FY 2026 Adopted Budget - Flipbook - Page 27
22. Hired a new Assistant Aquatics Manager to assist in operations for the Aquatics Center
23. Maintained full ALS service within Eustis City limits and maintained the City’s ISO rating by the
Fire Department
24. Migration to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office for their CAD by the Information Technology
Department
25. Completed the CISA audit with the Department of Homeland Security by Information
Technology and implemented a significant number of recommendations
26. Installed and upgraded Police computers and infrastructure to prepare for the updated dispatch
software.
27. Installed and upgraded City servers and networking equipment, following standard
replacement cycle guidelines.
28. Expanded the IT Department staff to take on full network administration to use outside resources
less.
29. Switched Police over to a new cellular provider which saves cost and adds priority cellular
bandwidth and satellite communication redundancy.
30. Coordinated the celebration of Georgefest on February 15 – 22, 2025 by the City Events
Department. Georgefest is the longest continuously running celebration of George
Washington’s birthday in the entire United States. Featuring carnival rides and games, a bass
tournament, Running of the Georges Race, a dog jog, parade, contests, vendors, and awesome
live entertainment!
31. Provided entertainment at The City’s Hometown Celebration on the Fourth of July in Ferran Park
featured an impressive lineup of family-friendly activities, including a Silent Disco, Water Ski
Show, a live concert by Deep Blue Something and a Firework Finale over Lake Eustis.
32. Initiated a transition from its previous software system to GovWell, a more user-friendly and
powerful platform by the Development Services. Currently, the business tax receipt process,
along with the building permitting and planning modules, are undergoing updates. As part of
this upgrade, the public can now conveniently pay fees online using credit cards, eliminating
the need to visit City Hall in person.
33. Created materials, brochures, and pamphlets to educate our customers and citizens about our
processes, including annexation, permissible future land uses, and development standards by
the Development Services team.
34. Completed several large projects by the Public Works Department, including street
resurfacing, completion of a significant number of City sidewalks, completion of the Public
Utilities administrative building, began the Pavement Condition Index Plan, began the
Stormwater Master Plan, CR44 Forcemain Bypass construction, New press box and concession
stand at Corey Rolle Field, Coordination and utility relocation for the FDOT SR 19 safety project,
completed design and bid for the Greenwood Cemetery improvements to name a few.
Additional projects for the upcoming year include, but are not limited to, the Coolidge Street and
seven blocks utility and road project which ultimately will include stormwater improvements,
sidewalks, lighting, and sewer and water upgrades to include fire protection. Other projects
include an extension of the City’s reclaimed water distribution system, ongoing promotion of the
City via community festivals and events, and continued evaluation of operational efficiency and
fiscal stability measures.
Based on Commission input at several budget workshops, staff have revised the budget
accordingly and incorporated final revenue and expenditure estimates. The FY 2025/26 budget
provides the basis for all activities throughout the year in accordance with the direction of the City
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