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8 . Clarifying hazard mitigation program implementation tasks and establishing schedules for their completion , 9 . Designating organizational and/or position responsibility for development and implementation of hazard mitigation and post-disaster redevelopment programs, 10 . Encouraging public participation and involvement in the development, implementation and maintenance of local mitigation strategies, and I I . Identifying hazard mitigation and redevelopment initiatives , programs and projects prior to a disaster, as well as prioritizing their sequence of implementation . 10. Describe the desired outcome and methodology of the mitigation activity in terms of mitigation objectives to be achieved. This mitigation activity aims to increase the County ' s shelter capacity by 400 and provide the Council with a more disaster resistant critical facility from which to dispense key social services to Indian River County ' s aging population . This will be achieved by upgrading the construction standards of the new facility including the installation of hurricane shutters, new construction above the base flood elevation , and an emergency generator. 11 . Describe performance expectations and timeline for interim milestones and overall completion of mitigation activity. The design and engineering plans of the senior center are complete . The Council has also obtained the site plan permit required for construction of the new senior center. Through fundraising efforts , the Council has been able to raise 1 . 5 million dollars towards the cost of construction . The Council will continue its fundraising efforts in the coming months . The Council must also apply for a building permit with Indian River County . The Council will also be working with Indian River County to develop an agreement to cover maintenance costs of the senior center. Construction of the new facility can begin as soon as adequate funding is obtained . Once construction begins, it is estimated to take between nine and twelve months to complete . The Council must also apply with the American Red Cross for approval of the shelter according to ARC ' S #4496 guidelines . 12. Describe the staff and resources needed to implement this mitigation activity and applicant 's ability to provide these resources. The only resources needed to complete this project are the remaining funds for construction . The Council has already procured one-third of the project funds through fundraising efforts and has partnered with key community organizations to move the project forward. The engineering and architectural designs are completed for the new facility and the Council will establish an agreement with the county to ensure operational costs in the future . 13. Describe how this mitigation activity will incorporate State, Tribal, private, or local community involvement to enhance its outcome through partnership. The Council has involved the community in their operations by seeking and maintaining agreements with community organizations . The Council currently partners with the American Red Cross , the Salvation Army, the Boys and Girls Club , Gifford Florida Front Porch Community , and the Veterans Association , among others , in order to provide better service to Indian River County residents . The Council will work with these partners to implement the hardening of the new senior center and will continue to work with the partners in the future .