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MEASURE J COMMUNITY INITIATED
PROJECTS APPLICATION FORM
Name of Applicant: Jonathan Lorenzo Yorba
Date Submitted: 9/27/2024
Applicant Type: Non-Profit Organization
Name of Organization: The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert
If yes, provide IRS ID#
Tell us about your project:
1.Project Name: The Center-Solar Shade Structure and Rainbow Bike Racks
2.Project Address: 1301 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
3.Project Type: Grant
4.This project improves: Business Community, Downtown Enhancements, Health
Services, Police/Fire/Emergency Services, Sustainability/Conservation, The
Economy
5. What demographic(s) does this project serve?
Children/Students, Entire Palm Springs Community, Individuals with Disabilities,
LGBTQ+, Seniors
6. Estimated project cost: $275,000.00
7. Short description of proposed project.
Build a steel structure and purchase solar that will be on top for parking spaces—two
for disabled people; ride share area; 90-foot covered walkway from parking lot to
elevator. Structure will be designed/constructed by Hot Purple Energy. Project has a
transportation element: new bike racks. Although our concept is simple, benefits
are many. The Center’s project will reduce the heat island effect. Shaded structure
will ensure safety from inclement weather —reducing emergency calls—and will be
night-lit for safety. Bike racks will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by
encouraging biking. We will not only maintain local services (a Measure J
priority), but also will expand them. Savings on electric bills is $7,000-$10,000.
Because The Center’s bills will decrease when the solar system is in, this will allow us
to re designate funds for electricity to programs and direct services for 60,000
residents. This is more than a capital improvement; our project builds community,
as everyone is welcome
Applicant’s information:
Name of Contact Person: Jonathan Lorenzo Yorba
Contact Person’s Phone Number:(760) 416-7790
Contact Person’s Email Address: jonathan@thecentercv.org