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Gifford Nei hborhood Plan Plan such as Habitat for Humanity, will need to continue building new homes in Gifford and providing pre and post construction mentoring to their clients. In this effort, community groups, particularly the Progressive Civic League of Gifford, have a vital role. These groups must inform Gifford residents of the various local and state programs available for housing ownership and/or rehabilitation, and they must encourage residents to participate in these programs. Objective 1. Housing Rehabilitation By 2005, 60 substandard residential units will have been rehabilitated. Action 1.1 —In 2002, the county will apply for Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) funds to rehabilitate 30-40 substandard housing units in the Gifford area. Action 1.2—The county will commit up to $350,000 of FY 2002-03 and FY 2003-04 SHIP funds to match the CDBG money. Action 1.3 —The county will prepare a SHIP program informational package that provides information regarding county's rehabilitation assistance program. Action 1.4—The county will give SHIP rehabilitation program priority to Gifford residents. Action 1.5 -The Progressive Civic League of Gifford will distribute SHIP rehabilitation program information to Gifford residents at public meetings, churches, and civic events. Action 1.6—The county will assist Gifford residents in forming neighborhood associations to promote property maintenance and neighborhood cooperation. Obiective 2. Housing Demolition By 2005, 10 dilapidated residential units will have been demolished. Action 2.1 —The county shall use CDBG funds to demolish and replace at least 5 dilapidated housing units in the Gifford area. Action 2.2—The county will identify and raze at least 2 unsafe structures per year. Community Development Department Indian River County 61