Board of County Commissioners January 29, 2013

 FNC History  2014 Sponsorship Proposal  Budget  Summary

 Florida Neighborhoods Conference, Inc  Nonprofit organization  Local government neighborhood services personnel  Hosts an annual conference

 First conference held in Orlando in 1997  Each year a local government sponsors  Provides opportunities  Local governments to share best practices  Neighborhood leaders to learn from experts  Networking, training and education

Past Sponsors  Orlando (1997, 2001)  Jacksonville (1998, 2004)  St. Petersburg (1999, 2009, 2010)  Ft. Lauderdale (2000, 2006, 2011)  Tampa (2002)  Sarasota (2003, 2007)  Lakeland (2005)  Tallahassee (2008)  Pensacola (2012)  Bradenton/Manatee County (2013)

 Orange County to sponsor 2014  State conference in lieu of local conference  Responsibilities:  Oversee facility rental  Prepare marketing material and program  Seek and receive sponsorship donations  Provide volunteers to assist  Plan mobile tours to showcase community  Host welcome reception, social event and awards breakfast

 July 2014  Estimated attendance 400  Keynote Speaker  18 Workshops  6 Mobile Tours  Opening Reception  Friday Night Social  Awards Breakfast

 2012 Conference - $25K  Local contribution $5K  Most of cost covered by corporate sponsors  Other local governments contribute as well  FNC, Inc. covered unexpected costs  Registration estimated at $50, $85 late, $5 tours  Estimating approximately $30K for 2014  County to cover up front costs  Commensurate with cost of local conference

 FNC 2014 hosted by Orange County  July 2014, in lieu of local conference  Expected 400 attendees  Estimated budget $30K  County to recoup costs from sponsors and FNC

Board of County Commissioners January 29, 2013