• The Public Library continued to partner with other City departments and the community to bring safe programming to the citizens of Eustis. These include the Central Florida Zoo, Gatorland, the Fire Department and Police Department.

5. Continue implementing the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, especially the trail component.

  • The City is in contact with Trout Lake Nature Center (TLNC) and is continuing to explore options for a trail from downtown Eustis to TLNC.
  • The City Commission approved an interlocal agreement with Lake County, Tavares, and Umatilla to work cooperatively on the North Lake Trail. Additionally, the City has budgeted $50,000 for the City portion of a feasibility study. The feasibility study will be underway FY 2025/26
  • Construct a trail system with connections to the County trail systems.
  • Work constructively with future developers to redevelop catalyst sites identified in the Downtown Master Plan.
  • The City continues to be a member of the nationwide association America-in-Bloom. As part of the Eustis in Bloom initiative, sidewalks and flower gardens were added to the Clifford House, creating a pleasant and walkable attraction for the visitors of the historic home and Citrus Museum.
  • Work with FDOT to install another traffic light signal on Bay Street at either the Magnolia Avenue or Macdonald Avenue intersection.

6. Complete the Palmetto Plaza Market Place funding and construction.

  • Enhancements to Palmetto Plaza are part of the CRA review process. The Palmetto Plaza hardscape project is a part of the CIP 2025/29 plan. A public input meeting has been held, and comments are incorporated into the plan.

7. Continue to invest in infrastructure improvements.

  • The Capital Improvement Plan has annual allocations for street paving, sidewalks, and water and sewer line upgrades.
  • The CROM Tank replacement and design
  • The CR44 force main bypass is under design
  • Crossing flashing lights safety installation.
  • Various heavy equipment and pickup truck replacements.
  • Coolidge and the seven blocks road, sidewalks, stormwater, water and sewer main upgrades
  • Sorrento Pines West 12" waterline.
  • Many water, wastewater, stormwater, and street projects are underway or completed, including, Eastern Water Treatment Plant Well and High Service Pump Reliability Upgrade Reclaim Lake Willy dock repair, continued sewer Inflow and Infiltration study, continued design for new lift station generator installations and many more.
  • The City utilities administration building construction is complete

8. Improve the maintenance and appearance of City properties and facilities.

  • The Engineering Department has completed building a GIS database for the City's cemetery and a MUTCD street sign repair and replacement plan.

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