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A TRUE COPY CERTIFICATION ON LAST PAGE RYAN L. BUTLER, CLERK Contract#: 2023 SG -09 Encumbrance#: GL01-1648 ATTACHMENT A - STATEMENT OF WORK I. NAME OF PROJECT: GYAC Garden Florida -Friendly Landscaping Demonstration II. INTRODUCTIONBACKGROUND: The Gifford Youth Achievement Center has a property lease that includes a small garden carved out of the Victor Hart Sr. Park. The administrators requested programming support from the University of Florida Extension in Indian River County. Master Gardeners have managed the park and youth programming for over 15 years in this location. Since 2016, the goals of the Environmental Horticulture Agent for this location have been modified to include community gardening and other outreach activities. When the garden was renovated in 2021, it was expanded by 1,100 square feet to include a 6 -foot radius around the fence line. This additional space was allocated for Florida -Friendly Landscaping demonstration and community gardening plots. Small 4 x 4 raised beds will divide the 72 square foot beds displaying Florida -Friendly plant combinations. The decision was also made to reduce planting space inside the circle to include a seating area for outdoor classes. This was carved out between the storage shed and the pergola. These two structures will also serve as anchors for detachable shade covers. III. VALUE PROPOSITION: This project will contribute towards restoring or improving the IRL by demonstrating Florida - Friendly Landscaping plant selection and management options. UFIFAS will use a combination of Florida native plants mixed with low -maintenance non-invasives to create beautiful groupings that home gardeners can imagine in their own spaces. Nine themed mini gardens will be planted to display commonly used and underutilized plants in the Florida landscape. They will emphasize the beauty of Florida natives that are easily obtained and managed. This will be a great opportunity to provide gorgeous examples of Florida -Friendly Landscaping in a conspicuous location with significant foot and vehicular traffic. Home gardeners can learn more about plant selection, water management, pest control, and providing for wildlife. The gardens can be a tool utilized as part of formal trainings as well as instructor -free learning experiences through instructive signage. Appropriate signage can provide information on cost, plant identification, and plant management. These demonstrations will show home gardeners how to sustainably add beauty to their landscapes. Currently, UFIFAS teach in places where examples of Florida -Friendly Landscaping management are not readily available for participants to access in a meaningful way. Completing the seating area will provide a more formal learning space within the demonstration garden. Once finished, UFIFAS will schedule an entire series of Florida -Friendly Landscaping classes. The seating area will help make the educational efforts more accessible to people in this underserved area. IV. LOCATION OF PROJECT: Gifford Youth Achievement Center Garden is located at 4875 43rd Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32967. This project will be in an underserved portion of the county. This area is not only a food desert, but also in need of affordable options for gardening access and landscape management information. This project will help develop beds for community gardeners who will be required to attend 4 classes and donate 20 hours to the demonstration plots. This garden is in an underrepresented area of the community. These demonstrations plots are part of a park that is severely lacking in beauty. This garden is at the end of a walking path used by a significant number of community members. It is also proximate to stationary exercise equipment and courts. Current gardening efforts are a spark of what could really be done with the space. This project will completely transform the space and give the park a beauty mark of great proportions. It is expect engagement from within the community will increase when UFIFAS make their Page 8