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Orange County/City of Orlando Consolidation of Services Study Commission - Update Recommendations and Actions. Presentation to the Orange County Charter Review Commission August 11, 2011. CSSC - Background. 2004 Charter Review Commission placed on November 2004 ballot
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Orange County/City of Orlando Consolidation of Services Study Commission - UpdateRecommendations and Actions Presentation to the Orange County Charter Review Commission August 11, 2011
CSSC - Background • 2004 Charter Review Commission placed on November 2004 ballot • Proposed a citizen group to oversee a review of services provided by the County and City of Orlando in order find ways to minimize duplication/cost and maximize efficiency/benefit
CSSC - Background • Implementing Ordinance • 11-member Commission • 5 appointed by Board of County Commissioners • 4 appointed by Orlando City Council • 2 appointed by Legislative Delegation • Conduct a comprehensive study of consolidation of City of Orlando and Orange County government services • Hold at least 4 public hearings
CSSC - Background • Implementing Ordinance – cont’d • Provide a report with specific findings and recommendations regarding: • Efficiencies in service delivery • Economies of scale • Opportunities for enhanced intergovernmental cooperation • Other related issues
CSSC - Background • Timeline • April ’05-May ‘06 Meetings held 4 public hearings conducted • May 2006 Final Report • June 2006 Presentation to BCC • August 2006 Presentation to Orlando City Council • April 2008 Overview to 2008 CRC
CSSC - Background • Six Areas of Study: • Parks & Recreation • Transportation • Purchasing • Planning • Fire & Emergency Services • Water Utilities
CSSC Recommendations - Update • Parks & Recreation • Continue to pursue joint projects • Construction of a park on Moss Park Rd. • Shingle Creek Trail • Share parks and recreation location and amenity information through linked webpages • Continue to meet on a regular basis
CSSC Recommendations - Update • Transportation • Continued Coordination of Traffic Signalization • SunRail • Comparable Impact Fees
CSSC Recommendations - Update • Purchasing • Cooperative Purchasing Partnership • Common MWBE Application • RFP Notification System
CSSC Recommendations - Update • Planning • Joint Planning Efforts • Land Development Code updates • SunRail • School Concurrency • Infill and Redevelopment Initiatives • Implementation of Growth Management Legislation • School Impact Fees
CSSC Recommendations - Update • Fire & Emergency Services • Coordination to Ensure Seamless Operations • Digital Radio Systems • Standardized guidelines for disaster situations • Joint Planning • Joint Purchase of Vehicles and Equipment
CSSC Recommendations - Update • Water Utilities • Territorial Agreements • Wholesale Service and Billing Agreements • Joint Planning Efforts • Joint Projects
Orange County/City of Orlando Consolidation of Services Study Commission - UpdateRecommendations and Actions Presentation to the Orange County Charter Review Commission August 11, 2011