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File #: 25-1022   
Type: Consent Agenda Status: Passed
File created: 6/12/2025 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 7/1/2025 Final action: 7/1/2025
Title: Set Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Stephenson Avenue near Babson Park. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact)

SUBJECT

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Set Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Stephenson Avenue near Babson Park. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.)  (No fiscal impact)

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DESCRIPTION

The Board of County Commissioners has a policy that allows for the installation of traffic calming devices on certain County roads, provided they meet the criteria set forth in the policy.

An area resident approached the County with a request to install traffic calming devices on Stephenson Avenue. Stephenson Avenue is located in the Babson Park area in S-33, T-30S, R-28E, and is classified as a Local Residential roadway.

Staff conducted traffic studies on Stephenson Avenue, as outlined in FS 316.189, and determined that the roadway met the Policy criteria based on traffic speed and volume. Staff subsequently distributed ballots to affected homeowners and received a favorable vote from the required percentage of that population.

Per Board policy, once requirements are met, the public will have an opportunity to address the Board of County Commissioners before traffic calming devices are approved.

RECOMMENDATION

Request Board set a public hearing date to consider adopting a Resolution allowing for the installation of traffic calming devices (speed humps) on Stephenson Avenue. Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact in setting the Public Hearing.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Amy J. Gregory, P.E.

Traffic Manager

(863) 535-2200

 

Jay M. Jarvis, P.E.

Roads & Drainage Director

(863) 535-2200