IMPROVEMENTS TO SW 268 STREET FROM US-1 TO SW 139 STREET

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · resolution

The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-638-26, File Number 260766, declaring the acquisition of Parcel 1 for the SW 268 Street Improvement Project to be a public necessity. The project involves road widening, beautification, and right-of-way improvements to SW 268 Street from US-1 to SW 139 Avenue. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee and County Attorney to acquire Parcel 1 in fee simple by negotiation, donation, right-of-way designation, or purchase at the higher of appraised or tax assessed value, plus reasonable attorney's fees and costs, or by eminent domain. An incentive offer up to 15 percent over the greater of appraised or tax assessed value is authorized. The estimated funding for design, construction, CEI, and right-of-way acquisition is $12,739,000 from Mobility Impact Fees. The project includes road reconstruction, widening, milling and resurfacing, new drainage, curb and gutter, sidewalks, signalization, pavement markings, signage, lighting, bicycle facilities, and WASD utility improvements. The item was introduced on 4/27/2026, forwarded with a favorable recommendation by the Transportation Committee on 6/9/2026, and adopted by the Board on 7/21/2026. The project is located within District 9, represented by Vice Chairman Kionne McGhee, who is the Prime Sponsor. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.