Adopted Budget Book FY 23-24 Final with TOC links - Flipbook - Page 55
Strategic → sTraTegiC PrioriTies, goals, sTraTegies, anD aCTions
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To connect to a more extensive area trail system;
ADA accessible kayak launch at Ferran Park was installed on June 2023;
Add guided kayak tours of local waters;
To prolong the watercraft rentals franchise agreement;
Provide Planning/Feasibility Study trials application to MPO;
The City Commission approved an interlocal agreement with Lake County, Tavares, and
Umatilla to work cooperatively on the North Lake Trail;
7. Focus on development along with the Gateways to the City.
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Though now expanded, the Gateway Corridor Improvement Matching Grant Program initially
focused on gateways in the City.
8. Generally, support economic development throughout the City instead of increasing
incentives to develop in certain areas.
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Development Services will work with the Economic Development Division to become more
economic development-focused and business-friendly, including Economic Development and
new construction incentive programs.
The water/wastewater impact fee waiver program was available City-wide for qualifying projects.The successful program has now sunset.
9. Support education initiatives that promote job growth.
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Support local K-12 school programs;
Support Lake Technical College;
Partnership with Lake County Economic Development and workforce development;
The City members of the EHS Construction Academy Advisors Board;
The City is working with Lake Technical College to expand job training opportunities.
The Partnership on a UCF incubator.
Lake Sumter State college CDL and line worker training facility.
GOAL #2 ACTIONS:
1. Develop criteria for identifying critical existing businesses and continue meeting
regularly with those businesses to determine how the City can support their growth
and expansion.
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The City Manager and Economic Development Director meet regularly with Business leaders
and prospective businesses to identify and address needs.
2. Promote economic development incentives on the City’s website and social Media.
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The Public Relations specialist continued these efforts and re-designed the City’s website.
3. The City has renewed its Community Redevelopment Agency in the Downtown
area for another term.
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The CRA Review Committee continues reviews and collects input on CRA projects and initiatives.
Evaluate the effectiveness of incentive programs and adjust as necessary. All incentive programs
must show a return on investment to the taxpayer; otherwise, the program must be considered a
grant.
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