Eustis, FL

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The City Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve the City Manager's contract.

• Approval of City Manager Contract

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The City Commission is meeting for a workshop to discuss and provide direction on strategic communications. No other specific items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion and direction regarding Strategic Communications

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The City Commission is holding a workshop to conduct interviews and hold discussions regarding the City Manager position.

• City Manager interviews and discussion

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The City Commission will meet to discuss city policies and infrastructure. The body is considering a second reading of an ordinance regarding electric transportation devices and a purchase for consulting services.

• Purchase in excess of $100,000 for Continuing Services of Levey Consulting, LLC
• Second Reading of Ordinance Number 2026-36: Electric Bicycles and Other Electric Transportation Devices
• Acceptance of Sorrento Pines Subdivision Utility Infrastructure and Maintenance Bond for Phase 3A
• Eustis Fire Department Mutual Aid Agreement Renewal with Umatilla
• Resolution Number 2026-86: Write-Off Uncollectible Accounts

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM at City Hall. The agenda includes consent items on a police vehicle purchase over $100,000, a federally funded task force fund, and annual utility purchases over $100,000. Public hearings cover a fire prevention code update, a ban on smoking and vaping in city-owned parks, and a first reading on electric bicycles and other electric transportation devices.

• Resolution 2026-87: purchase over $100,000 for police vehicles
• Resolution 2026-90: establish a federally funded task force fund and initial budget
• Resolution 2026-92: authorize multiple annual purchases over $100,000 for Eustis Public Utilities Department
• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-35: prohibit smoking and vaping in city-owned parks
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-36: electric bicycles and other electric transportation devices

The City Commission approved ordinances prohibiting smoking and vaping in city-owned parks and updated the city's fire prevention and protection codes. The commission also advanced a new ordinance regulating electric bicycles and approved several high-value operational purchases.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-35 prohibiting smoking and vaping in city-owned parks (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-30 updating Chapter 38 Fire Prevention and Protection (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-36 regarding electric bicycles on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-87 for police vehicle purchases over $100,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-90 establishing a Federally Funded Task Force Fund (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-92 for Public Utilities operational purchases over $100,000 (5-0)
• Approved September 10, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

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The Eustis City Commission will consider adopting the final millage rate and budget for FY 2026/2027, along with several resolutions and ordinances. Items include a school zone camera report, contract awards, a fire fee schedule update, and a proposed ban on smoking in city parks. The meeting also includes discussions on solid waste billing and FDOT maintenance.

• Resolution 2026-71: Final millage rate for FY 2026/2027
• Resolution 2026-72: Adoption of final budget for FY 2026/2027
• Resolution 2026-89: Award bid to Cavan Electric for Sardinia Drive Lift Station 32 emergency generator
• Ordinance 2026-35: Prohibit smoking and vaping in city-owned parks (first reading)
• Resolution 2026-65: Fire Department fee schedule update

The Commission approved the final budget for FY 2026/2027 and a millage rate of 7.3898. Other actions included approving a wetland restoration project and updating fire department fees and ordinances. The board also directed staff to standardize solid waste billing for all improved parcels.

• Approved final millage rate of 7.3898 for FY 2026/2027 (4-0)
• Adopted Final Budget for FY 2026/2027 (4-0)
• Approved $20,000 interlocal agreement for Trout Lake wetland restoration (4-0)
• Approved first reading of updated Fire Prevention and Protection ordinance (4-0)
• Approved Fire Department fee schedule update (4-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance prohibiting smoking/vaping in city parks (4-0)
• Directed staff to implement consistent solid waste billing for vacation, voluntary, and forced meter removals
• Consensus to proceed with special assessment process for Spring Ridge costs

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The Eustis City Commission will meet to approve minutes from a June workshop, hear legislative updates, and receive state checks for local projects. The body will also vote on a tentative millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2026-27, along with several high-value engineering and utility contracts.

• Resolution 2026-69: Tentative Millage Rate FY 2026-2027
• Resolution 2026-70: Tentative Budget FY 2026-2027
• Resolution 2026-74: $100K+ annual purchases from Ring Power Corporation for Public Utilities
• Resolution 2026-79: $100K+ budget amendment for Bates Avenue Lift Station 1 Rehabilitation
• Resolution 2026-81: $100K+ engineering services for Lift Station 7 Expansion

The Commission unanimously approved the tentative FY 2026-2027 budget and a millage rate of 7.3898 mills. They also authorized a non-ad valorem revenue note up to $9 million to fund downtown improvements. Additionally, the Commission directed staff to proceed with in-person interviews for four City Manager finalists and set a timeline for resolving the Spring Ridge cost recovery agreement.

• Approved tentative FY 2026-2027 budget (5-0)
• Approved tentative millage rate of 7.3898 mills (5-0)
• Authorized non-ad valorem revenue note up to $9 million (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including engineering services and law-enforcement agreements (5-0)
• Directed in-person interviews for four City Manager finalists
• Set consensus for Spring Ridge HOA cost recovery: 30-day deadline after Sept 22 meeting
• Approved minutes for June 18, 2026 workshop (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

City Commission

The City Commission will consider multiple resolutions regarding street improvements and utility purchases. The meeting includes a second reading of an ordinance regarding watercraft on Lake Gracie and discussions on solid waste billing.

• Change Order Number 2 for the Coolidge Street Improvement Project exceeding $100,000
• Annual purchases exceeding $100,000 from Ring Power Corporation for Public Utilities
• Lake Willie Boardwalk appropriations from the Florida Legislature
• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-29 regarding petroleum base fuel on Lake Gracie
• Discussion on solid waste billing practices and ordinance compliance

The Eustis City Commission approved the appointment of primary and alternate representatives to the West Town Community Redevelopment Agency and passed an ordinance repealing a petroleum-based watercraft restriction on Lake Gracie. Commissioners also approved meeting minutes, consent agenda items, and a consensus to waive event participation fees for central business district businesses. Several agenda items, including a solid waste billing discussion and school resource officer vehicle wrap donations, were pulled.

• Approved meeting minutes for May 22, June 4, June 18, June 24, and July 16, 2026 (3-0)
• Appointed Ryan Benaglio as primary and Vladislav Khashchuk as alternate to West Town CRA (3-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Coolidge Street Change Order No. 2 and Lake Willie Boardwalk appropriations (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-29 repealing Section 66-78 on Lake Gracie watercraft restrictions (3-0)
• Consensus reached to waive all event participation fees for central business district businesses at city events

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several consent agenda items, including resolutions authorizing expenditures over $100,000 for sod at Corey Rolle Field and for utility supplies from Empire Pipe and Supply. They will also conduct second reading of the annual capital improvements schedule update and first reading of an ordinance to repeal a ban on petroleum-based fuel watercraft on Lake Gracie to comply with state law. A presentation on the Aquilo Project and an appointment to the Housing Authority are also scheduled.

• Resolution 2026-61: Approve expenditure over $100,000 for sod purchase/installation at Corey Rolle Field
• Resolution 2026-66: Authorize annual purchases over $100,000 from Empire Pipe and Supply for Public Utilities
• Resolution 2026-67: Interlocal agreement amendment for library services
• Resolution 2026-68: Interlocal agreement with Lake County for use of impact fees
• Ordinance 2026-29 (first reading): Repeal of Section 66-78 banning petroleum fuel watercraft on Lake Gracie

The Commission reached consensus (Holland, Asbate, Ashcraft, Lee in favor; Hawkins opposed) to let City staff negotiate a purchase and sale agreement and development agreement for the community center property with CynerGreen Development, with documents to return within 90 days. The City Attorney said the property is in the CRA, so statutory notice must be issued and other parties would then have 30 days to submit proposals. The Commission also approved the appointment of Kimberly DeShawn Jones to the Eustis Housing Authority, approved the consent agenda, and passed two ordinances on the five-year capital plan and Lake Gracie watercraft rules.

• Consensus (4-1) to authorize staff to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement and development agreement for the community center property with CynerGreen Development; Hawkins opposed
• Approved appointment of Kimberly DeShawn Jones to the Eustis Housing Authority, term expiring July 18, 2028 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Resolutions 2026-61, 2026-66, 2026-67 and 2026-68 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-28, annual update of the five-year capital improvements schedule, on second reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-29, repealing the Lake Gracie ban on petroleum-based fuel watercraft, on first reading (5-0)
• Consensus (5-0) to continue the hybrid format for City Commission meeting minutes
• No decision on the MMTC ordinance; Asbate asked to review it first and give direction at a later meeting
• No decision on City Attorney hiring; Commission supported continuing review of four RFP proposals while allowing more time for in-house applications

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will consider a proposed millage rate for FY 2026/2027, an annexation agreement with water service provision, and the first reading of an ordinance updating the Five-Year Capital Improvements Schedule. They will also hear a presentation on the new ERP system and recognize Commissioner Michael Holland with a Home Rule Hero Award.

• Resolution 2026-60: Proposed millage rate for FY 2026/2027
• Resolution 2026-59: Annexation agreement for 110 Fruitwood Avenue, including water service outside city limits
• First Reading of Ordinance 2026-28: Annual update of Five-Year Capital Improvements Schedule FY 2026/2027-2030/2031
• Presentation by BerryDunn on ERP system status
• Presentation of Home Rule Hero Award to Commissioner Michael Holland

The Commission approved Resolution 2026-60, setting a proposed millage rate of 7.3898 mils for fiscal year 2026/27, a 3.93% tax increase generating about $518,000 more than the rollback rate. The rate will be submitted to the Property Appraiser for TRIM notices and can be lowered but not increased without additional notice. The Commission also directed staff to proceed with developing an RFP for a new ERP system covering finance, human resources, and utility billing, and approved the consent agenda and first reading of the capital improvements ordinance.

• Approved proposed millage rate of 7.3898 mils for FY 2026/27 (4-0)
• Directed staff and BerryDunn to develop RFP for ERP system covering finance, HR, and utility billing
• Approved consent agenda including annexation agreement for 110 Fruitwood Avenue (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-28 updating five-year capital improvements schedule (4-0)
• Approved Vice Mayor Ashcraft's travel to Nashville conference, funded within League of Cities allocation

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve the minutes from its May 7, 2026 meeting and to discuss and potentially approve the proposed FY 2026/2027 CRA budget. The agenda contains only these two substantive items, with no other business listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 7, 2026 CRA meeting
• Discussion and direction on proposed FY 2026/2027 CRA budget

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss and provide direction on implementing the Downtown Master Plan. The agenda contains only this single workshop item, with no other business or decisions listed.

• Workshop on Downtown Master Plan implementation

The Commission supported the Downtown Master Plan implementation, including Phase One projects like trail, bandshell, and waterfront improvements, and directed staff to develop a financing strategy. It also reached consensus to move forward with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a developer for the community center and hotel redevelopment, though Commissioner Hawkins opposed exclusivity. The MOU discussion was delayed to August to allow full participation.

• Acknowledged proposed capital improvement plan with future refinements
• Directed staff and PFM to develop preliminary financing strategy
• Consensus to proceed with MOU for community center/hotel redevelopment
• MOU consideration delayed to August for full Commission participation
• No funding allocated for pool relocation in Phase One
• No specific properties recommended for downtown acquisition

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will consider several resolutions, including a $200,000 budget amendment for the Building Fund and a $1,582,155 guaranteed maximum price for Phase 1 renovation of the Construction Services Complex. They will also vote on adopting a local mitigation strategy, renaming a park, and renewing a business incubator partnership and a pizzeria lease. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and a code enforcement board reappointment.

• Resolution 2026-54: $200,000 budget amendment for Building Fund
• Resolution 2026-55: $1,582,155 GMP for Construction Services Complex renovation at 21 N Grove Street
• Resolution 2026-56: Rename Sunset Island Park to Timothy Totten Park
• Resolution 2026-57: Renewal of City/UCFRF Business Incubator Partnership
• Resolution 2026-58: Lease renewal for Our El Maries Pizzeria & Sub Shoppe

The City Commission approved a three-year renewal for the UCF business incubator partnership and a three-year lease renewal for El Marie Pizzeria and Sub Shop. Commissioners also reviewed options to transition from transcript-style meeting minutes to a more efficient hybrid format. Additionally, the Commission approved a $1.58 million construction contract for the Construction Services Complex.

• Approved May 21, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Reappointed Alan P. Paczkowski to Code Enforcement Board (5-0)
• Adopted Lake County Local Mitigation and Resilience Strategy Plan (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 budget amendment for Building Fund (5-0)
• Approved $1,582,155 construction contract for 21 N Grove Street (5-0)
• Renamed Sunset Island Park to Timothy Totten Park at Sunset Island (5-0)
• Approved UCF business incubator partnership renewal (5-0)
• Approved El Marie Pizzeria and Sub Shop lease renewal (5-0)

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the citywide FY2026-2027 budget. The agenda lists a single workshop item for discussion and direction, with no specific budget details provided. This is a preliminary discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Workshop item: Citywide FY2026-2027 Budget discussion and direction

The Eustis City Commission held a workshop on the proposed FY2026-2027 budget, reviewing the General Fund and other funds line by line. No budget was adopted; staff presented a proposal balanced on a tentative millage rate of 7.3898 mills, with total General Fund revenues estimated at about $29.9 million and operating expenditures at about $29.8 million. The Commission gave direction on several items, including restoring some Veterans recognition funding, splitting the $60,000 Gateway Grant between the CRA and General Fund, and adding $100,000 for a proposed business incentive program. Final adoption of the millage rate and budget is expected at hearings now set for September 10 and September 24.

• No vote to adopt the FY2026-2027 budget; workshop discussion and direction only
• Staff presented a balanced General Fund proposal on a tentative millage rate of 7.3898 mills
• League of Cities luncheon budget left unchanged after discussion
• Direction to restore some funding for Veterans recognition within a revised event structure
• Proposed split of $60,000 Gateway Grant: $30,000 CRA and $30,000 General Fund
• Proposed $100,000 business incentive program to be developed and brought back for consideration
• Proposed budget includes four new positions: three firefighters (mid-year) and a Deputy Police Chief
• Final millage and budget hearings set for September 10 and September 24 (dates corrected from earlier September 3 and 17)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will consider a rate increase for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water consumption, along with several other resolutions including a $1.25 million budget amendment for the Building Fund and approval of an Axon contract for public safety technology. The agenda also includes a preliminary plat for Doris Park Landing, a fund balance policy, and a second reading of a firefighters' pension amendment. Public hearings and presentations on library summer programs and economic development leases are scheduled.

• Resolution 2026-37: Rate increase for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water consumption
• Resolution 2026-50: Budget amendment of $1,250,000 to FY 2025/2026 Building Fund
• Resolution 2026-53: Axon Enterprise Master Services Agreement for public safety technology
• Resolution 2026-45: Preliminary plat for Doris Park Landing (S-26-0001)
• Ordinance 2026-26: Second reading of firefighters' pension amendment

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission holds a workshop to discuss the mid-year update of its 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and to review the proposed CIP for fiscal years 2026/2027 through 2030/2031. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; the session is for discussion and direction only.

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and votes. Key items include second readings of ordinances for voluntary annexations, comprehensive plan amendments, and design district assignments for two parcels, as well as development agreements with W. D. of America, Inc. and T & S FL Partners, Inc. The consent agenda includes resolutions for an emergency management plan update, playground improvements, a police forfeiture fund budget amendment, and a school resource officer agreement. A first reading will consider an amendment to the municipal firefighters' pension system.

• Resolution 2026-41: Emergency Management Plan Update 2026
• Resolution 2026-44: Palmetto Plaza Park Playground Improvements Project
• Resolution 2026-46: Amend FY 2025/2026 budget for Police Forfeiture Fund (012) for federal forfeiture receipts
• Resolution 2026-47: EPD School Resource Officer Agreement for 2026-2027 school year
• Second readings of ordinances 2026-06 through 2026-11 for annexations, comp plan amendments, and design district assignments for parcels 1040141 and 3959037

The Eustis City Commission approved the consent agenda, which included an emergency management plan update and park playground improvements. Commissioners also approved second readings of multiple ordinances relating to voluntary annexations, comprehensive plan amendments, and development agreements for properties at the intersection of County Road 44 and County Road 44A, after tabling a preliminary subdivision plat for Doris Park Landing until June 4, 2026. Additionally, the commission approved the first reading of an amendment to the municipal firefighters' pension system.

• Approved Consent Agenda including emergency management plan, playground improvements, budget amendment, and school resource officer agreement (5-2)
• Tabled preliminary subdivision plat for Doris Park Landing (S-26-001) to June 4, 2026
• Approved Ordinance Number 2026-17 development agreement with W.D. of America, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance Number 2026-18 development agreement with T & S FL Partners, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance Numbers 2026-06, 2026-07, and 2026-08 for voluntary annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and design district assignment for parcel alternate key number 1040141 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance Numbers 2026-09, 2026-10, and 2026-11 for voluntary annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and design district assignment for parcel alternate key number 3959037 (5-0)
• Approved on first reading Ordinance Number 2026-26 amending the Municipal Firefighters' Pension and Retirement System (5-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Eustis Historic Preservation Board is holding a regular meeting with routine items such as approving minutes and hearing public comments. The only substantive item is a staff report on mid-century modern architecture, which may inform future preservation discussions. No decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of HPB meeting minutes from March 11, 2026
• Staff report on Mid-Century Modern Architecture

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings regarding two development agreements and two comprehensive plan amendments. The meeting includes discussions on annexing specific parcels identified by Alternate Key numbers.

• First Reading of Ordinance 2026-17: Development Agreement with W. D. of America, Inc.
• First Reading of Ordinance 2026-18: Development Agreement with T & S FL Partners, Inc.
• Ordinance 2026-07: Annexation of Parcel with Alternate Key Number 1040141
• Ordinance 2026-10: Future Land Use Map Amendment for Annexation of Parcel 3959037

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold public hearings and votes on several land-use items, including a stormwater project expenditure over $100,000 and multiple voluntary annexations with associated comprehensive plan amendments and design district assignments. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, a police swearing-in ceremony, and a financial report presentation.

• Resolution 2026-25: Approve over $100,000 for Eustis Street and Gottsche Avenue stormwater project, with budget transfers of $125,000 and $32,750
• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-19: Comprehensive Plan Amendment for parcel with Alternate Key 1761310
• First readings of Ordinances 2026-06, 2026-07, 2026-08: Voluntary annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and design district assignment for parcel with Alternate Key 1040141
• First readings of Ordinances 2026-09, 2026-10, 2026-11: Voluntary annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and design district assignment for parcel with Alternate Key 3959037
• Appointment to Code Enforcement Board to fill alternate vacancy

The Commission approved first readings of ordinances to annex and rezone a 10-acre property at County Road 44 and 44A, changing its future land use to General Commercial with a Suburban Corridor Design District. It also approved first readings for a 2.8-acre adjacent parcel for Mixed Commercial/Industrial use. The Commission accepted the FY 2025 audit, approved a $125,000 stormwater project expenditure, and appointed Jessica Carmona to the Code Enforcement Board.

• Approved first reading of annexation ordinance 2026-06 for 10-acre parcel (4-0)
• Approved first reading of comprehensive plan amendment 2026-07 for 10-acre parcel (4-0)
• Approved first reading of design district assignment 2026-08 for 10-acre parcel (4-0)
• Approved first reading of annexation ordinance 2026-09 for 2.8-acre parcel (4-0)
• Approved first reading of comprehensive plan amendment 2026-10 for 2.8-acre parcel (4-0)
• Approved first reading of design district assignment 2026-11 for 2.8-acre parcel (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-25 for stormwater project expenditure and budget transfers (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Jessica Carmona to Code Enforcement Board (4-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve past meeting minutes and receive updates on its 2025 financial activities and annual report. No new decisions are scheduled; the board will discuss general activities and financial statements.

The Community Redevelopment Agency board accepted the 2025 Annual Report, which highlighted redevelopment progress including ~190 new infill homes, renovated basketball courts, and a 10.1% increase in taxable property values. The board also received the 2025 financial statement and independent auditor's report, which received an unmodified (clean) opinion with no deficiencies noted. No formal action was required on the audit presentation.

• Approved minutes of August 7, 2025 and October 23, 2025 meetings (4-0)
• Accepted 2025 CRA Annual Report by consensus

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings and make recommendations on three ordinances that propose comprehensive plan amendments assigning future land use designations to specific parcels, including one for an annexation. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Ordinance 2026-15: Future land use for annexation of parcel AKN 1307104
• Ordinance 2026-19: Future land use amendment for parcel AKN 1761310
• Ordinance 2026-22: Assignment of future land use district to parcel AKN 1212685
• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2026 LPA meeting

The Local Planning Agency took no action on a proposed annexation and future land use change for 18.03 acres on North State Road 19, causing the ordinance to fail for lack of a motion. The board approved a future land use amendment for a 0.2-acre property at 1430 Moran Street, changing it from suburban residential to residential office transition. A separate annexation request for a parcel at Orange Avenue and Beach Drive was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Ordinance 2026-15 (annexation, 18.03 acres, N. SR 19) failed for lack of motion
• Ordinance 2026-19 (1430 Moran St., land use to residential office transition) approved (5-0)
• Ordinance 2026-22 (Orange Ave. & Beach Dr., annexation) withdrawn by applicant

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a stormwater utility fee increase, a loan agreement between the General Fund and Stormwater Utility Fund for Thousand Year Flood repairs, and multiple annexations and land-use amendments. The meeting also includes a fine reduction request and a second reading of a ban on medical marijuana dispensing facilities.

• Resolution 2026-36: Stormwater utility fees increase
• Resolution 2026-22: Loan agreement between General Fund and Stormwater Utility Fund for Thousand Year Flood repairs
• Resolution 2026-40: Authorization to proceed to closing for 21 North Grove Street
• Resolution 2026-43: Fine reduction/release of lien for 209 West Badger Avenue (Code Case 20-01284)
• First readings of ordinances for annexation and land-use changes for parcels with Alternate Keys 1307104, 1761310, and 1212685

The Commission approved a stormwater utility fee increase from $6 to $8 for residential and $12 to $16 for non-residential customers, effective May 1, 2026, and approved a $174,810 interfund loan from the General Fund to the Stormwater Utility Fund for flood repair costs. It also approved a budget amendment for the loan, authorized the purchase of 21 North Grove Street for about $1.4 million, and reduced a code enforcement lien to zero. The medical marijuana dispensing facility prohibition ordinance was tabled for further legal review.

• Approved stormwater fee increase to $8 residential/$16 non-residential (5-0)
• Approved $174,810 General Fund loan to Stormwater Fund at 2.875% over 10 years (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for interfund loan and debt service (5-0)
• Approved property purchase at 21 North Grove Street for ~$1.4 million (5-0)
• Reduced $108,000 code enforcement lien to zero for 209 West Badger Avenue (5-0)
• Tabled medical marijuana dispensing facility prohibition ordinance (5-0)
• Approved first reading of comprehensive plan amendment for 1430 Warren Street (5-0)

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss and provide direction on the Downtown Master Plan. The agenda contains only this single workshop item, with no other business or action items listed.

• Downtown Master Plan review and discussion

The City Commission held a workshop to review the Downtown Master Plan implementation, focusing on capital projects. No formal votes were taken; instead, the commission provided direction on several initiatives. Staff was directed to proceed with preliminary design for a bandshell expansion, incorporate population-impact data into trail prioritization, and evaluate a private-sector proposal for the community center while moving forward with roof repair bidding. The commission also discussed a phased pool strategy, with Carver Park as the preferred site for a larger competitive pool.

• Directed staff to proceed with preliminary design for bandshell expansion (~$400,000)
• Directed staff to incorporate population-impact data into trail priority analysis
• Directed staff to move forward with competitive bidding for community center roof repairs
• Directed staff to evaluate unsolicited private-sector proposal for community center redevelopment
• Discussed phased pool strategy, favoring Carver Park for a larger competitive pool
• Agreed to pause major dock investment pending a comprehensive waterfront concept plan in ~60 days
• Directed staff to provide detailed site information on Sunset Park for pool feasibility
• Recommended considering financial advisory services for capital program structuring

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will meet to approve minutes, reappoint a housing authority member, and vote on several resolutions and ordinances. Items include playground improvements, fine reductions for a property, and updates to zoning regulations.

• Vote on Resolution 2026-38 for Carver Park & Elizabeth Circle Playground Improvements
• Consider Resolution 2026-39 to reduce fines and release a lien for 222 South Bay Street
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-38 amending the Comprehensive Plan
• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-13 for a conditional use accessory dwelling unit at 228 S Center Street
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-20 banning medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities

The Commission approved a resolution reducing two code enforcement liens on 222 South Bay Street from $156,500 to $2,480, and approved second readings of ordinances updating the Comprehensive Plan and allowing an accessory dwelling unit at 228 S Center Street. It also passed the first reading of an ordinance prohibiting new medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution 2026-39 reducing liens on 222 South Bay Street to $2,480 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-38 adopting EAR-based Comprehensive Plan amendments (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-13 for accessory dwelling unit at 228 S Center Street (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-20 prohibiting new MMTC dispensing facilities (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Carver Park & Elizabeth Circle playground improvements (5-0)
• Reappointed Ronnie Buggs to Eustis Housing Authority for term through 2030 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 19, 2026 meeting (5-0)

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation on Ordinance 2026-20, which would amend the Land Development Regulations to prohibit medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities. The meeting also includes approval of the February 19, 2026 minutes. This is a recommendation to the City Commission, not a final decision.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-20 to prohibit medical marijuana dispensing facilities
• Approval of minutes from February 19, 2026 LPA meeting

The Local Planning Agency voted 4-0 (with one recusal) to recommend Ordinance 2026-20 to the City Commission, which would prohibit new medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities within city limits. Existing MMTCs would continue as legal non-conforming uses but could not expand, relocate, or intensify. The recommendation will go to the City Commission for first reading on April 2, 2026, and second reading on April 16, 2026.

• Approved minutes of February 19, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 2026-20 prohibiting new MMTC dispensing facilities (4-0, 1 recusal)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will meet to approve minutes from the March 5 meeting, hear updates on the Amazing Race, and act on several resolutions and ordinances. Key decisions include amending the FY2025/26 budget for grants and donations, purchasing a new emergency generator, and establishing a surplus residential lot program. The Commission will also consider ordinances related to code enforcement, annexation, and an accessory dwelling unit.

• Amend FY2025/26 budget for Sales Tax, Governmental Grants, and Utility Grants Funds to recognize grant awards
• Purchase emergency generator for Lift Station 38 exceeding $100,000
• Amend FY2025/26 General Fund budget to recognize $100,000 donation from Duke Energy
• Establish Surplus Residential Lot and Infill Housing Development Program and authorize RFP issuance
• Consider conditional use for accessory dwelling unit at 228 S Center Street

The Commission approved a new surplus residential lot and infill housing program, authorizing an RFP for four city-owned parcels with 30-year affordability covenants. It also approved code enforcement resolutions reducing a $101,375 lien to $1,600 on 2024 Dixie Avenue and authorizing legal action against a property owner with over $500,000 in fines at 1402 Morin Street. Consent agenda items, including a $100,000+ generator purchase and utility contracts, were approved unanimously. Two development agreement items were withdrawn for refinement.

• Approved Resolution 2026-35 establishing surplus lot/infill housing program with RFP for 4 parcels (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-33 reducing code lien on 2024 Dixie Ave from $101,375 to $1,600 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-34 authorizing legal action for code violations at 1402 Morin St (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $100K+ generator purchase and RCM Utilities contracts (4-0)
• Approved corrective annexation ordinances 24-05A, 24-06A, 24-07A (4-0 each)
• Approved conditional use permit for ADU at 228 S Center St (4-0)
• Withdrew WO of America and T&S FL Partners agenda items for refinement

Local Planning Agency

This meeting of the Local Planning Agency has been cancelled. The agenda contained only standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and a placeholder for discussion and public hearings, with no substantive business listed.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of minutes (item 1)
• Consideration with discussion, public hearings and recommendation (item 2)

Historic Preservation Board

The Eustis Historic Preservation Board is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda that includes call to order, pledge, roll call, approval of minutes from January 14, 2026, audience comments, and reports. No new business, old business, or specific action items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural only.

• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2026

The Eustis Historic Preservation Board meeting on March 11, 2026, was largely procedural. The only substantive action was the unanimous approval of the minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting. No new, old, or staff business was discussed, and no board member reports were given.

• Approved January 14, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)