FY 2025 BUDGET BOOK - Flipbook - Page 53
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The City is now receiving wastewater flow from the Umatilla Sewer Project (estimated
140,000 gallons per day)
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The Infiltration and Inflow project has substantially reduced the volume of non-permitted
flow to the wastewater plant
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The Bates Avenue WWTP expansion is currently in the closeout phase and the project will
be finalized soon
➢ Expansion of the City’s reclaimed water system:
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The City acquires new reclaimed meter reading equipment annually which requires fewer
resources for data collection
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Expand water and sewer service from East Eustis water/sewer facilities
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Water and sewer services will be provided to new subdivisions, apartment complexes,
and commercial buildings
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Install sewer and water systems in Rosenwald Gardens area (Coolidge Road). The project
is in the Capital Improvement Plan and will begin in FY 2024/25
➢ Continue galvanized line replacement programs:
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The City plans to replace old cast iron pipes from the Galvanized Pipe Replacement Plan
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Public Works has budgeted several galvanized line projects: Magnolia Avenue, Jefferis
Court, and Yale Retreat Road
➢ Continue Infiltration studies and line replacements / repairs.
➢ Continue to follow and implement projects as determined by the Pavement Condition
Index Plan.
➢ Upgrade City intersection signalization.
➢ Continue to expand sidewalks as proposed in the Eustis Mobility Plan.
➢ Continue projects as identified in the Eustis Stormwater Master Plan.
➢ Evaluate alternative uses for the sale of reclaimed water resources in addition to irrigation.
➢ Evaluate the long-term viability of City buildings and facilities and develop strategies to
address deficiencies.
➢ Evaluate benefits and options for an Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement with Lake
County and adjacent jurisdictions.
➢ Evaluate options and benefits regarding utility service expansion in the eastern service
area (Heathrow/Sorrento).
➢ Parks & Recreation Department:
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Build Kayak Storage and Concession Stand
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Build playground/multiple sand volleyball courts at Palmetto Point
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Create a Master’s Swim Program
4. Provide opportunities for effective, timely public input on City programs and activities.
➢ The policies of the City Commission mandate that every action item must be included in
the agenda, ensuring that the public is informed and provided with a chance to provide
comments.
➢ The City holds two public hearings in September regarding the proposed annual budget.
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