Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: April 29, 2026
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: N/A
FROM: Joseph C. Kunkel, P.E., Director, Public Works Department
CONTACT: Eduardo Avellaneda, P.E., Manager
PHONE: (407) 836-7871
DIVISION: Roads and Drainage Division
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of (1) Off-System Construction and Maintenance Agreement between State of Florida, Department of Transportation (“Department”) and Orange County, Florida (“Local Government”) and (2) Resolution of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners regarding the Off System Construction and Maintenance Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation concerning State Road 438 (From Kingsland Avenue to Ashland/Willow Bend Boulevard) Project (FPN Number 4455696-1-52-01). District 6. (Roads and Drainage Division)
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PROJECT: N/A
PURPOSE:
The Florida Department of Transportation proposes (FDOT) to construct off-system improvements along State Road (SR) 438 at Kingsland Avenue, Ashland/Willow Bend Boulevard, and Orlando West Drive. The Off-System Construction and Maintenance Agreement authorizes FDOT to reconstruct and resurface County roadways as part of the FDOT project.
At the intersection of SR 438 and Kingsland Avenue, the project includes reconstruction of existing sidewalks, curb returns, and curb ramps, as well as milling and resurfacing of the roadway. New detectable warning surfaces will be installed on the curb ramps, and new pedestrian signals and pedestrian detectors will be provided. The crosswalk across Kingsland Avenue will also be restriped.
At the intersection of SR 438 and Ashland Boulevard, the scope of work includes reconstruction of existing sidewalks, curb returns, and curb ramps, along with milling and resurfacing of the roadway. New detectable warning surfaces will be installed on the curb ramps, and new pedestrian signals and pedestrian detectors will be provided, along with a new signal mast arm in the southeast quadrant. The crosswalk across Ashland Boulevard will be restriped.
The Off-System Construction and Maintenance Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation has been reviewed and approved as to form by the County Attorney’s Office and the Risk Management Division.
BUDGET: N/A