Board of County Commissioners myregion.org Funding Discussion Item August 27, 2013

Presentation Outline PurposePurpose BackgroundBackground Open for BusinessOpen for Business Modeling, Simulation & TrainingModeling, Simulation & Training Action RequestedAction Requested

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Project background Initiated to address the region’s economic recoveryInitiated to address the region’s economic recovery Recognized as first regional streamlined permitting initiativeRecognized as first regional streamlined permitting initiative Regional partnershipRegional partnership BCC resolution of commitment on Nov. 27, 2012BCC resolution of commitment on Nov. 27, 2012 BCC worksession on Jan 15, 2013BCC worksession on Jan 15, 2013 Open for Business

Adopted common permitting standards Customer Service Customer Service Pre-Application Reviews Pre-Application Reviews Minimize Cost Minimize Cost Ensure the Role of the Ombudsman Ensure the Role of the Ombudsman Time is of the Essence Time is of the Essence Minimize Approval Steps Minimize Approval Steps Process Improvements Process Improvements Post Project Approvals Post Project Approvals Strong alignment with RSTF Open for Business Orange County updated its website and developed posters to promote OFB.

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 with myregion.org as facilitator

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

Metro Orlando Defense Task Force (MODTF) MODTF Structure and Purpose MODTF Structure and Purpose Orange County Participation Orange County Participation Central Florida Partnership Involvement Central Florida Partnership Involvement −Financial Support −Washington DC Fly-in −Advocacy Through Programs −Messaging Modeling, Simulation & Training (cont.)

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

Board of County Commissioners myregion.org Funding Discussion Item August 27, 2013