Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/18/2025
Item Status: New
From: Frank Lundy, P.E., County Engineer
Mark Acreman, P.E., Assistant County Engineer
Submitted by: Lisa Sangster, Administrative Support Coordinator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Right-of-Way Acquisition for Intersection Safety Improvements
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Authorize the Highway Department to acquire right-of-way for future intersection safety improvements along State Route 287 between Old Jack Springs Road and Willie Cooper Road.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The County Commission previously authorized intersection safety improvement projects along State Route 287 in relation to the opening of the Novelis Plant. Given the increase in traffic volume and demand along State Route 287, additional intersection safety improvements are warranted.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $300,000.00 Estimate
Budget line item(s) to be used: TIF District Funds
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Highway Department staff will begin process for purchase of right-of-way for future intersection safety improvement projects.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A