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Approval of $25 Million Transfer for SR 417 Sanford Airport Connector Project

Original title: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing Budget Amendment (BAR) # 26-022 in the 2024 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund to transfer $25,000,000 to the Central Florida Expressway Authority from reserves for the SR 417 Sanford Airport Connector Project. District5 -Herr (Timothy Jecks, Management & Budget Director) Requesting Department - Public Works

Record date · February 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners has approved a $25 million budget transfer from the Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund to the Central Florida Expressway Authority. These funds are designated for the SR 417 Sanford Airport Connector Project.

Why it matters

This action reallocates $25 million in existing infrastructure tax to support the construction of the SR 417 Sanford Airport Connector, impacting regional transportation development timelines.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Central Florida Expressway Authority

They are the recipient of the $25 million transfer for project development.

Directly affected

Public Works Department

They requested the budget amendment to facilitate the project funding.

Key Facts

  • The Board of County Commissioners approved a $25,000,000 transfer of funds.
  • The funds are being moved from the 2024 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund reserves.
  • The recipient of the funds is the Central Florida Expressway Authority.
  • The purpose of the transfer is to fund the SR 417 Sanford Airport Connector Project.
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  • The budget amendment is identified as BAR # 26-022.
  • The request was initiated by the Public Works department.
  • The item was processed as a Consent Item.
  • The file number for this action is 2026-0202.
  • The resolution was introduced on February 12, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the $25 million coming from?
The money is being transferred from the of the 2024 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund.
What is the money being used for?
The funds are allocated for the SR 417 Sanford Airport Connector Project.

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Infrastructure Funding Prioritization

The use of reserves from the 2024 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund indicates a strategic move to accelerate the SR 417 connector project.

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  • Controversy10
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