Adopted Budget Book FY 23-24 Final with TOC links - Flipbook - Page 56
Strategic → sTraTegiC PrioriTies, goals, sTraTegies, anD aCTions
4. Identify and market city-owned properties for commercial and residential
Development.
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Identify and market city-owned properties for commercial and residential development;
Evaluate the economic benefit of various events and programs to determine the level of City support;
The City will solicit and accept bids on specific residential parcels;
The City worked to develop the City-owned property on CR 44;
The City/CRA has purchased the three blocks known as the former Florida Hospital Waterman
site. The City/CRA has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the site’s redevelopment.
The City and the development partner are working on a Master Plan process.
5. Evaluate the economic benefit of various events and programs to determine the
level of City support.
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The City upholds an annual community grant program that bestows $30,000 in financial support
to commendable non-profit community agencies. As part of the program, the City mandates
regular reports on activities pertaining to the grants.
6. Add to the City’s brand identity “Eustis Gateway to the Harris Chain of Lakes,” “Bass
Tournament.” Attract two major fishing events with weigh-ins at the City docks.
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For fully activating the scenic waterfront, the City has authorized vendors to provide watercraft
rental services for increased recreational opportunities;
As part of Georgefest, the City supports the Bass Tournament in Honor of PFC Derek Gibson;
Add to the City’s brand identity “Eustis Gateway to the Harris Chain of Lakes,” “Bass Capital of
Lake County.” Attract two major fishing events with weigh-ins at the City docks;
Locate a kayak launch next to the pool or other appropriate location. If feasible, procure kayaks and
rent kayaks to the public under the direction of Parks and Recreation. Create the Eustis Water Trails.
GOAL #3: To provide quality, cost-effective public services.
GOAL #3 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES ALIGNMENT:
Competent and Effective Government;
Planned and Secure Future;
Developed and Functional Infrastructure;
GOAL #3 STRATEGIES:
1. Maintain the financial viability of the City.
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In FY 2023-24, conduct a City Strategic Plan study for the next decade of the City of Eustis
development, and implement it in FY 2024.
The proposed budget for FY 2023-24 balances recurring revenues and expenditures in the
General Fund and maintains over $5 Million in the reserves over and above the 90-day
operating amount;
Independent consultants Water Rates study and will be implemented in the FY 2023-24.
City of Eustis, Florida
Adopted Budget
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