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Apopka council declines Orange County's expanded Golden Gem Road transfer proposal
Summary
The City of Apopka on Aug. 6 declined Orange County’s amended interlocal agreement that would have expanded the segment of Golden Gem Road the county asked the city to accept.
The City of Apopka on Aug. 6 declined Orange County’s amended interlocal agreement that would have expanded the segment of Golden Gem Road the county asked the city to accept.
"The city is under no obligation to take ownership," Jean Sanchez, community development staff, told the council as she outlined the history of negotiations and the cost implications of the county’s proposed increased terminus.
Why it matters: Golden Gem Road is functionally classified and carries regional traffic; the roadway is substandard and requires a full reconstruction, including stormwater and right‑of‑way work. Sanchez told the council the city…
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