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Gifford Neighborhood Plan Existing Conditions <br /> ➢ Stormwater Management <br /> In the Gifford area, the Indian River Farms Water Control District (IRFWCD) is the primary entity responsible for the control of <br /> surface waters. These surface waters flow through sub-lateral, lateral, and outfall canals. The IRFWCD's facilities in Gifford include: <br /> ■ sub-lateral canal A-6 (along 41st Street) <br /> ■ sub-lateral canal A-7 (along 45th Street) <br /> ■ sub-lateral canal A-8 (along 49th Street) <br /> ■ lateral "A" canal (along 66th Avenue) <br /> ■ lateral "H" canal (along the edge of the old coastal dune) <br /> Maintenance of these facilities is funded by an IRFWCD assessment of$14.00 per acre, or any portion thereof, from all landowners <br /> within the IRFWCD. Stormwater Management is occasionally a problem in Gifford. This problem is generally attributable to <br /> development that occurred prior to current regulations. Additionally, there are problems with canals, ditches, swales, laterals, and sub- <br /> laterals not adequately maintained. <br /> In September 2000, the Board of County Commissioners established a Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) that includes an area <br /> of Gifford that is not within the boundaries of a water control district. This area includes approximately 43 acres and is bordered by <br /> 43`d Street on the north, 41" Street on the south, the FEC Railroad on the east, and the IRFWCD boundary on the west. Since the area <br /> is not within a water control district, poor drainage has been a constant problem for residents. To eliminate the drainage problem, the <br /> county Public Works Department will use MSBU funds to make drainage system improvements and provide maintenance within the <br /> boundaries of the unit. <br /> ➢ Street Liehtiny, <br /> Most of Gifford is art of the Gifford Street Lighting District; therefore, street lights are provided throughout Gifford. However, some <br /> streets, such as 29t Avenue and 30th Avenue, do not have street lights. Also, some other street lights are not producing enough light <br /> for safety and security purposes. <br /> N <br /> N <br /> W <br /> Community Development Department Indian River County 36 <br />