Decisions › County Commission meeting of Mar 24, 2026
Approved a construction agreement with the Central Florida Expressway Authority for the County to pay $16,348,714.42 over 20 years for the Lake/Orange Expressway Project.
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In plain words
A construction agreement with the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) for Lake County to reimburse CFX for a portion of the right-of-way acquisition, design, permitting, and construction associated with CR 455, Cook Road, and Schofield as part of the Lake/Orange Expressway Project.
What changes The County commits to paying CFX $16,348,714.42 in twenty annual payments starting October 15, 2027, for its share of the Lake/Orange Expressway construction costs.
Who and the money Lake County Public Works and the Central Florida Expressway Authority; $16,348,714.42 total, with the first payment of $817,436.12 due October 15, 2027, and annual payments of $817,435.70 through October 15, 2046.
Stated reason (staff, quoted): "Lake County Public Works, in discussions with CFX, incorporated improvements to CR 455, Cook Road, Schofield, and the County's trail system into the CFX Lake/Orange Expressway construction plans."
Where CR 455, Cook Road, and Schofield located between U.S. 27 and S.R. 429
Why (staff, quoted) "Lake County Public Works, in discussions with CFX, incorporated improvements to CR 455, Cook Road, Schofield, and the County's trail system into the CFX Lake/Orange Expressway construction plans."
Backup in the packet: 516-237-BID FORM-CR 455 - LOCAL ROADS Estimate (p. 586), CFX Location Map (p. 586), Vicinity Map CFX (p. 586), Trail Agreement.CFX.Lake County.3.20.26clean w Exhibits (p. 586)
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 a Construction Agreement with the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) for the County to reimburse CFX for a portion of the right-of-way acquisition, design, permitting, and construction associated with CR 455, Cook Road, and Schofield located between U.S. 27 and S.R. 429 as part of the Lake/Orange Expressway Project in the amount of $16,348,714.42, spread over 20 years. The first payment of $817,436.12 is scheduled for approximately October 15, 2027, with annual payments of $817,435.70 thereafter through October 15, 2046. The fiscal impact is $817,436.12 (expenditure) in Fiscal Year 2028 and $817,435.70 annually through Fiscal Year 2046 (expenditure). Commission District 1.Clerk of Court, Board Action, Mar 24, 2026, page 4. Open the official document
The rest of this meeting
- Previous item: Approved a $533,577 contract to repair a sinkhole and roadway damage on Empire Church Road, plus two $1,000,000 budget transfers to fund the work.
- Next item: Approved a budget transfer of $1,567,863 from the General Fund Resurfacing Reserves to the General Fund Public Works Resurfacing account to complete the Fiscal Year 2026 Phase II program.
- All 23 items from Mar 24, 2026
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- Oct 27, 2026 Approved a $174,233 agreement with the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX) to continue providing weekend and holiday Link 55 fixed route bus service in South Lake County.
- Oct 13, 2026 Approved proceeding to closing on a deeded right-of-way for US Highway 441 - Sleepy Hollow Racetrac in the City of Leesburg.
- Oct 13, 2026 Approved a $22,739.03 change order to OM Engineering Services, Inc. for engineering and design services for Villa City Road turn lanes.
- Oct 13, 2026 Approved a plan to repair the collapsed Cherry Lake Road shoulder for $400,496.45 without competitive bidding so the county can fix it quickly.
- Sep 22, 2026 Approved a $1,120,546.24 contract for construction, engineering, and inspection services for Hartwood Marsh from US27 to Majestic Isle Drive.