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This action must be delayed because the county cannot apply for another CDBG at this time since the West Wabasso sewer project phase IF East Gifford drainage project CDBG application is currently "open". CDBG regulations allow for only one open' CDBG project per jurisdiction at a time. An opportunity to apply for a housing rehabilitation grant will arise after the current CDBG project is completed and "closed". Consequently, the implementation date of Action 2.1 will be changed from 2016 to 2019. "Action 8.5 — By 2016, tire Progressive Civic League of Gifford will coordinate with property owners along 32"d Avenue north of 43'd Street, and 35'h Avenue north of 45`h Street, to obtain commitments for right-of-way donations so that those roads can be considered for dedication to and acceptance by the County for improvement and maintenances" This action is complete for now. The PCLG coordinated with county staff and did seek right-of-way donations from property owners but were not able to help obtain needed right-of-way at this time. New opportunities may arise in future. Consequently, the implementation date of Action 8.5 will be changed from 2016 to 2022. "Action 12.2 — By 2016, as requested by Gifford residents, the County's Public Works Department will coordinate with street lighting providers to provide street lighting at 41" Street /32nd Avenue, along 49`h Street from 5e Avenue to U.S. Highway W, and any other street lighting improvements identified in the Action 12.1 street lighting plan for which adequate funding has been obtained " This action is in progress. Public Works submitted requests for installation of street lights to both FPL and the City of Vero Beach. Currently, Public Works is waiting for actions by those two electricity providers for street lighting in Gifford. Consequently, the completion date of Action 12.2 will be changed from 2016 to 2017, to account for response time. "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." This action has been reviewed by Community Development, the County Attorney, and community leaders, and is not being pursued at this time. Staff has found that establishing a CRA or tax increment financing mechanism requires forming a new taxing district; will result in additional taxes to residents; will impact revenues available to residents; and will require forming and running a special board. At this time, it appears that a CRA or tax increment financing mechanism would have a small benefit outweighed by significant set-up and operating efforts and costs. This action will be re-evaluated in the future. Consequently, the implementation date of Action 14.1 will be changed from 2016 to 2022. "Action 14.2 — By 2016, the Counij� 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. " This action is not being pursued at this time. Staff has found that establishing a Safe Neighborhood Improvement District requires forming a new taxing district; will result in additional taxes to residents and potentially compete for revenues available to residents; and requires property owners P75