Adopted Budget Book FY 23-24 Final with TOC links - Flipbook - Page 51
Strategic → sTraTegiC PrioriTies, goals, sTraTegies, anD aCTions
5. Complete the Palmetto Plaza Market Place funding, and construction.
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Enhancements to Palmetto Plaza are part of the CRA review process. The third phase of the
Palmetto Plaza project continued with engineering. The Palmetto Plasa hardscape project is a
part of the CIP 2024-28 plan. A public input meeting has been held, and comments are incorporated into the plan.
6. Continue to invest in infrastructure improvements.
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The Capital Improvement Plan has annual allocations for street paving, sidewalks, and water
and sewer line upgrades;
Coolidge Water and Sewer Main Expansions;
SorrentoPines West 12” Waterline;
Crossing Flashing Lights safety installation;
Various heavy equipment and pickup truck replacements;
New Water and Wastewater Master Plans are being produced to evaluate our utility systems for
the next 20 years of service life;
City’s Bates Ave. The Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion project is underway;
Many Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, and Street projects are underway or completed, including
Lift Station # 9 Rehabilitation, Lift Station #3 Generator, and Generator replacement, McDonald
Avenue Sewer Main.
7. Improve the maintenance and appearance of City properties and facilities.
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Recent City Hall improvements include exterior repainting, new roof installation, pressure
washing, and second-floor renovation. Additional City Hall improvements are planned in FY
2023-24.
The Engineering Department has completed a GIS database for the City’s cemetery.
The City CIP plan encompasses the revitalization of playgrounds within the city parks.
The City has engaged with the America in Bloom program to improve community aesthetics.
GOAL #2: To expand the local economy.
GOAL #2 STRATEGIES:
GOAL #2 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES ALIGNMENT:
Competent and Effective Government
Safe Community
Planned and Secure Future
Developed and Functional Infrastructure
1. Evaluate and implement local actions to encourage business expansion and
growth, including providing infrastructure.
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In collaboration with the Economic Development Administration, the City is engaged in a grant
project aimed at assessing the entrepreneurial landscape of Lake County.
The City Downtown CRA parcels development, negotiations with potential developers.
The Economic Development Director is evaluating the City’s overall economic development
strategy, which includes business retention through business visitation and building relation-
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