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Department Units Descriptions, Goals and Objectives (Continuation)
Economic Development Department – This Department creates strategies and programs that aim
to diversify the City’s tax base, to promote private/public partnerships, and support the future
growth of the City. The Economic Development Department cultivates enterprise and opportunity
in the City. This Department includes the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The activities
and programs offered within the CRA are administered by the CRA Board. The Board is a sevenmember board created by the City. The Board is comprised of the five City Commissioners and two
other individuals appointed by the City. The CRA is responsible for developing and implementing
the CRA Plan that addresses the unique needs of the targeted area. The Plan includes the overall
goals for redevelopment in the area and identifies the types of projects planned within the CRA.
Development Services Department – This Department provides centralized development related
services for the City. The Department is involved in a variety of land use-oriented special projects
that are of benefit to the community. These include economic development, building services, new
construction, City improvements, annexations, housing regulations, historic preservation and many
other services. These services are related to the City Strategic Plan Goal #2, to expand the local
economy.
Police Department – The Police Department is responsible for the enforcement of Federal and State
laws as well as City Ordinances. The Department also carries out criminal, fraud, narcotics, and
crime scene investigations. The Department also addresses areas of community concern. The
Department provides certified school crossing guards for the safety of children enroute to school.
The Department maintains all reporting requirements using local and State agency databases and
ensures transfer of reports to the State Attorney’s Office and the Courts. The Department’s mission
includes the pursuit of excellence in providing professional, courteous, fair and equitable law
enforcement services, to ensure crime prevention, and to protect the rights of citizens and visitors of
the City. The Department’s goal is to increase visibility, create positive interaction, and improved
communication within the Community. This goal provides support to the City’s Strategic Plan Goal
#3 which is to provide quality, cost effective public services. This Department also includes the Code
Enforcement division.
Fire Department – The Fire Department exists to protect the lives and property of residents and
visitors within the City. The Department provides 24-hour availability in responding to calls for
service for fire 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 injuries. The Fire Department also reviews
building site and fire suppression plans in accordance with State Law and City Ordinance and
conducts annual fire inspections of businesses within the City. The Fire Department is responsible for
Emergency Services and works closely with the Florida State Emergency Management Department
(FDEM). The Fire Department provides expertise, programs and services to help City departments
prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against natural disasters and other emergencies
affecting the City. The services of this Department support 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 – Public Works is responsible for the maintenance of the City’s
infrastructure and assets, maintaining safety and quality of life for residents and visitors. On the
General Fund side, the Department handles the maintenance of City facilities, custodial vehicles,
upkeep of parks and open spaces, and administration of the cemetery. On the Streets and
Transportation 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.
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