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Strategic → Strategic Priorities, Goals, Strategies, and Actions
● Continue projects as identified in the Eustis Stormwater Master Plan.
● Evaluate alternative uses for the sale of reclaimed water resources in addition to irrigation.
● Evaluate the long-term viability of city buildings and facilities and develop strategies to address
deficiencies.
● Evaluate benefits and options for an Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement with Lake County
and adjacent jurisdictions.
● Evaluate options and benefits retarding utility service expansion in the eastern service area
(Heathrow/Sorrento).
● Fire Department:
■ Consideration of Fire Station #23 development and redeployment of existing stations.
● Parks & Recreation Department:
■ Build Kayak Storage and Concession Stand;
■ Build playground / multiple sand volleyball courts at Palmetto PointSign agreement with Tree
Canopy Company such as https://www.treehoppers.com/ to offer additional tourism attraction
at Palmetto Point or alternate site;
■ Add a white vinyl fence to the Women’s Club;
■ Create a Master’s Swim Program;
■ Provide a Master Plan for Parks & Recreation’s future capital projects.
4. Provide opportunities for effective, timely public input on city programs and
activities.
● The City Commission policies require that all action items be published as part of the agenda so
that the public is aware and has an opportunity to comment.
● The City provides two September public hearings regarding the proposed annual budget.
5. Recruit & retain quality employees.
● The Human Resources Department developed a competitive compensation/benefits plan to
recruit and retain quality employees that will place total compensation and benefits, including
pension, vacation, and sick days, in the top quartile of a weighted average of the private and
public sectors in the labor market area.
6. Continuously improve, diversify and expand public communication and Input.
● Development Services Director and Deputy Director new hires are working on expanding and
enhancing City’s Development Services;
● The City is in the process of recruiting a new CRA Director. Currently, the previous CRA Director
is holding the City Manager’s position.
● The Finance Department is converting all annual financial books to American Disability Act
(ADA) compliant. All books are posted on the City’s upgraded website Eustis.org.
● The City instituted See, Click, Fix, a cellular phone app that allows citizens to report any City
issues.
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