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

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

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

4. 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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. Overview of Programs Safe Neighborhoods Florida Statutes –Ch 163.501-523, F.S. Defines safe neighborhood –Ch 775.033, F.S. Authorizes fines and creates fund Co. Ordinance 98-01 Establishes fund and sets OBT at $125,000 BCC authorizes target areas Co. Ordinance 02-02 Clarifies use of funds for local crime prevention

14. 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

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

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

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

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

19. 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

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

21. Presentation Outline Neighborhood Services Division ReNEW Program Future Division Challenges Summary

22. ReNEW Program Background Accomplishments

23. ReNEW Program

24. Created in FY 2001-02 Funding $3.5M (2.0M FY07-08) Responds to needs of older and transitioning neighborhoods Focus on neighborhood physical improvements Background

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

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

27. ReNEW Program Funding Distribution - $23M Background

28. ReNEW Program

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

30. 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

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

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

33. Community Beautification Grant Programs –Hurricanes 2004 70 repair grants –Wall Repair 7 repair grants Community Clean Up –385,181 pounds of debris Community Sign Replacements –20 gateway signs ReNEW Program Accomplishments

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

35. 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

36. 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

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

38. Presentation Outline Neighborhood Services Division ReNEW Program Division Challenges Next Steps

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

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

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

42. 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

43. Presentation Outline Neighborhood Services Division ReNEW Program Division Challenges Summary

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

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