FY 2026 Adopted Budget - Flipbook - Page 45
4. Support diverse community events, festivals and celebrations throughout the City.
¾ Promote Georgefest, Fallfest, Independence Day Celebration, Oktoberfest, Amazing Race for
Charity, Snowflakes by the Lake, 37th Annual Light Up Eustis and other significant events such
as First Fridays and the monthly Downtown Cruise-In car shows.
¾ The Events and Tourism Office partners with Lake County nonprofits and for-profit
businesses to sponsor Salute to Veterans – an event to celebrate our Veterans, Active Military,
First Responders, and the families who support them.
¾ The City has experienced a surge of popular events featuring the Police Chief, including
"Cookies with a Cop," "Bike Ride with the Eustis Police Chief," the "Tour de Force," "Cleanup
with a Cop," “Citizens Police Academy,” “Pins with the Police,” “Eustis Police Department
Youth Boxing program,” “Pizza with the Police,” and "Hurricane Pet Preparedness" events
throughout the year. These events have garnered significant attention within the City and are
set to continue into the upcoming year.
¾ The library continues to collect citizen feedback through our programming comment cards
which allows us to improve and offer programs they request. In addition, we continue to
expand our marketing to be inclusive to all citizens.
¾ Parks & Recreation will continue to offer its annual programs as well as one new “teen
specific” program and one new special event for families to attract new City park participants.
¾ The City has organized several events to engage the community and introduce the public
to City staff, including public safety.
¾ The City works with a local promoter to bring the Outdoor Music & Comedy Show to Ferran
Park on an annual basis.
5. Reduce, resolve, and prevent crime.
¾ Enhance community policing through increased foot patrols, neighborhood watch programs,
and community engagement events.
¾ Collaborate with local schools and Lake County School Board to develop programs that
promote youth empowerment, mentorship, and education as proactive measures against
crime.
¾ Strengthen partnerships with local businesses and implement security measures such as
cameras, alarm systems and employee training to prevent theft, burglary, and other criminal
activities.
¾ Conduct regular community reach outs and workshops to educate residents about crime
prevention techniques, personal safety, and how to be proactive in safeguarding their
neighborhoods.
¾ Implement social programs that address the root causes of crime, such as poverty,
unemployment and substance abuse by providing job training, counseling services, and
rehabilitation programs.
¾ Deploy bicycle program – Patrol Commander.
¾ Use Data-Driven Approach - CID and Patrol Commander:
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Target high crime areas and times
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Target high crash locations and times
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Target areas of citizen concern - crime and traffic
¾ Collaborate with local social services agencies to provide resources and support for at-risk
individuals and families, including access to mental health services, housing assistance, and
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