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Dear friends,
During my State of the City address, I reflected on how the strong partnership emerging in Lake Nona will forever change our region. Last March, the Florida Board of Governors voted to create a UCF College of Medicine at Lake Nona. In just under a year from that announcement, the Burnham Institute announced they would bring their east coast headquarters to the same area, Nemours declared Lake Nona as their preferred location and most recently Lake Nona was selected as the site for a new VA Hospital. What we are building, together, is an entire Medical City.
On Monday, we got one step closer to seeing that vision become a reality. The City Council approved a joint partnership agreement for the establishment of the Burnham Institute of Medical Research facility at Lake Nona. This package will help to ensure the success of the Burnham project in this community.
Our partnerships in the community have turned potential into progress, adding new industries to our economy and creating new, high-paying jobs. I am proud of the achievements these partnerships have created at Lake Nona.
Sincerely,
Buddy Dyer
Mayor
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 Welcome to City News. City News, the Mayor's e-mail newsletter, delivers firsthand information on City programs and services to residents and businesses. Stay informed about upcoming events, public safety, city council updates, and other Orlando news.
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This section of City News provides public safety updates on new and ongoing City initiatives and opportunities for citizens to become engaged.
Orlando 360°
 This new show, produced by the City’s Office of Communications, features in-depth conversations with City officials on important issues facing Orlando. The first episode focuses on the City’s Public Safety Initiative. Host Annetta Wilson talks with Mayor Buddy Dyer and Chief Michael McCoy on the City’s efforts to combat violent crime in Orlando and how citizens can become engaged and support this effort. Catch this show on Orange TV, Bright House Networks Channel 9, Sunday, March 11 at 2 p.m. and Wednesday, March 14 at 7 p.m.
Illegal Gun Bounty Program
 Last week, Crimeline distributed the first $1,000 cash reward from an anonymous tip that resulted in the arrest and recovery of firearms used in multiple armed robberies in Orlando and Orange County. In the first six weeks since the launch of the program, more than 95 tips have been called into Crimeline.
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 On Saturday, March 3, Mayor Buddy Dyer threw out the first pitch of the College Park Little League season during the opening day ceremonies at Trotters Park.
Also on Saturday, March 3, Mayor Dyer hosted the 11th Annual World Premiere Gala and Recital, sponsored by The Negro Spiritual Scholarship Foundation. The Foundation provides scholarships for African American high school students to attend college.
On Wednesday, March 7, Mayor Dyer attended the official opening of the new computer and technology room at the Orlando Library’s downtown branch.
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New FEMA Flood Map Open Houses
FEMA is in the process of updating it’s flood maps for the Orlando area as part of the national Floodplain Map Modernization initiative. This multi-year project will produce more reliable flood risk data that will allow property owners to make better financial decisions about protecting themselves and their property. Residents can view their property online via an online map or they can attend one of the following open houses to ask questions.
March 13, 2007 - Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) Community Coordination meeting, 10 a.m. at the Orange County Public Works Conference Room, 4200 S. John Young Parkway.
March 13, 2007 - DFIRM Open House, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the City Hall Rotunda, 400 S. Orange Avenue.
March 14, 2007 - DFIRM Open House, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the City Hall Rotunda, 400 S. Orange Avenue.
Daylight Saving Time – Change your Clocks, Change Your Batteries
The Orlando Fire Department reminds Orlando residents to change the batteries in their smoke detectors when they move their clocks ahead one hour for the switch to daylight-saving time on Sunday, March 11 at 2 a.m. Batteries should be changed every six months, and an easy way to remember is to do it when the time changes twice a year. Smoke detectors should also be tested monthly to ensure they are working properly.
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Mayor's Message
