Allocate annual funding for the IT computer replacement program.
Keep the Disaster Recovery Program (DRP) updated to quickly respond to unplanned incidents such as natural disasters, power outages, cyber-attacks, and other disruptive events.
➢ Conduct frequent penetration testing.
The City has budgeted for new Enterprise Resource Planning software citywide.
Public Works has acquired new scanning and printing equipment allowing them to print various size signs, banners, and blueprints for other City departments.
Online Recreation software to allow online registrations for Parks programs, rentals booking, and online payments has been implemented.
The Public Library will continue to partner with Lake County for Internet access and mobile printing for the public, offer 3-D printing capabilities, and online early literacy stations. The Library offers tech tutoring, a coloring table and a puzzle program.
The Fire Department will continue to pursue and enhance coordination of Fire Services with Mt. Dora, Tavares, and Lake County, complete via Auto-Aid.
The Fire Department plans to enhance fire services by increasing the ability to service the City by providing a fire response unit 24/7.
The Fire Department will continue working towards an ISO 1 score, potentially saving taxpayers on their insurance premiums.
3. Develop, adopt and implement a master plan for the repair, replacement and expansion of public utilities and facilities.
Public Works/Public Utilities Department:
The City acquires new water meter reading equipment annually which requires fewer resources for data collection
Expand Sewer Projects:
New Water and Wastewater Master Plans have been completed, and projects have been added to the Capital Improvement Plan
The City is building a GIS model to detail all City utility systems
The City is now receiving wastewater flow from the Umatilla Sewer Project (estimated 140,000 gallons per day)
The Infiltration and Inflow project has substantially reduced the volume of non-permitted flow to the wastewater plant
The Bates Avenue WWTP expansion has been completed and placed into operation.
Expansion of the City's reclaimed water system:
The City acquires new reclaimed meter reading equipment annually which requires fewer resources for data collection
Water and sewer services will be provided to new subdivisions, apartment complexes, and commercial buildings
Install sewer and water systems in Rosenwald Gardens area, between Wall Street and Coolidge Road. The project is in the Capital Improvement Plan and will begin in FY 2025/26.
Continue galvanized line replacement programs:
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