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Apopka council tables Golden Gem Road transfer amid cost and jurisdiction concerns
Summary
After extended debate and public comment, the City Council voted to table an interlocal agreement with Orange County that would transfer a one-mile segment of Golden Gem Road to the city, citing unclear funding, potential legal obligations and infrastructure costs estimated in the millions.
The Apopka City Council on Jan. 7 voted to table consideration of an interlocal agreement that would transfer jurisdiction of Golden Gem Road from Orange County to the city, after residents and several council members raised questions about the road’s condition, design standards and who would pay for required reconstruction.
Jean Sanchez, senior staff in the community development department, told the council the item before them would establish city jurisdiction only and would not commit construction funding or a schedule.…
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