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➢ Conduct resident surveys after calls for service.
➢ Integrate updated technology.
➢ Install camera systems for real-time monitoring:
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High-crime areas
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Business districts
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Ferran Park, Carver Park, and Sunset Island Park
➢ Install lightening detection devices at Ferran Park/Aquatics Center, Sunset Island Park, and
Carver Park to improve safety during rainy seasons.
7. Collaborate with the Community Traffic Safety Team (CTST) of Lake County.
➢ The Police Department continues to assist in street crossing during City events and has
installed a message board on Bay Street to remind drivers to yield to pedestrians.
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Address transportation problems throughout the City and work with the County to
address larger transportation issues
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The City’s involvement has resulted in improvements to North Grove Street, SR 19 and the
downtown corridor planning
➢ Public Works continues to maintain and construct new sidewalks, FY 2024/25 projects include:
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The FDOT project to install flashing beacons for a pedestrian crossing at Magnolia
Avenue and both Bay Street and Grove Street was completed in FY 2023/24
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The FDOT safety project is currently under construction for SR19 from Herrick Ave to
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8. Protect the natural environment and preserve clean air and water resources using
economically sound principles.
➢ The Wetland Hybrid Treatment Plant has removed 39,872 pounds of phosphates and 6,090
pounds of nitrates since the plant came became operational.
➢ The Water Department continues the expansion of its reclaimed water distribution system to
facilitate conservation and reuse within the community.
➢ Coolidge Street Water and Sewer Main Expansion is under construction. The second phase
will include water and sewer on five side streets between Coolidge and Wall and Stormwater
and Roadway construction throughout the project extensions.
➢ Development Services continues to review development projects for consistency with Land
Development Regulations that promote preserving of the natural environment to the
maximum extent possible.
9. Maintain the character and charm of Eustis.
➢ Development Services continues to review new development projects for consistency with
general building design and enhanced standards in the downtown commercial historic
district.
➢ Development Services will continue to require new subdivisions and developments to include
pedestrian amenities, as required in the Land Development Regulations and Comprehensive
Plan.
➢ The City is working with Kimley-Horn to establish new subdivision standards and revise the
Land Development Regulations.
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