LONGWOOD, Fla. \u2013 The City of Longwood is taking up a measure to keep tax dollars local.<\/p>\n
In a meeting on Monday, commissioners will vote on an agreement between Longwood and Seminole County about the distribution of local option fuel tax proceeds.<\/p>\n
The measure would clarify that the city has not assigned or pledged its fuel tax revenues to the county and retains authority over the use of those funds.<\/p>\n
The decision comes as Seminole County has called for help to pay for a project that would link State Road 417 to the Orlando Sanford International Airport.<\/p>\n
According to project leaders, the purpose of the road is to reduce congestion on East Lake Mary Boulevard and surrounding roadways, enhance access to commercial centers, and support long-term growth in the area.<\/p>\n
Seminole County has agreed to pay $50 million toward the $200 million project.<\/p>\n
County leaders have also asked Sanford, Oviedo, Winter Springs, and Lake Mary to contribute their local option fuel tax toward the two-mile connector road.<\/p>\n
Longwood has not been asked to pay toward the project and has elected to retain its statutory share.<\/p>\n
According to the city manager, the agreement provides clarity to both parties and the Department of Revenue regarding the city\u2019s position.<\/p>\n
Commissioners are expected to vote on the measure during a meeting on Monday at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
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