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Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners. myregion.org Funding Discussion Item August 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?”

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  1. Board of County Commissioners myregion.orgFunding Discussion Item August 27, 2013

  2. Presentation Outline • Purpose • Background • Open for Business • Modeling, Simulation & Training • Action Requested

  3. Purpose • Discuss request to fund myregion.org $15,000

  4. Background “How Shall We Grow?” 2050 Central Florida A Vision for Our Future

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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)

  8. Background (Cont.) Congress of Regional Leaders Projects Regional Approaches to: • Water • Transportation • “Greenspace” • Legislative Priorities • Economic Development

  9. Open for Business 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

  10. 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 Orange County updated its website and developed posters to promote OFB.

  11. 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

  12. Modeling, Simulation & Training • MS&T Industry in Orange County • Economic Impact • BRAC Threats • Effects of Sequestration and Defense Budget Cuts

  13. Modeling, Simulation & Training (cont.) 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

  14. Action Requested Authorization to fund $15,000 to myregion.org. (All Districts) • $7,500 from Building Safety • $7,500 from Economic Development

  15. Board of County Commissioners myregion.orgFunding Discussion Item August 27, 2013

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