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Eustis public meetings in 2021

32 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 9, 2021 · 17:00

Community Redevelopment Agency

CRA committee to review process and conclusions

The CRA Review Committee is meeting to receive an overview of the Community Redevelopment Agency and discuss the process for review and conclusions. The agenda includes committee discussion, public input, and committee direction. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

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Thu Dec 9, 2021 · 17:00

Community Redevelopment Agency

CRA Review Committee holds first meeting to plan future projects

The CRA Review Committee, newly appointed by the City Commission, is holding its inaugural meeting. Staff will present an overview of the CRA's history, past plans, and projects, followed by discussion on the process for determining future projects and scheduling. The committee is expected to outline a review framework that includes public input meetings and final recommendations to the City Commission.

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Thu Dec 2, 2021 · 17:30

Local Planning Agency

LPA to consider two small-scale land use map amendments for Eustis properties

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing to consider two small-scale Future Land Use Map amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. One would change a 3.89-acre parcel at 16336 McKinley Road from Lake County's Urban Low to Suburban Residential upon annexation. The other would change a property at 2979 South Grove Street. The LPA will vote on whether to recommend these amendments to the City Commission. The agenda also includes approval of the September 9, 2021 meeting minutes.

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Thu Nov 18, 2021 · 18:00

City Commission

Eustis Commission to vote on purchases, plat changes, and Brownfields MOU

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several consent agenda items, including approvals for purchases over $50,000 for water meters and public works equipment, a budget amendment for police training, and a contract renewal with Axon Enterprise. The Commission will also hold public hearings on subdivision and site plan modifications, and consider a memorandum of understanding for the Orange Blossom Trail/US 441 Brownfields Coalition. Other business includes extending the adoption period for comprehensive plan amendments for annexation properties in the Thrill Hill area, discussing the Colonial Inn Motel, and considering compensation for the Acting City Manager.

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Thu Nov 4, 2021 · 18:00

City Commission

Eustis City Commission to vote on gas station, facility rental hikes, and annexation

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider several items, including a site plan for a convenience store with gas at 36536 South Fish Camp Road, increasing rental rates for city facilities, and second reading of ordinances for property at 1704 Virginia Avenue. They will also discuss amendments to land development regulations regarding portable storage units and consider organization and support grants for FY2021-2022.

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Thu Oct 21, 2021 · 18:00

City Commission

Commission to consider annexation, water agreements, and vehicle purchases

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several consent agenda items, including resolutions for annual purchases over $50,000, a water service agreement for a property outside city limits, replacement water department vehicles, a bank contract extension, and an interlocal agreement with Umatilla Fire Department. They will also hold public hearings on a textile recycling bin, surplus property disposal, a comprehensive plan text amendment, and ordinances for voluntary annexation and zoning at 1704 Virginia Avenue. The meeting includes a recognition of a retiring police sergeant and an appointment to the CRA Review Committee.

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Thu Oct 7, 2021 · 18:00

City Commission

Eustis City Commission to consider annexations, property rights element, and city manager appointment

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings on second reading of ordinances, including a comprehensive plan text amendment for a Property Rights Element and multiple voluntary annexations with associated land use and design district assignments. The Commission will also discuss appointing an acting city manager, the city manager selection process, and a CRA review committee, as well as provide direction on negotiating an agreement for the former Florida Hospital Waterman site.

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Thu Sep 23, 2021 · 18:00

City Commission

Eustis Commission to adopt final tax rate and budget for FY 2021-2022

The Eustis City Commission will hold public hearings to adopt the final millage rate and the FY 2021-2022 budget, and will consider first readings of annexation and zoning ordinances for two properties. The consent agenda includes the city manager's resignation, acceptance of subdivision infrastructure, and utility agreements. Other business includes review of a downtown parking garage RFQ and discussion of the former Florida Hospital Waterman site.

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Thu Sep 23, 2021 · 17:30

Local Planning Agency

LPA to consider two small-scale land use map amendments to Eustis Comprehensive Plan

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings and make recommendations on two small-scale Future Land Use Map amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The first would change a 0.26-acre parcel at the west end of West Seminole Avenue from Urban Low (Lake County) to Suburban Residential (SR) in the City, pending annexation. The second would change the designation of 2959 South Grove Street. The agency will also vote on approving the August 5, 2021 meeting minutes.

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Thu Sep 9, 2021 · 18:00

City Commission

Commission to vote on tentative budget, millage, and Waterman Square redevelopment agreements

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including the tentative FY 2021-2022 budget and millage rate, several development agreements, and a collective bargaining agreement with the police union. They will also hold public hearings on textile recycling bins and a subdivision plat, and discuss possible annexation litigation against Lake County.

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Thu Sep 9, 2021 · 17:30

Local Planning Agency

Eustis LPA to review comprehensive plan text amendment for transmittal to City Commission

The Local Planning Agency is considering a comprehensive plan text amendment (2021-CPT-02) that would update multiple elements of the city's 2035 Comprehensive Plan, including Future Land Use, Conservation, Housing, and Transportation. The amendment aims to reduce duplication, improve consistency, and eliminate certain land use designations and maps. The LPA will make a recommendation on whether to transmit the amendment to the City Commission for final action.

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Thu Sep 2, 2021 · 18:00

City Commission

Eustis Commission to vote on annexing 20.7 acres near CR 44A for suburban residential use

The Eustis City Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct second readings of ordinances for three voluntary annexations. The main items are ordinances 20-32, 20-33, and 20-34, which would annex approximately 20.691 acres north of CR 44A and east of East Eldorado Lake Drive, change its future land use from Rural Transition to Suburban Residential, and assign a Rural Neighborhood design district. The commission will also discuss possible land development regulation amendments regarding long-term storage containers.

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Thu Aug 26, 2021 · 18:00

City Commission Workshop

Eustis Commission to discuss Waterman Square redevelopment deal for former hospital site

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss two resolutions: one approving a development and acquisition agreement with Waterman Square LLC for the redevelopment of the former Florida Hospital Waterman site, and another approving a parking facility easement agreement. The project includes four phases with an estimated total cost of $65,697,900, and the CRA would provide land and parking incentives. The Commission will take public input and provide direction, but no final vote is scheduled at this workshop.

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Thu Aug 19, 2021 · 17:00

Community Redevelopment Agency

CRA to vote on Waterman Square redevelopment and marina developer agreements

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency will consider two major development agreements: one with Waterman Square LLC for the redevelopment of the former Florida Hospital Waterman site, and another with Lake Investment Ventures, LLC for a marina project. The board will also approve minutes from its May and July meetings. The Waterman Square agreement involves a multi-phase project with apartments, commercial space, a hotel, and parking, with the CRA providing land and incentives.

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Thu Aug 5, 2021 · 17:30

Local Planning Agency

LPA to vote on transmitting comprehensive plan text amendment to City Commission

The Local Planning Agency will consider transmitting 2021-CPT-01, a comprehensive plan text amendment, to the City Commission. The amendment updates multiple elements, adds a Property Rights Element required by state law, and eliminates the Rural Residential and Agricultural land use designations and Map 19. The LPA previously denied this amendment in June but agreed to reconsider it. Staff recommends transmitting it as consistent with the plan.

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Thu Aug 5, 2021 · 18:00

City Commission

Commission to consider annexation, comp plan changes, and multiple resolutions

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several items, including voluntary annexation and comprehensive plan amendments for property at Fish Camp Road and Grand Island Shores Road, a comprehensive plan text amendment, and the annual update of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Element. They will also consider resolutions for a preliminary subdivision plat, conditional signs, opioid MOU participation, textile recycling bins, and consent agenda items like grants and agreements.

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Thu Jul 29, 2021 · 18:00

City Commission Workshop

Commission to review comprehensive plan amendment, code enforcement, site plan fees

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss and provide direction on three items: a proposed comprehensive plan text amendment (Ordinance 21-10) that would eliminate certain land use designations and update the future land use map; a review of the code enforcement process, including fines and compliance rates; and a review of site plan approval processes and associated fees, comparing them with nearby cities.

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Thu Jul 15, 2021 · 18:00

City Commission

Eustis Commission to consider annexations, wastewater contracts, and budget items

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 15, 2021, to consider a range of items including approval of minutes, acceptance of the Capital Improvement Plan, and several resolutions for wastewater facility improvements and an annexation agreement. They will also hold second readings of ordinances for two property annexations and first reading of an ordinance updating the Five-Year Capital Improvement Element. Other business includes setting the proposed millage rate for FY2021-2022 and discussions on a lease and possible post office property purchase.

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Thu Jul 15, 2021 · 17:30

Local Planning Agency

LPA to decide whether to reconsider failed comprehensive plan text amendment

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will discuss whether to reconsider the 2021-CPT-01 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment, which failed by a 3-2 vote at the June 17 meeting. If reconsidered, staff will prepare it for an August 5 meeting. The board will also approve minutes from the July 1 meeting.

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Thu Jul 15, 2021 · 17:00

Community Redevelopment Agency

Eustis CRA board to review proposed FY 2021-22 budget of $831,239

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency board will discuss and consider approving the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget, which includes $831,239 in revenues and $792,368 in expenditures. The board will also receive a general update on CRA projects and finances. The budget will later go to the Eustis City Commission for final adoption in September.

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Wed Jul 14, 2021 · 18:00

City Commission Workshop

Eustis Commission continues FY2021-22 budget review, weighs millage rate options

The City Commission is holding a workshop to continue reviewing the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget, focusing on the Water & Sewer Fund and discussing the tentative millage rate. The rate must be approved at the July 15 regular meeting for the TRIM notice. Staff recommends keeping the current rate of 7.5810 mills, which would be advertised as a tax increase, while the roll-back rate of 7.1416 mills would not.

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Tue Jul 6, 2021 · 18:00

City Commission Workshop

Eustis Commission continues FY2021-22 budget review, discusses grant criteria

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop to continue reviewing the draft FY2021-2022 budget, with a focus on General Fund departments. They will also discuss the criteria and past awards for the $30,000 organization and event support grants program. The agenda includes public input and commission direction, but no final votes are scheduled.

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Thu Jul 1, 2021 · 18:00

City Commission

Eustis Commission to consider annexations and land-use changes for two Estes Road properties

The Eustis City Commission is holding a regular meeting with first readings of ordinances for voluntary annexation, comprehensive plan amendments, and design district assignments for two properties near Estes Road and Lake Lincoln Lane, and on the west side of Estes Road. The agenda also includes presentations on the NE Lake Boys & Girls Club and the See-Click-Fix software, plus approval of prior meeting minutes. The meeting includes public comment and future agenda items.

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Thu Jul 1, 2021 · 17:30

Local Planning Agency

Eustis LPA to weigh two land-use changes near Estes Road

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will consider two small-scale future land use map amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, both involving properties along Estes Road. The first would change a 5.2-acre parcel at the northeast corner of Estes Road and Lake Lincoln Lane from Rural Transition to Suburban Residential. The second would change a parcel on the west side of Estes Road, about 650 feet north of Bates Avenue. The agency will also vote on approving the minutes from its June 17, 2021 meeting.

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Mon Jun 28, 2021 · 18:00

City Commission

City Commission holds budget workshop to review funds

The Eustis City Commission is holding a budget workshop to review the General Fund, Street Improvement Fund, Stormwater Fund, Building Services Fund, and other funds in detail. Department heads will be available to answer questions about specific line items and operations.

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Thu Jun 17, 2021 · 18:00

City Commission

Commission to vote on fire assessment fee and land development code changes

The Eustis City Commission will hold public hearings and votes on several items, including establishing a fire assessment fee procedure, amending land development regulations, and approving site plans for Prime Plumbing and Trout Landing. They will also consider renewing automatic aid agreements with neighboring cities and a sixth amendment to a property sale agreement.

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Thu Jun 17, 2021 · 17:30

Local Planning Agency

LPA to consider comprehensive plan text amendment 2021-CPT-01

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will consider a comprehensive plan text amendment (2021-CPT-01) that revises multiple elements of the city's comprehensive plan, adds a Property Rights Element, and updates the Future Land Use Map. The amendment was continued from the June 3 meeting. The LPA will also approve minutes from the May 20 and June 3 meetings.

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Wed Jun 16, 2021 · 18:00

City Commission Workshop

Eustis Commission reviews comprehensive plan text amendment to update land use rules

The City Commission is holding a workshop to review Ordinance 21-10, a comprehensive plan text amendment that would revise multiple elements of the plan, add a Property Rights Element, and update the Future Land Use Map. The amendment aims to improve internal consistency, eliminate duplicative language, and remove Rural Residential and Agricultural land use designations. The commission will discuss the amendment and provide direction, with public input allowed.

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Thu Jun 3, 2021 · 18:00

City Commission Workshop

Eustis City Commission to discuss fire assessment fee ordinance

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss Ordinance 21-14, which would establish procedures for implementing a fire assessment fee on properties. The ordinance does not set a fee itself; a separate resolution would be needed later. The commission will consider whether to proceed with the process, which could generate $1,063,167 in revenue for fire services.

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Thu Jun 3, 2021 · 18:00

City Commission

Eustis Commission to consider fire assessment fee, annexations, textile bin rules

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 3, 2021, with several public hearings and ordinance readings. Key items include establishing a fire assessment fee, annexing properties along CR 44A and Thrill Hill Road, and regulating textile recycling bins. The agenda also includes consent items like a wastewater treatment plant expansion and interagency agreements.

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Thu Jun 3, 2021 · 17:30

Local Planning Agency

LPA to review comprehensive plan text amendment and land development regulation changes

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings and consider recommending three items: a comprehensive plan text amendment (2021-CPT-01) that updates multiple elements and adds a Property Rights Element, an amendment to Land Development Regulations Chapters 110 and 115, and a large-scale future land use map amendment for property at Fish Camp Road and Grand Island Shores Road. The LPA will make recommendations to the City Commission.

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Thu May 20, 2021 · 17:00

Community Redevelopment Agency

CRA to review FY 19-20 annual report and general update

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving minutes from three prior meetings, receive a general CRA update, and review the FY 19-20 annual report. The agenda includes discussion and public input on these items, but no major new decisions are scheduled.

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