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Apopka council approves transfer of Ocoee‑Apopka Road after county language changes; design funding, sidewalks and drainage remain outstanding
Summary
Council unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with Orange County to transfer a segment of Ocoee‑Apopka Road and a parcel at 1102 Ocoee‑Apopka Road to the city after county requested minor contract language revisions; staff and consultants said design funding exists but construction and drainage details will be resolved through developer impact fees and future procurement.
Mayor Brian Nelson opened discussion on an interlocal agreement to accept a portion of Ocoee‑Apopka Road from Orange County and an adjacent property at 1102 Ocoee‑Apopka Road. Jean Sanchez, with the city’s Community Development Department, told the council the county asked for a small language revision to its template after BCC review; the change adjusts the timeline for the county’s mill‑and‑resurface work to occur within 12 months of the city accepting the transfer.
Pam Richmond, a transportation consultant who worked on the project, said the design phase is funded and the city previously set aside about $1,000,000 for design. Richmond told council the Ridge development…
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