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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