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Apopka public works seeks funding for sidewalks, paving and traffic projects; Piedmont Lakes work to continue
Summary
Public Works Director Vladimir Simonovsky presented a $12.9 million operating budget and described a $56.7 million capital program across utilities, transportation and stormwater. Staff proposed sidewalk and paving funding, described Piedmont Lakes sidewalk phases and requested design dollars for several intersection/roundabout projects.
Vladimir Simonovsky, public works director and city engineer, presented the public‑works operating budget and a multi‑year capital program, describing a reorganization intended to align staff to workload and listing major transportation and stormwater projects.
Why it matters: The public works budget funds road paving, stormwater maintenance and sidewalk repairs and includes design and construction funding for projects that affect traffic, safety and neighborhood walkability.
Key items: Simonovsky listed a $1,000,000 request for asbestos‑cement and galvanized water‑main replacement (phase 2), a $500,000 roundabout design at Binion Road, a $1.4 million construction request for the Sandpiper at Rock Springs intersection and signal, and $300,000 for new sidewalk design/construction. The Piedmont Lakes phases 2–4 sidewalk work is underway; staff said phase 1 of the northern stretch is complete and later phases will start in FY26.
Sidewalk and street‑repair process: Streets superintendent Mike Ortiz said the city uses a pavement condition index (PCI) for roads and GIS‑tracked work orders to identify sidewalk hot spots; larger subdivision repairs are bundled and contracted rather than addressed piecemeal. Staff noted tree‑root damage as a common cause of sidewalk failure and said the city is moving to species and placement standards that fit smaller planting strips.
What’s next: Staff will provide the council with PCI and sidewalk‑priority reports and said construction of approved projects will follow permitting and procurement; council also asked staff to update the public on scheduling and right‑of‑way acquisition related to Kelly Park Road and the Pioneer agreement.
