Legislation Details

File #: 2026-8001    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Item - Regular Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/13/2026 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 2/25/2026 Final action:
Title: Set a Public Hearing to Consider Approving an Ordinance to Reduce the Speed Limit on Veterans Boulevard from Cochran Boulevard to Loveland Boulevard
Attachments: 1. Ordinance, 2. Economic Impact Statement - Veterans, 3. Veterans Blvd_Existing Speed Limit, 4. Veterans Blvd_Proposed Speed Limit
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DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST

Public Works

 

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Set a Public Hearing to Consider Approving an Ordinance to Reduce the Speed Limit on Veterans Boulevard from Cochran Boulevard to Loveland Boulevard

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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION

 

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Recommended Action:

Set a public hearing on March 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter as may be heard, in Room 119 at 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, Florida, to consider approving an ordinance to reduce the speed limit on Veterans Boulevard from Cochran Boulevard to Loveland Boulevard from 55 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour.

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Budgeted Action:

No action needed.

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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)

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Background: 

Public Works is requesting a modification to the posted speed limit on Veterans Boulevard, proposing a reduction from 55 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour based on public requests, crash history, and safety considerations.

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