Adopted Budget Book FY 23-24 Final with TOC links - Flipbook - Page 57
Strategic → sTraTegiC PrioriTies, goals, sTraTegies, anD aCTions
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To propose a Stormwater fee increase in the water rates study frame, FY 2023-24
implementation.
No Millage Rate increase since 2013;
In the past two years, the City has implemented conservative annual increases of 2.5% for
Water/Sewer Rates. However, considering the impact of high inflation, a new study focusing
on water and sewer rates is currently underway. Additionally, the study encompasses a
review of stormwater and impact fees rates.
No new Taxes for fees implemented in the last six years;
Lowest Per-Capita General expenditures cost in the Golden Triangle plus Leesburg.
Police Department:
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To purchase Hybrid police vehicles - 53% higher fuel efficiency;
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Hybrid system warranted eight years/80,000 miles;
Purchase six new vehicles a year, 7-year rotation of the fleet
To build a new police department or public safety complex;
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Up to current building codes and standards
Energy efficient, possibly solar-powered
With the design in mind to be a 50-year building
2. Maximize the effective use of technology.
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Finance Department: The City allocates annual funding for the IT computer replacement
program and will implement the Disaster Recovery Program (DRP) to quickly respond to
unplanned incidents such as natural disasters, power outages, cyber-attacks, and other disruptive events that require penetration testing.
The Finance department continues to implement new “Gravity” software for CIP, Budget, and
ACFR reporting and automated annual book preparation, simplifying the manual process and
ensuring data accuracy by linking all three existing books for the data exchange. In FY 2024,
the Department plans to enhance the Gravity system with a new HR module, which will give
the Finance Department more flexibility in the planning process. Additionally, implemented
Edmunds Viewpoint dashboard software will allow the creation of automatic graphs and charts
for financial planning and reporting.
The Public Works department has acquired a new scanning and printing equipment that will
allow them to print various size signs and blueprints.
The Parks & Recreation department installs a new kayak renting kiosk, which allows the department to do it through the rental software without involving department’s staff. Online Recreation
software to allow online registrations for Parks programs, rentals booking, and online payments.
The Public Library will keep partnering on the cutting edge of Technology.
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Memorial Public Library is partnering with Lake County for internet access and mobile
printing for the public. We offer 3-d printing, and online early literacy stations. We will
focus on digitizing our newspaper microfilm to make them more accessible.
Fire Department:
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Continue to pursue coordination of Fire Services with Mt. Dora, Tavares, and Lake County,
complete via Auto-Aid.
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