Decisions › County Commission meeting of Feb 24, 2026
Approved a resolution to lower the speed limit from 45 MPH to 35 MPH on Number Two Road from CR 48 south to 1,850 feet east of Silverwood Lane for $800.
The result is from the Clerk's Board ActionThe Clerk's same-week record of what the County Commission decided on each agenda tab. Vote tallies and discussion come later in the Board Minutes. Clerk of Court, Board Action and Board Minutes on Municode. The vote by name appears here when the official minutes are posted, usually a few weeks after the meeting.
In plain words
A resolutionA formal Board decision that is not a law: it states a position, approves an agreement, sets a fee or rate, or directs staff. Adopted by a vote, usually without a public hearing. Florida Statutes 125.01 to lower the posted speed limit on Number Two Road from 45 MPH to 35 MPH between CR 48 and 1,850 feet east of Silverwood Lane.
What changes Drivers on that segment of Number Two Road must travel at 35 MPH instead of 45 MPH.
Who and the money Applies to Number Two Road in Commission District 3; estimated cost is $800 (expenditure) within the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
Stated reason (staff, quoted): "A reduced speed limit will provide a safer driving experience along Number Two Road."
Where Number Two Road from CR 48 south to 1,850 feet east of Silverwood Lane
Why (staff, quoted) "The purpose of this agenda item is to carry out the Board direction to lower the speed limit on a portion of Number Two Road."
Backup in the packet: Vicinity Map Number 2 Road-1 (p. 997), Number Two Rd Speed to 35 MPH Location Map (p. 997), Number 2 Rd Speed Study_2-9-26a (p. 997), Reso 2026-__ No Two Rd_Speed Limit2.10.26 (p. 997)
Written from the Board Action and the staff cover sheet, checked by script: every number appears in the record. Staff memo
From the record
Request from Public Works to recommend approval of Resolution 2026-24 to reduce the speed limit from 45 MPH to 35 MPH on Number Two Road from CR 48 south to 1,850 feet east of Silverwood Lane. The estimated fiscal impact is $800 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 3.Clerk of Court, Board Action, Feb 24, 2026, page 4. Open the official document
The rest of this meeting
- Previous item: Approved proceeding to closing on a deeded right-of-way dedication for Huntington Oaks in the City of Leesburg, with an estimated cost of $800.
- Next item: Approved a change order to the Old 441/CR 19A at Eudora Road Roundabout contract to add a small roundabout at Bay Road and Short Street.
- All 27 items from Feb 24, 2026
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