Orange County Board of Commissioners Request for Funding
Orange County Board of Commissioners Request for Funding Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Shelley Lauten Director, myregion. org
Regional Resolves (Key Actions 1999 - 2008) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Regional Leadership Research Corridor Regional Transportation Organization Regional Economic Development Environmental Assets Regional Concurrency Standards Educational Excellence Regional Access Public Safety Regional Brand
Regional Accomplishments 1999 – 2007
Recommended Phase III Focus: Research, Public Outreach, Leadership Engagement: • Regional Progress Report -- Economic Leadership -- Education -- Environment • • • -- Fragmentation -- Quality of Life -- Smart, Quality Growth Regional Leadership Academy Leadership/Vision Programs Alignment Environment Transportation Social Services/Homelessness
Congress of Regional Leaders Elected 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 Leaders Regional 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
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