SUBJECT
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Adopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on Orchid Drive, near Haines City ($1,035.76 one-time expense)
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DESCRIPTION
The Roads & Drainage Division has received a request from Polk County Public Schools to restrict parking on Orchid Drive near Ridge Community High School. Orchid Drive is in the Haines City area in S-17, T-27S, R-27E, and is classified as a Rural Minor Collector road.
Staff conducted parking studies along the road to analyze this request and determined that parents of school students are parking along the west side of the road, across from the school, creating navigability issues for other vehicles.
Pursuant to FS 316.008, the Board of County Commissioners is vested with the authority to set parking restrictions on County roadways. Additionally, the posting of the requested restrictions will promote public safety and assist the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in their enforcement efforts.
To comply with statutory requirements, it is necessary for the Board to adopt a Resolution establishing the parking restrictions.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board adopt the associated Resolution to establish parking restrictions for Orchid Drive. Estimated cost for installation of the signs is $1,035.76.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted in the FY 25/26 Transportation Millage Fund.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Amy J. Gregory, P.E.
Traffic Manager
863.535.2200
Jay M. Jarvis, P.E.
Roads & Drainage Division Director
863.535.2200