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Strategic → Strategic Priorities, Goals, Strategies, and Actions
■ The Public Works Department continues to construct and maintain new sidewalks annually;
in FY 2022-23, improvements included new crossing flashlights.
♦ A FDOT project will be constructed this year to install Flashing Beacons for a pedestrian
crossing at Magnolia Ave and both Bay St and Grove St.
♦ The FDOT safety project is under final design and scheduled for 23/24 construction for the
SR19 safety project from Herrick Ave to CR452.
8. Protect the natural environment and preserve clean air and water resources using
economically sound principles.
● The Wetland Hybrid Treatment Plant has removed 28,380 pounds of Phosphates and 4,321 pounds
of Nitrates since commissioning.
● The Water Department continues the expansion of its reclaimed water distribution system to
facilitate conservation and reuse within the community.
● 30% Design is complete for the Bates Ave Wastewater Plant Expansion. The first phase of
Construction Management is underway, and funding has been obtained thru ARPA.
● Development Services continues to review development projects for consistency with Land
Development Regulations that promote the preservation of the natural environment to the
maximum extent possible.
9. Maintain the character and charm of Eustis.
● To better communicate with City residents, Public Relations Specialist assisted in the new City
website publishing that promotes new features for the City.
● Development Services continues to review new development projects for consistency with
general building design and enhanced standards in the downtown commercial historic district.
● Development Services will continue to require new subdivisions and developments to include
pedestrian amenities, as required in the Land Development Regulations and Comprehensive
Plan.
10. Focus on all of Eustis, not just the Central Business District. Emphasize central
Eustis, the gateways, and SR 19 from US 441 to Lakeview.
● Improvements and beautification for the fourth phase of the City’s signature lakefront destination,
Ferran Park, have been completed.
● The third phase of the Palmetto Plaza project has started with design. A public input meeting has
been held, and comments are incorporated into the plan.
● The Gateway Corridor Improvement Matching Grant Program now includes SR 19, US 441,
Orange Avenue, Kensington Street, Palmetto Street, McDonald Avenue, and Bates Avenue.
11. Encourage residential and commercial redevelopment in the Community
Redevelopment Area (CRA) and Enterprise Zone with incentives and other
initiatives.
● The City maintains its construction incentive voucher program, offering up to $60,000 in some
portions of the Community Redevelopment Area.
● The City has also instituted a water and sewer impact fee waiver program and has streamlined
the development plan approval process.
● The City has begun expanding the CRA programs to better facilitate and encourage
redevelopment within the district.
● The CRA Board added two additional members to promote community input
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