ6n de Tondos debe ser mensual/bime$tral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000), Los fondos de impadto directo son para los neg cios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, miehtras que el impacto no lirecto sera para las calles adyacentes que tambi6n se veran afectadas. El financiamietito de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda (5F.5 milldnes) en base al alquiler de c da solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afe'ctado de manera diferente y r ecesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes eben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos coererciales y las declaration s de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambi6n debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad ce Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas aifectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunid6 con las empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no aborc16 rapidamente problemas Como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado en; la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dada lugar a una demanda contra lal OCTA por parte de la empre a constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo )_ un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del 'centro de Santa Ana apo esta petit 6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. Nosotros, los duet economico por pa centro no fue debi resultado en perdi inutilizables, los p: resista los proximc alivio economico s tpor que no en Sai ALIVIO ECONbM PETICIbN s de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio a de la Ciudad como resultado de la construccion del Tranvia OCiIA OC, Nuestro 3mente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto Hasivo y ha is de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios cdmerciales son Ilos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad 7 meses a un ano de construccion proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de filar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos sirriilares en los Estados Unidos, 3 Ana? • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5;millones del superavit p esupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situation, ya qu@ se trata de una emergencia economica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construccion. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada du ante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendr6n el area afectada durante al nienos los primeros 6 meses de construccion. Otras partes responiables tambien deben rendir cuentas. e- • DISTRIBUCI N DE FONDOS: la distribution de Tondos debe ser mensual/bimettral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los Tondos de impacto directo son para los neg cios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construccion, mientras que el impacto no firecto sera para las calles adyacentes que tambion se veran afectadas. El finapciamieiito de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuyo ayuda '.5 millones) en base al alquiler de c da solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afe'ctado de manera diferente y r ecesita los Tondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentation adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaration s de como se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiacioh. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas aifectadas del centro. 0CT ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comuniG6 con las empresas an es y durante la construccion y no abordo rapidamente problems como la jn8rL zacion el area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado enda perdida de ingresos par el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demands contra ldOCTA por parte de la empre a constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa a apoyo esta petit on y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for e onomic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are haza -dour, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar, Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa na? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY; the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $ 1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of constriction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the Furst 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be hc Id accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for a 'acent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need t -le funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding, ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA; OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affect d downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to commun care with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area, All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have ed to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. T _` r ✓Ca client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely. Nosotros, Jos duel econ6mIco por pa centro no fue debi resultado en perdi inutilizables, los pi resista Jos prdximc alivio econdmico s iporque no en Sai ALIVIO ECONOM PETICION s de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos soilicitando alivio e de la Ciudad como resultado de la construction del Tranvia OCiIA OC, Nuestro 3mente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto rrllasivo y ha 3s de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios cdmerciales son llos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitiri que la comunidad 7 meses a un ano de construccidn proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de iilar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en Jos Estados Unidos, a Ana? • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5imillones del superavit p esupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construccidn. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada du ante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de Jos casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al nienos los primeros 6 meses de construccidn. Otras partes respoMables tambien deben rend cuentas. f • DISTRIBUCI N DE FONDOS: la distribucidn de fondos debe ser mensual/bimeStral en 2 niveles: impacto dir cto ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los neg cios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construccidn, miehtras que el impacto no irecto sera para las calles adyacentes que tambien se veran afectadas. El finagciamie to de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a enos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuyd ayuda t5'S millones) en base al alquiler de c da solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afe.ctado de manera diferente y r ecesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos corinerciales y las declaration s de cdmo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci6ih. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable diet alivio financiero y la Ciudad centro. OCT empresas ar senalizaci6n ingresos par de la empre: anteriores. Yo Ana apoyo esta Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas aifectadas del ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunigd con las 2s y durante la construction y no abord6 rapidamente problemass como la el area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado en la perdida de el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra Ia OCTA por parte constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas _ un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del ,centro de Santa n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. Nosotros, los duen econ6rnlco por par centro no fue debic resultado en p6rdic inutillzables, los pa. resista los pr6ximo, alivio econ6mico si r.por qu6 no en San ALIVIO ECONOM PETIC16N s de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio de la Ciudad como resultado de la construccidn del Tranvfa OCTA OC, Nuestro imente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto mjasivo y ha as de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espaclos ccjmerclales son Ilos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitin que la comunidad 7 meses a un aft de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicltando su apoyo de filar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en Ibs Estados Unidos, a Ana? • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $51millones del superavit p esupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya qu@ se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1,5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n, Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada du ante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendr6n'el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes respon9ables tambi6n deben rendir cuentas. f" • DISTRIBUCI N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bime.Stral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los neg cios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, miehtras que el impacto no 11recto ser6 para las calles adyacentes que tambien se ver6n afecfadas Fi finapciamie solicitantes alquiler de i dlferente y solicitantes declaration • DEFENSA DE y la Ciudad centro. OCT empresas ar senalizaci6n ingresos par de la empre: anteriores, Yo Ana apoyo esta to de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar orioridad a esos Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda M75 millones) en base al ada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se. ve afe6ado de manera ecesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Tddos los eben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos coMerciales y las s de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para contlnuar con la financiac!61h, LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comuni46 con las :es y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 rapidamente problemas como la iel area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado en; la p6rdida de el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra IaiOCTA por parte a constructora a cargo del Tranvfa OC que alega muchos de los problemas v un cltente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa y solicito 9 apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning fore -on omir, relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not ben properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30.80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are haza dous, and it is impossible to conduct business In order to allow the community to withstand then xt 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar, Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States -- why not Santa na? FCONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million fi-om the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated -- but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of constr rction. This amount Will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain t e affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be h Id accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF ]FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a month) /bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers direct impact ($ 10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for a 'acent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding, is greater than non -direct, and priority should be givers to those applicants. Currently, the, City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant, This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need tie funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, bu iness documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding, ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally t e held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to commun cate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have ed to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges r iany of the above problems. I y a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing S PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for ( City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not be( consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted ill revenue throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are haze impossible to conduct business, In order to allow the community to withstand the m of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. support has happened in similar projects across the United States ­ why not Santa ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT PROM CI'CY; the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $ allocated -- but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of constr will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best, $5 million will sustain t least the fast 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be he ,DISTRIBUTION OF ]FUNDiS; distribution of funds should be given on a monthl 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact fun( businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for at also affected, Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should applicants Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1,5 million) based applicant,'I"his is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need t different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, bu statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA; OCTA should additionally I for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affect( businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to commun before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges r problems. 1 � �'a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely. momic relief by the properly notified, sses of 30-80% ous, and it is 7months to a year ich financial from the $25 million .5 million has been ction. This amount e affecled area for at Id accountable, //bi-monthly basis in ing are for 4th Street acent streets that are )e given to those )n rent of each ie funds to cover iness documents and e held responsible d downtown small rate with businesses for the affected area. d to a lawsuit ianv of the above iness Nosotros, los duet econ6mico por pa centro no fue deb resultado en perdi inutilizables, Jos pi resista Jos pr6ximc alivio econ6mico s iporque no en Sa ALIVIO ECONOMI PETICI6N s de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio de la Ciudad como resultado de la construction del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro 3mente notificado, consultado o preparado Para este proyecto mlasivo y ha is de ingresos del 30-50% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios cc)merciales son Ilos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad 7 meses a un ano de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de iilar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en Ibs Estados Unidos, a Ana? • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5imillones del superavit p esupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situation, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, Pero eso no es suficiente Para apoya a las empresas durante la construccibn. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada du ante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al enos los primeros 6 meses de construccibn. Otras partes respon9ables tambien deben render cuentas. • DISTRIBUCI N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de Tondos debe ser mensual/bimettral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son Para los neg cios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construccibn, miehtras que el impacto no lirecto sera Para las calles adyacentes que tambien se veran afectadas. El finapciamietito de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda (5.1175 millones) en base al alquiler de c da solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y r ecesita los fondos Para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos Jos solicitantes eben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, Jos documentos coi erciales y las declaration s de c6mo se gasta la asistencia Para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas alfectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse Para el proyecto, no se comuni46 con las empresas antes y durante la construccibn y no abord6 rapidamente problemas como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado en la perdida de ingresos par@ el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra laOCTA por parte de la empre a constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo r' C� L un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio deLcentro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petit on y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad Para las siguientes acciones. Nosotros, los duet econ6rnico por pa Centro no fue debt resultado en pdrdl inutilizables, los pi resista los pr6ximc alivio econ6mico s zpor que no en Sa ALIVIO ECON6 PETICI6N s de negocios y propiedades del Centro de Santa Ana, estamos soilicitando alivio a de la Ciudad como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvla OM OC. Nuestro rmente notificado, consultado o prepararo para este proyecto mlasivo y ha is de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios cdmerciales son Ilos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permiti' que la comunidad 7 meses a un ano de construccOn proyectada, estamos soiicitando su apoyo de iilar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos simJlares en Ibs Estados Unidos, a Ana? MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5imillones del superavit p esupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya qu& se trata de Una emergencia econ6mica, Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construccl6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada du ante 1-2 rneses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construccion. Otras partes responiables tambien deben rendir cuentas. f • DISTRIBUCI N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimeStral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los neg cios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de constructi6n, miehtras que el impacto no Airecto sera para las calles adyacentes que tambien se veran afectadas, El financiamleiito de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar Orioridad a enos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda M75 millones) en base al alquiler de c da solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afe'ctado de manera diferente y r ecesita los fondos Para cubrlr diferentes aspectos del negocio. Tddos Jos solicitantes eben presentar la documentacl6n adecuada, los docurnentos corinerciales y las declaration s de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci6m. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas affectadas del centro. OCT ha silo negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunl46 con las empresas an es y durante la construction y no abord6 rapidamente problema5 coo la seMalizaci6n el area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han result d I ingresos de la err anteriop Yo Anaapoyo u a o erll a perdida de el centro de.la ciudad y han dado lugar a Una demanda contra Ia OCTA por parte constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas __ un cliente/cliente de un come rciante/negocio dekentro de Santa y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. Nosotros, los duen econ6rnico por par centro no fue debit resultado en p6rdic inutilizables, los pa PETICIbN s de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos sollicitando alivio __ de la Ciudad como resultado de la construccibn del Tranvfa OM OC. Nuestro smente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto mjasivo y ha is de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son Ilos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permltlr, que la comunidad resista los proximo 7 meses a un ano de construccibn proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico sir ilar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos sirriilares en Ibs Estados Unidos, Cpor qu6 no en San a Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMI • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la Ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5:millones del super6vit p esupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta sltuacl6n, ya qu6 se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se ban asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construccibn. Est@ cantidad solo sosteMM el area afectada du ante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos, $5 millones sostendr6n!el area afectada durante al nienos los primeros 6 meses de construccibn. Otras partes respon9ables tambi6n deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCI(N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bime$tral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los neg cios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construccibn, miehtras que el impacto no Ilrecto ser6 para las calles adyacentes que tambl6n se ver6n afectadas. El finapciamle to de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar orloridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana dlstribuy6 ayuda M 5 millones) en base al alquiler de c da solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que calla negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y ecesita los fondos Para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio, Todos Ios solicitantes eben presentar la documentation adecuada, los documentos corMerciales y las declaration s de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financlaci6n. • DEFENSA DE y la Ciudad c centro. OCT) empresas ar senallzacl6n ingresos par. de la empre! anteriores. Yo N�� Ana apoyo esta LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambi6n debe ser responsable del alivio financiero Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas alfectadas del ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, nose comunlr6 con las :es y durante la construccibn y no abord6 r6pidamente problema's como la iel area afectada. Todos estos problemas y m6s ban resultado eni la p6rdida de el centro de la ciudad y ban dada lugar a una demanda contra la'OCTA por parte a constructora a cargo del Tranvfa OC que alega muchos de los problemas un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes arciones, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I � 1�, a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business supp rt this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States —why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($ t0,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone; while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I ��� P �lv Q FZ a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible Tor financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. IA,��R - a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget suIplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. 1 ✓/fit �d a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business sup rt this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. Atl of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. 5C5+0 a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Stich financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. ,Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the eity,s support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable, • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above . problems. 1 ' 7I a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petitign and ask the city's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA. has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. 1. KGrCP�j� o ro z (G a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business sup or[ this p6tition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need tjie funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA. has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I w-0 trI( { a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support t i petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible Tor financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA_ has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support Vs petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $ LS million has been allocated —but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2.tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I u- yr 411Tya client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, / /G G Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 71nonths to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact ft nding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I t6w a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business the rty's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. y ient/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business and ask th rty's s pport of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA.has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. t a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. 1 a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY. the downtown must allocate a rninimurn of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I Aram' T° /l 2 a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, t Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible For financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA. has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. 1 a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact finding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA. has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. 1l a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this n and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, PETICION Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del Centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construccion del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construction proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, Lpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del super6vit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se ban asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la constructi6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendr6 el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendr6n el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construccl6n. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para Jos negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construccion, mientras que el impacto no directo sera para las calles adyacentes que tambien se ver6n afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentacidn adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de como se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construccion y no abord6 r6pidamente problemas como la senalizaci6n del 6rea afectada. Todos estos problemas y m6s han resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo 7� (� L un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo e a petici6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PETICION Nosotros, los due"nos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construccion del Tranvfa OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el Centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comuniciad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construccion proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, por qu6 no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECON6MIC0 • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construccion. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para Ins negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construccion, mientras que el impacto no directo sera para las calles adyacentes que tambien se veran afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentacidn adecuada, Jos documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construccion y no abord6 rapidamente problemas como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvfa OC que alega muchos de Jos problemas anteriores. YO —�� U s � v G vL un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petici6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 mouths of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. V 1 a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this etition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States —why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of finds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and dining construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I \ 111r 1 D a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support thr pe ition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar, Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact finding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the finds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue' funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible Tor financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. 10 "r a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support thiss letition and ask the city's support of the following actions. PETICI6N Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio economico por pane de la Ciudad como resultado de la construccion del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construccion proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio economico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, f.por que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECON6MICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situacion, ya que se trata de una emergencia economica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente Para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construccion. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendircuentas. • DISTRIBUCI6N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construccion, mientras que el impacto no directo sera para las calles adyacentes que tambien se veran afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad cle Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos Para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentacidn adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiacion. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse Para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construccion y no abord6 rapidamente problemas como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte (-'�e la empresa cons7uctora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas Yo un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa A a . oyo esta petition y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PETICION Nosotros, los due"nos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80`ya en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista Jos pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, por que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situacidn, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente Para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son Para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construccidn, mientras que el impacto no directo sera Para las calles adyacentes que tambien se veran afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empres ntes y durant a construccion y no abord6 rapidamente problemas como la se izaaon del area afect da. Todos estos problemas y mas ban resultado en la perdida de gresos para el centro la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa c ructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas un clie liente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa esta petici6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States —wiry not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the fiords to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. 1 ITO I a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business suppor�iitio n andNT c the eity's support of the following actions. PETICI6N Nosotros, los duerhos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranv(a OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista Jos pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, Lpor qu6 no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECON6MICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un m(nimo de $5 millones del superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menus los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes responsables tambi6n deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de Tondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, mientras que el impacto no directo sera para las calles adyacentes que tambi6n se veran afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambi6n debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 rapidamente problemas como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado en la p6rdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranv(a OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo R:PMOA un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petici6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PETICION Nosotros, Jos duenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad Como resultado de la construccl6n del Tranvfa OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no foe debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es Imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a on ano de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, Lpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minima de $5 millones del super6vit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situacf6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construccidn. Esta cantidad solo sostendr6 el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $S millones sostendr6n el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construccidn. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distribution de Tondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, mientras que el impacto no directo ser6 para las calles adyacentes que tambien se ver6n afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentacidn adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financfaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambi6n debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 r6pidamente problemas como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y m6s han resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvfa OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo -f lQ Q 0.Y C\C- un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo e� sta pe on y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PETICION Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado Para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, Lpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECON6MICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la Ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al mends los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCI6N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, mientras que el impacto no directo sera para las calles adyacentes que tambien se veran afectadas. EI financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 rapidamente problemas como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo Ny\glMo , un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petici6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PETICIbN Nosotros, los Buenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por pane de la Ciudad como resultado de la construccibn del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construccibn proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, Lpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECON6MICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construccibn. Esta cantidad solo sostendr6 eI Area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construccibn. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construccibn, mientras que el impacto no directo sera para las calles adyacentes que tambien se veran afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe Bar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita Ins fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construccibn y no abord6 rapidamente problemas como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo�C��/ QD un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta pet' i6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad Para las siguientes acciones. l Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction, This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants, Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. //�� I ���� —� a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this I �f ion and ask the city's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate aminimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency; Currently $1.5 million has been allocated —but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact finding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition ao ask the city's support of the following actions. PETICION Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del Centro de Santa Ana, estamos econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construccldn del Tranvia 0 centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios inutillzables, los pasillos son peligrososy es imposible realizar negocios. Para permi resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construccl6n proyectada, estamos solicitz alivio economico similar.'ral apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares el tpor qu6 no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CItlDAD; El Centro de la Ciudad debe asignar un minimo de superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situac16n, ya emergencia econ6mica..Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo so: afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de fos casos. $5 millones sostend durante al menos los priirieros 6 meses de construction. Otras partes resp deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBuCION DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos.debe ser mensual/bi. impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los Tondos de im para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construction, r impacto no directo ser6 para las cailes adyacentes que tambien se ver6n a licitando alivio A OC. Nuestro asivo y ha ;umerciaies son it que la comunidad ido su apoyo de los Estados Unidos, millones del se trata de una no es suficiente 1&6 el6rea el area afectada >ables tambien d en 2 niveles; directo son as que el as. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dai prioridad a esos solleftantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 mil ones) en base al alquiler de cads solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve al ectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio, "odos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos c mercialesy las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci 5n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsabie del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro, OCTA ha sido negllgdnte al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comu ic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construction y no abord6 r6pidamente problernas como la senalizacidn del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y m6s han resultado mla perdida de ingresos para el centro'de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los broblemas anteriares. G!� ��l�/� 1.dlibn�liente de un comercianteJnegocio d I centro de Santa Ana apoyo e$ ta petic'dn y solicito el apoyo de is ciudad Para las siguientes acciones. 9 PETICI6N Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construction del Tranvia 0 licitando alivio A OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto Inasivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-50% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios omrcWes son e inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permi it que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construction proyectada, est@mos solicita do su apoyo de alivio ec:onomico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares enllos Estados Unidos, tpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMIcO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de millones del superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situation, ya q e se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero e o no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construction. Est@ cantidad solo sostindra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendr6n el area afectada durante al menos los prirneros 6 meses de construccion. Otras partes respo isables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIE3UCI6N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bim stral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fond os de Imp cto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construccion, mi _ntras que el impacto no directo ser6 Para las calles adyacentes que tambien se veran afe taclas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe da prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuyo ayuda ($1.5 mil ones) en base al Aquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve a ectado de manera diferente y necesita los fonclos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. 'odos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentation adecuada, los documentos c merciales y las declaraciones de como se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci' n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE: LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comu ico con las empresas antes y durante la construccion y no abord6 rapidamente proble as como la senalizacion del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado n la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas /o _ \`l un Itente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio clI centro de Santa Ana apoyo es a petici6n y solicito el apoy de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PETICION Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad Como resultado de la construction del Tranvia O centro no fue debidamente noti'ficado, consultado o preparado Para este proyecto resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios :itando alivio OC. Nuestro ;lvo y ha ierciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para perm! it que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construccion proyectada, estamos solicita do su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financlero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, l por que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $ superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya q emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero e para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sosti afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $S millones sostendri durante al menos Jos primeres 6 meses de construction. Otras partes respoi deben rendircuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bim impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de imp para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construction, mi millones del se trata de una no es suficiente dra el area el area afectada ables tambien !stral en 2 niveles: cto directo son ,ntras que el impacto no directo sera para las calles adyacentes que tambien se veran afe tadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 mil ones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve ai ectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. "'odos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentac!6n adecuada, los documentos c merciales y ]as declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci' n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comur ic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construccion y no abord6 rapidamente problery as como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado n la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los broblemas anteriores. Yo v un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo est icibn y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para ]as siguientes acciones. PETICI6N Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construccibn proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, por que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECON6MIC0 • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la Ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del super6vit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construccibn. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construccibn. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCI6N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construccibn, mientras que el impacto no directo sera para las calles adyacentes que tambien se ver6n afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos Ins solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construccibn y no abord6 rapidamente problemas como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas ban resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demands contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo p6sl, �un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petici6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PETICION Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos olicitando alivio economico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construction del Tranvla O q,TA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto asivo y ha resultado en p6rdidas de ingresos del 30-80%en todo el centro. Nuestros egpacios omerclales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permi it que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construccl6n proyectada, estamos solicita do su apoyo de alivio economico similar.'ral apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, Lpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $� millones del superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya q to se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero e o no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sost ndra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construccion. Otras partes respo sables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIE3UCI6N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bim stral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($;10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construction, mi ntras que el impacto no directo sera Para las calles adyacentes que tambien se veran afe tadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe clat prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cad@ negocio se ve a ectado de manera diferente y necesita los fonclos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. "odos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos c merciales y las declaraciones de como se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci' n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana clebe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro, OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comu icd con las empresas antes y durante la construccion y no abord6 rapidamente problernas como la seNlizacion del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado an la p6rdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructara a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los roblemas 11� v C _ un cltente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio duel centro de Santa a apoyo esta petition y solicito el apoyo de s. la ciudad para las siguientes accione PETICION Nosotros, Jos duenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvia 0 centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto resultado en p@rdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para perm, resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construction proyectada, estamos solicits :itando alivio OC. Nuestro ;ivo y ha amerciaies son r que la comunidad do su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en Jos Estados Unidos, Lpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECON6MICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $ superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya q emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero e: para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sosto afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendra durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes respoi deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de Tondos debe ser mensual/biro impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de imp para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, mi impacto no directo sera Para las calles adyacentes que tambien se veran afe i millones del ae se trata de una ,o no es suficiente !ndra el area n el area afectada isables tambien it en 2 niveles: directo son as que el as. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 mil ones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve a ectado de manera diferente y necesita los Tondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. -'odos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentacJ6n adecuada, los documentos c merciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci' n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse par@ el proyecto, no se comur1jc6 con las empresas antes y durante la construction y no abord6 rapidamente problernas como la se6alizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demands contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los Droblemas anteriores. Yo at'g jun cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petici6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para ]as siguientes acciones. PETICI6N Nosotros, los duehos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos economico por parte de la Ciudad Como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranv(a 0 centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto licitando alivio A OC. Nuestro asivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios omerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios, Para permi it que la comunidad resista Jos pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solic alivio economico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyertos similares Zpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECON6MICO MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de ido su apoyo de los Estados Unidos, millones del superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia economica. Actualmente se ban asignado $1.5 millones, pero e o no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sost ndra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los prinneros 6 meses de construccion. Otras partes respo sables tambi6n deben rendir cuentas DISTRmuci6N DE FONDOS: la distribucion de fondos debe ser mensual/bim impacto directo ($',10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de imp para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de c:onstrucci6n, mi impacto no directo sera para las calles adyacentes que tambien se veran afe financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dai solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 mi alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve a diferente y necesita los fonclos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio.' solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, Ios documentos c declaraciones de c6mo se Basta la asistencia para continuar con la financiac DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresa: stral en 2 niveles: cto directo son Was que el tadas. El prioridad a esos ones) en base al actado de manera odos los merciales y las del alivio financiero afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comur ico con las empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 rapidamente problerr as como la senalizacion del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado E n la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructors a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los roblemas anteriores. Yo cllente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio d I centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petq9: yo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones, PETICION Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del Centro de Santa Ana, estamos economico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construccion del Tranvfa O Centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios t'I' bl licitando alivio 'A OC. Nuestro asivo y ha )merciales son mu iza es, os pasllos son peligrosos y as imposible realizar negocios, Para permltlr que la comunidad resista los proximos 7 meses a un ano de construccion proyectada, estamos solic alivio economico similar, Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido an proyectos similares Lpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONbMICO MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: IEl Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $ superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situation, ya q emergencia economica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero e para apoyar a las empre sas durante la construccion. Esta cantidad solo sost ido su apoyo de los Estados Unidos, millones del se trata de una no es suficiente dra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los prinneros 6 meses de construccion. Otras partes respo sables tambien deben rendir cuentas. DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distribution de fondos debe ser mensual/bim stral an 2 niveles: impacto directo ($'10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construccion, mi ntras que el impacto no directo sera Para las calles adyacentes que tambien se veran afe tadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dai prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuyo ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve diferente y necesita los fonclos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. solicitantes deben presentar la documentation adecuada, los documentos declaraciones de como se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financia� • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser re y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comui empresas antes y durante la construccion y no abordo rapidamente problen senalizacion del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvfa OC que alega muchos de los anteriores. Yo A6�� `f�C� a��Wun cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio c Ana apoyo esta petition y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. o de manera Jos iales y las del alivio financiero afectadas del icd con las as como la n la perdida de a OCTA por parte )roblemas centro de Santa PETIC16N Nosotros, los cluOos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvia 0 centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios inutlPzables, los pasillos son pellgrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para perm! resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicita alivio econ6mico similar.'ral apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares ei 1por que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO E:CON6MIC0 MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $ super6vit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situacl6n, ya q emergencla econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero e para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sost afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos, $5 millones sostendr olicitando alivio TA OC. Nuestro nasivo y ha omerciales son 7 que la comunidad ido su apoyo de Jos Estados Unidos, millones del se trata de una no es suficiente idr6 el area el 6rea afectada durante al mends los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes respo sables tambien deben rendir cuentas. DISTRIBucibN DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bim stral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($;10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de Imp cto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construccl6n, mi ntras que el impacto no directo sera Para las calles adyacentes que tambien se ver6n afe tadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquller de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve a 'ectado de manera diferente y necesita los fonclos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. 'odos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci"n. DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro, OCTA ha silo negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comurilc6 con las empresas antes y durante la construccidn y no abord6 r6pidamente problernas como la senalizaci6n del 6rea afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado an la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvfa OC que alega muchos de los roblemas anteriores, i Y -- un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio d I centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta peticidn y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acclones. PETICION Nosotros, los duehos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad Como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvia O centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para perm) resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitz :itando alivio OC. Nuestro ivo y ha amerciaies son r que la comunidad do su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, por que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya emergencia econ6m1ca. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo so! afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostend durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes resp deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bi impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los Tondos de im para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, r impacto no directo sera Para las calles adyacentes que tambien se veran a millones del e se trata de una o no es suficiente ndra el area i el area afectada sables tambien cl en 2 niveles: directo son as que el as. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 mil ones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve a ectado de manera diferente y necesita los Tondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. '"odos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos c merciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci"n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comu ic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 rapidamente problernas como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado an la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los broblemas anteriores. un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio d I centro de Santa Ana apoyo es petici6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PETICON Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos economico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construccion del Tranvia Oi centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80%en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios inutilizables, los pasillos son peli,grosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permi resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construccion proyectada, estamos solicita alivio ec:on6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares er cpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO E:CONOMICO MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $ superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situation, ya q emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero e para apoyar a las empresas durante la construccion. Esta cantidad solo sost afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendri )licitando alivio TA OC. Nuestro iasivo y ha omerciales son r que la comunidad do su apoyo de Ins Estados Unidos, millones del e se trata de una > no es suficiente idra el area el area afectada durante al menos los prirneros 6 meses de construction, Otras partes respo sables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distribution de fondos debe ser mensual/bim stral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construction, mi ntras que el impacto no directo sera Para las calles adyacentes que tambien se veran afe tadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe clat prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve al ectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. —odos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos c )merciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci'n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE: LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha silo negligente al prepararse para el proyerto, no se comu ic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construction y no abord6 rapidamente problernas como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los roblemas anteriores. Yo f/ E/ un cllente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio d Ana apoyo esta petici6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. I centro de Santa PETIC16N Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construcc16n del Tranvfa 0 centro no fue debidamente notificado, consuftado o preparado para este proyecto resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios inutillzables, los pasillos son peli.grosos y es fmposible realizar negocios. Para perm) resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construccJ6n proyectada, estamos solfcit< alivio econ6mico similar,'ral apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares e ipor quo no en Santa Ana? A'LIVIO ECONbmico • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la Ciudad debe asignar un mfnimo de super6vit presupuestarlo de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya emergencla econ6mica..Actualmente se ban asignado $1.5 millones, pero para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo so: afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostend durante al menos Jos primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes resp deben rendir cuentas. DISTRIBUCI6N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos.debe ser me impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de imp para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, m impacto no directo ser6 para las cafles adyacentes que tambi6n se ver6n aft ffnanciamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe da solicitantes. Actuaimente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 mi alquiler de cads soiicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve a diferente y necesita Jos fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio, solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos < declaraciones de c6mo se Basta la asistencia para continuar con la financeac DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE: LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser respo y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas em centro, OCTA ha sido negligonte al prepararse para el proyecto, no se empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 rapidamente p licitando alivio A OC. Nuestro asivo y ha omerciaies son it que la comunidad ido su apoyo de los Estados Unidos, millones del se trata de una no es suficiente dra el6rea of area afectada abies tambi6n stral en 2 niveles: cto directo son mtras que el :tadas. El prioridad a esos ones) en base al ectado de manera odos los )mercfales y las del alivio financiero afectadas del ic6 con las as como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos probiemas y mas han resultado 4n la perdida de ingresos para el centro'de la ciudad y han dado iugara una demanda contra ]a OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvfa OC que alega muchos de los roblemas anteriores. Yo � / I/ i cliente/clfente de un comerciante/negoco del centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petition y s icfto el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PETICION Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del Centro de Santa Ana, estamos econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad como resuitado de la construcci6n del Tranvia 01 Centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto resuitado en perdidas de ingresos del 30.80% en todo el Centro. Nuestros espacios inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permi resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construccOn proyectada, estamos solicita alivio econ6mico similar.'ral apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares et ipor qud no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de super6vit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya emergencia econ6mica..Actualmente se han asignado $1,5 millones, pero para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo so: afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostend durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes resp deben rendir cuentas. DISTRiBuci6N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos.debe ser mensual/bim impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de imp. para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, mi impacto no directo ser6 Para las caller adyacentes que tambidn se ver4n afe financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dai solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1,5 mil alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve a' diferente y necesita los fonclos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio.' solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos c declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambidn debe ser responsable y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas centro, OCTA ha lido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se Comm empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 r6pidamente problen senalizaci6n del Area afectada, Todos estos problemas y m6s han resuitado i ingresos para el centro'de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra de la empresa constructors a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega machos de los anteriores. rr Yo�GI n cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio d Ana apoyo esta petici6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad Para las siguientes acciones licitando alivio A OC. Nuestro asivo y ha omerciates son it que la comunidad ido su apoyo de los Estados Unidos, millones del e se trata de una o no es suficlente ndr6 el Area i el Area afectada sables tambidn !stral en 2 niveles: cto directo son !ntras que el ;tadas. El prioridad a esos ones) en base al actado de manera odos los omerciales y las lei alivio financiero Ifectadas del c6 con las is como la vla perdida de i OCTA por parte robiemas centro de Santa PETICI6N Nosotros, Ios duenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos olicitando alivio economico por parte de la Ciudad comp resultado de la construction del Tranvfa 0 TA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto inasivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80%en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comercialesson inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permi it que la comunidad resista los proximos 7 meses a un ano de construccidn proyectada, estamos solicita 1do su apoyo de alivio economico similar.'ral apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, tpor qua no en Santa Ana? A'LIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un m nlmo de $' millones del superavit presupuestario de A ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia economica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero e o no es suficlente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sost endra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construccidn. Otras partes respoilsables tambien deben rendir cuentas, • DISTRIBucibN DE FONDOS: la distrfbuci6n de fondos.debe ser mensual/bim stral en 2 niveles; impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,Op0). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construccidn, mi ntras que el impacto no directo sera pars las Galles adyacentes que tambl gin se veran afe tadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe clat prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana dlstribuy6 ayuda ($1,5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante, Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve a ectado do manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. "odor los solicitantes deben presentar la documentation adecuada, Jos documentos c merciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta fa asistencia para continuar con la financiaci I n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DELA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequehas centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comui empresas antes y durante la construccidn y no abord6 rapidamente probien senalizacl6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra de la ernpresa constructora a cargo del Tranvfa OC que alega muchos de los anteriores. Yo �J _ a cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio d Ana apoyo esta petition y sallclto el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. afectadas del 1c6 con las as como la n la perdida de a OCTA por parte centro de Santa PETICON Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del Centro de Santa Ana, estamos econo'mico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construccidn del Tranvfa 0 centro no fue debidamente noti'ficado, consuitado o preparado pare este proyecto resultado en pdrdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espaclos inutillzables, los pasillos son peli.grosos yes imposible realizar negocios. Para permi resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicit/ alivio econ6mico similar. "ral apoyo financiero he ocurrido en proyectos similares e ipor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO F.CONOMICO licitando alivio A OC. Nuestro asivo y he omercaates son r que la comunidad ido su apoyo de los Estados Unidos, • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $ 5 millones del super6vit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1,5 millones, pero e o no es suficiente pare apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Este cantidad solo sost .ndr6 el Area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendr; durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construccOn. Otras partes respo deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos.debe ser m impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los Tondos de Imp; pare los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zone de construcci6n, mi impacto no directo sere pare las calles adyacentes que tambien se ver6n afe financlamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dal solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1,5 mil alquiler de cads solicitante, Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve a diferente y necesita Jos fondos pare cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. ' solicitantes deben presenter la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos c declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia pare continuer con la financiaci • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE: LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe serresponsable y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas centro, OCTA he sido negligdnte al prepararse pare el proyecto, no se comui empresas antes y durante la construccf6n y no abord6 r6pidamente problen sehalizacl6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y m6s han resultado i ingresos pare el centro'de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvfa OC que alega muchos de los anteriores. Yo /f j� /�/ u�i 2 9 cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio d Ana apoyo esta peticf6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad pare las siguientes acciones, el area afectada ables tambi6n d en 2 niveles: directo son as que el as. El maaa a esos s) en base al do de manera s los rciales y las del alivio financiero afectadas del ic6 con las as como la Me perdida de a OCTA por parte woblemas centro de Santa PETlC16N Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos econ6mico par parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construccl6n del Tranvia O centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto resultado en pdrdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios inutilizables, los pasillos son peli.grososy es imposible realizar negocios. Para perm resista Jos pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construcci6n proyectada, estamos soliciti alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares e Zpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECON6MIC0 • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la Ciudad debe asignar un minima de superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo so afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostend durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes resr deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCI6N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos.debe ser mensual/bl impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de in para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, i impacto no directo sera Para las cailes adyacentes que tambiOn se verfin z :itando alivio OC. Nuestro ;ivo y ha omerciaies son r que la comunidad do su apoyo de los Estados Unidos, millones del se trata de una no es suficiente idra el6rea el area afectada ables tambitn d en 2 niveles: directo son as que el as. EI financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe da prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1,5 millones) en base al alquiler de cads solicitante, Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve a ectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos pars cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. "odos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos c merciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiaci n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tamben debe ser responsablE y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las peciWas empress: centro, OCTA ha sido negligdnte al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comu empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 rapidamente probler senalizaci6n del 6rea afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado ingresos para el centro'de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los anteriores. Yo 4� _ f� i cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio d Ana apoyo esta petic16n y solicitk I apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acclones. del alivio financiero afectadas del Jc6 con las as como la n la p6rdida de a OCTA par paste iroblemas centro de Santa PETICi6N Nosotros, Jos duenos de negocios y propiedades del Centro de Santa Ana, estamos olicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad Como resuitado de la construccl6n del Tranvfa O TA OC. Nuestro contra no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado Para este proyecto inasivo y ha resuitado en p6rdidas de ingresos del 30-80% on todo el centro. Nuestros espacios tomerciales son inutillzables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposibie realizar negocios, Para perms it que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un aft de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicita do su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo flnanciero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, Zpor qu6 no en Santa Ana? A°LIVIO ECON6MICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la Ciudad debe asignar un minima de $ millones del superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de Una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $15 millones, pero e o no es suficiente Para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sost ndra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran of area afectada durante al menos los priirieros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes respo sables tambi6n deben rendir cuentas, • DISTRIBuci6N DE FONDOS: la distribucidn de fondos.debe ser mensual/birrstral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son Para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, mi ntras que el impacto no directo ser6 Para las calles adyacentes que tambi€Sn se veran afe tadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe clai prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1,5 millones) en base al alquiler de calla solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve a ectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos Para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. "odor los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, Jos documentos e merciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se Basta la asistencia Para continuar con la financiaci n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambi6n debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro, OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse Para el proyecto, no se comu ic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 rapidamente proble as coma la senalizacik del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resuitado en la p6rdida de ingresos Para el centro'de la ciudad y han dado sugar a Una demands contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvla OC que alega muchos de los roblemas anteriores. Yo�G`WA� �%?%�4 cliente/cliente de un eomercianteJnegocio d I centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petici6n y solicito el apoyo de is ciudad Para las siguientes acciones. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for e City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not bee consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazy impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the m of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar, support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of constr Will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain tl least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be he • DISTRIBiJTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthl 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact fun( businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for ad also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based applicant, This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need t different aspects of the business, All applicants must submit proper paperwork, bu statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally t for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affecte businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to common before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have I against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges r problgns. —went/customer of a downtown Santa Ana mer support this petr� 'h� ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely. momic relief by the properly notified, )sses of 30-80% lous, and it is t 7months to a year uch financial na? from the $25 million ,5 million has been rction. This amount e affected area for at Id accountable. Ai -monthly basis in ing are for 4th Street acent streets that are be given to those Dn rent of each re funds to cover iness documents and held responsible downtown small de with businesses »•the affected area. I to a lawsuit ny of the above Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30.80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic. emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated -- but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount Will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a Lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems 1 _ a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing S PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for e City as a result of the OCTA CC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not bee consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazy impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the m of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. support has happened in similar projects across the United States -- why not Santa ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $ al located -- but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of const will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain t least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be he DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS; distribution of funds should be given on a monthl 2 tiers� direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact fun( businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for ac also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based applicant. This is not effective„ as each business is impacted differently and need t different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, bu statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally I for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affect( businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to commun before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges t problems. I a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana me suppo4isetition and ask the city's support of the following actions, momic relief by the properly notified, )sses of 30-80% lous, and It is I 7months to a year uch financial na? 'rom the $25 million .5 million has been ction. This amount e affected area for at d accountable. /bi-monthly basis in ing are for 4th Street acent streets that are >e given to those m rent of each e funds to cover iness documents and held responsible downtown small ne with businesses n•the affected area. I to a lawsuit ny of the above Thant/business Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for e onomic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not ben properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are haza -dour, and it is impossible to conduct business, In order to allow the community to withstand the nc xt 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar, Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa na? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency, Currently $ 1,5 million has been allocated -- but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of constr lotion. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1.2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be h Id accountable. IPISTRIBIJTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers. direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact fun( ing are For 4th Sweet businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based Dn rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business All applicants must submit proper paperwork, hu iness documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTAL, OCTA should additionally LQ held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to commumcate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a Lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges r tany of the above Problems, 1 a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana mer hart/business 4544 suppo' Ts petitr n� and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing S PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning foreconomic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue Iosses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our conunercial spaces are unusable, walkways are haza -dour, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand thenext 7months to a year Of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States -- why not Santa na? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM MY; the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget swphis to this situation as this is an economic emergency, Currently $ .5 million has been allocated -- but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1.2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be hc Id accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF rUD�: distribution of fonds should be given on a monthl /bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funs ing are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1 5 million) based oil rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business, All applicants must submit proper paperwork, bu iness documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding, ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM _CCTA:OCTA should additionally e held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses, OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems, I _ �" client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions, Sincerely. PETICI6N Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del Centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad Como resuitado de la construcci6n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro Centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resuitado en p6rdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el Centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista Ins pr6ximos 7 meses a un aflo de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo finandero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, tpor qu6 no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la Ciudad debe asignar un mfnimo de $5 millones del superavit presupuestario de la Ciudad de $25 millones a esta situad6n, ya que se trata de una emergencla econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficlente para apoyar alas empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes responsables tambi6n deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCKJIN DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe see mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcc16n, mientras que el impacto no directo sera Para las calles adyacentes que tambibn se veran afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiier de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, Ins documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencla para-continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambidn debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de [as pequefias empresas afectadas del Centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construccibn y no abord6 rapidamente problemas coma la sen"alizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resuitado en la p6rdida de Ingresos para el Centro de la Ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por pane de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. r \ Yo V� un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del Centro de Santa Ana apoyo es etici6n lIto el apoyo de la Ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PETIC16N Nosotros, Jos duenos de negocios y propiedades del Centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad Como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro Centro no fue debidamente notificado, consuitado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el Centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista Jos pr6ximos 7 meses a on afio de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio, econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, Zpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la Ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del superdvit presupuestario de la Ciudad de $25 millones a esta sltuaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se ban asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente Para apoyar alas empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el Brea afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendrdn el Brea afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes responsabies tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distri6uci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son pars los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, mientras que el impacto no directo sera Para las caller adyacentes que tambien se verdn afectadas. El flnanciamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cads solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos Jos solicitantes deben presentar la documentacl6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencla para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsible del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequetias empresas afectadas del Centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse Para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 rdpidamente problemas coma la sefalizac16n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas ban resultado en la perdida de �;ernpresa sospara el Centro de la Ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra Ja OCTA por parte constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas Yo -- _ un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del Centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta tici6n y solicito el apoyo de la Ciudad para las siguientes acclones. PETICi6N Nosotros, los duefios de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construction del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado Para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasiilos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un aflo de construction proyectada, estamos soiicitando su apoyo de aiivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, Lpor quc no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la Ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del superdvit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actuaimente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente Para apoyar alas empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construccion. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUC1l5N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveies: impacto directo ($10,000) a €mpacf6 no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construction, mientras que el impacto no directo sera para las calies adyacentes que tambi6n se veran afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar priondad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cads solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cads negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declarations de c6mo se gasta la asistencia pars continuar con la financiac16n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambidn debe ser responsabie del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequen"as empresas afectadas del centro. OC7rA ha lido negligente al prepararse Para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 rapidamente problemas como la se6alizac16n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado en la perdida de ingresos Para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo ML)'h a un ciiente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petici6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PETIC16N Nosotros, los duefios de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio economico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construccion del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no foe debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado Para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los prdximos 7 meses a on aho de construccidn proyectada, estamos solicitando so apoyo de alivio economico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, dpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO £CONOMICO e MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un mmimo de $5 millones del superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situation, ya que se trata de una emergencia economica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente Para apoyar a las empresas durante la construccidn. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construccidn. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUC16N DE FONDOS: la distribution de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construccion, mientras que el impacto no directo sera para las cakes adyacentes que tambien se veran afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar priorldad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuyo ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cads negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentation adecuada, los documentos comerciales v las declarations de cdmo se gasta la asistencia Para continuar con la financlacion. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequefias empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunico con las empresas antes y durante la construccion y no abordo repidamente problemas coma la sefializacidn del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvfa OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo /`r ��% ��1 G� Sun cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta peticidn y soiicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PET06N Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad Como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos simiiares en los Estados Unidos, tpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del superdvit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se ban asignado $15 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar alas empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendrA el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de Ins casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n.Otras partes responsables tambl6n deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser manual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son pars Ins negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zone de construcc16n, mientras que el impacto no directo sera para las caller adyacentes que tambien se verdn afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cads solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presenter la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales v las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financlac16n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA hasido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 r6pidamente problemas Como la senalizaci6n del Area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas ban resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y ban dada lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo Loa ra Ay- Ala vmtS/.1 ' un cliente/ciiente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petic16n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PETICION Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad comp resultado de la construction del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construccion proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alMo econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, Lpor quo no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minima de $5 millones del superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situation, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se ban asignado $1.S millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construction. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construction. Otras partes responsables tambidn deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distribution de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto' no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son Para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construction, mientras que el impacto no directo sera Para las calies adyacentes que tambidn se veran afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioddad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cads solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrlr diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales v las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con is financiac16n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambidn debe ser responsabie del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construccl6n y no abord6 rapidamente problemas Como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos probiemas y mas ban resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y ban dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructooa a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los probiemas anteriores. YO O/whadML. un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa An�-poyo esta petici6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PETICION Nosotros, Ins duefios de negocios y propiedades del Centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad comp resultado de la construccion del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro Centro no fue debidamente notificado, consuitado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el Centro. Nuestros espacios comerclales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construccion proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio economico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en Ins Estados Unidos, Zpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la Ciudad debe asignar un mfnimo de $5 millones del superevit presupuestario de la Ciudad de $25 millones a esta situation, ya que se trata de Una emergencia economica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.S millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construccion. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construccion. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construccion, mientras que el impacto no directo sera para las calles adyacentes que tambldn se veren afectadas. El financlamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, is Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de calla solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectada de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales v las declaraciones de como se Basta la asistencia para continuer con to financlaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsabie del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequefias empresas afectadas del Centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construccion y no abord6 rfipidamente problemas como la senalizacion del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el Centro de la Ciudad y han dado tugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores_ Y un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del Centro de Santa Ana a esta petici6n y solicito el apoyo de la Ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PETMON Nosotros, los duen"os de negocios y propiedades del Centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro Centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en p@rdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espaclos comerciales son inutilizables, los pasiilos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los prbximos 7 meses a un ano de construccl6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de aiivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, ipor qu6 no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar alas empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCi6N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestrai en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son Para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, mientras que el impacto no directo sera pars las canes adyacentes que tambien se veran afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al aiquiler de cads solicitante_ Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubOr diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentac16n adecuada, los documentos comerciales v las declaraciones de como se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiac16n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambidn debe ser responsable del aiivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequefias empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 rapidamente problemas como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas v mas han resultado en is perdida de ingresos Para el centro de la ciudad y han dado Iugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa con31�'ductora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas z un ciiente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa petici6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad Para las siguientes acciones. PETICI6N Nosotros, los duefios de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad coma resuitado de la construcci6n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparada Para este proyecto masivo y ha resuitado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasiNos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resists los pr6ximos 7 meses a un afio de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tai apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, eporque no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un mfnimo de $5 millones del superAvit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar alas empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendrd el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendrAn el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes responsabies tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distri4uci6n de Tondos debe ser mensual/bimestrai en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacts no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de eonstrucci6n, mlentras que el impacto no directo sera para las calles adyacentes que tambien se verAn afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar priondad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 mlUones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cads negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubnr diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiac16n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequen"as empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negiigente al prepararse Para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construcri6n y no abord6 rApidamente problemas coma la sefializaci6n del Area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mAs han resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demands contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. &&,, "x- Yo un ciiente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petici6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PaicbN Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del Centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad Como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro Centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado Para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el Centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a on afio de construccOn proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alMo econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, dpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO r MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la Ciudad debe asignar un minima de $5 millones del superavit presupuestario de la Ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se ban asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente Para apoyar alas empresas durante la construcc16n. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUC16N DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son Para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, mientras que el impacto no directo sera Para ]as Galles adyacentes que tambien se veran afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentarla documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las deciaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia Para continuar con la financlaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsabie del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequen"as empresas afectadas del Centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 rapidamente problemas comp la sefializaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas ban resultado en la perdida de ingresos Para el Centro de la Ciudad y ban dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA par parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo'1 LQ QC `(]un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del Centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petici6n y solicito el apoyo de la Ciudad Para las siguientes acciones. DAle c e \ C'&s Win. PETIC16N Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiededes del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad como resuitado de la construcci6n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado Para este proyecto masivo y ha resuitado en pdrdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a on ano de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo fiinanciero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, Epor qu6 no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un mfnimo de $5 millones del superavit presupuestarlo de fa ciudad de $25 millones a esta situacf6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, Pero eso no es suficiente Para apoyar alas empresas durance la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras panes responsables tambi6n deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCON DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son Para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, mientras que el impacto no directo sera Para las calles adyacentes que tambian se veran afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos Para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos cos solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declarations de c6mo se Basta la asistencia Para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambidn debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequefias empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente all prepararse Para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 rapidamente problemas coma la sefiaiizad6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas ban resuitado en la Ordida de ingresos Para el centro de fa ciudad y ban dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvfa OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo gi E&22 �i2c2, - un ciiente/cliente de on comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petic16n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad Para las siguientes acciones. PETICION Nosotros, los duen"os de negocios y propledades del Centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad Como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro Centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado pare este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el Centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, Ins pasiilos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un afio de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alMo econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, Zpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la Ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del superavlt presupuestario de la Ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente pars apoyar alas empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS la distri6uci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construccl6n, mientras que el impacto no directo sera pare las caller adyacentes que tambien se verdn afectadas. EI financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distrIbuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cads negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos pars cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presenter la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuer con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCiA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequefias empresas afectadas del Centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepardrse Para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 rapidamente problemas coma la sen"alizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y rods ban resultado en la Pdrdida de Ingresos para el Centro de la Ciudad y ban dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empress constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del Centro de Santa Ana apoyo es peticl& y solicito ei apoyo de la Ciudad para las siguientes acciones. PETICI6N Nosotros, los due"nos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico par parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no foe debidamente notificado, consultado a preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en pdrdidas de- ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizabies, los pasiilos son peligrasos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a on afio de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo finandero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, Lpor quc no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minima de $5 millones del superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencla econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar alas empresas durante la construcc16n. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendran el Area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construccl6n. Otras partes responsables tambi6n deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUC16N DE FONDOS: la distri6uc16n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, mientras que el impacto no directo sera para las calles adyacentes que tambiense verdn afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos soiicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cads negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los soiicitantes debenpresentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documenttos comerciaiesylas declarations de c6mo se gasta la asistencia para continuer con la finandacl6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambicn debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequefias empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha silo negilgente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes ydurante la construccl6n y no abord6 rapidamente problemas coma la sefializaci6n del drea afectada. Todos estos problemas Y mas ban resultado en la P6rdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y ban dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA par parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvfa OC que alega muchos de los problemas antenores. Yo % — un cliente/cliente de on comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo a petici6n y sollcito el apoyo de la ciudad para [as siguientes acclones. PETIC16N Nosotros, los due"nos de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio economico per parte de la Ciudad como resultado de la construccion del Tranvfa OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construccion proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio economico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, tpor que no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECON6MICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del super6vit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situacion, ya que se trata de Una emergencia economica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construccion. Esta cantidad solo sostendr6 el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendr6n el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construccion. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. DISTRIBUCICIN DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) e impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construccion, mientras que el impacto no directo sera para las calles adyacentes que tambien se ver6n afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuyo ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos Para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentation adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de come se gasta la asistencia para continuar con la financiacion. DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construccion y no abordo r6pidamente problemas come la senalizacion del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y m6s han resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a Una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructQra a cargo del Tranvfa OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. un cliente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa esta peticio y solicito � apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes acciones. 0 n PETIa6N Nosotros, los due"nos de negocios y propiedades del Centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parse de la Ciudad como resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro Centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado Para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de Ingresos del 30-80%en todo el Centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizables, los pasilios son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los praximos 7 meses a un ano de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, tpor qua no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO • MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la Ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del superavit presupuestario de la Ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de ins casos. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes responsables tambien deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCIbN DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son Para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, mlentras que el impacto no directo serd Para las cailes adyacentes que tambien se veran afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioddad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos Para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales v las declaraciones de como se gasta la asistencia para continuer con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambidn debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del Centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construccl6n y no abord6 rapidamente problemas como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y mas han resultado en la perdida de ingresos para el Centro de la Ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empress constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo �jf>/ ` 1 yl� N un ciiente/ciiente de un comerciante/negocio del Centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petici6n y solicito el apoyo de la Ciudad Para las siguientes acciones. PETICION Nosotros, los due"nos de negocios y propiedades del Centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico par parte de la Ciudad coma resultado de la construcci6n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado Para este proyecto masivo y ha resultada en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son lnutilizables, los pasillos son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construcci6n proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tat apoyo finandero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unldos, Epor qu6 no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minima de $5 millones del superdvit presupuestano de la Ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se ban asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suflctente para apoyar a. las empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendrA el Area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de las casas. $5 millones sostendrdn eI area afectada durante at mends los Primeros 6 meses de construccl6n. Otras panes responsables tambidn deben rendir cuentas. DIsTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distri4uci6n de fondos debe ser mensuai/bimestral en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impact6 no directo ($2,000). Los tondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcci6n, mientras que el impacto no directo sera para las calles adyacentes que tambten se verdn afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base at alquiler de cads solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita Ins fondos Para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentaci6n adecuada, los documentos comerciales y las declaraciones de c6mo se gasta la asistencta para continuar con la financiact6n. DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCrA tambidn debe ser responsabie del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha lido negitgente at prepararse Para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construccl6n y no abord6 rdpidamente probiemas coma la sefializact6n del Area afectada. Todas estos probiemas y m6s ban resultado en la p6rdida de ingresos para ei centro de la ciudad y ban dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA par parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchas de los probiemas anteriores. Yo �'Kr )a. un cliente/ciiente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petict6n y soticito of apoyo de, la ciudad Para las stgulentes acciones. Nosotros, los duenos de negocios y propiedades del Centro de Santa Ana, estamos solicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad como resuitado de la construcci6n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro Centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado para este proyecto masivo y ha resuitado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el Centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutiiizables, los pasilios son peligrosos y es imposibie realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un ano de construccOn proyectada, estamos solicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tal apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, Lpor qud no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO e MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: El Centro de la Ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del superdvit presupuestario de la Ciudad de $25 millones a esta situation, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actuaimente se han asignado $1.5 millones, pero eso no es suficiente Para apoyar alas empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendr3 el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los casos. $5 millones sostendrdn el drea afectada durante al menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes responsables tambidn deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUCION DE FONDOS: la distribuci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestrai en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para los negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zone de construcc16n, mientras que el impacto no directo sera Para las caller adyacentes que tambi6n se verdn afectadas. EI financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al alquiler de cada solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cada negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos Para cubrir diferentes aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentacido adecuada, los documentos comerciales v las declarations de c6mo se Basta la asistencia Para continuar con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambien debe ser responsable del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequenas empresas afectadas del Centro. OCTA ha sido negligente al prepararse Para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 rdpidamente problemas como la senalizaci6n del drea afectada. Todos estos problemas y mds han resuitado en la pdrdida de ingreses pare ell Centro de la Ciudad y han dado lugar a una demands contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo — un ciiente/cliente de un comerciante/negocio del Centro de Santa Ana apoyo esta petici6n y solicito el apoyo de la Ciudad para las siguientes acciones. Nosotros, los dueiios de negocios y propiedades del centro de Santa Ana, estamos soiicitando alivio econ6mico por parte de la Ciudad coma resultado de la construcc16n del Tranvia OCTA OC. Nuestro centro no fue debidamente notificado, consultado o preparado Para este proyecto masivo y ha resultado en perdidas de ingresos del 30-80% en todo el centro. Nuestros espacios comerciales son inutilizabies, los pasilios son peligrosos y es imposible realizar negocios. Para permitir que la comunidad resista los pr6ximos 7 meses a un afio de construcci6n proyectada, estamos soiicitando su apoyo de alivio econ6mico similar. Tai apoyo financiero ha ocurrido en proyectos similares en los Estados Unidos, e.por qua no en Santa Ana? ALIVIO ECONOMICO v MONTO DE LA CIUDAD: EI Centro de la ciudad debe asignar un minimo de $5 millones del superavit presupuestario de la ciudad de $25 millones a esta situaci6n, ya que se trata de una emergencia econ6mica. Actualmente se ban asignado $1.5 millones, Pero eso no es suficiente para apoyar a.ias empresas durante la construcci6n. Esta cantidad solo sostendra el area afectada durante 1-2 meses, en el mejor de los caws. $5 millones sostendran el area afectada durante all menos los primeros 6 meses de construcci6n. Otras partes responsables tambidn deben rendir cuentas. • DISTRIBUC16N DE FONDOS: la distri4uci6n de fondos debe ser mensual/bimestrai en 2 niveles: impacto directo ($10,000) a impacto no directo ($2,000). Los fondos de impacto directo son para Ins negocios de 4th Street directamente en la zona de construcc16n, mientras que el impacto no directo sera Para las caller adyacentes que tambien se veran afectadas. El financiamiento de impacto directo es mayor que el no directo, y se debe dar prioridad a esos solicitantes. Actualmente, la Ciudad de Santa Ana distribuy6 ayuda ($1.5 millones) en base al aiquiler de cads solicitante. Esto no es efectivo, ya que cads negocio se ve afectado de manera diferente y necesita los fondos para cubrir diferentm aspectos del negocio. Todos los solicitantes deben presentar la documentacl6n adecuada, Ins documentos comerciales y las declarations de c6mo se gasta la asistencia Para continuer con la financiaci6n. • DEFENSA DE LA AYUDA DE LA OCTA: La OCTA tambi6n debe ser responsabie del alivio financiero y la Ciudad de Santa Ana debe abogar en nombre de las pequefias empresas afectadas del centro. OCTA ha sido negligence al prepararse Para el proyecto, no se comunic6 con las empresas antes y durante la construcci6n y no abord6 rapidamente problemas como la senalizaci6n del area afectada. Todos estos problemas y m6s ban resultado en la p6rdida de ingresos para el centro de la ciudad y han dado lugar a una demanda contra la OCTA por parte de la empresa constructora a cargo del Tranvia OC que alega muchos de los problemas anteriores. Yo _ f v B U s�os un ciiente/ciiente de un comerciante/negocio del centro de Santa Ana apoyo est petici6n y solicito el apoyo de la ciudad para las siguientes actions: Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA.has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. % I ( a cl ustomer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA. has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. IAoowl ✓ r awls o a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support tl is petition and ask the city's Support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project mid it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support: has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible For financial relief and the City of Santa Ana roust advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. 1 a dlient/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition mr as < the city s support of the following actions. 7) Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction finn in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I aV4 a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business6 )LAM t Uy !- support this petiti n and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States —why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I Acke&i Gacc►a a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States —why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I 4 Usa(-4 ,J 1 M GNGl a clienUcustomer of a downtown Santa Ana merehant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar, Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount Will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction, Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact finding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business rt this petition and ask the cityyIs support of the following actions. Sincerely, Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff;, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States —why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems,, I . a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this t do r and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, LkLyl YL Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected, Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue finding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of tliese issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask tfie city's support of the following actions. Sincerely, 0 CG s- ?ze k^v�-e Cam. '-t�-e �cs-v�.���a ��-�...•�-f� c�-t� .-Fc) ort,f u 8 L 1 Ur'�jS C� Cyr enrcN�j so J c, G� e crv� fir (cw� 0) C�r, 5 (tr� ri\n t-\rDrn &-cs I�enned� 6r� cam_ uc 04 11�6tl, , 0 fj •-b-1 7C 1ks �-30 4 cj c[ v\ a Pa vid Ao,—WreS A all Got Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount Will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. —eoct ono A-T'LOVC1 a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a month ly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by te construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. / / a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business and ask the city's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar, Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States -- why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount Will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable, DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected, Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover. different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statenheitts of how assjstauce is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCAC,Y ,O S' STANCC. FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. z I (t C �ly �t a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown, Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY.: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situdtion as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been al located — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be givers to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover. different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADYOCACY F f28B1STAINICE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be Held responsible for findheial relie'alid ire City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to conlra inicate wlkli businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All df these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, arepetitioningfor economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80%-0 throughoutthe downtown, Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not -Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the, $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1.2 months, attest. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. DISTRIBiJTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($ 10,000) and non -direct -impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Sheet businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is -greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City ofSanta Ana distributed relief($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover. different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA:-OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on -behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed toxapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by tine construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. a I a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the eity's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for -economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 millionfromthe $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Sheet businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, -and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover. different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business Sit thi petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMQUNT FROM CPICY: the downtown must allocate a minimmn of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus -to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • -DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution Of -funds should be -given on a month ly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($110,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted"differently and need the funds to cover. different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR AySSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held -responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to -a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. w t a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely- Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Out- downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CTTY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected -area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible patties should also be held accountable. • D S�, TRIB JTfON OF TUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover. different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the -affected area, Al of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. I < �'�`$ �`� }a client/cugtomer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic, relief by the City as a result of the OCTA.00 Streetcar construction. Out; downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30.50% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has -happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNTER_OM CITY: the downtown mustallocate a minimum of$5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible -parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS. distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding -are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact -wilt be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct -impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover. different aspects of the business._AII applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signageforthe affected area, All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. e aclient/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members; City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7moriths to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to support businesses for the duratiorr of.construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. e DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly -in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover. different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of bow assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTAL OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and -Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic, relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and ithasresulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spacesareunusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. In order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to ayear of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial Support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why -not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated — but that is not enough to -support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be hold accountable. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bimonthly basis in 2-tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. -Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the finds to cover. different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and.more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction -firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems. i �4,14 a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are petitioning for economic, relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable; walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business, In order to allow the community to withstand the next ?months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimum of $5 million from the, $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated -- but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable. • DISTRIBIJTION OF FUNDS: distribution of funds should be given on a monthly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly in the construction zone, while non -direct impact will be for adjacent streets that are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief ($1.5 million) based -on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover - different aspects of the business. All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resultedhilost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems, z a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this petition and ask the city's support of the following actions. Sincerely. Dear City of Santa Ana Mayor, Council Members, City Manager and Managing Staff, PETITION We, the business and property owners of downtown Santa Ana, are, petitioning for economic relief by the City as a result of the OCTA OC Streetcar construction. Our downtown was not been properly notified, consulted or given preparation of this massive project and it has resulted in revenue losses of 30-80% throughout the downtown. Our commercial spaces are unusable, walkways are hazardous, and it is impossible to conduct business. in order to allow the community to withstand the next 7months to a year of projected construction we are asking for your support of economic relief similar. Such financial support has happened in similar projects across the United States — why not Santa Ana? ECONOMIC RELIEF • AMOUNT FROM CITY: the downtown must allocate a minimmri of$5 million from the $25 million city budget surplus to this situation as this is an economic emergency. Currently $1.5 million has been allocated --' but that is not enough to support businesses for the duration of construction. This amount will only sustain the affected area for 1-2 months, at best. $5 million will sustain the affected area for at least the first 6 months of construction. Other responsible parties should also be held accountable, • DISTRIBUTION OF RINDS: distribution of funds should be given on a month ly/bi-monthly basis in 2 tiers: direct impact ($10,000) and non -direct impact ($2,000). Direct impact funding are for 4th Street businesses directly intheconstruction zone, white non -direct impact will be for adjacent sneetsthat are also affected. Direct impact funding is greater than non -direct, and priority should be given to those applicants. Currently, the City of Santa Ana distributed relief($1.5 million) based on rent of each applicant. This is not effective, as each business is impacted differently and need the funds to cover. different aspects of the business, All applicants must submit proper paperwork, business documents and statements of how assistance is being spent to continue funding. • ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OCTA: OCTA should additionally be held responsible for financial relief and the City of Santa Ana must advocate on behalf of its affected downtown small businesses. OCTA has been negligent to prepare for the project, failed to communicate with businesses before and during construction and failed to rapidly address issues such as signage for the affected area. All of these issues and more have resulted in lost revenue to downtown, and have led to a lawsuit against OCTA by the construction firm in charge of the OC Streetcar that alleges many of the above problems, 1 '+� o�,� a client/customer of a downtown Santa Ana merchant/business support this and ask the city's support of the following actions, Sincerely.