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Dive into the Department of Community Affairs' agency organization, resources, and advisory committees with insights from the legislative analyst. Explore budget details, planning initiatives, and governing boards guiding Florida's urban development. Learn about the Florida Building Commission, Florida Communities Trust, and the Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida.
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The Florida Legislature The Legislative Sunset Review Process Department of Community Affairs Overview Darwin Gamble, Senior Legislative Analyst OPPAGAFebruary 2, 2009
Presentation Overview • Agency Organization • Agency Resources • Advisory Committees • Questions
Agency Organization • Division of Community Planning • Division of Housing and Community Development • Separate Budget Entities • Division of Emergency Management (Report Nos. 08-S06 and 08-S10) • Florida Housing Finance Corporation
Division of Community Planning Comprehensive Planning/Growth Management Developments of Regional Impact (DRIs) Areas of Critical State Concern Other Planning (Springs Protection, Waterfronts FL Partnership, etc.) Technical Assistance Budget= $8.7 million, FTE= 61
Division of Housing and Community Development Florida Communities Trust Florida Building Commission Front Porch Florida Community Development (Small Cities) Community Assistance (low and moderate income households) Budget= $163.1 million, FTE= 75
Advisory Committees Florida Building Commission Florida Communities Trust Governing Board Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida
Florida Building Commission Maintains and updates the Florida Building Code Approves construction products and materials Coordinates with State Fire Marshall on the Fire Prevention Code Establishes minimum standards for building safety
Florida Communities Trust Governing Board Provides Florida Forever Program grants to local governments and non-profits to acquire Parks and open space consistent with local comprehensive plans Working waterfront properties
Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida Studies future consequences of Florida’s rapid population growth Makes recommendations to the Legislature and Governor regarding policies that would mitigate the negative effects of this growth
OPPAGA Recommendations Continue Florida Building Commission Florida Communities Trust Governing Board We make no recommendation regarding the Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida
QUESTIONS? • Hard copies of our Sunset Reviews are in your committee packet • Sunset Reviews are also available online • Please call us if you have any questions
Contacts Darwin Gamble Senior Legislative Analyst 850-487-9247 gamble.darwin@oppaga.fl.gov Claire Mazur Chief Legislative Analyst OPPAGA Sunset Project Coordinator 850-487-9211 mazur.claire@oppaga.fl.gov