FY 2025 BUDGET BOOK - Flipbook - Page 45
➢ Additional library activities include updating the web page and adding online resources,
including business, local history, and access to governmental, educational, and recreational
programs.
➢ The Public Library continued to partner with other City departments and the community to
bring safe programming to the citizens of Eustis.
4. Continue implementing the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, especially the trail
component.
➢ The City is in contact with Trout Lake Nature Center (TLNC) and is continuing to explore
options for a trail from downtown Eustis to TLNC.
➢ The City Commission approved an interlocal agreement with Lake County, Tavares, and
Umatilla to work cooperatively on the North Lake Trail. Additionally, the City has tentatively
budgeted $50,000 for the City portion of a feasibility study.
➢ Construct a trail system with connections to County trail systems.
➢ Work constructively with future developers to redevelop catalyst sites identified in
the Downtown Master Plan.
➢ The City has become a member of the nationwide association America-in-Bloom. Plans are
progressing to beautify the downtown area with flowers and seasonal plant life. In partnership
with local shopkeepers, the City will provide planters with soil for each interested business.
The store owners will be responsible for establishing and upkeeping the planters. Plans
include for each owner to dress up their planters with seasonal decorations/plants.
➢ Work with FDOT to install another traffic light signal on Bay Street at either the Magnolia
Avenue or Macdonald Avenue intersection.
5. Complete the Palmetto Plaza Market Place funding, and construction.
➢ Enhancements to Palmetto Plaza are part of the CRA review process. The Palmetto Plaza
hardscape project is a part of the CIP 2025/29 plan. A public input meeting has been held,
and comments are incorporated into the plan.
6. Continue to invest in infrastructure improvements.
➢ The Capital Improvement Plan has annual allocations for street paving, sidewalks, and
water and sewer line upgrades.
➢ CROM Tank renovation.
➢ CR44 force main replace and upsize is in the engineering stage.
➢ Stormwater Dietrich St.
➢ Eustis and Duane Ave improvements.
➢ Crossing flashing lights safety installation.
➢ Various heavy equipment and pickup truck replacements.
➢ Coolidge water and sewer main expansions.
➢ Sorrento Pines West 12= waterline.
➢ New Water and Wastewater Master Plans have been completed. Projects are budgeted in the
Capital Improvement Plan.
➢ The City’s Bates Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion project is in the closeout
phase and will be completed soon.
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