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City secures $134,000 from Publix toward State Road 26 traffic signal; county not participating
Summary
The commission authorized the city manager to execute a cost-share agreement with Publix for a traffic signal near State Road 26 and Newberry Lane after a multi-year planning process; Publix committed $134,000, while the county declined to participate in funding for the project.
The City of Newberry authorized the city manager to execute a cost-share agreement with Publix to preserve $134,000 in developer funding pledged toward a traffic signal at State Road 26 and Newberry Lane.
Jamie Jones summarized three years of partnership and discussion among FDOT, Alachua County, the developer, and the city to identify appropriate traffic-signal improvements in the area. Jones said each stakeholder had different technical preferences, and that disagreement over signal location and turning-movement design had delayed a permanent agreement in the past.
Jones said Publix' developer "committed early on to put $134,000 towards this" and that the city has a signed agreement to secure that funding if the commission authorizes execution. He also said the county is not participating in the funding because of differing position on the intersection location and design.
Commissioners and staff emphasized that all parties want a signal, but disagreed on whether the intersection should provide full-access left turns or a restricted configuration in coordination with state roadway design. Jones said staff is continuing to work with FDOT and the other stakeholders and that a more detailed presentation about potential signal locations and types will be brought to the commission.
Commissioner Farnsworth moved to authorize the city manager to execute the cost-share agreement; Commissioner Maison seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
