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Gifford Neighborhood Plan Plan <br /> concentrated crime-fighting action. That involves the Sheriffs Office maintaining its current level of resource commitment to <br /> the Gifford area. It also involves the county continuing its code enforcement activities and residents cooperating with law and <br /> code enforcement agencies. <br /> Obiective 13 Crime and Law Enforcement <br /> By 2005, the crime rate in Gifford will be ten percent lower than the 2000 level. <br /> Action 13.1 —The Sheriff's Office will maintain its current level of resource allocation in Gifford. <br /> Action 13.2—The county will focus code enforcement activities on sites which contribute to the crime rate. <br /> Action 13.3 -The Sheriff s office will enforce all posted speed limits. <br /> EMPLOYMENT <br /> Employment Strategy: One of the most significant issues facing Gifford is unemployment and under-employment. Because <br /> unemployment is a major cause of crime, poverty, poor housing conditions, and other problems, unemployment is an issue <br /> whose resolution can significantly improve community conditions. Currently, Gifford and the areas adjacent to Gifford have <br /> one of the highest concentrations of jobs in the county. To solve the unemployment problem in Gifford, more jobs need to be <br /> created, and Gifford residents must be better trained to qualify for those jobs. This will require action by the county and <br /> Chamber of Commerce to create jobs,and action by various groups to provide job training. <br /> Objective 14. Employment <br /> By 2010, Gifford's unemployment rate will be 15 percent lower than 2000 levels. <br /> Action 14.1 -The county will promote industrial park development in the Gifford area. <br /> Action 14.2 - The City of Vero Beach will continue to promote industrial development on Airport property. <br /> Indian River County 68 <br /> N Community Development Department <br />