Sumter County has said “no thanks” to Community Development District 3’s offer to install a speed control device on a county sign.
In June, CDD 3 Supervisor Gail Lazenby, who spent his career in public safety including several years with the Villages Public Safety Department, had recommended that CDD 3 purchase a solar-powered speed control sign that would run about $3,200. You can read more about that HERE.
The sign is portable and could be moved around to various locations in CDD 3.
However, in a letter dated June 24, Sumter County Administrator Bradley Arnold said he could not recommend the placement of the speed control sign on the existing speed signs, which are owned by the county.
The county’s response was discussed at Friday’s CDD 3 supervisors meeting.
“I still perceive there is a problem. I think the sheriff’s department is doing as much as they can. I think they could use some help,” Lazenby said in response to the letter.
“The county has basically shut the door on this. We can’t use their property. We can’t use their poles. I think their declining is foolish. However, it is their decision,” he said.
