• 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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