Decisions › County Commission meeting of Sep 8, 2026
Approved the five-year transportation plan for 2027-2031, which costs $123,990,035 in 2027 for road and paving projects.
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.
Watch this part of the meeting (starts at 1:11:13)
The county's own recording.
In plain words
A five-year plan listing road, sidewalk, trail, traffic signal, and paving projects the county intends to build from 2027 through 2031, using multiple funding sources.
What changes The county formally adopts the plan, committing to pursue the listed projects as funds become available and as revenue and costs allow.
Who and the money Lake County and its municipalities; the estimated fiscal impact for 2027 is $123,990,035 (expenditure), funded through the General Fund, MSTUMunicipal Service Taxing Unit: a part of the county where an extra property tax pays for a service only that area gets, such as fire protection or street lighting. Florida Statutes 125.01(1)(q) - Roads, Road Impact FeesA one-time charge on new construction to pay for the roads, schools, parks or fire stations the new homes or businesses will need. Florida Statutes 163.31801, Federal/State Grants, Sales Tax Capital Projects - Public Works/Roads, and County Transportation Trust Funds.
Stated reason (staff, quoted): "Section 22-41(d), Lake County Code, requires a public hearing to adopt the Five-Year Transportation Improvement Program utilizing Transportation Impact Fee funds."
Why (staff, quoted) "Section 22-41(d), Lake County Code, requires a public hearing to adopt the Five-Year Transportation Improvement Program utilizing Transportation Impact Fee funds."
Paid from General Fund, MSTU - Roads, Road Impact Fees, Federal/State Grants, Sales Tax Capital Projects - Public Works/Roads, and County Transportation Trust Funds
Backup in the packet: Road Program 2027-2031 (No TOC) FINAL - ADA Compliant (p. 685)
Written from the Board Action and the staff cover sheet, checked by script: every number appears in the record. Staff memo
From the record
PUBLIC HEARING: Recommend approval of the Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program. The Program is funded through the General Fund, MSTU - Roads, Road Impact Fees, Federal/State Grants, Sales Tax Capital Projects - Public Works/Roads, and County Transportation Trust Funds. The estimated fiscal impact for 2027 is $123,990,035 (expenditure) and will be included in the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget request.Clerk of Court, Board Action, Sep 8, 2026, page 6. Open the official document
The rest of this meeting
- Previous item: Approved the assessment rates and roll for the Distributed Wastewater Treatment Systems service unit, bringing in $67,919.40 in revenue.
- Next item: Approved an amendment to the Local Provider Participation Fund rules so the county follows the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
- All 24 items from Sep 8, 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.