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5. Introduced and provided staff training on the Edmunds ViewPoint Dashboard, facilitating better
data analysis and decision-making.
6. Launched Open Data software on the City website, offering residents budgeted, actual, and
graphical financial data.
7. Provided IT assistance to the Police Department, including support for the camera system, door
locks, and dispatch conversion.
8. Successfully finished planned capital improvements, enhancing infrastructure and quality of
life for the City residents
9. City residents had very successful annual events including the Hometown Celebrations in
Ferran Park, Georgefest, Music Fest, Classic Car Show, Busker Festival, Eustis Fall Festival, 35th
Annual Light-Up Event, 1st Friday and many other community cultural events.
10. The Events Department team was honored with multiple awards at the Florida and Events annual
convention.
11. Successful participation in the Florida Law Enforcement Events - Pins with the Police, Bike Ride
with the Eustis Police Chief; Pizza, Cookies and Pancakes with a Cop, with the Eustis Police
Chief and other Police Officers for the Eustis community.
Additional tasks for the upcoming year include but are not limited to an extension of the City’s
reclaimed water distribution system, engineering for the expansion of the main wastewater treatment plant, ongoing promotion of the City via community festivals and events, and continued evaluation of operational efficiency and fiscal stability measures.
Based on Commission input at several budget workshops, staff has revised the budget accordingly
and incorporated final revenue and expenditure estimates. The FY budget provides the basis for
all activities throughout the year in accordance with the direction of the City Commission to make
the City of Eustis the best possible place to live, work, and play.
I want to express my appreciation and thank the City Commission and the staff for all the hard work
and commitment to creating this financial plan for the next fiscal year. I look forward to working
with the City Commission in advancing the prudent implementation of the FY 2023-24 City of Eustis
Budget on behalf of our citizens. Thank you to all the dedicated employees of the City and the citizens that we serve.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas Carrino,
City Manager
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