Presented by the Neighborhood Services Division April 8, 2008 Neighborhood Services/ReNEW Update

Presentation Outline Organization and Mission Overview of Programs ReNEW Program Division Challenges Summary

Presentation Outline Organization and Mission Overview of Programs ReNEW Program Division Challenges Summary

Division Mission Connecting Neighbors and Neighborhoods “To strengthen the Orange County community by empowering citizens and neighborhood organizations to revitalize and preserve neighborhoods, and to increase citizen involvement in community decision making through awareness programs and resource availability.”

Overview of Programs Total Budget - $4 million Division - $759K ReNEW - $2.0M Safe Neighborhood - $1.2M –Crime Prevention Trust Fund Division Budget

Overview of Programs Neighborhood Outreach Neighborhood Planning Census 2010 Safe Neighborhood ReNEW Program

Overview of Programs Neighborhood Directory 1,000 Registered Organizations Geographically Identified Aids in public notifications and outreach Neighborhood Outreach

Overview of Programs Neighborhood Outreach Block Party Ordinance Marketing Citizen Planner Academy Community Conference Community Connections Workshop Series Community Clean Ups

Overview of Programs Neighborhood Outreach Community Code Enforcement Clean and Attractive Neighborhoods (CAN) Emergency Response Support Graffiti Removal Referrals HOA Assistance

Overview of Programs Neighborhood Outreach Neighborhoods 21 (Getting Organized) NPACE Biannual Magazine Spring Clean Yard of the Month

Overview of Programs Neighborhood Element to CPP Created 1998 Destination 2030 Update Neighborhood Strategies Character Trends Programs and Services Goals and Objectives Neighborhood Planning

Overview of Programs Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) Complete Count Committee Marketing & Outreach Census 2010

Overview of Programs Safe Neighborhoods Florida Statutes –Ch , F.S. Defines safe neighborhood –Ch , F.S. Authorizes fines and creates fund Co. Ordinance Establishes fund and sets OBT at $125,000 BCC authorizes target areas Co. Ordinance Clarifies use of funds for local crime prevention

Overview of Programs Orange Blossom TrailDistrict 6 Pine Hills Districts 2 and 6 Pinecastle/SkylakeDistrict 4 South ApopkaDistrict 2 TildenvilleDistrict 1 Northwest Winter Park District 5 Bellamy Park/EatonvilleDistrict 2 and 5 Lee RoadDistricts 2 and 5 Azalea ParkDistrict 3 Orlo VistaDistrict 1 Safe Neighborhoods

Overview of Programs Crime Prevention Defined Awareness, education and participation Community policing innovations Physical projects reduce vulnerability to crime Safe Neighborhoods

Overview of Programs Sheriff’s Role Targeted law enforcement Community Policing Neighborhood Watch Crime statistics Safe Neighborhoods

Overview of Programs Safe Neighborhoods Short Term Strategies Crime Prevention Grants Off Duty Deputy Program

Overview of Programs Safe Neighborhoods Long Term Strategies Targeted Areas Landlord Training Program Night Light Program * Business/Customer Safety Training * *Program in development stages

Overview of Programs Accomplishments Leadership development Community policing Safety lights, deadbolt locks Fire alarms/extinguishers Speed humps School zone flashers Health/Safety fairs Safe Neighborhoods

Overview of Programs Accomplishments House addressing Midnight basketball Playgrounds Park improvements Infrastructure improvements Streetlights MSBU start-up Safe Neighborhoods

Presentation Outline Neighborhood Services Division ReNEW Program Future Division Challenges Summary

ReNEW Program Background Accomplishments

ReNEW Program

Created in FY Funding $3.5M (2.0M FY07-08) Responds to needs of older and transitioning neighborhoods Focus on neighborhood physical improvements Background

ReNEW Program ReNEW Team Animal Services Code Enforcement Cooperative Extension Environmental Protection Housing & Community Development Neighborhood Services Parks and Recreation Public Works Purchasing

ReNEW Program Target Declining and Transitioning Neighborhoods Assist in Organizing Citizens Enhance coordination of services to neighborhoods Provide Grants for Neighborhood Enhancements Objectives Background

ReNEW Program Funding Distribution - $23M Background

ReNEW Program

Environmental Protection Housing Improvements Beautification Programs Pedestrian Safety Park Improvements Animal Services ReNEW Program Accomplishments

Environmental Protection Home Heating Oil Tank Removal Program (HHOT) –1,150 tanks removed Clean Lakes Initiative Program (CLIP) –63 lake improvements Brownfield Redevelopment –Holden Heights Study Area ReNEW Program Accomplishments

Housing Improvements Paint the Town –175 homes painted Housing Repairs for Seniors –300 homes rehabilitated ReNEW Program Accomplishments

Housing Improvements Helping Hands –80 homes improved Water and Wastewater Connection Assistance –Washington Park –Willow Street/Zellwood ReNEW Program Accomplishments

Community Beautification Grant Programs –Hurricanes repair grants –Wall Repair 7 repair grants Community Clean Up –385,181 pounds of debris Community Sign Replacements –20 gateway signs ReNEW Program Accomplishments

Community Beautification Community Design Assistance –8 grants awarded Graffiti Removal –2 abatements Streetscape –128 communities ReNEW Program Accomplishments

Pedestrian Safety Sidewalk Improvements –350,000 square feet sidewalk repaired School Zone Signs –Over 50 schools Countdown Crosswalks –Installed at Top 10 problem intersections Traffic Calming Devices –13 communities ReNEW Program Accomplishments

Park Improvements Created pocket parks in underserved areas Enhanced existing parks Repaired damaged older parks –29 parks received playground equipment, sidewalks, shade structures and pavilions ReNEW Program Accomplishments

Animal Services ReNEW Program 11 Amnesty Days –1,353 rabies vaccinations Double Dog Dare Campaign Disaster Preparedness Campaign Animal Spay and Neuter Program Accomplishments

Presentation Outline Neighborhood Services Division ReNEW Program Division Challenges Next Steps

Division Challenges Weakened National/State Economies –Impacts on Neighborhoods County Budget Reductions –Division Impacts –Future of ReNEW

Division Challenges Weakened National/ State Economies Impacts on Neighborhoods –Foreclosures –HOA failures –Increased code violations –Deterioration and blight –Crime and social ills

Division Challenges Division Impacts –Fewer projects and grants –Grant criteria changes –Fewer outreach initiatives County Budget Reductions

Division Challenges Future of ReNEW –Reevaluate priorities and projects –Focus on specific and targeted neighborhood needs –Fund more from Safe Neighborhood Funds –Look for unique opportunities for public/private partnerships County Budget Reductions

Presentation Outline Neighborhood Services Division ReNEW Program Division Challenges Summary

Continue Community Outreach Continue Coordination with Other Divisions Reprioritize ReNEW and Safe Neighborhood Programs Pursue public/private partnerships

Presented by Neighborhood Services Division April 8, 2008 Neighborhood Services/ReNEW Programs Update