Presented by theNeighborhood 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 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

Overview of Programs

Orange Blossom Trail District 6 Pine Hills Districts 2 and 6 Pinecastle/Skylake District 4 South Apopka District 2 Tildenville District 1 Northwest Winter Park District 5Bellamy Park/Eatonville District 2 and 5Lee Road Districts 2 and 5Azalea Park District 3Orlo Vista District 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

• Background

• AccomplishmentsAccomplishments

ReNEW Program

• 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

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

Administration7%

Environ. Protection9%

Coop. Extention5%

Animal Services1%

Parks & Recreation

16%

Housing & Community

4%

Neighborhood Services

23%

Code Enforcement5%

Utilities4%

Public Works26%

Funding Distribution - $23M

Background

ReNEW Program

• Background Background

• Accomplishments

• 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 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

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 ProgramAccomplishments

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

Summary• Continue Community Outreach

• Continue Coordination with Other Divisions

• Reprioritize ReNEW and

Safe Neighborhood Programs

• Pursue public/private partnerships

Presented byNeighborhood Services Division

April 8, 2008

Neighborhood Services/ReNEW Programs Update