spendable, restricted, committed, assigned, or unassigned. Actual fund balances and classifications are reported annually in the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Resolution 2026-48 was adopted establishing a Fund Balance Reserve Policy and Resolution 2026-49 was adopted establishing a Committed Reserve Fund Balance for emergencies or unforeseen events, millage rate stabilization, strategic plan/CIP projects and grant match.
Per policy, a 90-day reserve balance for the General Fund is calculated as the amount of budgeted operating expenses, excluding debt service, capital outlay, and transfers out. This reserve may be used to cover short-term cash flow variations, economic downturns, and emergencies.
Fund balance reserves for the Water & Sewer Utility Revenue Fund are calculated as 90 days of budgeted water and sewer operating expenses. This reserve will be used to cover short-term cash flow variations, economic downturns, contingencies, and emergencies.
The projected fund balance for budgetary purposes will be calculated using the actual fund balance from the prior year's ACFR, current year estimates, and a projection of what the budgeted fund balance would be if the current year estimated expenditures are considered.
The City will comply with all applicable Florida Statutes guiding investment policies of local governments and the current Investment Policy of the City of Eustis.
The investment objectives are: 1) protection of the City's funds 2) liquidity to meet operating requirements, 3) maximize investment return while minimizing investment risk, and 4) setting procedures to control risks and diversify investments.
Authorized investment instruments are detailed in the policy document and consist of an array of conservative instruments including government-backed securities, certain bankers' acceptances, commercial paper, and CD and savings accounts in U.S. banks.
Capital Planning refers to the process of identifying and prioritizing the City's capital needs to determine which capital projects should be funded in the capital budget based on funding availability. City-wide planning is guided by the City's Strategic Plan and City Mission, Vision, and Core Values. These plans provide long-term direction for the growth and development of the City.
The City's budget has two primary components: operating and capital. The City Commission holds one public hearing on the proposed budgets and one public hearing on the final budgets.
The CIP budget funds major improvements to City facilities and infrastructure and is based on the first year of capital needs in the five-year period of FY 2027-2031. The CIP Budget also includes anticipated operating costs associated with significant capital maintenance and improvements.
The purpose of the CIP is to systematically plan, schedule and finance capital projects to ensure cost-effectiveness as well as conformance with established policies and required mandates. The CIP is a five-year plan organized into the same functional groupings used for the operating budget. The CIP reflects a balance between capital replacement projects that repair, replace, or enhance existing facilities, equipment, or infrastructure; and capital facility projects that significantly expand or add to the City's existing fixed assets.
Construction projects and capital purchases of $5,000 or more are included in the CIP. Minor capital outlays of less than $5,000 are included in the regular operating budget. The CIP differentiates the financing of high-cost long-lived physical improvements from low-cost “consumable” equipment and repairs. The CIP is revised annually and guides the City’s investments in public facilities and infrastructure during a five-year time horizon.
The CIP budget is comprised of various funds: General Fund, Sales Tax Capital Projects Fund, Street Improvements Fund, Community Redevelopment Fund, Stormwater Fund, various utility funds, and impact fees funds. The CIP budget includes different funding sources such as bonds (debt), grants, cash, transfers from other funds as well as other smaller sources of funding.
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