The city has plans for an estimated $1.2 million Lake Lillian improvement project that includes a renovated community center, new playground, restrooms and trails.
The city plans to pay for the project using proceeds from the Downtown Belleview Community Redevelopment Area. A portion of property taxes in the designated area go toward improvements. But the proceeds from the CRA total about $50,000 per year, which means the Lake Lillian project would take at least 25 years to complete.