1. Orange County Board of Commissioners Request for Funding Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Shelley Lauten Director, myregion.org

2. Regional Resolves (Key Actions 1999 - 2008) 1.Regional Leadership 2.Research Corridor 3.Regional Transportation Organization 4.Regional Economic Development 5.Environmental Assets 6.Regional Concurrency Standards 7.Educational Excellence 8.Regional Access 9.Public Safety 10.Regional Brand

3. Regional Accomplishments 1999 – 2007

4. Recommended Phase III Focus: Research, Public Outreach, Leadership Engagement: Regional Progress Report -- Economic Leadership -- Education -- Environment Regional Leadership Academy Leadership/Vision Programs Alignment Environment Transportation Social Services/Homelessness -- Fragmentation -- Quality of Life -- Smart, Quality Growth

5. Congress of Regional Leaders Elected Officials representing Cities, Counties and School Boards Developing Shared Policies and Practices around 6 Principles of Growth

6. Ideas to Results: PRESERVE… open space, recreational areas, farmland, water resources, and regionally significant natural areas. PROVIDE… a variety of transportation choices. FOSTER… distinct, attractive, and safe places to live. ENCOURAGE… a diverse, globally competitive economy. CREATE… a range of obtainable housing opportunities and choices. BUILD… communities with educational, health care, and cultural amenities.

7. Congress of Regional Leaders Regional Priorities: Coordinate on a Strategy for Water Conservation and Future Supplies. Champion: The Honorable Bill Segal, Orange County Commission Continue Regional Green printing for natural areas and conservation lands. Champion: TBD Develop a regional, multi-modal transportation plan. Champion: The Honorable Brenda Carey, Seminole County Commission

8. Phase III Funding: $30,000 annual contribution Represents a 14% reduction in 2007 funding Funding matched by business and civic leaders