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The Source 2013/2014 Orange County Government Directory General County Information would otherwise have to pay for outof-pocket. In 2011, visitors contributed $31.6 billion to Metro Orlando’s economy. Tourism is also Central Florida’s largest employer and most dynamic industry, accounting for 224,615 direct industry jobs in 2009. More than one-third of total wage and salary employment in Orlando is sustained by tourism, more than construction, defense, communications, or government. The annual earned wages of direct tourism industry employees was nearly $7.7 billion in 2011. As the tourism industry’s leader, VisitOrlando® markets and brands the area worldwide as the premier leisure, convention, and business destination for the continual economic benefit of the community. Established in 1984, VisitOrlando® is a private, not-for-profit trade association that is membership based and operates under the direction of an elected and designated board of directors. You can find out more VisitOrlando® and Central Florida’s tourism at www.visitorlando.com. Transportation There are approximately 778 miles of major roadways (expressways, arterials, and collectors) in unincorporated Orange County. Of this total, about 374 miles are state maintained and 404 miles are county maintained. The Orlando- Orange County Expressway Authority is responsible for 206 miles of limited access tolled highways: The Beachline Expressway (S.R. 528), East/West Expressway (S.R. 408), Central Florida GreeneWay (S.R. 417), Western Beltway (S.R. 429), and the John Land Apopka Expressway (S.R. 414). Managed by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, the Orlando International Airport (OIA) is one of Central Florida’s most important economic assets. With over 33 million passengers served in 2009, OIA is the 26th largest airport in the world, the 13th largest in the U.S. and is ranked second in Florida based on passenger traffic. Recognized as one of the most beautiful airports in the world, OIA is also considered an aesthetic and technological showcase for its Floridathemed design incorporated into an ultra-modern and convenient facility. As it continues to develop on 14,000 acres of land, it can serve Central Florida’s aviation needs well into the 21st century. Orlando Executive Airport, located three miles east of Downtown Orlando, acts as a general aviation reliever to the Orlando International Airport. The OIA Website, www.orlandoairports.net, provides up-to-the-minute flight information on arrivals and departures. LYNX is the operating name for the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority, which provides public transportation services for Orange, Seminole, and Osceola Counties. This service area consists of approximately 2,500 square miles serving a resident population of more than 1.8 million people. LYNX operates a colorful fleet of 268 buses on 71 routes, called Links. In 2010, LYNX provided more than 26 million passenger trips through a combination of traditional fixed-route bus service, “on-demand” service known as PickUp Lines, special service for eligible disabled passengers known as ACCESS LYNX, and a vanpool program. LYNX also provides a free Downtown Orlando shuttle service known as “LYMMO,” seven days a week. The standard one-way bus fare is $2 and transfers are free. Check the LYNX Website, www.golynx.com, for more information about bus passes, routes, and schedules. County Flag When county officials moved into the new administration center in October 1984, they noticed the building had three flagpoles: one each for the federal, state, and county flags. Orange County had no flag, so Commissioner Vera Carter called for a contest to design the official county flag. Area residents submitted over 300 entries; the only requirement was that all flags contain something that symbolized Orange County. The winner of the $500 prize was Richard Adams of Orlando, who at that time worked on audioanimatronics at Walt Disney World. The winning entry shows a lake, orange grove, and rainbow. Orange County unveiled its flag on June 15, 1985. Revenue and Expenses (FY 2012 –13 Budget) Total revenue comes from several sources, as shown in the pie chart on the next page. Taxes comprise about 26 percent of the budget. It is worth noting that there has been no increase in the property tax rate for 20 years. In fact there has been a total decrease in the countywide base millage rate of more than 19 percent. 52
The Source 2013/2014 Orange County Government Directory 4% Internal Service Charges 3% Misc. 7% Intergovernmental 2% Bond/Loan Proceeds 11% Charges for Service 11% Interfund Transfer 1% Other Operating -2% Statutory ( ) Deductions (2) Statutory Deductions 26% Taxes 37% Fund Balance Revenue Taxes – Property (ad valorem), gasoline, resort, and franchise taxes. Interfund Transfers – Budgeted amounts transferred from one governmental account to another. Charges for Service – Fees and charges for various county services. Intergovernmental – Revenue received from another government, required to be spent for a specific purpose. Miscellaneous – Various smaller funds including interest earnings, contributions, rent, licenses, permits, fines, forfeitures, and impact fees. Internal Service Charges – Used to account for the payment of goods and services provided by one county department to another. Bond/Loan Proceeds – Funds generated when bonds are sold to provide revenue that pays for various projects. Other Non-Operating – Contributions, sale of assets and certain capital transactions. Statutory Deductions – 5 percent, excluding Non-Revenues, as required by Florida Statute 129.01. Expenses Public Safety – Sheriff, Corrections, Law Enforcement Impact Fees, Fire Impact Fees, Fire Rescue Services, Medical Examiner, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Building, Zoning, Consumer Fraud, and 311. Reserves – An account used to indicate that a portion of a fund’s balance is legally restricted or designated for a specific purpose, and is therefore, not available for general appropriation. Physical Environment – Solid Waste, Mandatory Refuse, Lake District MSTUs, Water and Wastewater Utilities, Air Pollution Control, Environmental Protection, Retention Ponds, Natural Resources Conservation, and Cooperative Extension. Interfund Transfers – Transfer between individual funds of a governmental unit, which are not repayable and are not considered charges for goods or services. These represent a “double counting” of expenditures, and are deducted from the total county operating budget to determine “net” budget. 6% Internal Services 4% Debt Service 8% Transportation 11% Interfund Transfer 11% Physical Environment 16% Public Safety 1% Cultural & Recreation 27% Reserves General Government – Board of County Commissioners, Constitutional Officers, County Administrator, Purchasing and Contracts, Office of Management and Budget, Human Resources, Planning, Non-Departmental Expenditures, Legal, Facilities Management, and Telecommunications. Transportation – Traffic Engineering, Local Option Gas Tax, Roads and Drainage, Highway Construction, Street Light Districts, Transportation Impact Fees, Transit Authority (LYNX), and Engineering. Human Services – Mosquito Control, Animal Services, Medical Clinic, Social Services, Great Oaks Village, Human Services Agencies, Headstart, and Citizens Commission for Children. Economic Environment – Youth Employment, Veteran Services, Community Development, Convention Center, and Office of Economic Development. Debt Service – The expense of retiring such debts as loans and bond issues. Internal Services – Risk Management, Data Services, Graphics, Employee Medical Benefits, Geographic Information Systems, Fleet Management, Temporary Loans, and 311. Culture & Recreation – Parks and Recreation, and Cultural Agencies. 5% Economic Environment 4% 5% Human Services 6% General Government 53
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