Adopted Budget Book FY 23-24 Final with TOC links - Flipbook - Page 148
Budget-In-Brief → DeParTmenT uniTs DesCriPTions, goals, anD objeCTiVes
Department Units Descriptions, Goals and Objectives (Continuation)
Payroll Information, Utility Tax, Franchise Fee, Cemetery Information, Debt Service Requirements,
Compliance with State & Federal laws, monitoring and recording accounting activities. The
Information Technologies division is included in the Finance Services department structure and
oversees the installation and maintenance of computer network systems within the City. Department
is providing internal services to all City departments. The services are related to the City Strategic
Plan Goal #3, to provide quality, cost-effective public services.
Economic Development Department – creates strategies and programs that aim to diversify the
tax base, to promote private/public partnerships, and support the future growth of the City. The
Economic Development Office cultivates enterprise and opportunity in the City, and the Events
& Tourism office, provides cultural and entertainment venues which increase the City’s regional
profile. Economic Development includes the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - the activities and programs offered within a Community Redevelopment Area are administered by the
Community Redevelopment Agency. A five-to seven-member CRA “Board” created by the local
government (city or county) directs the agency. The Board can be composed of local government
officials and or other individuals appointed by the local government. CRA is responsible for developing and implementing the Community Redevelopment Plan that addresses the unique needs of
the targeted area. The plan includes the overall goals for redevelopment in the area, as well as
identifying the types of projects planned for the City of Eustis targeted area.
Development Services Department - provides centralized development related services for the
City of Eustis. The department is involved in a variety of land use-oriented special projects which
benefit the community. These include economic development, building services, new construction,
City improvements, annexations, housing policies, historic preservation and many other items. The
services are related to the City Strategic Plan Goal #2, to expand the local economy. The department is a team of dedicated professionals, who work to provide you with the absolute best customer
service in planning, building, and code enforcement. In FY 2022 the Code Enforcement function
was moved to the Police Department for effective functionality.
Police Department - is responsible for the enforcement of State criminal and traffic laws and City
ordinances. The Department also carries out criminal, fraud, narcotics, and crime scene investigations and addresses areas of community concern. Additionally, the Department provides 24-hour
communications services to receive and dispatch both emergency (911) and non-emergency calls
for service from the public as well as other law enforcement agencies. The Department provides
certified school crossing guards for the safety of children en route to school. The Department maintains all reporting requirements using local and State agency databases and ensures transfer of
reports to the State Attorney’s Office and the Courts. The Department mission includes the pursuit
of excellence in providing professional, courteous, fair and equitable law enforcement services;
to ensure crime prevention; and to protect the rights of citizens and visitors to the City of Eustis.
The Department’s goal is to increase visibility, positive interaction, and communication within the
Community. This goal provides support to the City’s Strategic Plan Goal #3 which is to provide
quality, cost effective public services, and will ultimately increase safety and compliance with the
law in the City and reduce costs associated with criminal activity. In FY 2022 the Code Enforcement
division was moved from the Development Services Department to the Police Department for effective functionality.
Fire Department - exists to protect the lives and property of residents and visitors in the City of
Eustis. The Department provides 24-hour availability in responding to calls for service for fire
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