FY 2023 ADOPTED BUDGET AS OF 9-22-22 - Flipbook - Page 39
Strategic → Strategic Priorities, Goals, Strategies, and Actions
● The Library has expanded access by partnering with the Lake County Library System. Partnering
can explore ways to collaborate on programming for children and adults and bring additional
revenue to the Memorial Library.
● The Public Library continued to partner with Parks and Recreation to bring safe programming
to the citizens of Eustis; this year, a successful program Library in the park has been presented
by Zoo, and a variety of reptiles have been given to the public.
● Carver Park soccer/football field re-sodding will be addressed in FY 22-23.
● The Administration of Parks & Recreation Department, in cooperation with the Events and
Tourism Office, added additional races to support the youth scholarship fund (Golf Tournament,
Running of the Georges 5K race).
● The Parks & Recreation department planned to upgrade A/C units and public restrooms with
keyless entries at Carver Park.
● Parks & Recreation Department partnered with Lake County 4H to create a youth teaching garden
at Carver Park.
● Add pickleball lines to a tennis court around the City:
■ Two at Bennett Park;
■ Two at Sunset Park.
● Aquatic center to host more events:
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Flick- n- Floats;
Pool Deck Rentals;
Splash Pad Rentals;
Swim meets.
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Expand virtual programming;
Expand summer camp (50) campers;
Offer specialty camps;
Partner with the FYCCN (Florida Youth Conservation Center Network) to offer archery and
paddling sports opportunities;
● Rent out kayaks and sell concessions throughout the day.
4. Support diverse community events, festivals, and celebrations, moving them
throughout the community.
● The Events and Tourism Office partners with Lake County nonprofits and for-profit businesses to
sponsor Salute to Veterans – an event to celebrate our Veterans, Active Military, 1st Responders,
and the families who support them.
● Promote the Georgefest, the Eustis Busker Festival, the BikeFest, Music Festival, the Independence
Day Celebration, Gospel Fest, and other significant events such as First Fridays and the monthly
car shows.
● New possibilities with the new City Police Chief: Cleanup with a Cop, Chief-in-the Water
(Hometown Celebration), Bike Ride with the Eustis Police Chief, Hurricane Pet Preparedness,
and Pizza Night with Police events have been viral in the City in FY 21-22.
● Offers the annual community grant program, which awards $30,000 to Eustis-focused non-profit
agencies.
City of Eustis, Florida
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