Pine Hills. Pine Hills. Community Involvement Getting it Right

Transcription

1 Community Involvement Getting it Right November 2011 Presentation Outline on the Rise Strategic Plan Neighborhood Improvement District Brownfield Assessment Grant Orange County 1

2 Presentation Outline on the Rise Strategic Plan Neighborhood Improvement District Brownfield Assessment Grant on the Rise BCC created a Task Force Focus on commercial corridors Revitalizing local commercial and business entities Creating a destination 2

3 on the Rise Established a community vision Gave voice to residents and businesses Conducted visioning and planning Engaged youth A holistic approach to redevelopment Task Force Membership Chairperson at-large selected by the Mayor Area Residents (3) selected by District 1, 2, and 6 Area Businesses (3) selected by District 1, 2, and 6 Safe Neighborhood Partnership Community Council West Orange Chamber of Commerce Central Florida Urban League Orange County Public Schools Orange County Sheriff Faith based organization 3

4 on the Rise Sept present 27 Task Force meetings Three community meetings Four focus group meetings A redevelopment workshop Commissioner briefings, input and guidance BCC adopted Task Force recommendations Dec 2010 Presentation Outline on the Rise Strategic Plan Neighborhood Improvement District Brownfield Assessment Grant 4

5 Strategic Plan Working Vision will be a neighborhood recognized for its quality of life as expressed by its visual appearance, secure residential areas, outstanding educational and recreational programs, where businesses can thrive and residents have ready access to the region s employment centers. 5

6 Strategic Plan Objectives Significantly improve the physical and economic environment Commit to provide resources to effectuate change Leverage the new Evans High School as an asset Strategic Plan Objectives Advocate for urban design guidelines along corridors Improve access to jobs, businesses and public facilities Implement a Town Center Master Plan for the area 6

7 Strategic Plan Approach: 5 Elements Develop an Implementing Organization Create a Town Center Master Plan Enhance Roadways Create Effective Connections Promote Strong Neighborhoods Strategic Plan Develop an Implementing Organization Create a Neighborhood Improvement District (NID) Advocate for redevelopment Implement Task Force recommendations Seek funding for redevelopment Awarded 2011 EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant 7

8 Presentation Outline on the Rise Strategic Plan Neighborhood Improvement District Creation Brownfield Assessment Grant Powers of NID Annual assessment of up to $500 per parcel of land For capital improvements and operating expenses Subject to referendum approval Ad valorem tax up to 2 mills after referendum 8

9 Potential funding for the NID Crime Prevention Trust Fund (recommended) Grants and donations (recommended) Special Assessment up to $500 Ad valorem tax up to 2 mills 9

10 Process Summary Draft ordinance Schedule public hearings Budget staff positions Funding from Crime Prevention Trust Fund Presentation Outline on the Rise Strategic Plan Neighborhood Improvement District Brownfield Assessment Grant 10

11 Brownfield Assessment Grant Awarded 2011 Focus on assessment of properties Pine Hills Key areas within the Neighborhood Improvement Districts Estimate 24 Phase I, 20 Phase II, and 4 Cleanup planning for redevelopment Use seed money to kick start redevelopment of properties. Community Involvement Getting it Right November 2011 Lavon Williams & Renee Parker 11