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community request that Indian River County designate the south 250 feet of the 315 frontage along 45th St. (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.) as the Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Memorial Paris. We further request that the County Commission endorse the attached master site plan for this community park. it's vision statement and assist the community groups listed above and others in developing this Indian River County park and resource for the benefit of all Indian River County residents and friends. The Dr. Martin Luther Kung Memorial Park Master Plan calls for. A. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Monument: Circle of Hands, and Outdoor Park B. The restored Historic Colored Macedonia Church to be used as an example of historic preservation, an African-American History Museum and Archive, an education center and a community gathering facility. G Sidewalks, several sitting areas and simple landscaping. D. Recognition and care of -old Debois Burial Memorials on the southwest section of the park. E A small parking lot, with water fountain, bathroom facilities and covered pavilion. F. Maintenance of the mowed and landscaped south end of the park and a maintained wooded buffer to the north of the park. G Proper historic and safety signage and lightlng to inform the public of the facility and ensure public safety. �At this time, we would like to thank Indian River County for its support to date of the Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr Memorial and allowing the Historic colored Macedonia Church to occupy the site for restoration. We further thank the county for the installation of our temporary restoration security fence and for having helped in our removing past piles of debris. We would request that the Indian River County Commission: A Formerly recognize the Or. Martin Luther King. Jr. Memorial Park by name and property designation. S. Conceptually approve the Master Site Plan and direct the county staff to assist in the development of the park plans and the attainment of*pennitting. G Place the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park on the list of park properties to be regularly maintained by the Indian River County Parks and Recreation System. 0. We request County support in the area of public relations for the park and in the acquisition of grant monies to complete the facilities. It is the intent of the Gifford Community and others listed to complete and maintain the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park facility as a community/county project The.Gifford. community groups will build the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and adjacent sidewalk and restore the Historic Colored Macedonia Church. The Indian River County Historical Society will assist in grant writing and obtaining historic signs. The local Gifford community groups will maintain the Historic structure as a museum and educational facility and program special events for the Dr. Martin Luther Kung, Jr. Memorial. We do request that the Indian River County Commission include this new park in the County's Master Park Plan and maintain the grounds and provide standard county park insurance and lighting and services. SEPTEMBER 9, 1997