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Residents Press County on Wash‑outs and Sight Lines; Board Approves FDOT River Road Resolution
Summary
Residents reported repeated washouts and blocked access on Tyndale Road and other county roads; the commission approved an FDOT resolution for River Road and advanced culvert ordinance amendments toward public hearing.
Residents told the board during public comment that several county dirt roads — notably Tyndale Road, Lovewood Road and Buttercup — have repeatedly washed out during rain, blocking school buses, emergency vehicles and residents. Sekima Godwin, a Cottondale resident, said the roads were passable only after residents used tractors or four‑wheel‑drive vehicles and asked the county to prioritize culvert cleaning and road build‑up.
A separate public commenter asked about pavement markings and centerline/edge lines on county roads near Fairview, saying motorists had dangerously passed on a blind rise. Commissioners and road‑department staff acknowledged the safety concerns and said road crews would continue maintenance and consider signage and marking options.
On business items, the commission unanimously approved a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) resolution supporting an application for River Road from Cox Road to Brinson Road under the Scott program; the resolution accompanies the county’s application to FDOT for funding.
The board also advanced amendments to the county’s culvert ordinance. Staff read an ordinance title amending Chapter 44 to clarify responsibilities for construction, alteration and impact costs, and the board closed public comment on the item and took the vote to advance it into the formal public‑hearing process.
Why it matters: Persistent road washouts block school bus service and emergency access in some neighborhoods. The FDOT resolution is a routine step in applying for state assistance on a specific corridor; culvert ordinance amendments clarify developer and property owner responsibilities for site work that affects drainage.
No further county funding commitment was made for the dirt‑road repairs during public comment; staff said crew capacity and prioritization will guide future actions.
