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2014-2015 Annual Report Many Cultures, One Bright Future !. Board of County Commissioners September 15, 2015. Pine Hills NID. General Overview 2014-15 Activities 2015-16 Work Plan Recommendations Requested Action. Pine Hills NID. General Overview 2014-15 Activities 2015-16 Work Plan
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2014-2015 Annual ReportMany Cultures, One Bright Future! Board of County Commissioners September 15, 2015
Pine Hills NID • General Overview • 2014-15 Activities • 2015-16 Work Plan • Recommendations • Requested Action
Pine Hills NID • General Overview • 2014-15 Activities • 2015-16 Work Plan • Recommendations • Requested Action
Pine Hills NID Background and History • PHNID was established in Dec. 2011 • Board of Directors - Board of County Commissioners • Advisory Council
Pine Hills NID Advisory Council Members Tim Haberkamp – Chair Nicole Farquharson – Vice Chair Luis Cordero Nadia Khublal AugustinaPeasah Florence Polynice Carolyn Wilson
Pine Hills NID PHNID Community Vision & Mission To bring businesses, citizens and government together to solve the challenges of our community and build a place where our citizens can once again live, work, play and learn in a safe, family-oriented, pro-business environment.
Pine Hills NID PHNID Goals • Organize support for the PHNID • Marketing & Economic Development • Public safety and security • Attractive and functional corridors • Effective multi-modal connectivity • Town Center Redevelopment
Pine Hills NID • General Overview • 2014-15 Activities • 2015-16 Work Plan • Recommendations • Requested Action
Pine Hills NID 2014-15 Activities – Organizing Support • Neighborhood Improvement Plan (NIP) • Approved by BCC May 5, 2015 • Assesses existing conditions, challenges and opportunities • Expresses the vision for the community • Outlines goals and objectives • Identifies desired investments and implementation strategies • Identifies potential funding sources
Pine Hills NID 2014-15 Activities – Organizing Support • “Coordination Meetings” • First meeting held July 2015 • Purpose to coordinate various ongoing or planned improvements in Pine Hills • Included 19 representatives from NID, Orange County, community organizations and other agencies (Lynx, Metroplan, FDOT)
Pine Hills NID 2014-15 Activities – organizing Support • “Pine Hills Pillars” Initiative • Launched in May 2013 • Includes 285 businesses and citizens • Next Pillars event: November 14“Taste of Pine Hills”
Pine Hills NID 2014-15 Activities – Marketing & Economic development • Pine Hills Business Association • Established in October 2013 • Bi-monthly meetings (even numbered months) • Typical attendance is 30 attendees • Connects businesses to resources, creates networking opportunities and provides a forum to discuss business issues
Pine Hills NID 2014-15 Activities – Marketing & Economic development • Pine Hills Business Expo • Inaugural Event held January 15, 2015 • Opportunity for local businesses to learn “best practices,” access Orange County services, meet financial lenders and receive counseling • Attracted 40 exhibitors and 50 entrepreneurs
Pine Hills NID 2014-15 Activities – Marketing & Economic development • Pine Hills Business Directory • The NID printed and began distributing 2500 copies • Directory contains contact information for more than 425 businesses and government offices serving Pine Hills
Pine Hills NID 2014-15 Activities – Marketing & Economic development • “Shop Pine Hills” Initiative • Partnered with Pine Hills Community Council to promote existing program • Actively encourage citizens to shop and do business with local merchants first • Working to strengthen the local economy by getting our own dollars to work at home in Pine Hills
Pine Hills NID 2014-15 Activities – Safety & Security • Business Watch Program • Initiated Business Watch program to reduce crime, eliminate conditions that invite crime and encourage business owners to utilize security measures • Security Patrols • Secured off-duty deputies to patrol the NID corridors. • Deputies help businesses enroll in the OCSO Trespass Program
Pine Hills NID 2014-15 Activities - Attractive Corridors • Commercial Beautification Award • Launched in March 2014 • Promotes development of attractive corridors • Recognizes businesses for investing their properties • Awarded bi-monthly
Pine Hills NID 2014-15 Activities– Attractive COrridors • Silver Star Road Median Improvements • Installed landscaping in FY 2014 -15 • Continue to maintain landscaping seasonally or as needed Before After
Pine Hills NID 2014-15 Activities - Attractive Corridors • Utility Box Art • Partnered with OC St.Art Something Program • Curbing litter on boxes with public art • Four boxes selected for a makeover During Before After
Pine Hills NID 2014-15 Activities– Attractive Corridors • Clean Sweep Challenge • Community clean up held May 9, 2015 • Included Commissioners Bryan Nelson and Victoria Siplin, PHNID and 400 community volunteers • Collected 7 tons of trash • Brought positive media attention to Pine Hills
Pine Hills NID 2014-15 Activities– Attractive Corridors • Business Exterior Improvements • Collaborated with BANC Program to help businesses in corridor improve physical appearance • To date 17 business have received BANC grants • Improvements included painting, repairs, landscaping and new signage Before After
Pine Hills NID • General Overview • 2014-15 Activities • 2015-16 Work Plan • Recommendations • Requested Action
Pine Hills NID 2015-16 Budget $157,600 estimated carry forward $125,000 annual allocation $282,600
Pine Hills NID 2015-16 Work Plan Goal # 1 – Organize Support for the NID Proposed Projects/Programs • Actively pursue state and federal funding sources • Actively engage property owners regarding tax referendum • Actively promote Pillars Initiative to businesses and citizens • Actively engage Pillars in NID programs and services • Actively engage local, state and federal officials
Pine Hills NID 2015-16 Work Plan Goal # 2 – Marketing & Economic Development Proposed Projects/Programs • Implement the Neighborhood Improvement Plan • Implement recommended 2014 APA Marketing Strategy as approved by BOD/BCC • Partner with OC Office of Economic & Tourism Development to create and implement an economic development strategy for the greater Pine Hills community
Pine Hills NID 2015-16 Work Plan Goal # 2 – Marketing & Economic Development Continued Proposed Projects/Programs • Distribute and update a Pine Hills Business Directory • Continue to promote “Shop Pine Hills” initiative • Develop and implement a vacant property occupancy program • Maintain an active Business Association
Pine Hills NID 2015-16 Work Plan Goal # 3 – Public Safety & Security Proposed Projects/Programs • Develop and implement a Business Crime Prevention Grant Program for the district • Expand Business Security Patrol Program for the district • Implement “Crime Prevention through Environmental Design” Plan/Best Management Practices • Expand relationships w/Safe Neighborhood Partnership and Sheriff’s Department • Maintain an active Business Watch Program
Pine Hills NID 2015-16 Work Plan Goal # 4 – Attractive and Functional Corridors Proposed Projects/Programs • Develop a Master Plan for Pine Hills Road • Develop & implement Urban Design Guidelines • Launch an Anti-litter campaign • Continue Silver Star Landscape Maintenance Program • Continue support of BANC Grant Program • Continue Commercial Beautification Award
Pine Hills NID 2015-16 Work Plan Goal # 5 – Effective Multi-modal Connectivity Proposed Projects/Programs • Continue to promote construction of a pedestrian bridge near Silver Star & Pine Hills Road • Continue to promote development of the Pine Hills multi-use trail system
Pine Hills NID 2015-16 Work Plan Goal # 6 – Town Center Redevelopment Project Proposed Projects/Programs • Implement Town Center Redevelopment Master Plan as recommended by the APA and approved by the BOD/BCC (Silver Star & Pine Hills Road Intersection)
Pine Hills NID • General Overview • 2014-15 Activities • 2015-16 Work Plan • Recommendations • Requested Action
Pine Hills NID Advisory Council RECOMMENDATIONS: • Continue update of Land Development Regulations to accommodate infill redevelopment • Create a marketing fund for Pine Hills • Develop a comprehensive plan for transportation in Pine Hills • Create a Land Acquisition Fund for Pine Hills
Pine Hills NID • General Overview • 2014-15 Activities • 2015-16 Work Plan • Recommendations • Requested Action
Requested Actions Accept the Pine Hills NID Annual Report Pine Hills NID
2014-2015 Annual ReportMany Cultures, One Bright Future! Board of County Commissioners September 15, 2015