Board of County Commissioners Discussion Item February 3, 2009 Congress of Regional Leaders

Presentation Outline Background Priorities Requested Action

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

Background (Cont.) Mission of the Congress Includes Achieve the 4 C’s of growth:  Conservation  Countryside  Centers  Corridors

Background (Cont.) Purpose of the Congress Develop Shared Regional Policies: Promote Understanding and Support of the Vision Monitor Progress Develop process to update the Vision

Background (Cont.) Structure (16 members) Representation from Seven Counties in the Region (7) Brevard Lake Orange Osceola Polk Seminole Volusia One City Mayor from each of the Seven Counties (7) Central Florida Public School Boards Coalition (2)

Priorities Shared regional approaches to:  Water  Transportation  “Greenspace”  Legislative Priorities

Priorities (Cont.) Regional Water Policy #1 – Landscaping The Congress of Regional Leaders recommends that, at a minimum, County and City Landscaping Ordinances for a new development should include language that: A.Limits the total amount of turf used on a lawn a percentage of the lot B. Encourages the use of native and drought resistant plant species C. Requires the use of a technologically advanced irrigation system (either one that knows when it is raining or one that uses soil moisture sensors and drip irrigations systems where practical)

Priorities (Cont.) Regional Water Policy #2 – Tiered Rate Structure The Congress of Regional Leaders recommends that all Municipalities in the Regional adopt a conservation-oriented Tiered Rate Structure

Requested Action Approval of funding from Orange County Utilities in the amount of $25,000 for the Congress of Regional Leaders. (All Districts )

Board of County Commissioners Discussion Item February 3, 2009 Congress of Regional Leaders