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10 part-time employees who provide the labor force to support City operations. These <br />operations consist of all municipal and water/sewer utilities services, as well as traditional <br />City functions such as police and fire protection, emergency medical services, sanitation, <br />road maintenance, water and sewer operations, parks and recreation, planning and <br />community development, and administrative support activities for City governmental <br />programs. <br />In addition to its dedicated workforce, the City also advocates strong community <br />involvement through a number of voluntary citizen boards. These boards assist in the <br />decision making processes in the City and include the Planning and Zoning Commission, <br />Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Board of <br />Trustees, Lakes Management Advisory Board and Community Redevelopment Agency. <br />These Boards are indicative of the public-private partnerships and commitment toward <br />progress and expansion in the City demonstrated by citizens. <br />City's neighborhoods. In addition, there are more than two dozen lakes, some of <br />which provide opportunities for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. <br />Various entertainment events including art exhibits, jazz concerts, blues festivals, car <br />shows and recreational programs for the young and older alike are offered <br />throughout the year and continue to grow in popularity. <br />The City's current official population is estimated to be 27,057, a far cry from the <br />population of 407 in 1950. Today, Casselberry encompasses an area of <br />approximately 7.5 square miles. Located within its boundaries are 13 parks, some of <br />which offer recreation such as fishing, basketball and baseball or soccer, while other <br />parks offer a more passive use within the Casselberry is home to two highly rated public schools - Casselberry Elementary and <br />South Seminole Middle School. Seminole County (in which Casselberry is located) is a <br />highly desired place to raise families due to its reputation for quality education. There are <br />also two private schools located within the City - Lake Forrest Preparatory School and The <br />Geneva School. <br />image of children playing in city park <br />image of music festival at city park <br />page 9 <br />