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Attachment A 1 It Revision) Budget and Scope of Work STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purpose of this Scope of Work (SOW) is to mitigate at -risk areas and decrease the risk of damage or loss of life from wildfires in Indian River County, Florida, funded through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program HMGP) DR -4283-95-R, as approved by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA). The Sub -Recipient, Indian River County, agrees to administer and complete the project as submitted by the Sub -Recipient and subsequently approved by the Division and FEMA. The Sub -Recipient shall complete the work in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local Laws, Regulations and Codes. PROJECT OVERVIEW: As a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program project, the Sub -Recipient proposes to mitigate the threat of future wildfires through Defensible space measures, implementing a countywide program for wildfire management located in Indian River County, Florida. The scope of work proposes to create defensible space by creating a perimeter around residential or non-residential structures by removing or reducing the volume of flammable vegetation, including clearing tree branches, vertically and horizontally. The volume of vegetation is minimized, flammable vegetation is replaced with less flammable species, and combustibles are cleared in accordance with all applicable codes and best practices. A description of the proposed defensible space activities shall be provided for each property, with recommendation that ingress and egress to the properties be maintained. The scope shall involve pruning, chipping and mowing within the designated work areas and in general, removal or mulching of vegetative material. All activities shall be implemented using current codes and best practices, and shall be completed in strict compliance with Federal, State and Local applicable Rules and Regulations. Project Locations: ID SITE ADDRESS COORDINATES 1) Sebastian Scrub 1258 Schumann Drive 27.76868, -80.46608 Conservation Area Sebastian, FL 32958 2) 58th Avenue Conservation Bounded by 58th Ave. (East); Existing 27.67963, -80.4467 Area residential development South West); Existing horse farm North) �outh Oslo Riverfront 185 9th Street SE, Vero Beach, FL 27.58634, -80.37311 onservation Area 32960 :Oslo Riverfront 150 9th Street SE, Vero Beach, FL 27.59494, -80.36953 Conservation Area 32960 ) Hallstrom Farmstead 1601 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach, 27.57188, -80.37504 Conservation Area FL 32962 3 169