Adopted Budget Book FY 23-24 Final with TOC links - Flipbook - Page 50
Strategic → sTraTegiC PrioriTies, goals, sTraTegies, anD aCTions
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The CRA entered into a development agreement to redevelop 201 East Orange Avenue at the
high-profile corner of Orange Avenue and Grove Street. Construction is ongoing;
The CRA has recently secured a purchase agreement for the former Florida Hospital Waterman
site. In order to find the most qualified development team for the site’s redevelopment, the City
has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Following the RFQ process, the City/CRA has
chosen a development team and is currently immersed in the Master Plan process;
The City has created a CRA Review Committee to review CRA Plans, solicit input, and establish
priorities for the CRA.
GOAL #1 ACTIONS;
1. Develop and maintain attractive entries and gateways into the City- creating civic
identity.
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The City’s Public Works department has scheduled a project for 2024 to replant the medians
along State Road 19.
2. Determine, design, fund, and construct the next phase of the Ferran Park/Lakefront
Master Plan with the possibility of including access for seaplane landings.
Designate funds from City property sales to speed up the lakefront development.
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Ferran Park improvements and beautification for the fourth phase of the City’s signature lakefront destination are complete.
Quotes are being obtained to replace the two floating docks at Ferran Park and a kayak launch
north of the pool.
3. Memorial Public Library continues to expand programming opportunities for children and young adults by collaborating with City and Community partners such as
Trout Lake Nature Center and the local IFAS extension office to promote yearlong
recreational and learning opportunities.
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Additional library activities include developing 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. In FY 2022-23 this included Gatorland in the park,
Touch a Truck with the Fire department and several Cookies with a Cop events with the Eustis
PD.
4. Continue implementing the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, especially the
trial component.
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The City is in contact with Trout Lake Nature Center (TLNC), 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.
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.
Expand the streetscape design in the downtown area as it develops and is feasible.
Work with FDOT to install another traffic light signal on Bay St. either, at Magnolia Ave. or
Macdonald Ave. Intersection.
City of Eustis, Florida
Adopted Budget
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