Eustis public meetings in 2025

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss and provide direction on two items: a discussion with Dr. Richard Levey and a review of carryover of prior years' capital projects. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and direction only.

• Discussion with Dr. Richard Levey
• Review of carryover of prior years' capital projects

The Commission held a workshop to discuss downtown development priorities with consultant Dr. Richard Levey. The Commission reached a consensus to focus on the waterfront, trails, and a hotel as the top priorities for downtown development. They also scheduled a follow-up workshop for January 29th and agreed to meet with staff to review carry-over capital projects before a vote on January 22nd.

• Consensus to focus downtown development on waterfront, trails, and hotel
• Consensus to hold follow-up workshop on January 29th at 1:30 p.m.
• Consensus for each Commissioner to meet with staff before January 22nd to discuss carry-over projects
• Consensus for staff to proceed with solicitation for a consultant for the City Manager search

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold public hearings on two voluntary annexations with related comprehensive plan and design district changes, plus a first reading of a comprehensive plan amendment. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, a utility easement, and a construction bid award. Several board appointments and a presentation are also scheduled.

• Second reading of ordinances for annexation of parcels with Alternate Key Numbers 1097070 and 1094712
• First reading of ordinances for annexation of parcel with Alternate Key Number 1213835
• Resolution 25-107: Award bid to GPS Civil Construction Group for Coolidge Street Improvements, expenditure over $100,000
• Resolution 25-104: Budget amendment for emergency rental of four portable AC units at Eustis Memorial Library
• Resolution 25-106: Perpetual electric utility easement to Duke Energy Florida for Greenwood Cemetery Addition F

The Commission approved the annexation of 48.1 acres (Alternate Key Numbers 1097070 and 1094712) and adopted ordinances changing its future land use to Mixed Commercial Industrial and assigning design districts. It also approved first reading of ordinances to annex and rezone an additional 5.6-acre parcel (Alternate Key Number 1213835). A utility easement for Duke Energy at Greenwood Cemetery was tabled for further discussion.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-03 annexing 48.1 acres (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-04 changing land use to Mixed Commercial Industrial (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-05 assigning Rural Neighborhood and Suburban Corridor design districts (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-34 annexing 5.6 acres (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-35 changing land use to Mixed Commercial Industrial (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-36 assigning Suburban Corridor design district (4-0)
• Denied Resolution 25-102 adopting public records search certification form (3-1)
• Tabled Resolution 25-106 for Duke Energy utility easement at Greenwood Cemetery (4-0)

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing to consider two ordinances: one for a comprehensive plan amendment related to the annexation of a parcel (Alternate Key Number 1213835), and another for the 2025 Evaluation and Appraisal Report amendment to the city's comprehensive plan. The meeting also includes approval of the September 18, 2025 minutes.

• Ordinance 25-35: Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Annexation of Parcel with Alternate Key Number 1213835
• Ordinance 25-38: 2025-CPT-01 Evaluation and Appraisal Report Amendment for the City's Comprehensive Plan
• Approval of minutes from September 18, 2025 LPA meeting

The Local Planning Agency voted unanimously to transmit Ordinance 25-38, the 2025 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) amendment for the City's Comprehensive Plan, to the City Commission for consideration. They also voted unanimously to transmit Ordinance 25-35, a future land use amendment for a 5.5-acre parcel (Alternate Key 1213835) to change from County Urban Low to Mixed Commercial/Industrial, to the Commission. Both items were approved for transmittal with no opposition.

• Transmitted Ordinance 25-38 (2025-CPT-01 EAR amendment) to Commission (4-0)
• Transmitted Ordinance 25-35 (annexation parcel future land use change) to Commission (4-0)
• Approved minutes of September 18, 2025 meeting (4-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will meet on November 20, 2025, to approve minutes from the October 2 meeting and hear public comments. The consent agenda includes a waste collection rate increase and multiple budget amendments for flood repairs and capital projects. The body will also consider ordinances for voluntary annexation of parcels at 200 S. Bay Street and related properties.

• Resolution 25-88: Waste Management refuse collection rate increase
• Resolution 25-96: $X budget amendment for flood repair infrastructure repairs
• Resolution 25-100: Purchase and sale agreement for 200 S. Bay Street property acquisition
• Ordinance 25-31: Voluntary annexation of parcels 1743320 and 1407940
• Ordinance 25-32: Comprehensive plan amendment for annexed parcels

The Commission approved a purchase and sale agreement for the Bank of America property at 200 S. Bay Street for $1.8 million, subject to appraisals and due diligence, for use as administrative offices for the Building and Fire departments. They also approved several budget amendments, including carry-over funds for capital projects and emergency flood repairs, and adopted ordinances for a 20-acre annexation. The decision on the property purchase was postponed until after a workshop with Dr. Levey.

• Approved Resolution 25-100 for property purchase at 200 S. Bay Street (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-92 for carry-over of FY2024/25 funds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-93 for Coolidge Street, North Shore culvert, and cemetery projects (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-96 for flood repair budget amendment (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 25-98 for interfund transfer of $27,965.26 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-94 for ERP advisory services budget amendment (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 25-95 for ERP advisory services agreement (3-2)
• Adopted Ordinances 25-31, 25-32, 25-33 for annexation and land use (5-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Eustis Historic Preservation Board will hold a procedural meeting to approve minutes from September 2025, elect officers for 2026, and receive staff reports including the annual preservation report and 2026 meeting dates. No substantive decisions or new business items are listed.

The Eustis Historic Preservation Board held a procedural meeting with no substantive land-use decisions. Members unanimously approved the September 10, 2025 minutes, tabled the 2026 officer nomination and election to the January 2026 meeting, accepted the FY 24-25 Historic Preservation Annual Report for forwarding to the City Commission, and approved 2026 meeting dates for publication.

• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled 2026 officer nomination and election to January 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted FY 24-25 Historic Preservation Annual Report for forwarding to City Commission
• Approved 2026 HPB meeting dates for publication in Leesburg Daily Commercial

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several resolutions, public hearings, and a second reading of an ordinance on residential backyard chickens. They will also consider directing staff to issue an RFP for community center redevelopment and adopt public records procedures.

• Resolution 25-82: Fire Department purchase of USDD Phoenix G2 Station Alerting System
• Resolution 25-85: Authorizing multiple annual purchases over $100,000 for Public Works
• Resolution 25-86 and 25-87: Police Department grants for tactical plate carriers and lighted traffic vests
• Resolution 25-90 and 25-91: Textile recycling bin placements at churches (2910 Dillard Road and 480 County Road 44)
• Ordinance 25-37 (Second Reading): Residential Backyard Chickens Program

The Commission unanimously approved Resolution 25-97, declaring an emergency for the Spring Ridge Estates culvert failure, authorizing emergency entry, procurement, and a cost-recovery agreement with the HOA. They also approved consent items, two textile recycling bin waivers, and a backyard chickens ordinance on second reading. The Commission postponed issuing an RFP for the Community Center redevelopment until after a workshop with Dr. Levey.

• Approved Resolution 25-97 emergency declaration for Spring Ridge Estates (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including fire department alerting system and police grants (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-90 textile recycling bin waiver at Life Community Church (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-91 textile recycling bin waiver at Church of the Nazarene (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-37 Residential Backyard Chickens Program (3-2)
• Postponed RFP issuance for Community Center redevelopment until after workshop with Dr. Levey

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold public hearings on three ordinances annexing parcels (Alternate Key Numbers 1743320 and 1407940), including a comprehensive plan amendment and design district assignment. They will also vote on resolutions for water service outside city limits, multiple annual purchases over $100,000, cemetery improvements, a wastewater pump station, and a police drone grant. The agenda includes first reading of an ordinance to allow residential backyard chickens, a preliminary subdivision plat for Tealwood Estates, and discussion on surplus lot sales and public records procedures.

• Ordinances 25-31, 25-32, 25-33: annexation of parcels with Alternate Key Numbers 1743320 and 1407940
• Resolution 25-80: expenditure over $100,000 for Greenwood Cemetery Improvements and Veterans Memorial (Phase I)
• Resolution 25-81: expenditure over $100,000 for Eastern Wastewater Treatment Plant Reuse Pump Station Project
• Resolution 25-83: preliminary subdivision plat for Tealwood Estates (2025-S-03)
• Ordinance 25-37: first reading of Residential Backyard Chickens Program

The Commission approved the preliminary subdivision plat for Tealwood Estates, a 61-lot townhome subdivision on Orange Avenue, despite one dissenting vote. They also moved three annexation ordinances to November 20, approved the consent agenda, and passed a first reading of a backyard chickens pilot program. The City Manager's 5% salary increase was discussed but not formally voted on, with a consensus reached.

• Approved preliminary plat for Tealwood Estates (Resolution 25-83) (4-1)
• Moved annexation ordinances 25-31, 25-32, 25-33 to November 20 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions 25-78 through 25-81 and 25-84 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-75 for CRA loan refinancing (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-37 (backyard chickens) on first reading (3-2)
• Consensus to give City Manager 5% raise plus $1,000 (no formal vote)
• Consensus to table public records exemption forms for two weeks
• Consensus to work on surplus lot sale policy with Attorney Garcia and Vice Mayor Ashcraft

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency will consider Resolution 25-04 to refinance its community redevelopment loan. The board will discuss and provide direction on this item. No other substantive matters are on the agenda.

• CRA Resolution 25-04: Refinancing of CRA Community Redevelopment Loan

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will consider a resolution establishing guidelines for commissioner communications with developers to ensure Sunshine Law compliance. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, a police vehicle budget resolution, revised Historic Preservation Board rules, and a discussion on buildable city lots.

• Resolution 25-72: Guidelines for Commissioner Communications with Developers – Sunshine Law Compliance
• Resolution 25-63: Police Vehicle Budget
• Resolution 25-76: Revised Rules of Procedure for the Historic Preservation Board
• Discussion on Buildable City Lots
• Presentation on Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a special meeting with a second reading of Ordinance 25-27, which would amend and update municipal and utility impact fees for police, fire, parks and recreation, library, water, and sewer, based on a 2025 impact fee study by Raftelis Financial Consultants. This is the final vote on the ordinance; no other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Second reading of Ordinance 25-27 to update impact fees for police, fire, parks and recreation, library, water, and sewer
• Impact fee study prepared by Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. (2025)

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss impact fees, with a presentation by Raftelis. The item is open for discussion, public input, and direction. No formal action is scheduled; the workshop is for informational and directional purposes.

• Impact fee presentation by Raftelis
• Public input and discussion on impact fees

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will meet to approve the final millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2025/26, hear updates on medical and community organizations, and consider multiple annexation and zoning ordinances. The meeting includes first readings of ordinances for annexations, comprehensive plan amendments, and design district assignments for three parcels.

• Resolution 25-61: Final millage rate for FY2025/26
• Resolution 25-62: Final budget for FY2025/26
• Resolution 25-74: Consideration to reduce fine for 430 West Charlotte Avenue
• Ordinance 25-27: Update to municipal and utility impact fees based on 2025 study
• Ordinance 25-28: First reading for annexation of parcel with Alternate Key Number 1734231

The City Commission approved the final millage rate of 7.3898 mils and the FY2025/26 budget, both passing 3-2 with Vice Mayor Ashcraft and Commissioner Asbate dissenting. The commission also approved a code enforcement fine reduction for 430 West Charlotte Ave., first readings for impact fee updates and a 20-acre annexation, and removed three annexation-related ordinances from the agenda.

• Approved final millage rate 7.3898 mils for FY2025/26 (3-2)
• Approved final FY2025/26 budget (3-2)
• Approved fine reduction for 430 West Charlotte Ave. from $743,185 to $8,700 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of impact fee ordinance 25-27 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of annexation ordinance 25-31 (4-1)
• Approved first reading of future land use ordinance 25-32 (4-1)
• Approved first reading of design district ordinance 25-33 (4-1)
• Removed ordinances 25-28, 25-29, 25-30 from agenda

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will consider two ordinances amending the comprehensive plan to annex parcels with Alternate Key Numbers 1734231, 1743320, and 1407940. The meeting includes public hearings and a recommendation on each item, plus approval of the September 4, 2025 minutes.

• Ordinance 25-29: Comprehensive Plan Amendment for annexation of parcel AKN 1734231
• Ordinance 25-32: Comprehensive Plan Amendment for annexation of parcels AKN 1743320 and 1407940
• Public hearings on both annexation ordinances
• Approval of September 4, 2025 LPA meeting minutes

The Local Planning Agency voted unanimously to transmit Ordinance 25-32 to the City Commission, recommending approval of a future land use change for 20 acres on County Road 44 from Urban Low to Suburban Residential. The agency took no action on Ordinance 25-29, effectively denying transmittal for a 0.45-acre parcel, which also blocks related ordinances 25-28 and 25-30 from Commission consideration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Transmitted Ordinance 25-32 to City Commission (5-0)
• No motion to transmit Ordinance 25-29; related ordinances 25-28, 25-30 not heard
• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (5-0)

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission will hold a workshop to review impact fees, including a presentation by Raftelis. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion, public input, and potential direction.

• Impact Fee Presentation by Raftelis

Historic Preservation Board

The Eustis Historic Preservation Board will conduct routine business including approving past meeting minutes and reviewing its rules of procedure. Staff will also present an overview of Florida’s Sunshine and Ethics Laws and the Board’s powers and duties.

The Eustis Historic Preservation Board unanimously adopted Resolution 25-01, approving revised Rules of Procedure that update quorum requirements, conflict of interest and voting abstention rules, recordkeeping and minutes procedures, tie vote handling, and clarify that Robert's Rules of Order is advisory only. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from its March 12 and May 14, 2025 meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted HPB Resolution 25-01, revised Rules of Procedure (unanimous)
• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop with a single agenda item: a presentation by Dr. Richard Levey. No other business is listed, and no decisions or votes are scheduled. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only call to order, quorum acknowledgement, and adjournment.

• Presentation by Dr. Richard Levey

The City Commission held a workshop with Dr. Richard Levey, who presented his consulting services for economic development and strategic planning. After discussion, the Commission reached a consensus to have staff develop a scope of services and bring it back with a cost for consideration. No formal vote was taken; this was a workshop consensus.

• Consensus to direct staff to develop a scope of services for economic development consultant and bring back cost (unanimous consensus)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider resolutions to set the tentative millage rate and adopt a tentative budget for fiscal year 2025/26, along with several land-use and annexation ordinances. The agenda also includes site plan approval, fine reductions, and recognition of police and fire personnel. Most items are routine or procedural, but the budget and tax rate decisions are the most consequential for residents.

• Resolution 25-59: Tentative millage rate for FY 2025/26
• Resolution 25-60: Tentative budget for FY 2025/26
• Resolution 25-55: Site plan for Huddle Commercial Tract with drive-through waiver (AKNs 2612533, 2612517, 2612525)
• Ordinance 25-09 (2nd reading): LDR amendments for use regulations, master planning for properties over 300 acres, and SR subdivision regulations
• Ordinances 25-20 through 25-25 (2nd reading): Annexations, land use, and design district assignments for parcels AKN 1040141 and 3959037

The City Commission set the tentative millage rate for fiscal year 2025/26 at 7.3898 mils, which is below the proposed 7.5810 but above the rolled-back rate, and adopted the tentative budget using reserve funds to balance it. The commission also approved a site plan for a commercial building with a drive-through on SR 44, reduced code enforcement fines for three properties, and adopted several ordinances including LDR amendments and a capital improvements schedule. A voluntary annexation ordinance for a parcel near CR 44 and CR 44A failed, and related items were not heard or were withdrawn.

• Approved tentative millage rate of 7.3898 mils (3-2)
• Adopted tentative FY 2025/26 budget using reserves to balance (5-0)
• Approved site plan with drive-through waiver for 8,793 sq ft commercial building on SR 44 (4-1)
• Reduced code enforcement fine for 926 N. Bay Street from $55,250 to $20,000 (4-1)
• Reduced code enforcement fine for 67 Glover Street to $26,000 (4-1)
• Reduced code enforcement fine for 600 Ellsy Street to $19,125 (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-09 amending Land Development Regulations (5-0)
• Denied voluntary annexation of parcel AK 1040141 (2-3)

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance 25-04, a comprehensive plan amendment assigning future land use to parcels with Alternate Key Numbers 1097070 and 1094712. The meeting also includes approval of the August 7, 2025 minutes.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-04 (2025-CPLUS-01) for future land use assignment
• Parcels with Alternate Key Numbers 1097070 and 1094712
• Approval of August 7, 2025 meeting minutes

The Local Planning Agency approved minutes from its August 7, 2025 meeting and voted unanimously to transmit Ordinance 25-04, a comprehensive plan amendment assigning future land use to two parcels totaling 50.5 acres, to the City Commission for consideration. The amendment is a large-scale change requiring state review before final reading.

• Approved August 7, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Transmitted Ordinance 25-04 to City Commission for consideration (5-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold second readings and votes on ordinances for two annexations, a conditional sign permit for Orlando Health, and a first reading of the five-year capital improvements plan. The meeting also includes presentations from state legislators, police promotions, and a city manager performance evaluation.

• Second reading of Ordinance 25-19: Conditional Sign Permit for Orlando Health Master Sign Plan
• Second readings of Ordinances 25-20, 25-21, 25-22 for annexation of parcel with Alternate Key Number 1040141
• Second readings of Ordinances 25-23, 25-24, 25-25 for annexation of parcels with Alternate Key Number 3959037
• First reading of Ordinance 25-26: Annual update of Five-Year Capital Improvements schedule FY 2026-30
• City Manager's Performance Evaluation

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the budget. Topics include the Capital Improvement Plan, the General Fund and millage rate, and non-General Fund operating expenses.

• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) discussion
• General Fund and millage rate update
• Non-General Fund operating expenses discussion

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings and consider two future land use map amendments tied to annexation requests. One parcel has an alternate key number; the other has not yet been assigned one by the Lake County Property Appraiser. The meeting also includes approval of the July 17, 2025 minutes.

• Ordinance 25-21: Future Land Use Map Amendment for annexation of parcel with alternate key 1040141
• Ordinance 25-24: Future Land Use Map Amendment for annexation of parcels without assigned alternate key numbers
• Public hearings for both ordinances
• Approval of minutes from July 17, 2025 LPA meeting

The Local Planning Agency voted to transmit two future land use map amendments (Ordinances 25-21 and 25-24) to the City Commission for consideration. Both involve annexing parcels and designating them General Commercial. Ordinance 25-21 passed unanimously; Ordinance 25-24 passed 4-1 with Mr. Asbate voting nay. The board also approved the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of July 17, 2025 LPA meeting (5-0)
• Transmitted Ordinance 25-21 (2025-CPLUS-06) to City Commission (5-0)
• Transmitted Ordinance 25-24 (2025-CPLUS-07) to City Commission (4-1)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving minutes from its July 17, 2025 meeting and discuss refinancing the Community Redevelopment Loan for the Waterman Site. No final action is listed for the refinancing item; it is for board discussion and direction only.

• Approval of July 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on refinancing Community Redevelopment Loan for Waterman Site

The CRA Board reached consensus to refinance the $2,411,000 loan for the former Waterman site using internal financing from the General Fund, with a 15-year simple interest term at 2.875%. Formal loan documents will be prepared and brought back for approval, and the existing loan will be paid off by the September 4, 2025 deadline. The board also approved the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved July 17, 2025 CRA meeting minutes (4-0)
• Consensus to refinance Waterman site loan via internal financing at 2.875% over 15 years

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 7, 2025, at City Hall. The agenda includes several annexation ordinances for new parcels, a conditional sign permit for Orlando Health, and resolutions to reduce fines for specific properties. The meeting also features presentations from the Police Department and Economic Development, as well as appointments to boards.

• Second reading of Ordinance 25-13 for voluntary annexation of parcels at Alternate Key Numbers 3862860 and 1193532
• First reading of Ordinance 25-19 for a conditional sign permit for Orlando Health Master Sign Plan
• Consideration of Resolution 25-65 to reduce fine for property at 1705 Blackberry Ct
• Consideration of Resolution 25-66 to reduce fine for property at 806 East Orange Avenue
• First reading of Ordinance 25-20 for voluntary annexation of parcel at Alternate Key Number 1040141

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss and provide direction on downtown development and the Eustis Community Center site. No formal votes are scheduled; the agenda is a guide and items may change.

• Downtown Development discussion
• Eustis Community Center Site discussion

The Commission reached consensus to close the previous RFQ and end the contract with G3C2 for the Waterman site redevelopment. They also agreed to have consultant Mike Goman conduct a 60-90 day marketing campaign for downtown development, while simultaneously seeking a second opinion from Dr. Richard Levey. Additionally, they decided to issue an RFP for the Eustis Community Center site only, separate from the Waterman site, once the title search is completed, with the RFP to be released within 30 days and open for 45 days.

• Closed previous RFQ and ended contract with G3C2 (consensus)
• Directed Mike Goman to proceed with 60-90 day development marketing (consensus)
• Agreed to seek second opinion from Dr. Richard Levey (consensus)
• Consensus to issue RFP for community building site only, separate from Waterman site
• Consensus for RFP to be released within 30 days and open for 45 days

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to approve the minutes from its June 19, 2025 meeting and to receive a presentation of the Fiscal Year 25-26 budget for the Downtown and East Town CRA. The board will discuss the budget and provide direction. No other substantive actions are on the agenda.

• Approval of June 19, 2025 CRA meeting minutes
• Presentation of FY 25-26 CRA budget for Downtown and East Town

The Community Redevelopment Agency approved the preliminary FY2026 budget for the Downtown and East Town districts on a 3-2 vote, with the formal adoption scheduled for September. The budget includes about $1.8 million in revenue, a new CRA coordinator position, a $50,000 parking study, and $140,000 for contractual services. During discussion, a resident asked about East Town funding and community representation, and the board noted that community members are nonvoting by design.

• Approved preliminary FY2026 CRA budget (3-2)
• Approved June 19, 2025 CRA meeting minutes (5-0)

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will consider two comprehensive plan amendments (Ordinances 25-14 and 25-17) associated with annexation parcels, holding public hearings and making recommendations. The meeting also includes approval of the June 19, 2025 minutes. These are the only substantive items on the agenda.

• Ordinance 25-14: 2025-CPLUS-04 Comprehensive Plan Amendment for parcels AKN 3862860 and 1193532
• Ordinance 25-17: 2025-CPLUS-05 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment for parcels AKN 2704365, 1214041, and 3803090
• Public hearings and recommendations on both ordinances
• Approval of minutes from June 19, 2025 LPA meeting

The Local Planning Agency voted unanimously to transmit Ordinance 25-14, a comprehensive plan map amendment for a 6.18-acre annexation, to the City Commission. It tabled Ordinance 25-17, a larger 66.55-acre annexation amendment, for further discussion. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of the previous minutes.

• Approved June 19, 2025 LPA minutes (5-0)
• Transmitted Ordinance 25-14 (2025-CPLUS-04) to City Commission (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 25-17 (2025-CPLUS-05) for further discussion (5-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting with presentations on trails and residential rehabilitation, followed by consent items including a police armored vehicle donation and a water service agreement. The main business includes setting the proposed FY2025/26 millage rate, approving a site plan for a self-storage facility, and multiple annexation ordinances (second and first readings) for several parcels. The meeting also includes a discussion on stormwater and open space.

• Resolution 25-54: Establishes proposed millage rate for FY2025/26
• Resolution 25-47: Site plan with waivers for self-storage facility at 36640 South Fish Camp Drive
• Resolution 25-51: Eustis Police Department armored personnel carrier donation
• Ordinances 25-10/25-11/25-12 (second reading) and 25-13 through 25-18 (first reading) for annexations of multiple parcels
• Resolution 25-52: Annexation and developer's agreement for water service at 2218 Getford Road

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a budget workshop to review all city departments. This is a discussion and direction session, not a final decision-making meeting. The agenda is minimal, with only one substantive item: a department-by-department budget review.

• Workshop item: Review All Departments

The City Commission held a budget workshop to review the draft General Fund budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The draft totals $29,753,100, which exceeds estimated revenues by $461,683, and staff noted the final budget must be balanced under state law. No formal votes were taken; the Commission provided direction on several items, including moving Corey Rolle Field improvements to a Recreation Improvements line item and discussing the creation of a CRA Coordinator position funded by the CRA, not the General Fund. The tentative millage rate is scheduled to be set at the July 17th meeting.

• Reviewed draft General Fund budget of $29,753,100 with a $461,683 deficit
• Agreed to move Corey Rolle Field improvements line item to Recreation Improvements
• Discussed CRA Coordinator position, funded by CRA Fund, not General Fund
• Discussed hiring a third-party grant writing company
• Agreed to provide Commissioners a salary summary document with titles only, no names
• Discussed potential changes to public records request fees and payment process
• Discussed possible free Wi-Fi in Ferran Park/downtown area
• Discussed Community Building roof replacement, estimated at $350,000

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop to receive a presentation from CynerGreen Hospitality Development and provide discussion and direction. The agenda contains only this single workshop item, with no listed action items or votes.

• Presentation from CynerGreen Hospitality Development

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will meet on June 19, 2025, to discuss and potentially adopt Resolution 25-02, which addresses tax reimbursement eligibility and future agreement reforms for a developer agreement. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the June 5, 2025 CRA meeting.

• CRA Resolution 25-02: Adoption of CRA Review and Direction on Developer Agreement with tax reimbursement eligibility clarification
• Approval of minutes from June 5, 2025 CRA meeting

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will consider two ordinances: one amending Land Development Regulations to add master planning requirements for properties over 300 acres and subdivision/design guidelines for Suburban Residential (SR) properties, and another amending the Comprehensive Plan map for annexation parcels. The meeting includes public hearings and a recommendation to the City Commission. Approval of the April 17, 2025 minutes is also on the agenda.

• Ordinance 25-09: LDR amendments adding master planning requirements for properties over 300 acres in all Design Districts
• Ordinance 25-09: Subdivision Regulations and Design Guidelines for Suburban Residential (SR) Properties
• Ordinance 25-11: Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 2025-CPLUS-03 for annexation parcels (AKNs 3957568, 3957567, 3450680)
• Public hearings for both ordinances
• Approval of April 17, 2025 LPA minutes

The Local Planning Agency voted unanimously to transmit two ordinances to the City Commission. Ordinance 25-09 would amend land development regulations, including a 100-foot minimum lot width for new Suburban Residential subdivisions and master planning requirements for properties over 300 acres. Ordinance 25-11 would change the future land use designation for three annexation parcels to Suburban Residential. Both were approved for consideration by the City Commission.

• Transmitted Ordinance 25-09 (LDR amendments) to City Commission (5-0)
• Transmitted Ordinance 25-11 (comprehensive plan map amendment) to City Commission (5-0)
• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and first readings. Key items include proposed land development regulation amendments, annexation of three parcels, and approval of contracts including a commercial lease and utility services. The agenda also includes presentations, an appointment, and consent agenda items.

• Resolution 25-42: Commercial lease with Lake Eustis Properties, LLC
• Resolution 25-46: Authorizing annual purchases over $100,000 for RCM Utilities, Inc. services
• Ordinance 25-09: LDR amendments for use regulations, master planning for properties over 300 acres, and SR subdivision regulations
• Ordinances 25-10, 25-11, 25-12: Annexation, comp plan amendment, and design district assignment for parcels with alternate keys 3957568, 3955767, 3950680
• Resolution 25-49: Subrecipient agreement with Seminole County Sheriff's Office for HIDTA program

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will meet to approve minutes from prior workshops and meetings, hear updates on America In Bloom and Lake Economic Area Development, and act on several resolutions including a water rate increase and subdivision plat acceptances. The meeting includes a consent agenda with a $100,000+ pavement management contract and an emergency room extension request.

• $100,000+ pavement management services contract (Resolution 25-40)
• Water, wastewater, and stormwater rate increase (Resolution 25-44)
• Garage setback variance for 501 Jackson Street (Resolution 25-34)
• Acceptance of Horizon Heights Townhomes subdivision plat (Resolution 25-39)
• Acceptance of Connors Cove Townhomes subdivision plat (Resolution 25-43)

The City Commission approved a 2.5% increase to water, wastewater, and reclaimed water rates, effective June 1, 2025, and reflected on July bills. They also approved a $298,000 pavement management study, a garage setback variance, and final plats for four subdivisions (Horizon Heights, Connors Cove, Hidden Cove, and one other). The commission gave consensus to apply for a COPS grant and to hold a workshop on a hotel proposal.

• Approved 2.5% water/wastewater rate increase (4-0)
• Approved $298,000 pavement management study (4-0)
• Approved garage setback variance at 501 Jackson Street (4-0)
• Approved Horizon Heights Townhomes final plat (4-0)
• Approved Connors Cove Townhomes final plat (4-0)
• Approved Hidden Cove Subdivision final plat (3-1, Asbate nay)
• Consensus to apply for COPS grant for three officer positions
• Consensus to hold workshop on hotel proposal on June 19

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will meet to approve minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting and hold a public hearing on Ordinance 25-11, a comprehensive plan map amendment for three annexation parcels (Alternate Key Numbers 3957568, 3955767, and 3950680). The LPA will make a recommendation on the amendment.

• Ordinance 25-11: Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment for 2025-CPLUS-03
• Annexation parcels with Alternate Key Numbers 3957568, 3955767, and 3950680
• Public hearing and recommendation on the amendment
• Approval of April 17, 2025 LPA meeting minutes

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve the minutes from its April 17, 2025 meeting and discuss a developer agreement related to tax increment benefits. The board will provide discussion and direction on this item. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of April 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of CRA Developer Agreement – Tax Increment Benefits

The CRA Board voted 3-1 to authorize payment to developer Daniel DiVenanzo for the North Central Place project, provided he follows the agreement. The Board also directed staff to draft clarifications for future tax increment agreements, addressing issues like tax payment responsibility and post-sale eligibility.

• Approved payment to North Central Place developer if agreement terms met (3-1)
• Directed staff to prepare clarifications for future tax increment agreements
• Approved minutes of April 17, 2025 CRA meeting (4-0)

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss and provide direction on Eastern Utilities. The agenda contains only this single workshop item, with no other substantive business listed.

• Workshop item with discussion and direction on Eastern Utilities

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold its regular meeting on May 15, 2025, covering a consent agenda with resolutions on police forfeiture fund donations, a large expenditure for utility system upgrades, a police union agreement, and an emergency management plan update. They will also hold a public hearing on recording liens for delinquent utility accounts, and discuss backyard chickens and sister cities. Several presentations and appointments are scheduled.

• Resolution 25-33: Police Department transfer of forfeiture funds for youth sports programs and a smartboard
• Resolution 25-35: Approving expenditure over $100,000 for controllers and telemetry communication systems upgrades
• Resolution 25-36: Police Department PBA Memorandum of Agreement Article 18 – Extra Duty
• Resolution 25-38: Emergency Management Plan Update 2025
• Resolution 25-24: Authorizing recording of liens on delinquent utility accounts

The Commission reached consensus to have staff draft an ordinance for a two-year test program allowing up to 15 permits for three chickens each, with fees and requirements to be determined. They also approved several resolutions, including recording liens on delinquent utility accounts and reappointing Code Enforcement Board members. No formal vote was taken on the chicken program, which remains a proposal.

• Approved minutes of April 17 and May 1 meetings (5-0)
• Reappointed Ryan Benaglio to Code Enforcement Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Karen Sartele to Code Enforcement Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Bradley Shelley to Code Enforcement Board (5-0)
• Appointed Nicie Allen Parks to Code Enforcement Board (4-1, Ashcraft nay)
• Appointed Christine Cruz as alternate to Code Enforcement Board (5-0)
• Appointed Patricia Jensen as alternate to Code Enforcement Board (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including police forfeiture funds, utility upgrades, PBA agreement, emergency plan (5-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Eustis Historic Preservation Board will consider two certificates of appropriateness for exterior changes to historic properties, including one after-the-fact modification. The board will also approve minutes from its March meeting and hear public comments.

• 2025-COA-03: 922 E Washington Ave — modifications to exterior features (after the fact)
• 2025-COA-04: 830 E Lemon Ave — fence
• Approval of HPB meeting minutes for March 12, 2025

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the Master Plan, including public input and potential direction. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; it serves as a guide and may change before or during the meeting.

The City Commission held a workshop to review the downtown Master Plan, hearing public comments and discussing items like a parking garage, hotel, waterfront activation, and marketing. The Commission reached consensus for staff to update the estimated construction cost for a parking garage, with financing to be discussed during budget workshops. They also agreed to allow G3C2 to present their Master Plan findings at the June 19 regular meeting. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a workshop for discussion and direction.

• Consensus to update parking garage construction cost estimate
• Consensus to discuss parking garage financing during budget workshops
• Consensus to allow G3C2 presentation at June 19 regular meeting
• Agreed staff would bring back parking garage figures and wait for G3C2 input

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the Master Plan, including public input and potential direction. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; it serves as a guide and may change before or during the meeting.

The City Commission held a workshop to discuss the G3C2 downtown master development plan and provide direction. Commissioners did not vote on a two-month extension of the exclusivity agreement, with most opposing it, but reached a consensus to have staff schedule a special meeting for G3C2's next presentation. Direction given to G3C2 included focusing on parking quantity and location, waterfront activation, hotel feasibility, and phasing options.

• Consensus to schedule a special meeting for G3C2's next presentation
• Two-month extension of exclusivity agreement opposed by most commissioners
• Direction given: parking quantity/location, waterfront activation, hotel feasibility, phasing
• Commissioner Asbate opposed exclusivity agreement, favored per-project developers

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold second readings and votes on three ordinances to annex two parcels (alternate keys 1097070 and 1094712), change their future land use designation, and assign a Rural Neighborhood Design District. The commission will also consider a change order for Coolidge Street stormwater and roadway engineering services over $100,000, and an agreement with the Lake County School Board for a School Resource Officer for 2025-2026. Other items include recognition of Miss Eustis winners, a Building Safety Month proclamation, and presentations on Habitat for Humanity and G3C2.

• Resolution 25-08: Approving Coolidge Street Stormwater and Roadway Engineering Services Change Order in excess of $100,000
• Resolution 25-30: Agreement with Lake County School Board for School Resource Officer (SRO) for 2025-2026
• Ordinance 25-03: Voluntary annexation of parcels with alternate keys 1097070 and 1094712 (second reading)
• Ordinance 25-04: Changing future land use designation of annexed parcels (second reading)
• Ordinance 25-05: Assigning Rural Neighborhood Design District to annexed parcels (second reading)

The Eustis City Commission voted unanimously to table Ordinance 25-03, the voluntary annexation of two parcels (Alternate Keys 1097070 and 1094712) totaling approximately 49.5 acres north of County Road 44 and east of State Road 19, after concerns about concrete crushing on the site and its potential health and stormwater impacts. The related ordinances 25-04 and 25-05 were not heard due to the tabling. The Commission also approved the consent agenda, including a change order for Coolidge Street stormwater and roadway engineering services and a School Resource Officer agreement with the Lake County School Board.

• Tabled Ordinance 25-03 (voluntary annexation of 49.5 acres) (5-0)
• Ordinances 25-04 and 25-05 not heard due to tabling
• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolution 25-08 (Coolidge Street change order) and Resolution 25-30 (SRO agreement) (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 5, 2025 workshop (5-0)
• Consensus to hold G3C2 workshop on May 6 at 5:30 p.m.
• Agreed to meet May 8 at 5:30 p.m. for Master Plan review

City Commission Workshop

This is a workshop meeting of the Eustis City Commission focused on Sunshine Laws, with discussion and possible direction. The agenda contains only this single workshop item and standard procedural items, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Workshop item on Sunshine Laws with discussion and direction

The City Commission held a workshop on May 1, 2025, to review the City Charter, Florida Ethics Law, Sunshine Law, and Public Records Act. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was informational and included discussion on interim commissioner appointment timelines and commissioner email procedures. The City Attorney agreed to research interim commissioner appointment timelines in other cities and provide recommendations.

• Commissioners agreed to list individual emails on the website, with copies automatically sent to the commission email
• City Attorney to research interim commissioner appointment timelines and make recommendations
• Discussion held on changing investiture date for newly elected commissioners (no action taken)
• Discussion held on setting deadline for interim commissioner appointment (no action taken)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency will consider accepting the financial statements and independent auditor's report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, for the Eustis Downtown and East Town Redevelopment Agency. The agenda also includes approval of the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Acceptance of FY2024 financial statements and independent auditor's report for Eustis Downtown and East Town Redevelopment Agency
• Approval of March 6, 2025 CRA meeting minutes

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance 25-04, a comprehensive plan amendment for the annexation of two parcels (Alternate Key Numbers 1097070 and 1094712). The meeting also includes approval of the April 3, 2025 minutes. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-04: Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Annexation of Parcels with Alternate Key Numbers 1097070 and 1094712
• Approval of minutes from April 3, 2025 LPA meeting

The Local Planning Agency voted to transmit Ordinance 25-04 to the City Commission, recommending approval of a comprehensive plan amendment to annex approximately 49.5 acres owned by Robert T. Sangster, located north of County Road 44, east of State Road 19, and north of Trout Lake Nature Center. The proposed future land use designation is Mixed Commercial and Industrial (MCI). The board discussed potential uses, including outdoor storage, and heard public concerns about noise, traffic, and environmental impacts. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved transmitting Ordinance 25-04 to City Commission (5-0)
• Recommended annexation of 49.5 acres with MCI future land use designation

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting with presentations on the FY 2023/2024 audit and charity distribution, followed by appointments and a consent agenda. Key actions include approving several expenditures over $100,000 for infrastructure projects, adopting the 2025 Downtown Master Plan, and considering annexation of two parcels. The meeting also includes a second reading of a land development regulation amendment.

• Resolution 25-25: Public records exemption for municipal clerks and election/code enforcement employees
• Resolution 25-28: Water Department Office Building Generator Replacement via Tradewinds Power Corp, over $100,000
• Resolution 25-29: Public Utilities 2025 Reclaimed Water Master Plan Update, over $100,000
• Resolution 25-31: Award bid to Cacique Utilities for County Road 44 Force Main Bypass Connection, over $100,000
• Ordinances 25-03/25-04/25-05: Annexation, land use, and design district for parcels with alternate keys 1097070 and 1094712

The Commission approved Resolution 25-32 adopting the 2025 Downtown Master Plan and incorporating it into the 2016 Redevelopment Plan. It also passed first readings of ordinances to annex approximately 49.5 acres north of County Road 44 and east of State Road 19, changing the future land use to Mixed Commercial Industrial and assigning design districts. The consent agenda was approved, including several expenditures over $100,000. No substantive decisions were made on other matters.

• Approved Resolution 25-32 adopting 2025 Downtown Master Plan (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-01 on final reading amending Land Development Regulations (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-03 on first reading for voluntary annexation of 49.5 acres (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-04 on first reading changing future land use to Mixed Commercial Industrial (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-05 on first reading assigning design districts (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions for generator replacement, reclaimed water plan, and CR 44 force main bypass (5-0)
• Reappointed Dorothy Stevenson and Ronald K. Musselman to Historic Preservation Board (5-0, 4-0 with Mayor Hawkins abstaining)
• Appointed Shanna Graves and Derek Stewart to Historic Preservation Board (5-0)

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission will hold a workshop to review and provide direction on the city’s Master Plan and the Trout Lake Nature Center. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; the meeting is for discussion and potential direction-setting.

The Eustis City Commission held a workshop to review the city's Master Plan and discuss the Trout Lake Nature Center partnership. The Commission reached a consensus to place the Master Plan on the next agenda for adoption and to extend the G3C2 development agreement by two months. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion and direction only.

• Consensus to place Master Plan on next agenda for adoption
• Consensus to extend G3C2 agreement end date by two months
• Consensus that parking needs to be a primary focus and come first
• Consensus for staff to work on developing design standards
• Consensus to schedule eastern utilities workshop for May 15 at 4:00 p.m.
• Consensus to not introduce paid parking

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will meet on April 3, 2025, to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including water service annexation, police agreements with ICE and Lake County, and land-use changes for a parcel at 37121 County Road 452. The meeting also includes second readings of annexation-related ordinances and a first reading of amendments to land development regulations.

• Annexation agreement for water service outside city limits at 37121 County Road 452 (Resolution 25-20)
• Memorandum of Agreement between Eustis Police Department and ICE (Resolution 25-26)
• Mutual Aid Agreement between Eustis Police Department and Lake County Sheriff’s Office (Resolution 25-27)
• Second readings of ordinances for voluntary annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and design district assignment for parcel Alternate Key 2612525
• First reading of amendments to Chapters 102 and 109 of the Land Development Regulations (Ordinance 25-01)

The Commission unanimously approved three ordinances on final reading to annex a 2.86-acre parcel on State Road 44, assign a Mixed Commercial Residential future land use, and designate a Suburban Neighborhood Design District. They also approved a first reading of an ordinance amending land development regulations to add definitions and requirements for retail smoke shops, tattoo establishments, and massage establishments. No public comment was offered on any of these items.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-06 annexing 2.86 acres on State Road 44 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-07 changing future land use to Mixed Commercial Residential (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-08 assigning Suburban Neighborhood Design District (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-01 on first reading to regulate smoke shops, tattoo, and massage establishments (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including water service annexation agreement, ICE agreement, and mutual aid with Lake County Sheriff (5-0)
• Consensus to set up meetings with seaplane consultant and staff regarding proposed Lake Eustis Seaplane Base
• Consensus to schedule Eastern Utilities evaluation presentation for May 1 at 4:00 p.m. workshop
• Consensus to cancel July 3 meeting and consolidate into July 17

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing to consider Ordinance 25-01, which amends Chapters 102 and 109 of the Land Development Regulations. The meeting also includes approval of the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-01 amending Chapters 102 and 109 of the Land Development Regulations
• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2025 LPA meeting

The Local Planning Agency voted unanimously to transmit Ordinance 25-01 to the City Commission, which would amend land development regulations to require pre-application community meetings and add rules for massage establishments, retail smoke shops, self-service storage, and tattoo establishments. The board also reached a consensus to have staff prepare an ordinance banning future medical marijuana dispensaries, while grandfathering existing ones. No public comment was offered during the hearing.

• Approved minutes of March 20, 2025 (5-0)
• Transmitted Ordinance 25-01 to the Commission (5-0)
• Consensus to prepare ordinance banning future marijuana dispensaries

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will meet to approve minutes from the March 6 meeting and consider a comprehensive plan amendment for a parcel annexation. The main action item is a public hearing on Ordinance 25-07, which proposes changing the future land use district for a specific parcel.

• Consideration of Ordinance 25-07: 2025-CPLUS-02 Comprehensive Plan Amendment for parcel Alternate Key Number 2612525

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 20, 2025, addressing a consent agenda that includes a $120,800 rate study expenditure, grant budget amendments, and a firefighter union contract. Public hearings will cover a fine reduction for a code case and first readings of three ordinances to annex a parcel and assign land use and design districts. Other business includes discussions on credit card fees, utility account liens, and backyard chickens.

• Resolution 25-21: Authorizes $120,800 for rate studies and a $59,650 budget amendment
• Resolution 25-23: Approves IAFF A Unit contract for 10/1/24-9/30/27
• Resolution 25-16: Fine reduction/release of lien for 2250 S. Bay Street, Code Case #22-00270
• Ordinances 25-06, 25-07, 25-08: First reading for voluntary annexation of parcel (Alternate Key 2612525) and land use/design district assignments
• Discussion on backyard chickens

The Commission approved first readings for the voluntary annexation of a 2.86-acre parcel on State Road 44, its future land use designation as Mixed Commercial/Residential, and its assignment to the Suburban Neighborhood design district. They also approved a consent agenda including rate studies, grant budget amendments, and a firefighter union contract, and reduced a code enforcement fine from $102,250 to $2,500. The Commission reached consensus to resume the utility lien program and to hold a workshop on April 5 to discuss the master plan.

• Approved Resolution 25-16 reducing code enforcement fine to $2,500 and releasing lien (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-06 on first reading for voluntary annexation of 2.86 acres (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-07 on first reading for Mixed Commercial/Residential future land use (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-08 on first reading for Suburban Neighborhood design district (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including rate studies, grant budget amendments, and IAFF contract (5-0)
• Consensus to resume utility lien program
• Consensus to hold master plan workshop on April 5 at 9:00 a.m.
• Consensus to appoint Fire Chief Swanson as Acting City Manager

Historic Preservation Board

The Eustis Historic Preservation Board will hold a regular meeting to handle administrative items, including approval of minutes and election of officers. The main substantive item is a certificate of appropriateness application for a re-roof at 679 Key Avenue. The meeting also includes time for public comment and reports from board members and staff.

• 2025-COA-01: Certificate of Appropriateness for re-roof at 679 Key Avenue
• Nomination and election of officers
• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2024 meeting

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will review and possibly recommend a comprehensive plan amendment (Ordinance 25-02) to change the future land use designation of a parcel at 4017 E Orange Avenue to Suburban Residential. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes. This is a public hearing and discussion item, not a final decision by the LPA.

• Ordinance 25-02: Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 4017 E Orange Avenue
• Future Land Use Amendment to Suburban Residential for parcel with Alternate Key 1658641
• Approval of minutes from February 20, 2025 LPA meeting

The Local Planning Agency voted to postpone Ordinance 25-02, a comprehensive plan amendment to change the future land use of 4017 E. Orange Avenue from Rural Residential to Suburban Residential. The postponement was made without restricting when the item could be brought back, after discussion about the property owner's compliance issues and potential code revisions. The board also approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting.

• Approved February 20, 2025 LPA minutes (3-0)
• Postponed Ordinance 25-02 (land use change for 4017 E Orange Ave) (4-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will consider a preliminary plat for a 275-unit townhome subdivision on about 51.87 acres west of State Road 19, plus a first reading of a comprehensive plan amendment for a future land use change. They will also vote on several resolutions, including a SWAT team MOU, annual purchases of recycled asphalt over $100,000, and fine reductions for code enforcement cases. Discussions are scheduled on the utility lien process and credit card fees.

• Resolution 24-70: Preliminary plat for Eustis SR 19 Subdivision, 275 townhomes on 51.87 acres, west of SR 19 north of CR 19A
• Resolution 25-09: MOU for Eustis PD SWAT to continue with Mid Fla SWAT Team
• Resolution 25-15: Approving multiple annual purchases exceeding $100,000 for recycled asphalt
• Resolution 25-11: Consideration of fine reduction for 1601 Orange Drive
• Ordinance 25-02: First reading of comprehensive plan amendment for parcel with Alternate Key 1658641

The Commission approved the preliminary subdivision plat for the Eustis SR 19 Subdivision, a 275-unit townhome and single-family development, by a 3-1 vote. The item was initially tabled but the motion to table failed in a tie vote, and a subsequent motion to approve passed. The Commission also approved a consent agenda including a SWAT team MOU, recycled asphalt purchases, and the Historic Preservation Annual Report. Additionally, they denied a fine reduction for a code enforcement lien at 1601 Orange Drive, keeping the full $28,750 fine, and approved a lien reduction for 2260 Suanee Avenue from $11,100 to $3,700.

• Approved preliminary plat for Eustis SR 19 Subdivision (275 units) (3-1)
• Approved consent agenda: SWAT MOU, recycled asphalt purchases, Historic Preservation report (4-0)
• Denied fine reduction for 1601 Orange Drive, kept lien at $28,750 (3-1)
• Approved lien reduction for 2260 Suanee Avenue from $11,100 to $3,700 (4-0)
• Postponed utility lien process and credit card fees discussions to March 20
• Removed Ordinance 25-02 from agenda due to LPA postponement

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency will consider recommending the Downtown Master Plan, developed by MIG, Inc., for adoption by the City Commission. The board will also discuss and potentially approve Resolution 25-01, a budget transfer to fund a development and redevelopment real estate consultant. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting.

• Recommendation for City Commission adoption of the Downtown Master Plan by MIG, Inc.
• CRA Resolution 25-01: Budget transfer to fund development and redevelopment real estate consultant
• Approval of minutes from January 16, 2025 CRA meeting

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several resolutions and an ordinance at its regular meeting. Key items include approving Duke Energy audit closing agreements, a franchise agreement with Waste Management, and a first reading of an ordinance amending land development regulations. The agenda also includes presentations and recognitions.

• Resolution 25-13: Approval of Duke Energy Audit Closing Agreements
• Resolution 25-17: Approval of Franchise Agreement with Waste Management Inc. of Florida
• First reading of Ordinance 25-01 amending Land Development Regulations (community meeting and use regulations table)
• Presentation of check to Eustis Community Alliance
• Recognition of Officer Torres for completing SWAT school

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will meet to approve minutes from October 2024 and hold a public hearing on Ordinance 25-01, which amends the Land Development Regulations regarding community meetings and the use regulations table. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 PM on February 20, 2025, at City Hall.

• Ordinance 25-01: Amending Land Development Regulations Section 102-11(b) Community Meeting and Section 109.4 Use Regulations Table
• Approval of minutes from October 17, 2024 LPA meeting

The Local Planning Agency voted unanimously to transmit Ordinance 25-01 to the City Commission. The ordinance would require community meetings for certain large developments and change where hookah lounges and self-storage facilities are allowed. No final approval was made; the item now goes to the City Commission for consideration.

• Approved minutes of October 17, 2024 (5-0)
• Transmitted Ordinance 25-01 to City Commission (5-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a special meeting to approve minutes from prior workshops and regular meetings, recognize February as Black History Month, and appoint a special magistrate to hear school-zone speed infractions. No new ordinances or contracts are scheduled for a vote.

• Proclamation declaring February Black History Month and 31st Annual African American Heritage Celebration
• Resolution 25-02 appoints a special magistrate as Local Hearing Officer for school-zone speed infractions
• Resolution 25-14 authorizes Parks & Rec pickleball and basketball court projects

The Eustis City Commission held a special meeting and approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions appointing a special magistrate for school zone speed infraction hearings and for Parks & Rec pickleball and basketball courts. The minutes from January 13 and 16, 2025, were also approved. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of presentations and comments.

• Approved minutes for January 13 and 16, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-02 appointing special magistrate for school zone speed hearings (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-14 for pickleball and basketball courts (5-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a franchise agreement with Waste Management, amendments to the city's land development regulations, and fine reductions for code violations. The agenda also includes proclamations, recognitions, and discussions on utility lien processes and credit card fees.

• Resolution 25-17: Franchise agreement with Waste Management Inc. of Florida
• Ordinance 25-01 (first reading): Amendments to Chapters 102 and 109 of Land Development Regulations
• Resolution 25-11: Fine reduction for 1601 Orange Drive
• Resolution 25-16: Fine reduction/release of lien for 2250 S. Bay Street (Code Case #22-00270)
• Resolution 25-14: Parks & Rec pickleball and basketball courts

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will consider Ordinance 25-01, which amends Chapters 102 and 109 of the City's Land Development Regulations. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting and a public hearing on the ordinance. The LPA will make a recommendation on the ordinance.

• Ordinance 25-01: Amendment to Chapters 102 and 109 of Land Development Regulations
• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-01
• Approval of minutes from October 17, 2024 LPA meeting

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve minutes from the December 2024 meeting and discuss the Downtown Master Plan. The most consequential item is a resolution (25-01) proposing adoption of the Downtown Master Plan, which will include public input and board direction.

• CRA Resolution Number 25-01: Adoption of Downtown Master Plan

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several routine items, including approval of minutes, a resolution for annual purchases over $100,000, and a contract amendment for solid waste services. They will also discuss a new Downtown Business Growth and Economic Sustainability Grant Program and consider a fine reduction/lien release for a property at 1601 Orange Drive.

• Resolution 25-10: Approval of annual purchase in excess of $100,000
• Resolution 25-12: Seventh addendum to solid waste and recycling collection and disposal contract
• Resolution 25-11: Fine reduction/release of lien for 1601 Orange Drive
• New Downtown Business Growth and Economic Sustainability Grant Program discussion

The City Commission postponed Resolution 25-11, which would reduce a code enforcement lien on 1601 Orange Drive from $28,750 to $13,230, to the February 20, 2025 agenda. The postponement allows for a full commission vote, as Commissioner Holland was absent and the commission was split on whether to reduce or fully waive the fine. The commission also approved the consent agenda, including resolutions for annual purchases over $100,000 and a solid waste contract addendum, and discussed the downtown parking garage and incentive program without formal action.

• Approved minutes of January 2, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda: Resolution 25-10 (annual purchases >$100,000) and Resolution 25-12 (solid waste contract addendum) (4-0)
• Postponed Resolution 25-11 (fine reduction/release of lien at 1601 Orange Drive) to February 20, 2025 (4-0)

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the Downtown Redevelopment Project, including a presentation by Mike Goman of Goman + York. The agenda includes discussion, question and answer, and department updates. No formal decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion and direction session.

• Presentation by Mike Goman with Goman + York
• Downtown Project Discussion, Question and Answer
• Department Updates

The City Commission held a workshop to discuss downtown redevelopment, hearing a presentation from consultant Mike Goman of Goman + York. No formal decisions were made, but the Commission reached consensus to hold a workshop to review the master plan before approval and to consider hiring a consultant for next steps. Department heads provided updates on their operations and goals.

• Consensus to hold a workshop to review the downtown master plan prior to Commission approval
• Consensus to consider hiring a consultant for next steps in downtown redevelopment
• No formal votes taken; workshop was informational

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold its first meeting of 2025, including the swearing-in of new commissioners, election of mayor and vice mayor, and approval of minutes. The consent agenda includes several resolutions on purchases, budget amendments, and a collective bargaining agreement. A public hearing is scheduled for appointments to boards and committees.

• Resolution 25-03: Purchase of security cameras over $100,000
• Resolution 25-04: Lightning detection systems for Pool/Ferran Park, Sunset Park, Dog Park, Carver Park
• Resolution 25-05: Budget amendment for economic development grant matching funds
• Resolution 25-06: $5,831,200 budget carry-over for capital and consulting services
• Resolution 25-07: Collective bargaining agreement with Eustis Professional Firefighters Local 4731

The Commission elected Willie Hawkins as Mayor and Gary Ashcraft as Vice Mayor for 2025, both unanimously. The Commission also approved the consent agenda, including resolutions for security cameras, a lightning detection system, budget amendments, and a firefighter collective bargaining agreement. Appointments to various boards and committees were approved. No other substantive decisions were made; discussion on downtown redevelopment was held but no formal action taken.

• Elected Willie Hawkins as Mayor (5-0)
• Elected Gary Ashcraft as Vice Mayor (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including security camera purchase, lightning detection system, budget amendments, and firefighter CBA (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-01 appointing commissioners to boards and committees (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 12, 2024 meeting (5-0)