Fiscal Year 2013 Recommended Budget Book - Lake County

Public Resources• A Library Services Innovative Services Group will research and recommend improvements in library technology toincrease public access to library services. The Innovative Services Group will develop a multi-year plan for improvinginfrastructure, including the reallocation of library system-wide resources to add or expand information services.• Library Services and the county branch libraries have the best data transmission in the county through quality datatransmission to all participating libraries.• A Library Services Space Utilization Group assists System libraries to re-purpose their physical spaces to accommodatethe needs of users for gathering, learning and working in the new digitalenvironment. Most System libraries will have plans for re-purposing their physicalspaces, including plans and pricing for acquiring additional furniture andequipment.• Library Services will continue to present showcase events, such as Festival ofReading and Trash to Fashion, to residents of all ages that will bring prestige toLake County.Lake County is a Leader in Multi-jurisdictional Cooperation:• Lake County Extension will continue to be a cooperative entity between UF and LCBCC. In addition, Lake CountyExtension Agents work cooperatively with Sumter, Seminole, Orange and Osceola County Extension offices to provideuniform, coordinated educational programming for agribusiness and 4H youth.• Library Services takes the lead in workforce development by partnering with local colleges and universities, businessand service organizations to offer training, counseling and other assistance to those seeking employment or betteremployment. Classes and individual counseling sessions are offered at key System libraries on a regular basis.• Library Services will continue to partner with Lake-Sumter Community College and the University of Central Florida toensure that Cooper Memorial Library is the premier library in Lake County. Cooper Memorial Library will enhance andexpand its program and learning activities to meet current needs of its community in innovative ways.• Cagan Crossings Community Library will continue to serve the needs of the residents of Polk and Osceola counties, aswell as Lake County, in the Four Corners area.The Economy of Lake County is Strong, Diversified, and Sustainable:• The Agricultural Education Division will enable agribusiness to succeed through diversified educational opportunitiesand individual consultations to ensure they remain profitable through continued educational programming taught byqualified extension agents.Lake County Offers a Quality, Reliable Transportation Network in a Multi-modal System:• The Parks and Trails Division will continue to facilitate the development and management of parks and facilities for arecreation system that meets the diverse needs of the community, and complete development/improvement phases thatare permitted and funded. All capital projects will continue to be completed in phases.Lake County Preserves Environmental Resources:• The Discovery Gardens Horticulture Learning Center building is a model of energy efficiency and water conservationthat will be used for educational programming in this area.• The Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District (LCSWCD) provides educational programming and individualservices to improve water and soil conservation practices through the Mobile Irrigation Lab and youth outreachprograms. Lake County Extension provides programs in Best Management Practices for agricultural businesses andgreen industry (landscaping) to conserve natural resources.• The Lake County Parks and Trails Division has fifteen distinct capital improvement projects underway at the County’spassive and active parks. The scope of the services include but are not limited toenvironmental studies, design, engineering and construction bid documents neededfor the construction/improvements of active recreation (sports fields, courts, etc.)and passive recreation (habitat for wildlife and restoration) projects. Capitalprojects are supported by the Parks, Recreation and Trails Advisory Board and areF - 113