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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-030RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 0 3 0 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMSSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES SMALL MATCHING GRANT FOR THE GIFFORD PARKS "TOUR THROUGH TIME"; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners has submitted a grant application to provide educational information for various parks in the Gifford Community, and within the Jackie Robinson Training Complex ("Project") for the enjoyment of the citizenry of the County and the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, the Project will provide educational signage, project brochures, and an educational video describing the history of the Project through time; and WHEREAS, the Project is estimated to cost $22,500.00; and WHEREAS, Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources (DHR) financial assistance is required for the project mentioned above; and WHERAS, Indian River County Board of County Commissioners has allocated $11,250.00 to meet the required 50% match for the project, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND CERTIFIED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA: Section 1. That it will accept the terms and conditions set forth in Chapter 1A-39, F.A.0 and Section 267.0617, F.S. and which will be a part of the Project Agreement for any assistance awarded under the attached proposal. Section 2. That it is in complete accord with the attached proposal and that it will carry out the Project in the manner described in the proposal and any plans and specifications attached thereto unless prior approval for any change has been received from the State. Section 3. That it has the ability and intention to finance its share of the cost of the Project and that the Project will be operated and maintained at the expense of said Indian River County Board of County Commissioners for public use. Section 4. That it will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color or national origin in the use of any property or facility acquired or developed pursuant to this proposal, and shall comply with the terms and intent of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, P. L. 88352 (1964) and design and construct all facilities to comply fully with statutes relating to accessibility by persons with disabilities as well as other federal, state and local laws, rules and requirements. Section 5. That it will maintain adequate financial records on the Project to substantiate claims for reimbursement. Section 6. That it will make available to the DHR if requested, a post -audit of expenses incurred on the Project prior to, or in conjunction with, request for the final 10% of the funding agreed to by the DHR. Section 7. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner F 1 e s cher and seconded by Commissioner Earman , and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Joseph H. Earman AYE Vice -Chairman Susan Adams AYE Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher AYE Commissioner Deryl Loar AYE Commissioner Laura Moss AYE The Chairman thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 11 day of July 2023. Attest: Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Court and Comptroller BOARD OFC UNTY COMMISSION] y' By By P De u Clerk Deputy Josbr. Earm n, airman Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: By Dylan Reingold County Attorney h1MISS% Indian River County Parks Division Project Title: A Tour Through Time - The Gifford Community Grant Number: 25.h.sm.300.110 Date Submitted: Thursday, June 15, 2023 Request Amount: $11,250.00 A. Organization Information Pagel of 9 a. Organization Name: Indian River County Parks Division v° b. FEID: 59-6000674 c. Phone number (with extension if applicable): 772.226.1781 d. Principal Address: 5500 77th Street Vero Beach, 32967 e. Mailing Address: 1801 27th Street Vero Beach, 32960 f. Website: www.ircgov.com g. Organization Type: County Government h. Organization Category: Government: Other i. County: Indian River j. UEI number: FB3SUZ38K9 k. Fiscal Year End Date: 09/30 1. Designated Project Contact First Name Wendy Last Name Swindell Phone 772.226.1781 Email wswindell@ircgov.com 2. Authorized Official First Name John Last Name Titkanich Phone 772.226.1408 Email jtitkanich@ircgov.com 3. Certified Local Governments (CLG) * Only governmental entities that are Certified Local Governments (CLG) in good standing are eligible to receive Federal funds for the Survey, Planning, and National Register Nomination project categories. Cl -Gs may also apply for state funds for projects in the Heritage Education category. No more than two (2) applications, one for federal funding and one for state funding, may be submitted under a single application deadline. If your CLG organization has multiple distinct budgetary units, each unit may submit an application pursuant to program guidelines; however, only two applications (as described here) may be submitted using the CLG designation and request a match waiver. Are you submitting this application using the CLG designation as described above? What is a CLG? OYes @No 3.1. If yes, is this an application for federal or state funding? OFederal (Survey, Planning, and National Register Nomination project types only) OState (Heritage Education projects only) 3.2. If yes, provide the following: 4. Florida -based Accredited Main Street Programs * Are you an Active Florida -based Accredited Main Street community? Contact the state Main Street Office at FloridaMainStreet@dos.myflorida.com or 850.245.6345 with questions about your organization's status. OYes @No 5. Applicant Grant Experience and History 5.1. Has the applicant organization received previous grant assistance within the past five years from any source? @Yes ONo 5.2. If yes, for the most recent grants (up to 20), specify the year of the grant award, grant number, grant project name, the granting entity, the grant award amount, and its current status. Make sure to include any grants awarded by the Division or other State grants. # Previous Previous Grant Previous Grant Project Name Previous Granting Entity Previous Open/Closed Grant Year Number. Grant Amount 1 2019 19.H.S.M.100.020 Jungle Trail Greenway Public Department of State, $27,550 Closed Access Improvements Division of Historical Resources 2 2018 IR -18-67 Jones' Pier Conservation Area Florida Inland Navigation $130,000 Closed Public Access Improvements District 3 2018 IRL2018-13 Jones' Pier Wetland Restoration Indian River Lagoon $61,000 Closed Project National Estuary Program 4 2018 LW695 Hallstrom Farmstead Conservation FDEP, Land and Water $148,000 Open Area Improvements Conservation Fund 5 2018 IR -18-68 Oyster Bar Marsh Trail Florida Inland Navigation $120,000 Closed District 6 2020 4283-91-R 1920's Bungalow Elevation Florida Department of $78,981 Open Emergency Management HMGP 7 2019 CZ219 Jones' Pier Conservation Area FDEP $50,000 Closed Parks & Recreation Director bpowell@ircgov.com 772.226.1873. Wetland and Hammock Restoration 8 2019 IRL2019-18 Lost tree Islands Conservation Indian River Lagoon $65,000 Closed Area Ecological Enhancement Plan National Estuary Program 9 2020 IR -20-69 Jones' Pier Museum and Florida Inland Navigation $84,000 Open Educational Exhibits District 10 2020 21.h.s.m.100.092 Jones' Pier Stabilization & Museum Florida Department of $10,725 Closed Planning State, Division of Historical Resources 11 2022 23.h.sm.100.125 Kroegel Homestead Historic Florida Department of $14,250 Open Structures, Conditions State, Division of Assessment Historical Resources 12 2019 4283-95-R Indian River County, Wild Fire Florida Department of $210,565 Open Project Emergency Services HMGP 13 2018 HMGP 1283-40-R Indian River County Wildfire Florida Department of $48,750 Closed Mitigation Project Emergency Management HMGP 14 2021 2021 SG -06 Jones' Pier Wet Lab Indian River Lagoon $3,816 Closed National Estuary Program 5.3. Has the applicant applied for additional grant assistance from other State or Federal funding sources, including from other divisions of the Department of State, for the same Scope of Work activities within the same fiscal year? OYes @No 5.4. If yes, for the most recent grants (up to 20), application specify the grant project name, the granting entity, the grant program, the grant request amount, date of application, and its current status # Grant Granting Grant Program Grant Request Amount Date of Current Project Entity Application Status Name 6. Proposed Project Team * # Name Project Role Title Email Phone/Ext. 1 Wendy Swindell Project Manager wswindell@ircgov.com 7722261781 2 Beth Powell Parks & Recreation Director bpowell@ircgov.com 772.226.1873. 7. Applicant staffing and hours * Select the option that best describes your organization. @Organization is open at least 40 hours per week and has at least one paid staff member in a management position OOrganization has some paid staff but they are not full-time OOrganization is open part-time and has volunteer staff B. Project Information Page 2 of 9 1. Project Type * Select the project type for which grant funds are requested. If you are unsure of which type to select, please refer to the definition beneath each project type. If the incorrect project type is selected for the proposed scope of work, the application will be declared ineligible. Projects involving Development activities must apply for Special Category grant funding. OSurvey Project Projects which identify, document and evaluate historic or archaeological resources individually or within historic or archaeological districts or areas being investigated for the potential of becoming historic districts or zones, or updating previous surveys. OPlanning Project Planning projects necessary to guide the long term preservation of historic resources or a historic district, including preparation of historic structures reports, condition assessments, architectural drawings and construction documents, predictive modeling, preparation of preservation or management plans, and design or preservation guidelines. Planning activities on historic Religious Properties shall be limited to building exterior envelope and structural elements of the building, excluding accessibility upgrades. QNational Register Nominations Project Projects that prepare a nomination to the National Register of Historic Places for an individual Historic Property or a nomination for a historic or archaeological district or a thematic or multiple resource group nomination. The resource(s) or proposed district must have been determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places by the Division prior to applying for the grant. Preparation of National Historic Landmark designation nominations shall not be allowable for Small Matching grant funding. @)Heritage Education Project Projects aimed at increasing public understanding and awareness of the history of Florida and the importance of its historical and archaeological resources and their preservation, either in general or for specific sites, properties or collections. This may include proposals such as walking tours brochures, education material for school children, interpretive signage, videos illustrating historic preservation principles, small educational exhibits, preservation of historical records through digitization and educational apps related to the history of Florida and/or its historical and archaeological resources. Exhibits must not be permanently affixed to the building. @)Historical Marker Project Projects which assist with the acquisition of state markers for which texts (monolingual or bilingual) have been approved by the State Historical Marker Council prior to applying for the grant. 2. Project Title and Location Information The title should reflect the name of the property, site, area and/or the goals of the proposed project. The title should be consistent with previous applications/awards. (For example, Pensacola Maritime Heritage Trail, Archaeological Survey of Deering Estate, etc.) 2.1. Project Title * A Tour Through Time - The Gifford Community 2.2. Name of Property (If applicable) Various Locations in Gifford - MLK Park as Hub 2.3. Street Address (primary location where the proposed project will be carried out) 2880 45th Street 2.4. City (location of the proposed project) Vero Beach 2.5. Primary County (location of the proposed project) Indian River 3. Physical Context of Resource (Maximum characters 500)* Describe the physical context of the resource(s). Some questions to consider include: Is the property secluded? Or in an urban environment? What sort of resources are nearby? Where is the property in relation to historic districts or Main Street program areas? The 5 sites included are: (1) MILK Park, with the Macedonia Church & a landmark sign. The Church is part of the Statewide African American History Trail. MLK Park is in the heart of Gifford. (2) Victor Hart Park - is a large park with many public facilities (3) Hosie Schumann Park, recognized in Gifford history landmark marker (4) Gifford Dock, one of the first docks in the County, and (5) the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, a MLB facility with training programs, including youth sports. Dodgertown is part of the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. All sites are located in urban areas & and are accessible to schools, residents and visitors. C. Historical Significance Page 3 of 9 1. Historical Designation Indicate the type of historical designation currently held by the historic resource(s) that are the subject of the project, if any. For properties or sites that have been listed in the National Register or are contributing properties or sites within a National Register District, provide the date that the property, site or district was listed. Should you have questions regarding the National Register status of a property or site, contact the Division's National Register Staff at 1.800.847.7278 or 850.245.6300. 1.1. Type of Historical Designation 0 No Historical Designation 1.2. Historical Designation details # Property Name Date Designated 2. Historical Significance 2.1. Explain the historic significance for the property, site, information or resource(s) that is the subject of the proposed project - (Maximum characters 1500.) Gifford was settled as part of the 1862 Federal Homestead Act. The name "Gifford" was from Henry Gifford (a white settler), who refused to let Flagler establish a station on his property. Flagler put the station in the nearby black community and called it "Gifford." The Gifford Dock was constructed in the late 1800's to transport goods from Gifford to awaiting boats. Public education was not available in Gifford until the early 1900's, when the Gifford School (now Hosie Schumann Park) was constructed. In 1952, a new high school (currently the site of Gifford Middle) was built. With the construction of the railroad, Sebastian's the Macedonia Church (c. 1908) became a gathering spot for members from Titusville to Stuart. The church was relocated to MLK Park (adjacent to Gifford Middle School). The Church has been converted to a historical museum, and is part of the Statewide African American History Trail. Nearby Victor Hart Park is a hub for community events and youth recreation. The Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, part of "Dodgertown," was where Spring training occurred. Many youth programs take place at this facility. Prior to civil rights, black players were not able to stay at Dodgertown; many stayed in Gifford with friends. The presence of Jackie Robinson at Dodgertown is part of a legacy that the Indian River County Historical Society plans to develop as a "baseball and civil rights" theme. Locations that are the focus of this grant are: (1) MLK Park; (2) Victor Hart Park; (3) the Gifford Dock; (4) Hosie Schumann Park; and (5) the Jackie Robinson Training Complex. The historic significance of the grant is to link the history of each of these sites (through time) as an educational experience benefitting the Gifford community, as well as residents and visitors to Indian River County. 2.2. For projects associated with Historic Structures and Archaeological Sites, enter the Florida Master Site File (FMSF) Number (ex. 8ES1234). For multiple site forms, separate with a semicolon (;). If no FMSF form exists, applicants may be required to complete one as part of the requirements in a grant award agreement. 2.3. For Historic Property, Indicate Year of the Original Construction (enter Year only) 2.4. For Archaeological Sites, provide the Cultural Affiliation of the Site and Dates of Use or Occupation - (Maximum characters 300.) D. Project Specifics Page 4 of 9 1. Professional Services All grantees are required to use the services of qualified professionals in order to carry out the scope of work of their projects (exception Historical Marker projects). 1.1. Will you be hiring professional services (architectural and engineering services, archaeological services, an educational consultant, or historic preservation consultant services) with grant or match funds for this project? If so, make sure to include those services in your scope of work and budget. * @Yes ONo 1.2. Will the professional services of existing staff be used instead of contracting those services?* QYes @No 1.3. If no services are to be hired and no staff services will be utilized for this purpose, will professional services be paid for outside of the grant project (Le with funds other than grant and match funds)?* QYes @No 1.4. If no professionals are projected to be hired, explain why. (Maximum characters 500)* 2. Scope of Work - (Maximum characters 5000.) * In the space provided below, briefly describe the scope of work for the project for which funding is requested. List the work items that will be completed during the grant period using the funds requested and the required match. The goal for this project is to create an experience showcasing the past, present, and future of the Gifford Community. There is a wealth of information about the history of Gifford. The challenge and objective of this grant is to create signage and other materials that capture this history, while at the same time bringing the story of the community through time to present bright concepts for future community planning. This project is geared towards reaching youth, and through this outreach fostering pride, stewardship and an appreciation of community. Each of the five locations included in this grant provide a different story about the history of Gifford. Working with community leaders, the Indian River County Historical Society, and other available resources, the County plans to create signage, video, and brochures that will present the historic information, and will create linkage between the various locations. Photos of the sites, as well as a map depicting their location relative to each other, have been included with this application. The largest array of signage is planned for MLK Park. The interior of the Park has a small trail (photo included). The "Tour Through Time" will be showcased along this trail. A series of signs will be produced based on a pivotal events, community leadership, and other milestones that present the story of the Gifford Community, from inception to the present. These signs will have both narrative and photography designed to engage readers with interesting and informative facts and events. MLK Park includes the Macedonia Church and the nearby Gifford Sundial Marker adjacent to the Gifford Middle School. Signage along the MLK Trail will showcase these, and other important historical sites in Gifford. Victor Hart Park is located to the northwest of MLK Park. The Gifford Youth Achievement Center, and other community recreational facilities are located within this Park. This grant will provide for the creation of additional signage within the park highlighting community leaders and the heritage of Gifford. There are three baseball fields within Victor Hart Park. Signage in proximity to these fields will link the history of Gifford and Dodgertown, which is part of the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. Signage planned for the Jackie Robinson Training Complex will link the history of a time when players could not be housed there, and were forced to stay with friends or family in nearby Gifford. As there are many youth programs conducted annually at this Complex, it is one of the goals of this grant to expand the story of Dodgertown and Jackie Robinson with signage including the story of Gifford. This grant has included linking the Gifford Dock and Hosie Schumann Park as part of the Tour Through Time. Signage will be designed to tell the story of these two sites, and their impact on the Gifford Community, both past and present. Similar to the signs created for the DHR funded Jungle Trail grant in 2018, this grant will include a sign at each site that shows the location of the five sites, and links their history. The Jungle Trail signage has received much positive response from the community, mostly relaying that they "were not aware of all of the sites listed, and the history of those sites." We expect a similar positive public response for this Gifford signs that will link each of the five sites. A copy of the Jungle Trail signage has been included with this application, for reference. The grant also will include production of brochures, providing the public a "take away" element to share with others, especially targeted as a resource for teachers in the area to incorporate into their lesson plans. A video will be prepared that showcases the knowledge and experiences of community leaders, our County historian, and other notable people. A copy of the video will be provided to the Gifford Youth Achievement Center, to the local schools, and to the Historical Society for use in their programming. The video will be available through a link on the County's website, and as a QR code on prepared signage. All work will be completed within the grant period using the funds requested and the required match. 3. Tentative Project Timeline (remember this is a 12 month grant period) " Please specify the start and end month and year below; indicate all major elements of the project for which funding assistance is requested, the anticipated time required to complete each element, and the planned sequence of these activities. Grants, if awarded, will begin July 1 of the year funds are appropriated. Projects should be completed within 12 months. # Work Item Starting Date Ending Date 1 Coordination with Historical Society & Community to Develop Concepts 8/1/2024 10/1/2024 2 Development of Signage & Coordination with Contractor 9/16/2024 1/31/2025 3 Sign Fabrication & Installation 2/10/2025 4/30/2025 4 Video Design & Production 10/14/2024 4/30/2025 5 Development & Production of Brochures 11/1/2024 5/30/2025 4. Heritage Education Projects 4.1. How many minutes/pages is the product(s)? For example: "3 page brochures, 30 minute videos, 1 website, etc." Wayside signs; (1) 12-15 minute video; (1) brochure that folds out to double sided 11 by 17" 4.2. How many copies of the product(s) will be produced? (20-25) wayside signs; (1) video); 5000 brochures 4.3. Explain how the project/product(s) will be distributed. - (Maximum characters 500.) (Products should be distributed free of charge.) Videos will be provided to the School District, the Historical Society, and the Gifford Youth Achievement Center. Video will be available on the County website, and as a QR code on grant signage. Video will play at the County Administration Building periodically, with other videos that run when Commission meetings are not taking place. Brochures will be provided at the 5 signs linking the sites; at the County Administration Building; at the Chamber of Commerce; and to the Gifford Youth Achievement Center. 5. Does the proposed project entail a partnership with any other local entity? OYes @No 5.1. If yes, describe their participation to date and anticipated further participation in this project. 6. Need for Project (Maximum characters 1500.) Discuss the need for the proposed project or activity, as it relates to the preservation of the history of Florida and/or its historical and archaeological resources, including any immediate threats to the historical property/ies, historic resources or materials, archaeological sites or historical information that is the subject of the proposed project. Documentation material, such as newspaper articles, are to be uploaded in the Support Materials section of this application. The story of the Gifford Community in Indian River County dates back to the mid 1800's, when settlement by travelers began. As told by County Historian Ruth Stanbridge, "William Brown, a black farmer, and this family with several others including the Espy, Geoffrey, and Gray, live in the area they would call Brownville in the late 1890s to take up homesteads. Joining many of these settlers where black laborers draw to the work generated by the building of the new Florida East Coast Railroad. By 1894 when the railroad had been completed through the area and south to Ft. Pierce, the name of Brownville could not be used for a railroad stop and Gifford became the official name. By the 1900, Gifford had not only a railroad stop but a post office and a growing African-American community had emerged from the Indian River across the railroad to the western slope of the Atlantic Coast Ridge." There has been effort over the past few decades to record and present the history of Gifford. The Historical Society has arranged for several historic landmark markers that provide information about the significance of specific areas of Gifford. There is a need to tie together many of these historic elements through current media, including signage, video, and brochures so that a greater sense of this history can be expanded upon in our County. The Gifford Community is working to develop an expanded museum - currently there is a museum in the Macedonia Church. The County plans to work with the Community to provide the materials in this grant to supplement their community-based efforts to memorialize and honor this history, with the goal of providing historical education and inspiration to the younger generation. E. Budget and Match Page 5 of 9 1. Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) Waiver of Match Requirements * Applicants with projects located in counties or communities that have been designated as a rural community in accordance with Section 288.0656 and 288.06561, Florida Statutes, may request a waiver of matching requirements. (Waivers are not available for Historical Marker Project types. State agencies, state colleges, and state universities are not eligible for a REDI match waiver, regardless of project location.) Are you requesting a waiver?ls my project in a REDI Community? OYes @No 1.1. Are you a state agency, state college, or state university? QYes @No 2. Project Budget and Match 2.1. Grant Funds and Match * List the work items with their associated estimated expenses and how they will be paid (from match, the grant or both). Only include expenses that are specifically related to the project. If professional services are to be paid with grant or match funds, include those costs as a separate item in the budget. Refer to the program Guidelines for examples of non -allowable expenses (available at dos.myflorida.com/historical/grants). Expenses may include an actual amount to be paid or the value of an in-kind contribution. Small Matching grants require a 100% (i.e., 1:1) match unless exempted by the program guidelines. Applicant Organizations that are Florida Certified Local Government (CLG), or Florida -based, Accredited Main Street communities, and projects for National Register of Historic Places Nominations are not required to provide a match. Applicant Organizations applying for projects located in REDI areas are not required to provide a match (exception: Historical Marker Projects and applicants that are agencies of state, state colleges and state universities are not eligible for the REDI match waiver). Round amounts to the nearest dollar. Rows must have a value in Grant Funds, Cash Match or In -Kind Match. If all three columns are 0 or blank, the row will not be saved. The amount of grant funds requested in this application will be the total in the "Grant Funds" column. The total amount of the "Cash Match" column must equal or exceed 25% of the total combined match (cash and in-kind). # Work Item Grant Funds Cash Match In -Kind Match Total 1 Design & Construction of Signage $3,500 $3,500 $0 $7,000 2 Video Production $3,500 $3,500 $0 $7,000 3 Brochure Design $1,750 $1,750 $0 $3,500 4 Brochure Production (5000 copies) $2,500 $2,500 $0 $5,000 Totals: $11,250 $11,250 $0 $22,500 2.2. Grant Funds Requested: $11,250 2.3. Total Match Amount: $11,250 2.4. Project Total Budget: $22,500 2.5. Additional Budget Information/Clarification Use this space to provide additional detail or information about the proposal budget as needed. For example, where the relationship between items in the budget and the objectives of the proposed project may not be obvious, provide clarification regarding the necessity for or contribution of those work items to the successful completion of the project. 3. Completed Project Activities # Activity Description Date Completed Cost Value a. Operating Forecast. - (Maximum characters 500.) Describe source(s) of funding for necessary maintenance, program support, and/or additional expenses warranted to sustain the proposed project after the grant period. The County Parks Maintenance Division addresses all aspects of maintenance of County Parks. Crews take care of all signage and the areas surrounding signage. No additional funds are anticipated for this grant relative to maintenance or program support. F. Property Information Page 6 of 9 1. Property Ownership (for site-specific projects). Enter name of the Property Owner and choose the appropriate owner type. If applicant is not the owner of the property, the applicant must secure Property Owner concurrence. The applicant shall provide a letter from the Property Owner that documents that the applicant has the permission of the Property Owner of record to conduct the proposed project on the owner's property and that the Property Owner is in concurrence with this application for grant funding. This letter shall be uploaded in the Support Materials section of this application. If the property for which grant funding is requested is leased by the Applicant Organization, the lease agreement must be dated, signed and submitted at the time of the application submission, with the required Owner Concurrence Letter attachment to the application. 1.1. Does your organization own the property? @Yes ONo ONot Applicable 1.2. Property Owner Indian River County 1.3. Type of Ownership ONon-Profit Organization OPrivate Individual or For -Profit Entity Note: Properties owned by private individuals or for-profit entities are not eligible for grant funding with the exception of site- specific archaeological projects that entail fieldwork being undertaken by an eligible applicant organization. @Governmental Agency 2. Religious Affiliation 2.1. Is the Property Owner a religious institution or affiliated with a religious institution?` OYes @No ONot Applicable G. Impact Page 7 of 9 1. Annual Visitation 1.1. What is the estimated or anticipated Annual Visitation for the project property or site? For education products, please list the estimated annual distribution, downloads, or web hits. County parks are visited by residents and tourists annually, visitation estimates vary by site. Victor Hart Park is frequented by gatherings and sporting events throughout the year, and is a site for many after school programs. MILK Park and the Training Complex also have frequent events, visitation can be several hundred people per event. Hosie Schumann Park is visited daily by 10-25 people for recreation and picnicking. The Gifford Dock is used daily by an estimated 10-20 boats. 1.2. What is the basis of these estimates? - (Maximum characters 200.) These estimates are based on usage observed by County staff 2. Anticipated Economic Impact - (Maximum characters 1500.) * Explain the direct economic impact this project will have on the surrounding community. Include any information regarding number of jobs it will provide, if known. Indian River County generates millions of dollars annually from tourist tax revenues. In addition to beaches and other popular destinations in our area, many of our tourists are interested in learning about cultural resources in our County. The link between tourism and awareness of the African American Trail will be fostered by the materials within this grant. increased visitation to the parks and facilities that are part of this grant will bring increased tourism monies into the Gifford Community. 3. Benefit to Underrepresented Communities - (Maximum characters 1500.) * Describe any direct benefit the project will have on underrepresented communities, such as minority groups and/or people with disabilities. If project includes media content, describe accessibility methods to be used (e.g. voice over, closed captioning, etc.) Gifford was one of the Governor's "Front Porch Communities." This designation allowed for tax credits and funding considerations to communities that were known to have high levels of poverty, unemployment, crime and illiteracy. The benefit of this grant to the community of Gifford is to continue their grass-roots efforts to expand the awareness of the history of Gifford, and its importance to the foundation of Indian River County. The grant will facilitate describing the experiences of community leaders to younger generations, which will promote a sense of community engagement and a desire to plan for the future, by way of knowledge of the past. Including the signage and other materials into the parks, and hopefully into the County schools, will foster a greater understanding of the difficult path that the residents of Gifford have endured through time. It is one of the goals of the grant to use this history as a mechanism to develop positive future perspectives for community youth. In addition, people with disabilities will be served by this grant via the production of brochures and video - these media can be enjoyed even if there is no opportunity to visit the various park sites. a. Educational Benefits and Public Awareness - (Maximum characters 1500.) * Explain how the proposed project will educate the public on issues related to historic preservation, Florida history, and/or heritage preservation. Each of the five sites presented in this grant application have high visibility within Indian River County. By using a combination of wayside signage, brochures and video production, it is anticipated that the history of Gifford, as well as present and future planning, will be made available to all demographics residing and visiting Indian River County. As each of these sites has a storied history, the value of historic preservation will be passed along to those enjoying the various media. One of the support letters provided for this grant was from the County School District. Their letter describes that this grant will provide "valuable insight for our students into the Gifford Community's journey to where we find ourselves today." Changing perspectives most often arise from education and experience. Reaching out to our community youth through this grant will be the foundation for this increased awareness of the history of Gifford, and the value of historic preservation. H. Support Materials Page 8 of 9 1. Non -Profit Status Provide documentation of the applicant's active status as a Florida non-profit corporation with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, which can be obtained at: http://www.sunbiz.org by searching the corporate name. File Name File Size Uploaded On View (opens in new window) 2020-2025 BOCC Sales Tax Exemption Certificate.pdf 271 [KB] 6/1/2023 4:00:38 PM View file 2. Florida Substitute W-9 Form Available at DFS website https:/tfivendor.myfloridacfo.com. Note that this is a state form, NOT your Federal W-9. File Name File Size Uploaded On View (opens in new window) SubW9 State of FL.pdf 34 [KB] 6/1/2023 3:38:55 PM View file 3. Documentation of Confirmed Match Consult the program Guidelines for suitable documentation evidencing match (FLheritage.com/grantsn File Name File Size Uploaded On View (opens in new window) 2023_0615_Gifford DHR Grant—Response Letter_w Resolution.pdf 161 [KB] 6/15/2023 10:55:28 AM View file 4. Letters of Support Additional letters may be submitted directly to the Division but must be received one month prior to the public meeting where the applications will be reviewed and scored. File Name File Size Uploaded On View (opens in new window) Gifford_DHR Grant—Support Letters.pdf 2179 [KB] 6/1/2023 3:49:15 PM View file 5. Photographs Photographs are used to further inform Panelists and should relate to the proposed project, depicting the associated property, site, resources, or collection in its current state. Historical images are also welcome. File Name File Size Uploaded On View (opens in new window) 2023_DHR_Gifford_Photos.pdf 3319 [KB] 6/1/2023 3:41:44 PM View file 6. Representative Image Upload a single representative image of the property or project to be used in the application review meeting that conveys the theme or purpose of the proposed project. For projects directed at historic properties or sites, this should be a recent image of the front of the building or site. File Name File Size Uploaded On View (opens in new window) Gifford Macedonia Church Photo - 2023-05-30.JPG 3968 [KB] 6/1/2023 3:53:19 PM View file 7. Proposed Project Team Support Documents Provide the curricula vitae/resumes of the proposed project team as listed in Section A.6 of the application. File Name File Size Uploaded On View (opens in new window) Gifford_DHR_Resumes.pdf 378 [KB] 6/1/2023 4:12:40 PM View file 8. Florida Historical Marker Council Support Documents (for Historical Marker Projects only) 9. National Register Eligibility Determination Documents (for National Register Nomination Projects only) Submit evidence of review and determination of eligibility by the Division of Historical Resources, Bureau of Historic Preservation, Survey and Registration Section. They can be contacted at NationalRegister@dos.myflorida.com or 850.245.6333. Please allow approximately two weeks for processing your request for a review to be complete. 10. Documentation of Need File Name File Uploaded On View (opens in new Size window) With a nation in turmoil, a look at Indian River County's past relationship with the 142 6/1/2023 View file black community — Indian River Guardian.html [KB] 3:53:59 PM 11. Local Protection (for Survey, Planning and National Register Nominations Projects only) Provide copies of any documents that provide local protection of the project site 12. Owner Concurrence Letter (for site-specific projects only) Provide a letter that documents that the applicant has the permission of the owner of record (if the Property Owner is not the applicant) to conduct the proposed project on the owner's property, that the owner is in concurrence with this application for grant funding, and documentation that the owner is a non-profit organization or agency of government. If the property for which grant funding is requested is leased by the Applicant Organization, the lease agreement must be dated, signed and submitted at the time of the application submission, with the required Owner Concurrence Letter. Note that, for other than site-specific archaeological projects that entail fieldwork being undertaken by an eligible applicant, the owner must be a Non-profit Organization or agency of government. 13. Optional Materials File Gifford Heritage Sites.pdf 13.1. Title Depiction of Gifford Historic Education Site Locations Description Size 3094 [KB] Type View (opens in new window) View file I. Review and Submit Page 9 of 9 1. Review and Submit B 1 hereby certify that I am authorized to submit this application on behalf of Indian River County Parks Division and that all information indicated is true and accurate. I acknowledge that my electronic signature below shall have the same legal effect as my written signature. I am aware that making a false statement or representation to the Department of State constitutes a third degree felony as provided for in s. 817.155, F.S., punishable as provided for by ss. 775.082, 775.083, and 775.084. 1.1. Guidelines Certification ® 1 hereby certify that I have read and understand the guidelines and all application requirements for this grant program as outlined under section , Florida Statutes 1A-39.001 and 1A-39.001, Florida Administrative Code. 1.2. Signature (Enter first and last name) Wendy Swindell