ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. \u2013 A day after Longwood approved an agreement to retain control of its local gas tax, the City of Altamonte Springs is set to decide on a similar measure.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, commissioners will vote on an agreement between Altamonte Springs 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
Dwayne Hardy lives near Cranes Roost Park and said the agreement is a good move for the city.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think tax dollars in Altamonte Springs should stay local with all the growth that we\u2019re experiencing here.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The vote 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
\u201cIf we pay to build a toll road, then we\u2019re paying twice,\u201d Hardy said. \u201cOnce to build it, and once to use it. I think that\u2019s unfair.\u201d<\/p>\n
Altamonte Springs has not been asked to pay toward the project and has elected to retain its share of the fuel tax.<\/p>\n
Commissioners are expected to vote on the measure during a meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
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