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Gifford Neighborhood Plan 2014 <br /> ➢ Moving Ahead for Progress forth 21St Century Transportation Alternative (MAP 21) <br /> This federal program focuses on improvements that complement the transportation system. MAP-21 funding is partially controlled \ <br /> by the local MPO. <br /> Several projects in Gifford could qualify for MAP 21 funding. MAP-21 funding can be used for bus stops, bike lanes, sidewalks, <br /> and traffic calming. <br /> ➢ Florida Recreation Develo ment Assistance Program Grants FRDAP and other Grants <br /> FRDAP Grants and other grants as become available can be used to maintain and improve Parks. <br /> The following are existing funding sources that are used for various projects in the Gifford neighborhood: <br /> ➢ State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program <br /> The SHIP program is a County sponsored program that provides grants or loans to very low and low income persons to assist them in <br /> obtaining a home or rehabilitating their existing home. The SHIP Program is funded by a Documentary Stamp Tax that is collected <br /> by the State and administered by the County. Individuals that meet the income criteria must apply for SHIP assistance. Upon <br /> approval of the applicant's application, funds will be dispersed for activities that meet the requirements of the County's SHIP <br /> program. <br /> ➢ Municipal Service Benefit Unit East Gifford Stormwater Watershed Area <br /> As described in the Existing Conditions Section, the Board of County Commissioners, in September 2000, established a Municipal <br /> Service Benefit District (MSBU) to include an area of Gifford that was not under the authority of a water control district. This <br /> MSBU will enable the County to collect approximately $15 per year per parcel for funding a stormwater improvement project for <br /> that area of Gifford. Stormwater management duties for the rest of Gifford are the responsibility of the Indian River Farms Water <br /> Control District (IRFWCD). <br /> ➢ Impact Fees <br /> Traffic impact fees collected in District II can be used for capacity expanding roadway improvements in District II which covers the <br /> Gifford area. <br /> Community Development <br /> Indian River County 90 <br />