Have an officer work with Development Services to provide Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) input to new businesses and residential construction.
Work more closely with HOA's.
Continue partnership with Crime Line in solving crimes.
6. Improve the quality of life
Address homelessness.
Partner with merchants, churches, and social service agencies.
➢ Enhance community partnerships.
➢ Enhance neighborhood watch efforts by increasing participation.
➢ Collaborate with business merchants and citizens to make use of existing electronic surveillance video systems.
➤ Conduct resident surveys after calls for service.
Integrate updated technology.
Install camera systems for real-time monitoring:
High-crime areas
Business districts
Install lightening detection devices at Ferran Park/Aquatics Center, Sunset Island Park, and Carver Park to improve safety during rainy seasons.
7. Collaborate with the Community Traffic Safety Team (CTST) of Lake County.
The Police Department continues to assist in street crossing during City events and has installed a message board on Bay Street to remind drivers to yield to pedestrians.
Address transportation problems throughout the City and work with the County to address larger transportation issues
The City's involvement has resulted in improvements to North Grove Street, SR 19 and the downtown corridor planning
Continued implementation of the School Speed Zone Traffic Cameras
Public Works continues to maintain and construct new sidewalks FY 2025/26 projects include:
The FDOT project to install flashing beacons for a pedestrian crossing at Magnolia Avenue and add raised intersections and produce a pedestrian friendly roadway for both Bay Street and Grove Street was completed in FY 2026
8. Protect the natural environment and preserve clean air and water resources using economically sound principles.
The Wetland Hybrid Treatment Plant has removed 1,105 pounds of phosphates and 46,908 pounds of nitrates since the plant became operational.
The Water Department continues the expansion of its reclaimed water distribution system to facilitate conservation and reuse within the community.
Coolidge Street Water and Sewer Main Expansion has been completed. The second phase will include water and sewer on five side streets between Coolidge and Wall and Stormwater and Roadway construction throughout the project extensions. The second phase is currently under construction.
➢ Development Services continues to review development projects for consistency with Land
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