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Gifford Neighborhood Plan 2014 Action 13.8 — By 2018, the Public Works Department will study the feasibility of constructing a boat ramp at Gifford Dock Park and report its findings to the Board of County Commissioners and the Progressive Civic League of Gifford. Action 13.9 — By 2014, the County/MPO will apply for state funding to build a walking trail at the Martin Luther King Park, and the County will commit local matching funds necessary for the state funding application. Obiective 14. Funding By 2017, there will be multiple dedicated funding sources in place to fund infrastructure improvements in the Gifford area. Action 14.1 — By 2016, the County will consider establishing a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) district or a tax increment financing mechanism in an area within Gifford to promote economic and community development. Action 14.2 — By 2016, the County will consider establishing in Gifford a Safe Neighborhood Improvement District (state authorized program) to reduce crime through innovative design techniques and improvements, and to apply for associated funding. Action 14.3 — By 2015, the County Public Works Department will apply for funding from Moving Ahead for Progress for the 21" Century Transportation Alternatives or other appropriate programs such as MAP -21 for bus stops, bike lanes, sidewalks, and traffic calming improvements in the Gifford area where adequate right-of-way exists. Action 14.4 — By 2015, the County Parks Division will apply for Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grants for maintaining and improving parks within the Gifford area. Action 14.5 — By 2019, the County's Public Works Department will utilize funds from the Municipal Service Benefit Unit East Gifford Stormwater Watershed Area for an additional stormwater improvement project, such as outfall ditches from low-lying areas to the 41St Street retention pond, for that area of Gifford that is not under the authority of a water control district. [Relates to Action 11.2] Community Development Indian River County 80 v co V