board of county commissioners myregion.org funding discussion item august 27, 2013
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Board of County Commissioners
myregion.orgFunding
Discussion ItemAugust 27, 2013
Presentation Outline
• Purpose
• Background
• Open for Business
• Modeling, Simulation & Training
• Action Requested
Purpose
• Discuss request to fund
myregion.org $15,000
Background
“How Shall We Grow?”2050 Central Florida
A Vision for Our Future
Background (Cont.)
How Shall We Grow?• Share Vision Included:
− Conservation
− Countryside
− Centers
− Corridors
• Principles:− Open Space
− Transportation Choices
− Competitive Economy
− Range of Housing
− Community Building
Background (Cont.)
Central Florida Congress of Regional Leaders
Purpose:
• Develop Shared Regional Policies
• Promote Understanding and Support of the Vision
• Monitor Progress
• Develop processes to update the Vision
• Provide a forum for discussion and collaboration on regional issues
Background (Cont.)
Congress of Regional Leaders Structure:
Representation from Seven Counties in the Region (7)
• Brevard• Lake• Orange• Osceola• Polk• Seminole• Volusia
City Mayor from each of the Seven Counties (7)
Central Florida Public School Boards Coalition (2)
Background (Cont.)
Congress of Regional Leaders Projects
Regional Approaches to:
• Water
• Transportation
• “Greenspace”
• Legislative Priorities
• Economic Development
Project background• Initiated to address the region’s economic
recovery
• Recognized as first regional streamlined permitting initiative
• Regional partnership
• BCC resolution of commitment on Nov. 27, 2012
• BCC worksession on Jan 15, 2013
Open for Business
Adopted common permitting standards• Customer Service• Pre-Application Reviews• Minimize Cost• Ensure the Role of the
Ombudsman• Time is of the Essence• Minimize Approval Steps• Process Improvements• Post Project Approvals
Strong alignment with RSTF
Open for Business
Orange County updated its website
and developed posters to promote OFB.
Open for Business
Continued regional dialogue• OFB-certified local government staff met in
June 2013
• Opportunities for knowledge and resource sharing
– Employee training for customer service– Customer education and outreach– Common building application– Performance metrics
Efforts would benefit withmyregion.org as facilitator
• MS&T Industry in Orange County• Economic Impact• BRAC Threats• Effects of Sequestration and
Defense Budget Cuts
Modeling, Simulation & Training
Metro Orlando Defense Task Force (MODTF)• MODTF Structure and Purpose• Orange County Participation• Central Florida Partnership Involvement
−Financial Support−Washington DC Fly-in−Advocacy Through Programs−Messaging
Modeling, Simulation & Training (cont.)
Action Requested
Authorization to fund $15,000 to myregion.org. (All Districts)
• $7,500 from Building Safety
• $7,500 from Economic Development
Board of County Commissioners
myregion.orgFunding
Discussion ItemAugust 27, 2013