ReNEW Program: Revitalizing and Preserving Neighborhoods in Orange County

1. Neighborhood Services/ReNEW Update Presented by the Neighborhood Services Division April 8, 2008

2. Presentation Outline • Organization and Mission • Overview of Programs • ReNEW Program • Division Challenges • Summary

3. Presentation Outline • Organization and Mission • Overview of Programs • ReNEW Program • Division Challenges • Summary

4. Division Mission Connecting Neighbors and Neighborhoods “To strengthen the Orange County community by empowering citizens and neighborhood organizations to revitalize and preserve neighborhoods, and to increase citizen involvement in community decision making through awareness programs and resource availability.”

5. Overview of Programs Division Budget • Total Budget - $4 million • Division - $759K • ReNEW - $2.0M • Safe Neighborhood - $1.2M • Crime Prevention Trust Fund

6. Overview of Programs • Neighborhood Outreach • Neighborhood Planning • Census 2010 • Safe Neighborhood • ReNEW Program

7. Overview of Programs Neighborhood Outreach • Neighborhood Directory • 1,000 Registered Organizations • Geographically Identified • Aids in public notifications and outreach

8. Overview of Programs Neighborhood Outreach • Block Party Ordinance Marketing • Citizen Planner Academy • Community Conference • Community Connections Workshop Series • Community Clean Ups

9. Overview of Programs Neighborhood Outreach • Community Code Enforcement • Clean and Attractive Neighborhoods (CAN) • Emergency Response Support • Graffiti Removal Referrals • HOA Assistance

10. Overview of Programs Neighborhood Outreach • Neighborhoods 21 (Getting Organized) • NPACE Biannual Magazine • Spring Clean • Yard of the Month

11. Overview of Programs Neighborhood Planning • Neighborhood Element to CPP • Created 1998 • Destination 2030 Update • Neighborhood Strategies • Character Trends • Programs and Services • Goals and Objectives

12. Overview of Programs Census 2010 • Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) • Complete Count Committee • Marketing & Outreach

13. Overview of Programs Safe Neighborhoods Florida Statutes • Ch 163.501-523, F.S. • Defines safe neighborhood • Ch 775.033, F.S. • Authorizes fines and creates fund • Co. Ordinance 98-01 • Establishes fund and sets OBT at $125,000 • BCC authorizes target areas • Co. Ordinance 02-02 • Clarifies use of funds for local crime prevention

14. Overview of Programs Safe Neighborhoods Orange Blossom Trail District 6 Pine Hills Districts 2 and 6 Pinecastle/Skylake District 4 South Apopka District 2 Tildenville District 1 Northwest Winter Park District 5 Bellamy Park/Eatonville District 2 and 5 Lee Road Districts 2 and 5 Azalea Park District 3 Orlo Vista District 1

15. Overview of Programs Safe Neighborhoods Crime Prevention Defined • Awareness, education and participation • Community policing innovations • Physical projects reduce vulnerability to crime

16. Overview of Programs Safe Neighborhoods Sheriff’s Role • Targeted law enforcement • Community Policing • Neighborhood Watch • Crime statistics

17. Overview of Programs • Safe Neighborhoods • Short Term Strategies • Crime Prevention Grants • Off Duty Deputy Program

18. Overview of Programs • Safe Neighborhoods • Long Term Strategies • Targeted Areas • Landlord Training Program • Night Light Program* • Business/Customer Safety Training* • *Program in development stages

19. Overview of Programs Safe Neighborhoods Accomplishments • Leadership development • Community policing • Safety lights, deadbolt locks • Fire alarms/extinguishers • Speed humps • School zone flashers • Health/Safety fairs

20. Overview of Programs Safe Neighborhoods Accomplishments • House addressing • Midnight basketball • Playgrounds • Park improvements • Infrastructure improvements • Streetlights MSBU start-up

21. Presentation Outline • Neighborhood Services Division • ReNEW Program • Future Division Challenges • Summary

22. ReNEW Program • Background • Accomplishments

23. ReNEW Program • Background • Accomplishments

24. ReNEW Program Background • Created in FY 2001-02 • Funding $3.5M (2.0M FY07-08) • Responds to needs of older and transitioning neighborhoods • Focus on neighborhood physical improvements

25. ReNEW Program ReNEW Team • Animal Services • Code Enforcement • Cooperative Extension • Environmental Protection • Housing & Community Development • Neighborhood Services • Parks and Recreation • Public Works • Purchasing

26. ReNEW Program Background • Target Declining and Transitioning Neighborhoods • Assist in Organizing Citizens • Enhance coordination of services to neighborhoods • Provide Grants for Neighborhood Enhancements Objectives

27. ReNEW Program Background Funding Distribution - $23M

28. ReNEW Program • Background • Accomplishments

29. ReNEW Program Accomplishments • Environmental Protection • Housing Improvements • Beautification Programs • Pedestrian Safety • Park Improvements • Animal Services

30. Environmental Protection Home Heating Oil Tank Removal Program (HHOT) 1,150 tanks removed Clean Lakes Initiative Program (CLIP) 63 lake improvements Brownfield Redevelopment Holden Heights Study Area ReNEW Program Accomplishments

31. ReNEW Program Housing Improvements Accomplishments • Paint the Town • 175 homes painted • Housing Repairs for Seniors • 300 homes rehabilitated

32. ReNEW Program Housing Improvements Accomplishments • Helping Hands • 80 homes improved • Water and Wastewater Connection Assistance • Washington Park • Willow Street/Zellwood

33. ReNEW Program Community Beautification Accomplishments • Grant Programs • Hurricanes 2004 • 70 repair grants • Wall Repair • 7 repair grants • Community Clean Up • 385,181 pounds of debris • Community Sign Replacements • 20 gateway signs

34. ReNEW Program Community Beautification Accomplishments • Community Design Assistance • 8 grants awarded • Graffiti Removal • 2 abatements • Streetscape • 128 communities

35. ReNEW Program Pedestrian Safety Accomplishments • Sidewalk Improvements • 350,000 square feet sidewalk repaired • School Zone Signs • Over 50 schools • Countdown Crosswalks • Installed at Top 10 problem intersections • Traffic Calming Devices • 13 communities

36. ReNEW Program Park Improvements Accomplishments • Created pocket parks in underserved areas • Enhanced existing parks • Repaired damaged older parks • 29 parks received playground equipment, sidewalks, shade structures and pavilions

37. ReNEW Program Animal Services Accomplishments • 11 Amnesty Days • 1,353 rabies vaccinations • Double Dog Dare Campaign • Disaster Preparedness Campaign • Animal Spay and Neuter Program

38. Presentation Outline • Neighborhood Services Division • ReNEW Program • Division Challenges • Next Steps

39. Division Challenges • Weakened National/State Economies • Impacts on Neighborhoods • County Budget Reductions • Division Impacts • Future of ReNEW

40. Division Challenges • Weakened National/ State Economies • Impacts on Neighborhoods • Foreclosures • HOA failures • Increased code violations • Deterioration and blight • Crime and social ills

41. Division Challenges County Budget Reductions • Division Impacts • Fewer projects and grants • Grant criteria changes • Fewer outreach initiatives

42. Division Challenges County Budget Reductions • Future of ReNEW • Reevaluate priorities and projects • Focus on specific and targeted neighborhood needs • Fund more from Safe Neighborhood Funds • Look for unique opportunities for public/private partnerships

43. Presentation Outline • Neighborhood Services Division • ReNEW Program • Division Challenges • Summary

44. Summary • Continue Community Outreach • Continue Coordination with Other Divisions • Reprioritize ReNEW and Safe Neighborhood Programs • Pursue public/private partnerships

45. Neighborhood Services/ReNEW Programs Update Presented by Neighborhood Services Division April 8, 2008