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City of Orlando Overview

City of Orlando Overview. Consolidation of Services Study Commission May 16, 2005. Presentation Outline. The City’s special place in Central Florida History, demographics, and government Finances and budgeting Major services provided Conclusion.

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City of Orlando Overview

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  1. City of Orlando Overview Consolidation of Services Study Commission May 16, 2005

  2. Presentation Outline The City’s special place in Central Florida History, demographics, and government Finances and budgeting Major services provided Conclusion

  3. Orlando – A Special Place in Central Florida The historic urban center of the region

  4. Orlando – A Special Place in Central Florida Rich in amenities, both natural and cultural

  5. Orlando – A Special Place in Central Florida Distinctive neighborhoods

  6. Orlando – A Special Place in Central Florida Varied development patterns

  7. Orlando – A Special Place in Central Florida Multiple transportation choices

  8. Orlando – A Special Place in Central Florida Responsive, accessible political representation

  9. Orlando – A Special Place in Central Florida Diverse populations and cultures

  10. Orlando – A Special Place in Central Florida High levels of service

  11. City History Incorporated 1875 City Charter adopted 1885 Area in 2005 – 110 square miles Population in 2004 – 208,900

  12. City Location Within Orange County

  13. Orange County Population Density

  14. City Population County/City April 1, 2000 April 1, 2004 Change ORANGE COUNTY 896,344 1,013,937 117,593 Apopka 26,642 32,951 6,309 Bay Lake 23 28 5 Belle Isle 5,531 6,082 551 Eatonville 2,432 2,467 35 Edgewood 1,901 2,160 259 Lake Buena Vista 16 19 3 Maitland 12,019 16,476 4,457 Oakland 936 1,678 742 Ocoee 24,391 29,215 4,824 Orlando 185,951 208,900 22,949 Windermere 1,897 2,329 432 Winter Garden 14,351 22,242 7,891 Winter Park 24,090 26,860 2,770 UNINCORPORATED 596,164 662,530 66,366

  15. City Government • Strong Mayor elected at large • Six City Commissioners elected from single-member districts • Mayor serves as the City’s Chief Executive Officer

  16. City Government

  17. City Organization • Nine major departments • Six departments provide services directly to citizens • Eight executive offices • Two executive offices provide services directly to citizens

  18. City Mission Statement “Serving Orlando with innovation, responsiveness, knowledge, courtesy, and professionalism”

  19. City Core Businesses • Police • Fire/Emergency Medical Services – First Response • Parks and Open Space • Roads and Drainage • Water and Wastewater • Solid Waste Collection • Building Inspections, Code Enforcement, and Planning • Recreation and Cultural Programming • Housing

  20. Citizens City Organization CommissionerDistrict 1Phil Diamond CommissionerDistrict 2Betty T. Wyman CommissionerDistrict 3Vicki Vargo CommissionerDistrict 4Patty Sheehan CommissionerDistrict 5Daisy W. Lynum CommissionerDistrict 6Ernest Page MayorBuddy Dyer FinanceCommittee IndependentFinancial Advisor CitizenBoards City Attorney Chief of Staff City Clerk Audit & Evaluation Communications/ Neighborhood Enhancement Chief Administrative Officer Human Relations GovernmentalRelations Children &Education General Administration Management,Budget &Accounting EconomicDevelopment Housing Finance Police Fire Public Works Families, Parks & Recreation

  21. City Finances 2004/2005 Budget - $604.1 million Millage rate – 5.6916 Bond rating – “Double A” GFOA Recognition – Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting

  22. City Revenues By Source 2004-2005 - $604.1 million

  23. City Appropriations by Service2004-2005 - $604.1 million

  24. General Fund Appropriations2004-2005

  25. Police Department • 706 sworn officers • 294 civilian employees • Three major divisions: • Police Administration • Special Services • Patrol Services

  26. Police Department • 337,000 estimated daily service population • 992,000 annual citizen inquiries • 169,000 calls for services dispatched • 58,300 citations issued • 1 police officer per 307 residents

  27. Fire Department • 14 stations – average 6.6 square miles per station • 447 sworn personnel • 64 civilian/other employees • Two major divisions: • Fire Support Services • Fire Rescue

  28. Fire Department Insurance rating class 2 – puts OFD in the top 1% of all rated fire departments in the country 88,800 unit responses in 2004/2005 $15 billion taxable value in property protected Personnel cross-trained as firefighters and EMS providers Special Units include High Angle Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Dive Rescue, and Technical Rescue

  29. Public Works Department • Streets and Stormwater • Transportation Engineering • Parking • Environmental Services • Solid Waste Management • Wastewater

  30. Public Works Department: Streets & Stormwater

  31. Public Works Department: Streets & Stormwater Streets • Sweeps streets every 11 working days (every day downtown) • Maintains 950 lane miles of streets • Fixes 3,500 potholes per year • Landscapes and maintains City rights-of-way

  32. Public Works Department: Streets & Stormwater Stormwater Utility • Monitors and enhances water quality in 111 City lakes • Treats City water bodies to control noxious plants (such as hydrilla) • Implements City stormwater code • Manages the billing data and collections for the Stormwater Utility Fee

  33. Public Works Department: Transportation Engineering

  34. Public Works Department: Transportation Engineering • Maintains and operates the City’s traffic system • Provides for traffic control during special events/closures • Maintains pavement markings

  35. Public Works Department: Parking

  36. Public Works Department: Parking • Self Supporting Enterprise Fund • Operates Parking Facilities • 9 garages with 5,443 spaces • 2,826 surface lot/metered spaces • 6,000 event parking spaces • Enforces City Parking Rules • 70,000 tickets written

  37. Public Works Department: Environmental Services

  38. Public Works Department: Environmental Services Wastewater Enterprise • Plans and manages construction of City sewer system (877 miles of main lines) • Operates wastewater treatment plants at Iron Bridge, Conserv I, and Conserv II • Conveys, treats, and reuses 16 billion gallons of wastewater annually

  39. Public Works Department: Environmental Services Solid Waste Management • Curbside garbage, recycling, and yard waste for all single family residences • Dumpster service for all businesses and apartments • Roll-off service by non-exclusive franchisees • 45,000 total customers

  40. Family, Parks & Recreation: Recreation

  41. Family, Parks & Recreation: Recreation Manages 147 recreational programs at 20 recreation centers Operates 10 City pools with 26,610 program participants Conducts a 10-week summer camp for 1,800 youth per day at 16 locations Programs activities at Lake Eola Park, Orlando Skateboard Park, Festival Park, and others

  42. Family, Parks & Recreation: Parks

  43. Family, Parks & Recreation: Parks Maintains parks, street tree canopy, and landscaping on City property 103 City parks 991 park acres 30,970 square feet of annual beds Major parks include Blue Jacket Park, Trotter’s Park, and Bill Frederick Park Recently completed a $35.5 million Mayor’s Park Initiative

  44. Family, Parks & Recreation: Other Major Programs After School All-Stars – before and after school programs for all middle schools in the City Harry P. Leu Gardens – botanical gardens with a facility for special events and meeting Dubsdread Golf Course – reasonably-priced public course for Orlando residents and visitors Special Facilities – regionally significant open spaces such as Lake Eola

  45. Economic Development Department City Planning, Permitting, and Code Enforcement Business Development Downtown Development Board/CRA Centroplex

  46. Economic Development Department: City Planning, Permitting & Code Enforcement

  47. Economic Development Department: City Planning Guides and facilitates physical development of the City Reviews major development proposals for compliance with the City’s Smart Growth Objectives Advises City Council and City advisory boards on land use, transportation, historic preservation, urban design, and environmental aspects of development proposals

  48. Economic Development Department: Permitting One-stop office for residential/commercial permits and business licenses 22,000 licenses issued 32,000 permits issued 90,000 buildings inspections

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