Decisions › County Commission meeting of Jun 9, 2026
Approved a change to the construction agreement with the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) so the County pays $16,348,714.42 over 20 years for road work on CR 455, Cook Road, and Schofield.
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In plain words
A revised 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 as part of the Lake/Orange Expressway Project.
What changes The County will pay CFX $16,348,714.42 in 20 annual payments, with the first payment of $817,436.12 due on or before October 15, 2027, and $817,435.70 annually thereafter through October 15, 2046.
Who and the money Lake County Public Works and the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX); total expenditure of $16,348,714.42, with an annual fiscal impact of $817,436.12 in Fiscal Year 2028 and $817,435.70 annually through Fiscal Year 2046.
The record states no reason.
Where CR 455, Cook Road, and Schofield located between U.S. 27 and S.R. 429
Backup in the packet: 516-237-BID FORM-CR 455 - LOCAL ROADS Estimate (p. 445), CFX Location Map (p. 445), Vicinity Map CFX (p. 445), Construction Agreement.CFX.Lake County.REVISED FINAL052826.SGS (p. 445)
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 to repeal and replace the Construction Agreement previously approved by the Board of County Commissioners on March 24, 2026, 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, Jun 9, 2026, page 5. Open the official document
The rest of this meeting
- Previous item: Approved the closing on a deeded right-of-way dedication for Grove at Pine Meadows in the City of Eustis for an estimated $800.
- Next item: Approved an agreement with the Lake County Water Authority to accept $1,000,000 for the Distributed Wastewater Treatment System Program.
- All 33 items from Jun 9, 2026
More on roads and transportation
- 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.