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Strategic → Strategic Priorities, Goals, Strategies, and Actions
3. The City has renewed its Community Redevelopment Agency in the Downtown
area for another term.
● The CRA Review Committee continues reviewing and collecting input on CRA projects and
initiatives.
● Evaluate the effectiveness of incentive programs and adjust as necessary. All incentive programs
MUST show a return on investment to the taxpayer; otherwise, the program must be considered
a grant.
4. Identify and market city-owned properties for commercial and residential
Development.
● Identify and market city-owned properties for commercial and residential development;
● Evaluate the economic benefit of various events and programs to determine the level of City
support;
● The City will solicit and accept bids on specific residential parcels;
● The City has worked to develop the City-owned property on CR 44;
● The City has implemented a “Mow to Own” program in 2019, allowing City residents to acquire
certain vacant properties owned by the City, and it is still in progress;
● The City is in the process of modifying the Mow to Own program with public input through the
CRA Review process;
● The City/CRA has purchased the three blocks known as the former Florida Hospital Waterman
site. The City/CRA has issued a Request for Qualifications for the site’s redevelopment.
5. Evaluate the economic benefit of various events and programs to determine the
level of City support.
● The City maintains an annual community grant program that awards $30,000 in assistance to the
valuable work of non-profit community agencies. The City will soon require reports on grantrelated activities.
6. Add to the City’s brand identity, “Eustis Gateway to the Harris Chain of Lakes,”
“Bass Tournament.” Attract two major fishing events with weigh-ins at the City
docks.
● For fully activating the scenic waterfront, the City has authorized vendors to provide watercraft
rental services for increased recreational opportunities;
● As part of Georgefest, the City supports the Bass Tournament in Honor of PFC Derek Gibson;
● Add to the City’s brand identity “Eustis Gateway to the Harris Chain of Lakes,” “Bass Capital of
Lake County.” Attract two major fishing events with weigh-ins at the City docks;
● Locate a kayak launch next to the pool or other appropriate location. If feasible, procure kayaks
and rent kayaks to the public under the direction of Parks and Recreation. Create the Eustis
Water Trails.
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Adopted Annual Budget