Strategic → sTraTegiC PrioriTies, goals, sTraTegies, anD aCTions●●●The CRA entered into a development agreement to redevelop 201 East Orange Avenue at thehigh-profile corner of Orange Avenue and Grove Street. Construction is ongoing;The CRA has recently secured a purchase agreement for the former Florida Hospital Watermansite. In order to find the most qualified development team for the site’s redevelopment, the Cityhas issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Following the RFQ process, the City/CRA haschosen a development team and is currently immersed in the Master Plan process;The City has created a CRA Review Committee to review CRA Plans, solicit input, and establishpriorities for the CRA.GOAL #1 ACTIONS;1. Develop and maintain attractive entries and gateways into the City- creating civicidentity.●The City’s Public Works department has scheduled a project for 2024 to replant the mediansalong State Road 19.2. Determine, design, fund, and construct the next phase of the Ferran Park/LakefrontMaster Plan with the possibility of including access for seaplane landings.Designate funds from City property sales to speed up the lakefront development.●●Ferran Park improvements and beautification for the fourth phase of the City’s signature lakefront destination are complete.Quotes are being obtained to replace the two floating docks at Ferran Park and a kayak launchnorth of the pool.3. Memorial Public Library continues to expand programming opportunities for children and young adults by collaborating with City and Community partners such asTrout Lake Nature Center and the local IFAS extension office to promote yearlongrecreational and learning opportunities.●●Additional library activities include developing online resources, including business, localhistory, and access to governmental, educational, and recreational programs.The Public Library continued to partner with other city departments and the community to bringsafe programming to the citizens of Eustis. In FY 2022-23 this included Gatorland in the park,Touch a Truck with the Fire department and several Cookies with a Cop events with the EustisPD.4. Continue implementing the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, especially thetrial component.●●●●●●48The City is in contact with Trout Lake Nature Center (TLNC), continuing to explore options for atrail from downtown Eustis to TLNC.The City Commission approved an interlocal agreement with Lake County, Tavares, and Umatillato work cooperatively on the North Lake Trail.Construct a trail system with connections to County trail systems.Work constructively with future developers to redevelop catalyst sites identified in theDowntown Master Plan.Expand the streetscape design in the downtown area as it develops and is feasible.Work with FDOT to install another traffic light signal on Bay St. either, at Magnolia Ave. orMacdonald Ave. Intersection.City of Eustis, FloridaAdopted BudgetBack to TOC
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