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Exhibit A Scope of Work Gifford Neighborhood 45`h Street Streetscape Design Plans Gifford is a predominantly African-American neighborhood with a 2010 population of 5 ,875 . Historically, the Gifford community has struggled with substandard housing, high unemployment, a high poverty level, infrastructure deficiencies , a negative community image , and a lack of economic development. To address these problems and other issues , the RECIPIENT, in conjunction with Gifford organizations , community leaders , business owners , and residents, developed the Gifford Neighborhood Plan. That plan, adopted by the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) in 2002, identified neighborhood problems , opportunities , goals and objectives , and established results -oriented actions to achieve the plan' s identified objectives . One of the main issues identified in the plan was the need to improve Martin Luther King Boulevard (45`h Street) . That roadway is the Gifford community's "main street," and east-west collector road corridor that traverses the heart of Gifford and provides access to a range of institutional, commercial and residential uses . As structured, the Gifford Neighborhood Plan contains an innovative planning proposal for streetscape improvements along 45`h Street to improve Gifford's aesthetics and community image, and to promote economic development. Although the county has set aside $200,000 in funds for the 45 `h Street streetscape improvements , those funds have not been expended to date because of the lack of community-based design plans for the improvements . This project involves community engagement and urban design work for a streetscape improvement project along 45 `h Street in the unincorporated community of Gifford in Indian River County. Gifford community residents and other stakeholders will be engaged in the project through public meetings and outreach activities . Based on input received through that process , the RECIPIENT, working with a consultant, will develop bid-ready design plans for a streetscape improvement project along a segment of 45 `h Street in Gifford . Tasks 1 . Using county survey information, document existing right-of-way and adjacent property conditions along 45`h Street from 43`d Avenue to US 1 . Deliverable: Map documenting existing right-of-way and adjacent property conditions along 45'' Street from 43d Avenue to US 1 (due November 1 , 2013) 2 . Conceptual Design Plan a . Conduct meeting with county staff and community leaders to identify potential constraints , opportunities and options for streetscape improvements . Based on physical condition information and community input, project limits for the streetscape improvement project will be established . Page 13 of 21