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ANALYSIS The Gifford Neighborhood Plan 2014 is a 108 page plan that contains an introduction and description of the planning process, data (existing conditions), analysis, action plan, implementation and funding sections, and appendices containing reference information including a history of Gifford. Following its July 15, 2014 approval, the plan has been implemented as specified in the plan's action plan and implementation sections. • Action Plan The action plan section (strategies, objectives, and actions) is "the heart" of the neighborhood plan (attachment # 2). As structured, the action plan contains 15 objectives that relate to major issues and topics identified during community meetings. Following is the list of the neighborhood plan objectives in the order presented in the plan: 1. Communication/Coordination 2. Housing Rehabilitation/Property Maintenance 3. Demolition/Repair of Dilapidated and Unsafe Structures 4. Housing Ownership 5. Economic Development/Employment/Technical Training 6. Illegal Uses, Non -conformities, and Land Use Compatibility 7. Sidewalk Improvements 8. Street Maintenance 9. 45th Street/ MLK Blvd "Main Street" Beautification and Improvements 10. Traffic/Safety Improvements 11. Drainage Improvements 12. Street Lighting 13. Park Improvements 14. Funding 15. Crime Prevention/ Law Enforcement. Under each objective, there is a set of specific actions that contribute to meeting the objective. Each action item identifies a specific action, a responsible party or parties, and either a completion date (year) or an indication that the action is to be implemented on an on-going basis. Responsible parties identified in the action plan include: the Planning Division, the Public Works Department, the Parks Division, Code Enforcement, the Progressive Civic League of Gifford, the School Board, Indian River State College, Road and Bridge, Traffic Engineering, Indian River Farms Water Control District, the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the Health Department, the Sheriffs Office, the County Attorney's Office, and the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce. Overall, the plan contains 82 specific actions. Community Development Department staff has coordinated with all responsible departments, entities, and the Progressive Civic League of Gifford to ensure implementation of the plan's actions. As shown on the attached "report card" matrix (attachment # 1), of the 82 actions in the plan, 25 had 2014, 2015, 2016, or 2017 due dates and all of those actions were completed or are in progress. 2 P60