City of Santa Ana

Recovery Plan 

State and Local Fiscal Recovery 

Funds

2021 Report

Note: The Recovery Plan Performance Report will provide the public and Treasury information on the 

projects that recipients are undertaking with program funding and how they are planning to ensure 

program outcomes are achieved in an effective, efficient, and equitable manner. While this template

includes the minimum requirements for the Recovery Plan, each recipient is encouraged to add 

information to the plan that they feel is appropriate to provide information to their constituents on efforts 

they are taking to respond to the pandemic and promote an equitable economic recovery. 

Each jurisdiction may determine the general form and content of the Recovery Plan, as long as it 

meets the reporting requirements, and recipients are encouraged to tailor this template to best meet 

their needs. Use of infographics, tables, charts, pictures, case studies, and other explanatory elements 

are encouraged.
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Notes on using this template

All States and territories, and metropolitan cities and counties with a population that exceeds 250,000 

residents that are recipients of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) awards are required to 

produce a Recovery Plan Performance Report (the “Recovery Plan”). The Recovery Plan provides

information on the recipient’s projects and how they plan to ensure program outcomes are achieved in an 

effective and equitable manner. It will include key performance indicators identified by the recipient and 

some mandatory indicators identified by Treasury. Each annual Recovery Plan must be posted on the 

public-facing website of the recipient by or on the same date that the recipient submits the report to 

Treasury. 

The initial Recovery Plan will cover the period from the date of award to July 31, 2021 and must be 

submitted to Treasury by August 31, 2021. Thereafter, the Recovery Plan will cover a 12-month period and 

recipients will be required to submit the report to Treasury within 30 days after the end of the 12-month 

period (by July 31). 

Annual Report Period Covered Due Date

1 Award Date – July 31, 2021 August 31, 2021

2 July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 July 31, 2022

3 July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 July 31, 2023

4 July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 July 31, 2024

5 July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 July 31, 2025

6 July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 July 31, 2026

7 July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 March 31, 2027

Instructions:

This document is meant as a suggested template for applicable SLFRF recipients to assist them in 

submitting their Recovery Plan. Recipients should consult the SLFRF Guidance on Recipient 

Compliance and Reporting Responsibilities (Reporting Guidance) located at 

https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/SLFRF-Compliance-and-Reporting-Guidance.pdf for detailed 

guidance on the submission of this report.

Treasury encourages Recipients to tailor this report to best meet their needs in terms of format and 

content. Treasury recommends the use of infographics, tables, charts, pictures, case studies, and other 

explanatory elements in describing their programs.

Text in italics represents the requirements from the Reporting Guidance and is meant to serve as a 

reference as recipients prepare their Recovery Plan. This instructions page and the text in italics should 

be removed before the final transmitted report is published and submitted to Treasury. 

Additional information around Expenditure Categories is located in Appendix 1 of the Reporting 

Guidance. 

For More Information

More information about the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund program and associated reporting 

requirements are located at www.treasury.gov/SLFRP .

Questions on reporting, eligible uses, or other general topics should be directed to SLFRP@treasury.gov.
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City of Santa Ana

2021 Recovery Plan

Table of Contents

General Overview......................................................................................................................3

Executive Summary.................................................................................................................3

Uses of Funds .........................................................................................................................4

Promoting Equitable Outcomes ...............................................................................................7

Community Engagement .......................................................................................................10

Labor Practices .....................................................................................................................11

Use of Evidence ....................................................................................................................12

Table of Expenses by Expenditure Category.........................................................................13

Project Inventory.....................................................................................................................16

Example Project ...................................................................................................................16

Additional Projects.................................................................................................................18
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GENERAL OVERVIEW

Executive Summary 

The City of Santa Ana is grateful to receive approximately $128.3 million in Coronavirus State 

and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2001. These funds 

will provide critical funding for resources to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, address the 

economic fallout, and prepare for a recovery plan that is rooted in equity and transparency. To 

guide the City of Santa Ana through identifying and prioritizing expenditure areas for the City’s 

share of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, the City launched Revive Santa 

Ana, a comprehensive COVID-19 pandemic recovery initiative designed to deliver both shortterm and long-term health, financial, educational and other support to the Santa Ana 

community. The plan is funded by the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds 

allocation of $128.3 million, additional housing funding of $21.5 million, and $10.6 million in 

federal funds from the State for emergency rental assistance. The Santa Ana City Council 

approved the use of the first portion of money on July 20, 2021 into five main categories: 

Recovery from the Pandemic; Direct Assistance Programs; Public Health and Safety; Critical 

Infrastructure; and City Fiscal Health. This document provides additional details on how these 

funds will be expended, broken down by program. The City will use an equity lens to expend 

these funds and follow all federal and applicable laws and regulations to ensure compliance with 

the expenditure of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. 
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Uses of Funds

a. Public Health (EC 1)

 $200,000 is being dedicated to a feasibility research of the creation of a local Public 

Health Department for the City, as opposed to being serviced by a County Health 

Department. This research will provide vital information as to whether the City will be 

able to create and maintain a Public Health Department that will improve health service 

delivery to residents, allowing for a more responsive and dedicated approach to 

improving community health.

 $1,000,000 will be dedicated to community mental health support services, which is 

intended to improve the mental health and well-being of residents through optimal 

services such as a mental health hotline to help those experiencing crisis.

 $200,000 will be allocated to the creation of a memorial to the lives lost due to COVID19 throughout the pandemic. Remembering those that our community members have 

lost throughout the duration of the pandemic strengthens our bond as a community and 

honors those gone too soon.

 $2,000,000 is being dedicated to expanding the method of critical city communications, 

which includes digital signs at neighborhood park sites, informational kiosks, and 

translation subscription services to better educate and serve the community regarding 

informing them of the readily available resources that they can access.

 $500,000 will be spent on the sanitization of heavily used city areas such as parks and 

community centers to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to community members.

 $1,500,000 is being dedicated to fund emergency medical technician (EMT) services to 

our community through the local fire authority, intended to improve the response time 

and scope of medical services being offered to the community.

 $50,000 will be used to restore a City-run 5k which advocates for an active and healthy 

lifestyle.

b. Negative Economic Impacts (EC 2)

 The City intends to allocate $1,000,000 to the creation of a Farmers Market that would 

offer healthy food choices and resources for community garden startups. Improving 

access to healthier food options results in a healthier population and creates improved 

eating habits that contribute to a better quality of life for our community members.

 $1,000,000 is being allocated in efforts to assist the retention of local food distribution 

programs and the supplementation of food supplies that serve our lower socio-economic 

communities.

 $3,000,000 will be dedicated to assisting small local businesses that struggle to remain 

financially stable and stay open throughout the duration of the pandemic. This funding 

will also assist local nonprofits and art organizations that have been struggling to meet 

service needs. Uplifting local small businesses is key to ensuring a thriving economy 

during and post-pandemic.
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 $4,000,000 will be allocated to a two-part resident assistance program that will consist of 

grocery gift cards and a basic income program for the census tracts that have been 

hardest hit by the pandemic. Direct assistance will aid those residents that have been 

financially constrained as a direct result of the pandemic on the economy and workforce.

 $1,000,000 is dedicated to contribute to façade improvement programs for shopping 

centers with vacant storefronts, with the intention of increasing the flow of purchasing 

and revenue for businesses.

 $1,000,000 will be spent on refurbishing City owned parking structures and providing 

security enhancements in an effort to spur economic activity throughout the City.

 $3,500,000 will be spent on conducting a study to determine broadband access 

deficiencies throughout the City, and deploy resources, where applicable, to mitigate the 

deficiencies to improve residents’ ability to use broadband access to perform everyday 

tasks and provide internet access.

 $2,000,000 will be allocated to upgrade information technology and processes to allow 

for better services being given to the community such as an improved City website and 

informational platforms such as the City app.

c. Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities (EC 3)

 $7,800,000 will be allocated to the addition of a park/open space area that will consist of 

an expansion of green space and allow for healthy activities for our community members 

to participate in such as a skate rink. This expansion of green space increases physical 

activity for community members and in turn contributes to improving the health and wellbeing of residents through exercise and activity.

 $1,000,000 will be used in partnership efforts with non-profit organizations to provide 

early childhood programs with an emphasis on arts to better serve and educate the 

youth of our community.

 $500,000 will be dedicated to partnership efforts with non-profit organizations to provide 

healthy youth activities and homework assistance to better ensure the healthy 

development of the youth of our community.

 $1,000,000 will be used to offer resources to youth violence, sexual assault, and reentry

programs to better serve the disadvantaged population that are faced with the 

aforementioned hardships.

 $500,000 will be dedicated to educational library programming that is intended to 

increase digital literacy and the promotion of available technology tools.

 $1,000,000 will be used to fund rapid response homeless services such as a program to 

redirect 911 calls to a nonprofit provider to address homeless requests for services and 

incorporate a part-time coordinator position to assist with these support services.

 $1,500,000 of funding will be used to replace outdated restrooms through public parks to 

allow for improved facilities that minimize viral contagions to slow the spread of COVID19.
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 $15,000,000 will be allocated to improvements for the Central Library, with efforts made 

to focus services given on early childhood activities.

 $7,000,000 will be dedicated to the creation of a new library branch and the 

improvement of library accessibility, with the intent to better serve our community with an 

educational and informational resource that can be more widely accessed.

d. Premium Pay (EC 4)

 None applicable.

e. Water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure (EC 5)

 $3,000,000 will be allocated to safety improvements on infrastructure of a heavily used 

areas in the city, improving the accessibility and safety of the area.

 $750,000 will be dedicated to the fencing of storm drain gates and channels, with the 

intention of increasing the safety measure of the desired areas.

f. Revenue Replacement EC 6)

 $8,980,000 of funding will be spent to account for estimated revenue that was lost during 

the pandemic, which includes hotel visitors tax and business tax losses.
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Promoting equitable outcomes 

Describe efforts to promote equitable outcomes, including how programs were designed with 

equity in mind. Include how your jurisdiction will consider and measure equity at the various 

stages of the program, including:

a. Goals: Are there particular historically underserved, marginalized, or adversely affected 

groups that you intend to serve?

 Certain census tracts throughout the City have historically shown to be of a lowersocioeconomic standing and often have households and residents who fall well under 

the poverty line. Many of these programs, such as the direct assistance through a basic 

income program and the improvements to broadband access, were created with this 

population in mind.

b. Awareness: How equal and practical is the ability for residents or businesses to become 

aware of the services funded by the SLFRF?

 Throughout the process of the City’s plan, the City sought public input and feedback to 

guide the decisions behind the creation of programs and services. This public input was 

received through such efforts as public meetings, town halls, and a multi-language 

survey. Businesses and residents who wish to receive funds for certain programs, such 

as the programs that require partnerships with non-profit organizations, can apply 

through an online interest form that is then scanned and assessed for eligibility or 

approval. There is a City webpage that is dedicated to informing the community on the 

spending plan and the programs that are to be offered, along with the desired outcomes 

of each program.

c. Access and Distribution: Are there differences in levels of access to benefits and services 

across groups? Are there administrative requirements that result in disparities in ability to 

complete applications or meet eligibility criteria?

 There are levels of access to benefits and services for a number of programs, as these 

programs were created and tailored to be for the benefit of under-served, lower socioeconomic population groups who were identified through census tracts of being the most 

in need. Such programs include the direct assistance of financial aid through a basic 

income program and the improvement of broadband in identified areas of active 

deficiencies of current access. These various administrative requirements were 

implemented so that the populations identified for assistance are able to be properly 

assisted and serviced.

d. Outcomes: Are intended outcomes focused on closing gaps, reaching universal levels of 

service, or disaggregating progress by race, ethnicity, and other equity dimensions where 

relevant for the policy objective?

 Outcomes of the programs are intended to close gaps in various aspects such as: the 

disparity of health services offered, access to informational and educational services, 

and the improvement of critical infrastructure that community members access on a daily 

basis.
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Describe how your jurisdiction’s planned or current use of funds prioritizes economic and racial 

equity as a goal, names specific targets intended to produce meaningful equity results at scale, 

and articulates the strategies to achieve those targets. Explain how your jurisdiction’s overall 

equity strategy translates into the specific services or programs offered by your jurisdiction in 

the following Expenditure Categories:

a. Negative Economic Impacts (EC 2): assistance to households, small businesses, and 

non-profits to address impacts of the pandemic, which have been most severe among lowincome populations. This includes assistance with food, housing, and other needs; employment 

programs for people with barriers to employment who faced negative economic impacts from 

the pandemic (such as residents of low-income neighborhoods, minorities, disconnected youth, 

the unemployed, formerly incarcerated people, veterans, and people with disabilities); and other 

strategies that provide disadvantaged groups with access to education, jobs, and opportunity.

 $1,000,000 is being allocated in efforts to assist the retention of local food distribution 

programs and the supplementation of food supplies that serve our lower socio-economic 

communities.

 $4,000,000 will be allocated to a two-part resident assistance program that will consist of 

grocery gift cards and a basic income program for the census tracts that have been 

hardest hit by the pandemic. Direct assistance will aid those residents that have been 

financially constrained as a direct result of the pandemic on the economy and workforce.

 $3,000,000 will be dedicated to assisting small local businesses that struggle to remain 

financially stable and stay open throughout the duration of the pandemic. This funding 

will also assist local nonprofits and art organizations that have been struggling to meet 

service needs. Uplifting local small businesses is key to ensuring a thriving economy 

during and post-pandemic.

b. Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities (EC 3): services to address health 

disparities and the social determinants of health, build stronger neighborhoods and communities 

(e.g., affordable housing), address educational disparities (e.g., evidence-based tutoring, 

community schools, and academic, social-emotional, and mental health supports for high 

poverty schools), and promote healthy childhood environments (e.g., home visiting, child care).

 $1,000,000 will be used in partnership efforts with non-profit organizations to provide 

early childhood programs with an emphasis on arts to better serve and educate the 

youth of our community.

 $500,000 will be dedicated to partnership efforts with non-profit organizations to provide 

healthy youth activities and homework assistance to better ensure the healthy 

development of the youth of our community.

 $1,000,000 will be used to offer resources to youth violence, sexual assault, and reentry

programs to better serve the disadvantaged population that are faced with the 

aforementioned hardships.

 $1,000,000 will be used to fund rapid response homeless services such as a program to 

redirect 911 calls to a nonprofit provider to address homeless requests for services and 

incorporate a part-time coordinator position to assist with these support services.
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Describe your jurisdiction’s efforts to date and intended outcomes to promote equity using 

qualitative and quantitative data on how the jurisdiction’s approach achieved or promoted 

equitable outcomes or progressed against equity goals. Describe any constraints or challenges 

that impacted project success in terms of increasing equity.

Describe the geographic and demographic distribution of funding, including whether it is 

targeted toward traditionally marginalized communities.

 Funding will be distributed throughout a variety of geographical areas, varying from 

those of need as identified through census tracts data, or to designated areas of 

identified improvement such as City facilities that include parks and libraries. 

Infrastructure improvements that are being made to City parks will be assigned to the 

parks with the most need, which are historically in marginalized communities that are 

often underserved and underfunded. Funding by way of direct assistance and the 

creation of childhood programs will be focused on serving marginalized communities as 

an effort to bring about a sense of equity through the availability of resources.
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Community Engagement 

Describe how your jurisdiction’s planned or current use of funds incorporates written, oral, and 

other forms of input that capture diverse feedback from constituents, community-based 

organizations, and the communities themselves. Where relevant, this description must include 

how funds will build the capacity of community organizations to serve people with significant 

barriers to services, including people of color, people with low incomes, limited English 

proficiency populations, and other traditionally underserved groups. 

See Section C(4) on page 25 of the Reporting Guidance for additional information.

Notice of the process of the creation of a spending plan was done through public meetings, 

town halls, and a community survey where residents were able to voice their opinions on what 

aspects of the City could benefit most from the funding. The City has a large population of lowincome, Spanish-speaking groups that are underserved and do not have an equal access to 

resources and programs as opposed to other more well off populations. This factor led to the 

implementation of direct assistance through a basic income program and grocery cards to 

financially aid these underserved community members. To further help the development of the 

youth in these areas, funds are to be allocated to youth-focused programs and services that are 

meant to progress early childhood development. Improvements to City areas such as parks and 

community centers allows for a place where these residents can spend time and interact with 

the community, further strengthening the bond between the City and residents.
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Labor Practices 

Describe workforce practices on any infrastructure projects being pursued (EC 5). How are 

projects using strong labor standards to promote effective and efficient delivery of high-quality 

infrastructure projects while also supporting the economic recovery through strong employment 

opportunities for workers? For example, report whether any of the following practices are being 

utilized: project labor agreements, community benefits agreements, prevailing wage 

requirements, and local hiring.

See Section C(5) on page 25 of the Reporting Guidance for additional information.

To promote effective and efficient delivery of high-quality infrastructure projects while also 

supporting the economic recovery through strong employment opportunities for workers, the 

City of Santa Ana uses a community workforce agreement with the Los Angeles/Orange 

Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and the signatory Craft Councils and Local 

Unions. The community workforce agreement applies to multi-trade construction contracts 

exceeding $250,000 and specialty contracts over $100,000 limited to a single trade or scope of 

work. Additionally, the City of Santa Ana’s Purchasing Policy includes a local preference 

provision, which encourages the City to use Santa Ana- and Orange County-based vendors to 

procure goods, services, and professional services. Finally, regarding prevailing wages, 

California law requires that not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages be paid 

to all workers employed on a public works project. This applies to public works projects in Santa 

Ana.
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Use of Evidence 

Identify whether SLFRF funds are being used for evidence-based interventions and/or if projects 

are being evaluated through rigorous program evaluations that are designed to build evidence. 

Specifically, in this section, recipients should describe their overall approach for using evidence 

and evaluation, including how a Learning Agenda (either narrowly focused on SLFRF or broadly 

focused on the recipient’s broader policy agenda) could support their overarching evaluation 

efforts in order to create an evidence-building strategy for their jurisdiction. However, detailed 

evidence information for each project should be included in the Project Inventory (see details in 

the Project Inventory section below). 

See Section C(6) on page 26 of the Reporting Guidance for additional information.

The use of evidence is different depending on the specific project. Detailed evidence information 

is included in the Project Inventory Section below. 
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Table of Expenses by Expenditure Category

In this section, list the amount of funds used in each Expenditure Category. The table should 

include cumulative expenses to date within each category, and the additional amount spent 

within each category since the last annual Recovery Plan.

Jurisdictions may modify the table as needed by deleting unused rows where they have not 

expended any funds or by adding columns to more clearly characterize their program

expenditures over time.

For the initial Recovery Plan, the amounts listed for “Cumulative expenditures to date” and 

“Amount spent since last Recovery Plan” will be equal.

Category Cumulative

expenditures to 

date ($)

Amount spent 

since last 

Recovery Plan

1 Expenditure Category: Public Health $ 265,000 $ -

1.1 COVID-19 Vaccination $ - $ -

1.2 COVID-19 Testing $ - $ -

1.3 COVID-19 Contact Tracing $ - $ -

1.4 Prevention in Congregate Settings (Nursing 

Homes, Prisons/Jails, Dense Work Sites, 

Schools, etc.)

$ - $ -

1.5 Personal Protective Equipment $ - $ -

1.6 Medical Expenses (including Alternative Care 

Facilities)

$ - $ -

1.7 Capital Investments or Physical Plant Changes 

to Public Facilities that respond to the COVID19 public health emergency

$ - $ -

1.8 Other COVID-19 Public Health Expenses 

(including Communications, Enforcement, 

Isolation/Quarantine)

$ - $ -

1.9 Payroll Costs for Public Health, Safety, and 

Other Public Sector Staff Responding to 

COVID-19

$265,000 $ -

1.10 Mental Health Services $ - $ -

1.11 Substance Use Services $ - $ -

1.12 Other Public Health Services $ - $ -

2 Expenditure Category: Negative Economic 

Impacts

$ - $ -

2.1 Household Assistance: Food Programs $ - $ -

2.2 Household Assistance: Rent, Mortgage, and 

Utility Aid 

$ - $ -

2.3 Household Assistance: Cash Transfers $ - $ -

2.4 Household Assistance: Internet Access 

Programs

$ - $ -

2.5 Household Assistance: Eviction Prevention $ - $ -

2.6 Unemployment Benefits or Cash Assistance to 

Unemployed Workers

$ - $ -
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Category Cumulative

expenditures to 

date ($)

Amount spent 

since last 

Recovery Plan

2.7 Job Training Assistance (e.g., Sectoral jobtraining, Subsidized Employment, Employment 

Supports or Incentives)

$ - $ -

2.8 Contributions to UI Trust Funds* $ - $ -

2.9 Small Business Economic Assistance (General) $ - $ -

2.10 Aid to nonprofit organizations $ - $ -

2.11 Aid to Tourism, Travel, or Hospitality $ - $ -

2.12 Aid to Other Impacted Industries $ - $ -

2.13 Other Economic Support $ - $ -

2.14 Rehiring Public Sector Staff $ - $ -

3 Expenditure Category: Services to 

Disproportionately Impacted Communities

$ - $ -

3.1 Education Assistance: Early Learning $ - $ -

3.2 Education Assistance: Aid to High-Poverty 

Districts

$ - $ -

3.3 Education Assistance: Academic Services $ - $ -

3.4 Education Assistance: Social, Emotional, and 

Mental Health Services 

$ - $ -

3.5 Education Assistance: Other $ - $ -

3.6 Healthy Childhood Environments: Child Care $ - $ -

3.7 Healthy Childhood Environments: Home Visiting $ - $ -

3.8 Healthy Childhood Environments: Services to 

Foster Youth or Families Involved in Child 

Welfare System 

$ - $ -

3.9. Healthy Childhood Environments: Other $ - $ -

3.10 Housing Support: Affordable Housing $ - $ -

3.11 Housing Support: Services for Unhoused 

persons 

$ - $ -

3.12 Housing Support: Other Housing Assistance $ - $ -

3.13 Social Determinants of Health: Other $ - $ -

3.14 Social Determinants of Health: Community 

Health Workers or Benefits Navigators 

$ - $ -

3.15 Social Determinants of Health: Lead 

Remediation

$ - $ -

3.16 Social Determinants of Health: Community 

Violence Interventions 

$ - $ -

4 Expenditure Category: Premium Pay $ - $ -

4.1 Public Sector Employees $ - $ -

4.2 Private Sector: Grants to other employers $ - $ -

5 Expenditure Category: Infrastructure $ - $ -

5.1 Clean Water: Centralized wastewater treatment $ - $ -

5.2 Clean Water: Centralized wastewater collection 

and conveyance

$ - $ -
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Category Cumulative

expenditures to 

date ($)

Amount spent 

since last 

Recovery Plan

5.3 Clean Water: Decentralized wastewater $ - $ -

5.4 Clean Water: Combined sewer overflows $ - $ -

5.5 Clean Water: Other sewer infrastructure $ - $ -

5.6 Clean Water: Stormwater $ - $ -

5.7 Clean Water: Energy conservation $ - $ -

5.8 Clean Water: Water conservation $ - $ -

5.9 Clean Water: Nonpoint source $ - $ -

5.10 Drinking water: Treatment $ - $ -

5.11 Drinking water: Transmission & distribution $ - $ -

5.12 Drinking water: Transmission & distribution: 

lead remediation

$ - $ -

5.13 Drinking water: Source $ - $ -

5.14 Drinking water: Storage $ - $ -

5.15 Drinking water: Other water infrastructure $ - $ -

5.16 Broadband: “Last Mile” projects $ - $ -

5.17 Broadband: Other projects $ - $ -

6 Expenditure Category: Revenue Replacement $ - $ -

6.1 Provision of Government Services $ - $ -

7 Administrative and Other $ - $ -

7.1 Administrative Expenses $ - $ -

7.2 Evaluation and data analysis $ - $ -

7.3 Transfers to Other Units of Government $ - $ -

7.4 Transfers to Non-entitlement Units 

(States and Territories only)

N/A N/A
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Project Inventory 

In this section, jurisdictions should provide a description of each project undertaken. See 

Section C(8) on page 27 of the Reporting Guidance for additional information. Below is an 

example of how to present the information noted in the Reporting Guidance, which incorporates 

project details as well as evidence and performance measure information outlined in the 

relevant sections above. This information should be replicated for all of the jurisdiction’s 

projects.

Example Project 

Project [221380]: Main Library Transformation

Funding amount: $7,000,000.00

Project Expenditure Category: 3.1 Education Assistance, Early Education

Project overview

 The Main Library will undergo a complete physical transformation that will create a digital 

and AI technology ecosystem and learning landscape that will advance racial equity and 

provide support for a disproportionately impacted, underserved community. This reimagined FutureTopia library ecosystem will provide learning landscapes and access to 

future edge tools and services that will improve and enhance early childhood 

development and literacy (Playtopia), support positive educational outcomes for youth 

(YouthTopia) and prepare our community’s present and future workforce for the AI and 

digital technology driven future of work (TechTopia).

 Space planning and design is estimated for completion in December 2022 and 

construction of all spaces is estimated for completion in December 2024.

Use of Evidence

● The Main library’s FutureTopia redesigned Technology Ecosystem will feature learning 

landscapes that are grounded in evidence-based intervention principles and dynamics.

● PlayTopia Learning Landscape space will provide Children (pre-K aged) opportunities to 

learn through play and hone their fine and gross motor skill development. This will be 

accomplished through spaces that offer interactive experiences that include 

opportunities to climb, play and physically interact with toys in an exhibit based, 

children’s museum style setting. The PlayTopia learning landscapes will feature 

evidence-based design and programming principles proposed by The Brookings 

Institution—in collaboration with Temple University, through the leadership of Professor 

Kathy Hirsh-Pasek,and the Playful Learning Landscapes Action Network (PLLAN). It will 

have features similar to the Playbrary at a branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia.

● YouthTopia learning landscape spaces will provide children (K-5th grade) and Teens 

(6th-12th Grade) opportunities to encounter library spaces that will expose them to 

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) learning through Digital 

and AI assisted evidenced based tutoring programs and connected learning based 
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hands-on interactive experiences. The YouthTopia learning landscapes will feature 

evidence-based design and programming principles based on a Connected Learning 

model to engage youth interests and connect them to technology and learning towards 

the goal of academic achievement, career success and civic engagement. Spatial 

design elements will engage connected learning and will have design elements similar to 

a YOUmedia learning labs model located at the Chicago Public Library. After-school 

digital and AI assisted tutoring programs at the YouthTopia Learning landscape spaces 

will be rooted in best practices for evidenced informed tutoring practices. Tutoring 

programs will include paid, highly trained tutors and feature weekly high 

frequency/dosage tutoring utilizing connected learning based tutoring curriculums and 

best practices.
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Additional Projects

Project [221301]: Mental Health Recovery 

Funding amount: $1,000,000

Project Expenditure Category: 1.10 Mental Health Services

Project overview

 Work closely with a community mental health supportive service organization, such as 

Be Well OC, to provide free mental health and a free mental health hotline.

 The COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath have raised community and public awareness 

of the importance of mental health. This unprecedented pandemic has also raised 

concerns for individuals who would not have normally been affected with mental health 

issues. The City of Santa Ana, like many other California jurisdictions, is considering 

whether the current mental health delivery structure is meeting the needs of its residents 

at this time, of if it needs to be expanded. 

 Staff will manage this grant program and will be responsible for creating an RFP, and 

executing a selection process.

Use of Evidence

Project has not yet been implemented.

 Goal: To respond to the City’s COVID-19 mental health emergency and its negative 

impacts.
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Project [221347]: Redirect 911 Calls – Outreach and Engagement Program

Funding amount: $1,000,000

Project Expenditure Category: 3.14 Social Determinants of Health: Community Health Workers 

or Benefits Navigators

Project overview

 The COVID-19 pandemic has caused serious impacts to the City of Santa Ana’s homeless 

community, as well as the City at large. Many individuals have lost their homes or jobs, 

or have other reasons for turning to live on the streets of Santa Ana. The City plans to 

contract with a non-profit homeless service provider to perform street outreach and 

engagement services to provide needed resources.

 An enhanced program will redirect 911 calls from Police Dispatch, freeing up officers for 

other calls. Mental Health workers, trained to deal with homelessness and mental health 

issues, will respond to non-emergency calls regarding mental health issues. 

 The program will support individuals experiencing homelessness due to the COVID-19 

pandemic.

Use of Evidence

 Santa Ana Street Outreach and Engagement Services through CityNet

o Output Measures

 Number of requests for homeless response.

 Number of requests after hours.

 Number of outreach contacts with homeless individuals (unduplicated).

 Number of duplicate outreach contacts per homeless individual before 

shelter is accepted.

 Percent of requests for homeless response diverted from SAPD.

 Number of requests diverted from SAPD after hours.

 Percent of interactions resulting in shelter or permanent housing (street 

exits).
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Project [221346]: Property Compliance Assistance Program

Funding amount: $1,000,000

Project Expenditure Category: 2.9 Small Business Economic Assistance

Project overview

 Enhanced collaborative enforcement along with Facade Improvement for shopping 

centers and Safe Outdoor Dining facilitations with vacant storefronts and qualified 

census tracts.

 Gathering information for the webpage, currently webpage is under construction

 How project contributes to addressing climate change (for infrastructure projects 

under EC 5)

i. Projected Actual construction start date: August 2021.

ii. Projection/actual initiation of operation date: August 2021

iii. Location (for broadband, geospatial location data) - Eligible CDBG areas in 

attached map.

iv. Project is under $10 million

Use of Evidence

 The City of Santa Ana is taking steps to ensure businesses have the ability to 

operate safely and successfully during the COVID-19 economic recovery period. 

Proposed ARPA funds will support enhancement efforts to improve the appearance 

of commercial shopping center storefronts. The examples of façade improvements 

include new signage and awnings, as well restorations of building materials and 

architectural features involving painting, structural improvements, anti-graffiti 

measures, added lighting and security measures. This may include also 

landscaping, irrigation, and window display improvements associated with staging to 

attract business and increase usage of the hospitality sector within the city. Due 

COVID-19 mandates to limit indoor dining and required social distancing, small 

business restaurants significantly had loss of revenues, which impact business. As 

part of these efforts, added facilitation of Safe Outdoor Dining Patio Areas will be 

considered in an effort to mitigate safety and revive economic vitality efforts to 

restaurant business owners and patrons.

 After initial review of ARPA guidelines, the proposed project appears to have the 

elements consistent with the goals, objectives, and eligible uses to “provide a wide 

range of assistance to individuals and households, small businesses, and impacted 

industries. This includes the outlined objective of supporting small businesses and 

assisting them to address financial challenges caused by the pandemic, and to make 

investments in COVID-19 prevention and mitigation tactics. 
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Project [221304]: Public Health Agency Evaluation

Funding amount: $200,000

Project Expenditure Category: 1.12 – Other Public Health Services

Project overview

 The COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath have raised community and public 

awareness of the importance of public health agencies. This unprecedented pandemic 

has also raised the expectations for public health departments to address substantial 

local health inequities amongst jurisdictions in the County. The City of Santa Ana, like 

many other California jurisdictions, is considering whether the current public health 

delivery structure is meeting the needs of its residents and requested proposals from 

qualified firms to perform a feasibility and fiscal evaluation of creating its own municipal 

public health agency. Currently, the County of Orange provides all public health 

services to County residents, including Santa Ana.

 The City has contracted with Health Management Associates to perform this evaluation 

and make recommendations to the City on a three potential health service models: fullservice municipal health agency, basic limited municipal health agency (which could 

include limited services provided by the City and remaining services provided by the 

County of Orange), and regional health model.

 The feasibility and fiscal evaluation for a municipal health agency for the City of Santa 

Ana will be completed in approximately 8 months (April 2022). It will include a final 

evaluation and options report, and a presentation of the report to City Council.

Use of Evidence

 Goal: To respond to the City’s COVID-19 public health emergency or its negative 

economic impacts and prepare the City for any future pandemics.
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Project [221370]: Downtown Security Guards

Funding amount: $500,000

Project Expenditure Category: 2.9 Small Business Economic Assistance and 2.11 – Aid to 

Tourism, Travel or Hospitality

Project overview

 The COVID-19 pandemic has caused serious impacts to the City of Santa Ana’s 

downtown business sector by the decrease in visitors and closure of many businesses 

for an extended period.

 An increase in criminal activity caused by less tourist and business activity has greatly 

impacted downtown businesses and their revenues. Several businesses have closed 

during the pandemic citing safety of its employees and lack of tourist activity.

 The funds will be used to hire 5 additional security guards for the downtown business 

improvement district area.

 Security guards will help deter illegal activity and create a safer environment for tourists 

and residents visiting the downtown. 

Use of Evidence

 Goal: To aid in creating a safe environment for visitors which will result in an increase in 

visitor activity and revenue for downtown businesses.

 Metrics – Sales tax increases for downtown businesses – Pre COVID/Post COVID
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Project [221301]: We are All in on This: Memorial to the Pandemic’s Victims & Tribute to Public 

Health Care Workers 

Funding amount: $200,000

Project Expenditure Category: 1.12 – Other Public Health Services

Project overview

 As the pandemic continues to take its toll, establishing the first commemoration in 

Orange County to both the victims as well as the public health care workers who have 

made many sacrifices to combat this disease will be a part of helping societies heal after 

such a devastating and disruptive loss. It will give our communities a safe space to 

mourn their dead while encouraging public health measures that can prevent more

deaths in the future. 

 The City plans to contract with Arts OC, an independent nonprofit arts council for Orange 

County, to manage this public art project. The contractor will be responsible for creating 

an RFP, coordinating a review panel to rate proposals, and present final 

recommendations to city staff and Arts & Culture Commissioners.

 The public commemoration project will be completed in approximately 22 months (June 

2023).
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Project [221323]: Investing in the Artist Grants Program

Funding amount: $300,000

Project Expenditure Category: 2.9 Small Business Economic Assistance and 2.11 – Aid to 

Tourism, Travel or Hospitality

Project overview

 The program will support independent art businesses and nonprofit arts and culture 

organizations still hurting financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants to arts and 

culture nonprofits will help these organizations recover lost revenues due to the 

pandemic to reopen stronger to offer cultural services to residents. Relief support for 

individual artists and arts workers will help these micro-businesses and entrepreneurs 

recover income from lost gigs, commissions, and employment to retain their creativity 

and help their careers flourish in Santa Ana. The grants will be awarded to artists to 

develop projects, installations, and performances that will activate a wide range of public 

spaces including parks, trails, community centers, and neighborhood areas not usually 

defined or programmed as cultural spaces. Additionally, some funding will be used for 

the Arts & Culture Office to continue its work with training, workshops, professional 

development opportunities, and providing resources for financial sustainability, business 

practices, and reopening strategies for local artists and organizations.

 City staff will manage this grant program and will be responsible for creating an RFP, 

organizing a review panel to rate proposals, presenting final recommendations to the 

Arts & Culture Commissioners, and coordinating the execution of the selected proposals 

with the artists and arts organizations.

The grant program will be completed in approximately 21 months (April 2023).
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Project [221370]: La Cultura Cura: DTSA Parking Structure Murals

Funding amount: $500,000

Project Expenditure Category: 2.9 Small Business Economic Assistance and 2.11 – Aid to 

Tourism, Travel or Hospitality

Project overview

 Since the COVID-19 pandemic has caused serious economic impacts to the City of 

Santa Ana’s downtown business sector, four parking structures located in downtown 

Santa Ana will be used to strategically place messages of hope and healing with the 

specific focus on the COVID-19 pandemic and how art can help a city with economic 

recovery. This will generate interest for tourism and branding for the City.

 City staff will manage this grant program and will be responsible for creating an RFP, 

organizing a review panel to rate proposals, presenting final recommendations to the 

Arts & Culture Commissioners, and coordinating the execution of the selected proposals 

with the artists.

The mural program will be completed in approximately 22 months (June 2023).
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Project [221323]: Small Business/Non-Profit Grant Program

Funding amount: $2,000,000

Project Expenditure Category: 2.9 Small Business Economic Assistance 

Project overview

 The program will support businesses and nonprofit still hurting financially due to the 

COVID-19 pandemic. Grants up to $50,000 will be made available to small businesses 

and non-profits impacted by COVID.

 Businesses and non-profits will need to demonstrate the impacts that COVID has had on 

their business (i.e. loss of revenue, employees, or temporary closures)

 A consultant for the administration of the project will be hired through federal 

procurement guidelines. 

The grant program will be completed when funds are no longer available.
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Project [221326]: Resident Assistance Program

Funding amount: $4,000,000

Project Expenditure Category: 2.3 Household Assistance: Cash Transfers 

Project overview

 The program will support residents still hurting financially due to the COVID-19 

pandemic with a one-time cash payment. Residents from targeted census tracts (low 

income and hit hardest by COVID) will be eligible to apply.

 A partnership with a local non-profit bank/credit union will be pursued to distribute to 

local residents. Residents will also have the ability to set up new bank accounts with this 

institutions.

The resident assistance program will be completed when funds are no longer available.
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Project [221306]: Expansion of City Communications Methods

Funding amount: $2,000,000

Project Expenditure Category: 1.8, Other COVID-19 Public Health Expenses (including 

Communications, Enforcement, Isolation/Quarantine)

Project overview

 Expansion of Critical City Communications Methods includes creating digital signs at 

neighborhood park sites, informational kiosks and contracting with a translation 

subscription service. The purpose is to improve our ability to communicate essential 

pandemic, health, assistance and other important information to our residents, 

businesses and others. The translation subscription service will allow the City to provide 

multilingual information on these new displays and also expand our multilingual outreach 

through our existing communications platforms.

 The intended outcome is that our residents will have better access to important 

information, such as mask orders, vaccine information, rental assistance, etc. through 

the placement of these signs in high vehicle traffic and pedestrian traffic areas and 

popular park and community center gathering spots.

 Timeline: City staff will take necessary contracts to the City Council for approval by the 

end of 2021, begin using the translation service in early 2022, and have the new digital 

signs and kiosks installed on a rolling basis through the end of 2022.

Use of Evidence

 The goals of the project are to improve our ability to communicate essential pandemic, 

health, assistance and other important information to our community and to provide 

multilingual information on these new displays as well as expand our multilingual 

outreach through our existing communications platforms. This will give residents better 

access to important information, such as mask orders, vaccine information, rental 

assistance, etc. through the placement of these signs in high-traffic areas and popular 

park and community center gathering spots.

 All funds ($2,000,000) are being allocated for evidence-based interventions:

a. Public Health (EC 1): The digital signage and kiosks will allow the City to provide 

urgent and important information related to health emergencies, health rules and 

measures (such as stay-home orders and mask requirements, and other 

pandemic and health-related resources. The signs’ messaging will be changeable 

so that it can be quickly updated with the timeliest information.

b. Negative Economic Impacts (EC 2): The digital signage and kiosks will allow the 

City to provide urgent and important information related to rental assistance, 

business grants, financial resources, job fairs, business workshops, and other 

news and events. The signs’ messaging will be changeable so that it can be 

quickly updated with the timeliest information.
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Project [221307]: COVID-19 Sanitization and Prevention 

Funding amount: $500,000

Project Expenditure Category: 1.4, Prevention in Congregate Settings 

Project overview

 The COVID-19 Sanitization and Prevention Project includes the application of 

disinfection solutions at congregate settings, including high-contact surfaces and street 

furniture at bus shelters, to help reduce the risk of community transmission of COVID-19 

and variants. 

Use of Evidence

 The primary goal of this project is to reduce the risk of community transmission of 

COVID-19 and variants via the sanitization of high-contact surfaces and street furniture 

at bus shelters. 

 The City of Santa Ana was severely impacted by COVID-19 and the Delta variant poses 

a new risk to Santa Ana residents. A significant portion of Santa Ana residents rely on 

public transportation to move around the City. Bus shelters act as congregate settings 

where numerous residents are within close proximity to each other and touch the same 

surfaces. The COVID-19 Sanitization and Prevention Project will help reduce the risk of 

community transmission of COVID-19 and variants at these congregate settings to 

protect the residents of Santa Ana and visitors from infection. The entire project budget, 

$500,000, will be used for contractors to provide sanitization services. 
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Project [221341]: First Street Slope Stabilization Project 

Funding amount: $3,000,000

Project Expenditure Category: 5.6, Clean Water: Stormwater 

Project overview

 The First Street Slope Stabilization Project includes the installation of hardscape along 

dirt slopes near a railroad undercrossing, new fencing, and a stormwater treatment 

device. The dirt slopes are severely eroded, which leads to non-point source pollution of 

sediment into the City’s stormdrain system during rain events. Additionally, 

encampments that form at the top of the slopes lead to the discharge of trash and debris 

during rain events. The goal of this project is to improve water quality and address water 

pollution via the stabilization of the dirt slopes, elimination of trespassing and 

encampments, and installation of a stormwater treatment device. This project will also 

improve pedestrian safety as the top of slopes will no longer be accessible to the public. 

Construction of this project is anticipated to start in March 2022 and be completed in 

December 2022. 

 This project addresses climate change by reducing water pollution and improving 

downstream water quality. Increasing water temperatures and greenhouse gases can be 

harmful to wildlife and marine habitats. The reduction of water pollution helps offset the 

negative impacts of climate change. Additionally, the installation of fencing and 

hardscape is a lower energy method of improving water quality than an active treatment 

system downstream, for example.

Use of Evidence

 The primary goal of this project is to improve water quality and address water pollution 

via the stabilization of the dirt slopes, elimination of trespassing and encampments, and 

installation of a stormwater treatment device. This project will also improve pedestrian 

safety as the top of slopes will no longer be accessible to the public.

 SLFRF funds are not being used for evidence-based interventions for this project. This 

project is under Category 5.6, Clean Water: Stormwater, and does not require evidencebased intervention.
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Project [221390]: Stormwater Channel Fencing Upgrades Phase II

Funding amount: $750,000

Project Expenditure Category: 5.6, Clean Water: Stormwater 

Project overview

 The Stormwater Channel Fencing Upgrades Phase II Project includes the design and 

construction of new fencing along City-owned stormwater drainage channels. The 

current fencing is subject to vandalism and trespassing, which contributes to non-point 

source pollution. The goal of this project is to improve water quality and address water 

pollution via the installation of more secure fencing along City-owned drainage channels. 

This project will also improve public safety as the drainage channels will not be 

accessible to the public. Design of this project is anticipated to start in October 2021 and 

be completed in March 2022. Construction is anticipated to start in May 2022 and be 

completed in December 2022.

 This project addresses climate change by reducing water pollution and improving 

downstream water quality. Increasing water temperatures and greenhouse gases can be 

harmful to wildlife and marine habitats. The reduction of water pollution helps offset the 

negative impacts of climate change. Additionally, the installation of fencing is a lower 

energy method of improving water quality than an active treatment system downstream, 

for example. 

Use of Evidence

 The primary goal of this project is to improve water quality and address water pollution 

via the installation of more secure fencing along City-owned drainage channels. This 

project will also improve public safety as the drainage channels will not be accessible to 

the public. 

 SLFRF funds are not being used for evidence-based interventions for this project. This 

project is under Category 5.6, Clean Water: Stormwater, and does not require evidencebased intervention.
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Project [221381]: Mini-Library @ Jerome Park

Funding amount: $1,500,000 

Project Expenditure Category: 3.5 Education Assistance: Other 

Project overview

● LibroTopia will be a Mini-Library at Jerome Park featuring a redesigned educational, 

technological and play-focused satellite library micro-ecosystem with learning 

landscapes that will advance racial equity and provide support for disproportionately 

impacted, underserved Santa Ana communities in QCT 748.06 and surrounding 

qualified tracts. LibroTopia will feature an installation of an EnvisionWare 24-Hour 

Library (or similar) satellite mini-library installed and located in an outdoor learning 

landscape with access to library materials and services. Residents will benefit from 

equitable, multigenerational access to materials (books, technology, STEAM kits) along 

with gamified and incentive based virtual tutoring programs focused on topics and 

materials located within mini-library.

● Easy to use and maintain, the mini-library also enables patrons to check out and return 

materials, place and pick up holds, download audio and e-books, browse the Library’s 

online catalog, and more. The LibroTopia mini-library will be placed at a neighborhood 

park that includes easy access to parking and will be supported with programming and 

services from the City’s mobile library, known as the Knowledge-Mobile. The area 

directly around the LibroTopia mini-library will be upgraded to have the feel and look of 

an outdoor reading, activity and play area. The site location is adjacent to a variety of 

community destinations including Monte Vista Elementary School, Lorin Griset Academy 

and the Jerome Community Center. This park also has numerous other attractions 

including a Fitness Court and swimming pool. These other nearby sites can be 

incorporated into LibroTopia’s learning landscape and help address inequalities in 

education and digital literacy in the community. 

○ The approximate timeline for project completion is February 2023.

Use of Evidence

● LibroTopia will be a Mini-Library at Jerome Park featuring a redesigned educational, 

technological and play-focused satellite library micro-ecosystem with learning 

landscapes that are grounded in evidence-based intervention principles and dynamics. 

● PlayTopia@Jerome Park Learning Landscape will provide Children (Pre-K aged) 

opportunities to learn through play and hone their fine and gross motor skill 

development. This will be accomplished through an outdoor space surrounding 

LibroTopia satellite library that includes opportunities to physically interact with play 

structures and equipment in a setting that will benefit youth and facilitate the creation of 

learning environments where multigenerational families can connect and create support 

networks within the community. Highly trained staff will also offer onsite play focused 
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programming for children that will assist with socio-emotional and cognitive 

development. 

● The PlayTopia learning landscapes will feature evidence-based design and 

programming principles proposed by The Brookings Institution—in collaboration with 

Temple University, through the leadership of Professor Kathy Hirsh-Pasek,and the 

Playful Learning Landscapes Action Network (PLLAN). 

● TechTopia@Jerome Park Learning Landscape will expose multi-generational library 

patrons to technology and AI based tools and programs that will provide hands-on, multigenerational, interactive experiences to prepare our community’s present and future 

workforce for the AI and digital technology driven future of work. TechTopia programs at 

the Jerome Park satellite library will also provide multigenerational patron access to 

nontraditional library collections as part of a “Library of Things” featuring items that range 

from robots to musical instruments and telescopes. These collections will be integrated 

into the Mini-Library at Jerome Park via the Library’s Knowledge-Mobile. TechTopia 

programming elements will feature evidence-based design and programming principles 

based on a Connected Learning model and the Reclaiming Digital Futures project to 

engage multigenerational patron interests and connect them to library materials and 

technology that help underserved populations with the goals of academic achievement, 

career success and civic engagement.
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Project [221325]: Technology Skills/Digital Literacy Education

Funding amount: $500,000.00

Project Expenditure Category: 3.5, Education Assistance: Other 

Project overview

● TechTopia provides disproportionately impacted, underserved Santa Ana communities 

equitable access to future edge tools and skills to live, learn, and work in a 

technologically advanced society. Staff-led programs will be delivered in the Library and 

throughout underserved areas of the community via the library’s “Knowledge-Mobile” to 

address inequities in early education and bridge the digital divide. The following 

programs in TechTopia increase physical access to technology, improve and enhance 

early childhood development and literacy, support positive educational outcomes for 

youth, and prepare our community’s present and future workforce.

● Project 1: Play and Learn, Early Childhood Initiative -- Using learning tablets, the Play 

and Learn program offers structured digital learning solutions to support young learners 

with school readiness, literacy skill-building, and social and emotional development. 

Tablets are for checkout to use in the library or at home. After the completion of the 

guided, self-paced learning paths, preschoolers will be ready to enter Kindergarten with 

confidence and curiosity. The approximate timeline for the project is February 2022-

December 2024. 

● Project 2: The X-STREAM Lab Program -- The X-STREAM Lab uses Digital and AI 

assisted connected learning-based tutoring programs to provide children (Pre-K-5th 

grade) hands-on, multigenerational, interactive experiences in the areas of science, 

technology, reading, engineering, art, and math. The program increases access to future 

edge technology, supports positive educational outcomes for youth, and prepares them 

for the future workforce. Programs will be delivered at the Library and in underserved 

areas of the community via the Knowledge-Mobile. The approximate timeline for the 

project is February 2022-December 2024.

● Project 3: K-12 Robots in Residence -- Using robots to engage Santa Ana residents of 

all ages, the Robot in Residence Program allows youth participants opportunities to 

interact with, build and program robots. Through the Robo-Digi Buddies program, 

volunteers "Big Buddies" (4th-12th grade) help “Little Buddies” (Pre-K-3rd grade) 

discover and explore robots. Robots and robot kits will be available for checkout with 

hands-on, interactive programs delivered at the Library and throughout underserved 

communities via the Knowledge Mobile. The program increases access to future edge 

technology, supports positive educational outcomes for youth, and prepares them for the 

future workforce. The approximate timeline for the project is February 2022-December 

2024.

● Project 4: AStounD Robots in Residence Program -- Proven to be effective with youth on 

the Spectrum, this Robot-Mediated Behavior Intervention (RMBI) program provides 

youth and their families access to advanced technology for assistive learning and 

behavioral support. The AStounD program includes in-house robot checkout and 

workshop series with ASD experts like the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental 
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Disorder and other community nonprofits. The program increases access to future edge 

technology, builds social-emotional skills, and supports positive educational outcomes 

for youth. The approximate timeline for the project is February 2022-December 2024.

● Project 5: Library of Things -- A collection of nontraditional library items, the Library of 

Things includes various equipment such as electronic items, small kitchen appliances, 

toys and games, science kits, musical instruments, and recreational equipment. Over 

300 items will be available for checkout, including WiFi-enabled technology to help 

bridge the digital divide, increase digital literacy, and enhance patron's ability to master 

skills used in today's and future workforce. The approximate timeline for the project is 

February 2022-December 2024.

● Project 6: Media Lab -- Using the Connected Learning model, the Media Lab exposes 

children (K-5th grade) and Teens (6th-12th Grade) to STEAM (Science, Technology, 

Engineering, Art, Mathematics) learning, using Digital and AI assisted evidenced-based 

tutoring programs and hands-on interactive experiences. The Media Lab increases 

equitable access to technology and supports positive academic youth development, 

career success and civic engagement. The approximate timeline for the project is 

February 2022-December 2024.

● Project 7: TeenMaker Lab -- Providing access to equipment, professional applications, 

and STEAM learning, the TeenMaker Lab engages Tweens and Teens in making, 

crafting, music, design, gaming, coding, engineering, higher math and 3D printing 

technology. This digital and AI-assisted connected learning landscape employs highly 

trained tutors to provide out-of-school time tutoring programs to support positive 

educational outcomes for youth. The approximate timeline for the project is February 

2022-December 2024.

● Project 8: Adaptive Technology -- Increasing access to information, the Adaptive 

Technology Project provides tools and equipment to patrons with disabilities to enhance 

their interaction with technology. Technology to assist with reading challenges, visual 

and hearing impairment, and physical mobility will be available in the Library and for 

checkout. Adaptive technology tools and equipment increase access to information and 

resources for patrons with disabilities. The approximate timeline for the project is 

February 2022-December 2024.

● Project 9: Technology Workshops -- In conjunction with the Library of Things, highly 

skilled tutors will provide group, one-on-one, and self-paced instructions, focusing on 

basic computing skills, digital and technological literacy, communication tools, and 

content creation. Patrons will develop skills to prepare for the present and future 

technology-driven workforce. The Technology Workshop project supports equitable 

access and effective use of technology to underserved Santa Ana communities. The 

approximate timeline for the project is February 2022-December 2024.

Use of Evidence

● TechTopia programming elements will feature evidence based design and programming 

principles based on a Connected Learning model and the Reclaiming Digital Futures

project to engage multigenerational patron interests and connect them to technology and 

learning towards the goal of academic achievement, career success and civic 
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engagement. AStounD, Robots in Residence programming elements will provide access 

to underserved Spanish-Speaking families with children who are on the autism spectrum 

to cutting edge evidenced-based Robot Mediated Behavior Intervention programs.
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Project [221324]: Youth Violence/Sexual Assault Intervention/Reentry - PD

Funding amount: $500,000

Project Expenditure Category: 3.9 

Project overview

 The Santa Ana PAAL is proposing to rebrand and expand their footprint in the 

community by way of athletics. They have created a girls’ softball team (The Santa Ana 

Ladybugs), our own little league baseball team (The Santa Ana Chihuahuas), and our 

running team (The Santa Ana Mini-Hogs.) Project funding will pay for a batting cage, 

turf, a pitching machine, equipment, and various operating costs to operate the program. 

The SAPAAL athletics program will not only include SAPAAL registered students, but 

additional kids in the community. Current recruitment is taking place at (2) local 

elementary schools (Jackson and Roosevelt.) These programs will serve as an excellent 

outreach for our community and show to the public how important our youth are to the 

Santa Ana Police Department.

 Sexual Assault Intervention/Reentry: The Santa Ana Police Department is developing 

programming that will provide investigative capacity, and enhance the services received 

by sexual assault victims

Use of Evidence

 There is an abundance of evidence that supports the concept that connecting youth with 

caring adults and healthy activities can reduce youth violence. For example, the CDC 

cites Mentoring Programs and After School Programs as two approaches. 

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/yv-technicalpackage.pdf

Project [221324]: Youth Violence Prevention Programs

Funding amount: $500,000

Project Expenditure Category: 3.9 – Healthy Childhood Environments: Other

Project overview

 An unfortunate outcome resulting from COVID-19 has been an increase in violence, 

especially amongst and or towards youth. The City of Santa Ana intents to combat the 

rise in youth violence by collaborating with youth serving organizations and provide the 

much needed support and resources for youth affected by violence.

 The City of Santa Ana plans to contract with expert non-profit organizations who will be 

responsible for providing services and resources to youth and their families.

Use of Evidence

 Goal: To have 1000 people participate in the various violence prevention programs to 

be offered.
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Project [221375]: Broadband Access

Funding amount: $3,500,000

Project Expenditure Category: Household Assistance: Internet Access Programs (EC 2.4)

 Project overview

 This project is to reduce the digital divide and provide internet access to disadvantaged 

residents and businesses that may have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 for the 

lowest possible cost.

 The first activity is to determine the existing availability of internet access in the City and 

the reasons for lack of use by residents and businesses. This is to be accomplished 

through a Citywide survey. (https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6482612/City-of-Santa-AnaBroadband-Market-Survey).

 The next activity is to determine potential assistance options for the City and to present 

the options to the City Council in a Work Study Session.

 The third activity is to implement the assistance program.

Use of Evidence

 Funds will be used to target constituents with barriers to service, such as low-income 

constituents as identified by the Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs).
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Project [221385]: Information Technology & Process Upgrades

Funding amount: $2,000,000

Project Expenditure Category: Household Assistance: Internet Access Programs (EC 2.4), Job 

Training Assistance)

Project overview

 This project is to improve City programs with technology resources needed to streamline 

assistance to constituents affected by COVID-19, such as replacing Work Center PCs, 

and providing online access to City services.

 The first activity is to determine programs that are need of technical solutions.

 The second activity is to determine the potential solutions.

 The third activity is to implement the technical solutions.

Use of Evidence

 Funds will be used to target constituents with barriers to services, such as low-income 

constituents as identified by the Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs).
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Project [221387]: Neighborhood Safety Streetlight

Funding amount: $1,000,000

Project Expenditure Category: Category 1.7, Capital Investments or Physical Plant Changes to 

Public Facilities that respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Project overview

● This project will provide physical improvements to the built environment to enhance 

pedestrian traffic safety and promote walkability. Main activities will include installing 

streetlights in neighborhoods that are missing streetlights. The project will be delivered 

via competitive bidding.

● Timeline: Project Design: July 1, 2021 to August 30, 2022; Construction: September 1, 

2022 to March 30, 2024

● The intended outcomes of the project will include: 1) Completion of the built environment 

improvements. 2) Provide outdoor exercising opportunities for underserved communities 

who may have no access to parks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

● Although this project is not specifically under EC5: Infrastructure it contributes to 

promoting and facilitating walking as a viable mode of transportation that reduces the 

reliance on emission emitting vehicles.

Use of Evidence

● The primary goal of this project provide outdoor activity while mitigating the spread of 

COVID-19 by creating streets for outdoor connectivity, walkability, social interaction, and 

health benefits, all connected to improving conditions in an underserved high-density 

urban environment, which does not otherwise have access to parks and open space. 

SLFRF funds are not being used for evidence-base interventions.

● This project has no funds towards evidence-base intervention. This project is under 

Category 1.7, Capital Investments or Physical Plant Changes to Public Facilities that 

respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. This expenditure category does not 

require evidence base intervention.
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Project [221383]: Pedestrian & Mobility Improvements

Funding amount: $3,000,000

Project Expenditure Category: Category 1.7, Capital Investments or Physical Plant Changes to 

Public Facilities that respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency

 Project overview

● Description: This project will provide physical improvements to the built environment to 

enhance pedestrian traffic safety and promote walkability. Main activities will include but 

not be limited to installing the following improvements: rectangular flashing beacons, 

hybrid beacons, raised crosswalks, speed humps, bulbous, wheel chair ramps, and 

sidewalk. The project will be delivered via competitive bidding.

● Timeline: Project Design: July 1, 2021 to August 30, 2022; Construction: September 1, 

2022 to March 30, 2024

● The intended outcomes of the project will include: 1) Completion of the built environment 

improvements. 2) Provide outdoor exercising opportunities for underserved communities 

who may have no access to parks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

● Although this project is not specifically under EC5: Infrastructure it contributes to 

promoting and facilitating walking as a viable mode of transportation that reduces the 

reliance on emission emitting vehicles.

 Use of Evidence

● The primary goal of this project provide outdoor activity while mitigating the spread of 

COVID-19 by creating streets for outdoor connectivity, walkability, social interaction, and 

health benefits, all connected to improving conditions in an underserved high-density 

urban environment, which does not otherwise have access to parks and open space. 

SLFRF funds are not being used for evidence-base interventions.

● This project has no funds towards evidence-base intervention. This project is under 

Category 1.7, Capital Investments or Physical Plant Changes to Public Facilities that 

respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. This expenditure category does not 

require evidence base intervention.
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Project [221308]: COVID Emergency Response

Funding amount: $1,500,000

Project Expenditure Category: 1.9

 Project overview

 Expenditures related to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) services provided by the 

Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) in response to COVID-19 incidents. The City 

makes monthly contract payments to OCFA for services provided to Santa Ana 

residents.

 The eligible expenditures are determined based on the number of COVID calls received. 

 The approximate project timeline will be tentatively from March 2021 through December 

2024.

 Use of Evidence

 Not applicable.
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Project [221362]: Accounting & Compliance for Federal Funding

Funding amount: $200,000

Project Expenditure Category: 7.1

Project overview

 Accounting and consulting services costs to monitor ARPA expenditures, reporting, and 

compliance.

 The project includes labor charges related to various accounting services including but 

not limited to processing disbursement requests, recording cash receipts, processing 

journal entries, preparing reports, and monitoring account coding to ensure ARPA 

transactions are posted to the City’s financial system accurately. 

 The City is also exploring options to hire an outside consultant to assist with grant 

monitoring and compliance.

 The approximate project timeline will be tentatively from September 2021 through 

December 2024.

Use of Evidence

 Not applicable.
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Project [221322]: Food Supply/ Distribution

Funding amount: $1,000,000

Project Expenditure Category: 2.1

Project overview

 The project is to financially assist the retention of local non-profit organized food 

distribution programs and the supplementation of food supplies that serve our lower 

socio-economic communities.

Use of Evidence

 The goal is to maintain relationships with non-profit organizations that run food 

distribution programs in order to better serve our communities with food and other 

related resources.
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Project [221345]: Healthy Food Access: Micro-Farm & Local Farmers Market

Funding amount: $1,000,000

Project Expenditure Category: 2.1

Project overview

 The project includes the creation of a “micro-farm”, a small space primarily used to 

cultivate crops in an urban or suburban setting and helps teach gardening and 

farming skills to community members. 

 The project will consist of the production and distribution of fresh vegetables, flowers, 

other ornamentals, and fruit, while also hosting weekly open-air markets and 

community activities that promote health.

 The City has determined that the construction and operation of the project within the 

City will stimulate direct and indirect economic activity within the City, will enhance 

the quality of life of residents, and will provide substantial additional intangible 

benefits to the City. 

Use of Evidence

 The goal is to provide the community with healthier food options, teach community 

members gardening and farming skills to produce their own healthy food options,

and create a market for community members to convene and purchase fruits, 

vegetables, and flowers among other things.
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Project [221342, 221343]: Addition of Park/Open Space

Funding amount: $7,800,000

Project Expenditure Category: 3.13

Project overview:

 An addition of a park/open space area that will consist of an expansion of green 

space and allow for healthy activities for our community members to participate in 

such as a skate rink. This expansion of green space increases physical activity for 

community members and in turn contributes to improving the health and well-being 

of residents through exercise and activity.

 Acquire parcels at 10th and Flower for a future park site.

 Acquire parcels at North of Santa Anita Park to expand park in the future.

Use of Evidence

 The goal is to acquire land and use the open space to allow for more recreational 

activities for the community to participate in, such as the addition of park space and 

an ice rink.
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Project [217533, 217535]: Upgrade Park Restrooms

Funding amount: $1,500,000

Project Expenditure Category: 3.13

Project overview:

 Remove and install pre-fabricated restroom at Cesar Chavez Campesino, Jerome, 

and Madison Parks.

 This project is intended to replace outdated restrooms through public parks to allow 

for improved facilities that minimize viral contagions to slow the spread of COVID-19

and allow for better public utilities to community members.

Use of Evidence

 The goal is update recreational infrastructure and allow for improved sanitary 

conditions and safer methods of slowing down the spread of viral contagions through 

updated utilities design.
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Project [221352, 221357]: Enhanced Security for Usability of Parks/Community Centers

Funding amount: $1,000,000

Project Expenditure Category: 3.13

Project overview:

 Install security cameras at inside/outside at Santa Ana Senior Center and Southwest 

Senior Centers.

Use of Evidence

 Goal: To offer community members more safety and security measures.
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Project [221340]: Revive 5K Run

Funding amount: $50,000

Project Expenditure Category: 1.12 – Other Public Health Services

Project overview

 COVID-19 has reinforced the need for all to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. The City 

of Santa Ana is contributing to these efforts through the implementation of a 5K run. 

People of all ages and fitness levels will be able to participate in this event free of 

charge. 

 Event website: https://www.santa-ana.org/SA5krun

Use of Evidence

 Goal: To have 2000 people participate in the event.
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Project [221320]: Early Childhood Support, Head Start and Child Care Programs

Funding amount: $1,000,000

Project Expenditure Category: 3.1 & 3.6 – Education Assistance: Early Learning & Healthy 

Childhood Environments: Child Care

Project overview

 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect people’s daily lives, families with young 

children need additional support to facilitate their children’s academic readiness while 

also providing for their wellbeing and safety.

 The City of Santa Ana plans to contract with organizations who will be responsible for 

developing and implementing a variety of academic support program and providing 

quality day care facilities and services for young children and their families.

Use of Evidence

 Goal: To serve 500 families through the various academic support programs and day 

care services free or charge for a 1-year period.
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Project [221321]: After School & Youth Sports Programs

Funding amount: $500,000

Project Expenditure Category: 3.9 – Healthy Childhood Environments: Other

Project overview

 As part of the City’s recovery efforts from the COVID-19 pandemic, after school and 

youth sports programs targeted to youth will be implemented in collaboration with youth 

serving organizations in the City. 

 The City of Santa Ana plans to contract with organizations who will be responsible for 

developing and implementing a variety of after school and youth sports programs for 

elementary and intermediate school age youth. 

 Programs and services will be provided at various locations throughout the City in an 

effort to reach youth most in need. 

Use of Evidence

 Goal: To serve 200 families through the various after school and youth sports programs 

for a 1-year period.

Performance Report

 For the Project Inventories in Section 8, include key performance indicators for your 

jurisdiction’s major SLFRF funded projects. Report key performance indicators for each 

project, or group projects with substantially similar goals and the same outcome 

measures. Jurisdictions may choose to include some indicators for each individual 

project as well as crosscutting indicators. Include both output and outcome measures. 

See Section C(9) on page 27 of the Reporting Guidance for additional information.

 In addition, you must include the mandatory performance indicators if your jurisdiction 

has projects in the relevant areas (this information may be included in each recipient’s 

Recovery Plan as they determine most appropriate). Provide data disaggregated by 

race, ethnicity, gender, income, and other relevant factors, if possible. Data should be 

presented in a table and each annual report should include updated data for the 

performance period as well as prior period data.

a. Household Assistance (EC 2.2 & 2.5) and Housing Support (EC 3.10-3.12): 

 Number of people or households receiving eviction prevention services 

(including legal representation)

 Number of affordable housing units preserved or developed

b. Negative Economic Impacts (EC 2): 

 Number of workers enrolled in sectoral job training programs

 Number of workers completing sectoral job training programs

 Number of people participating in summer youth employment programs

c. Education Assistance (EC 3.1-3.5): 

 Number of students participating in evidence-based tutoring programs

d. Healthy Childhood Environments (EC 3.6-3.9): 

 Number of children served by childcare and early learning (pre-school/preK/ages 3- 5)