Adopted Budget Book FY 23-24 Final with TOC links - Flipbook - Page 149
Budget-In-Brief → DeParTmenT uniTs DesCriPTions, goals, anD objeCTiVes
Department Units Descriptions, Goals and Objectives (Continuation)
suppression relating to structures, vehicles, and wild land (brush) fires. In addition, the Department
provides 24-hour response to all emergency and non-emergency medical calls for service within
the City, including all traffic crashes with injury. The Fire Department is also responsible for
reviewing building site and fire suppression plans in accordance with State Law and City Ordinance
and conducting annual fire inspections of businesses within the City. Fire department also is responsible for Emergency Services and closely working with Florida State Emergency Management
Department (FDEM). Fire Department provides expertise, programs and services to help all City
departments prepare for, respond to, recover from and mitigate against natural disasters and other
emergencies affecting the agency and Florida’s intermodal transportation systems. In support of the
City’s Strategic Plan Goal #1 to be a beautiful, livable City, and in support of Goal #3, to provide
quality, cost-effective public services, the Fire Department will continue to benefit the residents of
Eustis by providing quality service for personal safety and property protection while at the same
time saving money on property insurance costs.
Public Works Department - is responsible for the maintenance and functioning of the City’s infrastructure and assets for the safety and quality of life of residents and visitors. On the General Fund
side, the Department handles the maintenance of City facilities and custodial vehicles, upkeep of
parks and open spaces, and administration of the cemetery. On the Streets side, the Department
manages public land, easements, street lighting and control, street maintenance, construction, tree
management and landscaping. On the Stormwater side, the Department handles maintenance of
all City storm and drainage infrastructure including inlets, swales, ponds and pipes. And on the
Utility side, the Department handles administration, drafting, engineering, and project management in support of Water & Sewer enterprises. In support of the City’s Strategic Plan Goal #1, to be a
beautiful, livable city with a vibrant lakefront identity, and in support of Goal #3, to provide quality,
cost-effective public services, the Public Works Department will continue to strive towards high
quality and best practices with regards to the continuing repair, implementation, and maintenance
of infrastructure and assets within the City. In FY 2022 the Environmental Control function has been
identified as an individual division within the Public Works Department.
Parks & Recreation Department - offers a wide variety of organized recreational programs and
activities for people of all ages. The Department provides several sites and facilities throughout
the City for both passive and active recreational activities and conducts programs, team sports
leagues, and other classes for health, wellness, and quality of life for City residents. Department
oversees eleven City of Eustis parks. The Department also runs an aquatic center which offers
swim teams, lessons, fitness programs, and lifeguard lessons. In addition, the Department runs the
rental program of City facilities for private use. In support of the City’s Strategic Plan Goal #1, to be
a beautiful, livable city with a vibrant lake-front identity; and Goal #3 to provide quality, cost-effective public services, the Department aspires to: 1) provide diversity in recreational opportunities that are responsive to all age groups, cultural backgrounds, and economic strata, 2) continue
development of recreational facilities by developing a high quality, diversified recreation system
that provides for all ages and interest groups, and enhances neighborhood resources and facilities
equitably across the City, 3) make the City a better place to live, work, and play by strengthening
community image and sense of place and promote positive customer service and experiences
through parks and recreation.
Eustis Memorial Library - makes available to the community the opportunity to experience a high
quality of public library services. The Library provides access to information resources, staff facilities and services that respond to the pursuit of knowledge, education, lifelong learning, cultural
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