Project No. 599-225 Project Description: CFX Feasibility / Project Development and Environment Study Lake / Orange County Connector (US 27 to SR 429) The Central Florida Expressway Authority is holding a public hearing regarding this study ...

 

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Central Florida Expressway Authority

The Central Florida Expressway Authority announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, June 27, 2019, 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

PLACE: Clermont Arts & Recreation Center, 3700 South US Highway 27, Clermont, Florida 34711

Open House: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in Center’s gymnasium

Public Hearing: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Center’s theater

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Project No. 599-225

Project Description: CFX Feasibility / Project Development and Environment Study

Lake / Orange County Connector (US 27 to SR 429)

The Central Florida Expressway Authority is holding a public hearing regarding this study on Thursday, June 27, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center Gymnasium and Theater located at 3700 South US Highway 27 in Clermont, FL 34711.

A second alternatives public meeting was held for this study on March 7, 2019. As a result of comments from that meeting, as well as from the general public, local officials and agencies, and an evaluation of environmental, social, cultural, and cost considerations, a preferred alternative has been selected and will be presented at the June 27 public hearing. A court reporter will be present to record a formal transcript of the hearing. Attendees will be given a final opportunity to comment on the social, economic, and environmental impacts of the study.

The purpose of the study is to determine if a limited access facility between US 27 in south Lake County and State Road 429 (Daniel Webster Western Beltway) in west Orange County is viable and fundable in accordance with CFX policies and procedures. Study limits are bordered by Porter Road on the north,

SR 429 on the east, Old YMCA Road on the south and US 27 on the west. Study documents will be available for public review from June 6, 2019 through July 7, 2019 at the following locations:

• Central Florida Expressway Authority, 4974 ORL Tower Road, Orlando, FL 32807, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 East Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787, Monday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Cooper Memorial Library (Go to Reference Desk), Lake-Sumter State College, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive, Clermont, FL 34711, Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For additional information or with questions, please contact Kathy Putnam, Public Involvement Coordinator, by phone at [phone], or by email at [e-mail] or visit the study webpage at https://bit.ly/2H46Nr6. You may also follow the study on Facebook at @LakeOrangeConnector.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services, free of charge, should contact Ms. Putnam as noted above at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Kathy Putnam, Public Involvement Coordinator, by phone at [phone], or by email at [e-mail].

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Kathy Putnam, Public Involvement Coordinator, by phone at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).