Adopted Budget Book FY 23-24 Final with TOC links - Flipbook - Page 60
Strategic → sTraTegiC PrioriTies, goals, sTraTegies, anD aCTions
3. Review and evaluate long-term options for infrastructure funding and the use of
the Local sales tax.
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The annual capital improvement process is utilized by Public Works to evaluate the infrastructure needs and funding strategies for both the short and long term. The priority of these assessments is determined by considering the level of risk involved.
4. Evaluate the long-term viability of city buildings and facilities and develop strategies to address deficiencies.
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In FY 2023, Public Works completed several City facilities’ improvement projects: Police
Department building - roof and fence renovation, City Hall roof cleaning and maintenance, The
Carver Park recreation complex roof renovation at Cardinal St., and automatic door locks were
installed in various City parks.
Implement plans to keep the Library on the “cutting edge” of technology.
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The Public Library will continue to increase its e-book inventory and, in partnership with the
county, add technology that improves access to all library services including enhanced apps
and databases.
In continued partnership with Lake County, provide internet access, scanning, printing, faxing,
and mobile printing for the public. The Library Maintains a comprehensive volume of online
resources, including electronic books and audio books for the people.
1. Develop a competitive compensation/benefits plan to recruit and retain quality
employees that will place total compensation and benefits, including pension,
vacation, and sick days, in the top quartile of a weighted average of the private
and the public sector in the labor market area.
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Amendment 2, approved by Florida voters in November 2020, mandates a gradual rise in the
state’s minimum wage to $15 over a six-year period. To meet the September 30, 2026 deadline
for implementing the $15 minimum wage, the City Commission established a plan. This plan
involves annual salary increases for employees and 5% COLA adjustments to the minimum and
maximum pay ranges for each pay category until October 1, 2026. On that date, in the fiscal year
2024, a $1,000 flat pay increase will be granted to all current employees, following employee
retention plans. With this comprehensive approach, the City ensures that all its employees meet
the required minimum wage in Florida.
2. Implement a merit-based compensation system based on assessments/evaluations
with realistic and measurable goals for employee performance.
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To address the growing minimum wage mandate, the Human Resources Department has
revamped the assessment instrument and evaluation form, integrating measurable objectives and numerical performance metrics. In the fiscal year 2023-24, City Administration has
made the decision to offer merit wage increases beyond the standard cost-of-living adjustment
(COLA) raise. The supplementary increase of $1,000 flat pay is specifically designed to mitigate compression concerns that may arise when both the minimum wage adjustments, and the
current employee wages are simultaneously increased.
The City of Eustis is determined to accomplish these important goals for the fiscal year 20232024. By collaborating and joining forces, we can build a wonderful city with a lively lakefront
character that is an excellent place to live, work, and raise a family.
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City of Eustis, Florida
Adopted Budget
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