Decisions › County Commission meeting of Aug 11, 2026
Approved a resolution to restrict trucks over 10 tons on Lake Erie Road between SR 33 and Bay Lake Road, exempting local deliveries, for $5,400.
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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 post signs on Lake Erie Road between SR 33 and Bay Lake Road restricting trucks over 10 tons, with an exemption for local deliveries.
What changes Trucks over 10 tons will be restricted from using that segment of Lake Erie Road, except for local deliveries, and the Sheriff's Office can issue citations for violations.
Who and the money Applies to truck traffic on Lake Erie Road between SR 33 and Bay Lake Road; estimated cost is $5,400 (expenditure) within the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
Stated reason (staff, quoted): "Staff has reviewed and determined that safety would be improved and roadway deterioration would be reduced if a weight restriction were implemented to limit heavy truck traffic."
Where Lake Erie Road between SR 33 and Bay Lake Road
Why (staff, quoted) "Safety complaints have been received from several residents, citing concerns related to curves along the roadway as well as a school bus stop located in this area."
Backup in the packet: Lake Erie Rd Vicinity Map (p. 941), Lake Erie (p. 941), CAD_Set_LakeErie (p. 941), Resolution_LakeErie_Adrienne Beckman_7.24.2026 (p. 941)
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 10-Ton Truck Restriction Resolution 2026-88 on Lake Erie Road between SR 33 and Bay Lake Road. The proposed signs are expected to provide advance warning to truck traffic that might otherwise consider taking Lake Erie Road. Local deliveries are exempt from the restriction. The estimated fiscal impact is $5,400 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Commission District 1.Clerk of Court, Board Action, Aug 11, 2026, page 6. Open the official document
The rest of this meeting
- Previous item: Approved a contract to improve the CR 44A and CR 439 intersection traffic signals using $577,804.56 in grant funds and a $190,000 county match.
- Next item: Approved a 10-ton truck restriction on Lake Louisa Road between Hammock Ridge Road and US 27, with seven signs costing $1,800.
- All 23 items from Aug 11, 2026
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