Orange County Board of CommissionersRequest for Funding

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Shelley LautenDirector, myregion.org

Regional Resolves(Key Actions 1999 - 2008)1. Regional Leadership2. Research Corridor3. Regional Transportation Organization4. Regional Economic Development5. Environmental Assets6. Regional Concurrency Standards7. Educational Excellence8. Regional Access9. Public Safety10. Regional Brand

Regional Accomplishments1999 – 2007

Recommended Phase III Focus:Research, Public Outreach, Leadership

Engagement:

• Regional Progress Report -- Economic Leadership -- Education -- Environment

• Regional Leadership Academy• Leadership/Vision Programs Alignment• Environment• Transportation• Social Services/Homelessness

-- Fragmentation -- Quality of Life -- Smart, Quality Growth

Congress of Regional LeadersElected Officials representing Cities, Counties and

School Boards

Developing Shared Policies and Practices around 6 Principles

of Growth

Ideas to Results:•PRESERVE… open space, recreational areas,

farmland, water resources, and regionally significant natural areas.

•PROVIDE… a variety of transportation choices.

•FOSTER… distinct, attractive, and safe places to live.

•ENCOURAGE… a diverse, globally competitive economy.

•CREATE… a range of obtainable housing opportunities and choices.

•BUILD… communities with educational, health care, and cultural amenities.

Congress of Regional LeadersRegional Priorities:

• Coordinate on a Strategy for Water Conservation and Future Supplies.

Champion: The Honorable Bill Segal, Orange County Commission

• Continue Regional Green printing for natural areas and conservation lands.

Champion: TBD

• Develop a regional, multi-modal transportation plan.Champion: The Honorable Brenda Carey,

Seminole County Commission

Phase III Funding:• $30,000 annual contribution

• Represents a 14% reduction in 2007 funding

• Funding matched by business and civic leaders