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Approval of Fuel Tax Revenue Sharing Agreements with Seminole County Municipalities

Original title: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute seven (7) Interlocal Agreements with the municipalities of Seminole County regarding the assignment and distribution of Five-Cent (5¢) Local Option Fuel Tax proceeds. Countywide (Darren Gray, County Manager)

May 12, 2026

infrastructuretaxestransportationmunicipal finance

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The Frame

What this does

This action formalizes the legal framework for how fuel tax revenue is shared between the county and its cities, directly impacting the funding available for local road and transportation projects.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Seminole County Municipalities

These local governments will receive a portion of the five-cent fuel tax proceeds based on the terms of the signed agreements.

Seminole County Residents

Residents are affected by the allocation of fuel tax funds toward local transportation and road infrastructure projects.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 12, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners has authorized the Chairman to sign seven s to distribute revenue from a five-cent to municipalities within Seminole County.

Key Facts

  • The Board of County Commissioners approved the execution of seven interlocal agreements.
  • The agreements concern the assignment and distribution of a five-cent (5¢) local option fuel tax.
  • The agreements involve municipalities located within Seminole County.
  • The County Manager, Darren Gray, is the primary contact for this item.
  • The item was processed as a consent item, indicating it was approved without separate debate.
  • The official file number for this action is 2026-0430.
  • The action was formally introduced and passed on April 30, 2026.

Why It Matters

This action formalizes the legal framework for how fuel tax revenue is shared between the county and its cities, directly impacting the funding available for local road and transportation projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a local option fuel tax?
It is a tax on motor fuel that local governments are authorized to levy to fund transportation-related projects.
What does an interlocal agreement do in this context?
It is a contract between the county and its cities that defines how the tax money collected by the county will be shared or distributed to those cities.

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Standardized Revenue Distribution

The use of seven simultaneous interlocal agreements suggests a coordinated effort to standardize fuel tax distribution across all municipalities in the county.

Seminole County

Connected Entities

organizationBoard of County Commissioners“The governing body that passed the item.”Map →
locationSeminole County“The geographic area where the fuel tax agreements apply.”Map →
personDarren Gray“County Manager who introduced the item.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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