By-Line: Brittany Kershaw, Director of Communications and Marketing
The City of Palm Coast is proud to announce the official opening of the Seminole Palms Citation Boulevard Extension, a vital east-west connector that enhances mobility and public safety for residents and businesses. This project is a successful collaboration between the City and Kolter Group, demonstrating the impact of public-private partnerships in community development.
The Florida Planning and Zoning Association (FPZA) recognized this partnership by awarding the 2024 “Outstanding Private and Public Partnership” honor to the project.
The Citation Boulevard Extension was part of the City’s long-term transportation plan, which identified the need for a direct connection between Belle Terre Boulevard and Seminole Woods Boulevard. When Kolter Group began planning the Seminole Palms residential community in late 2021, the City saw an opportunity to align infrastructure improvements with private development. Through collaboration, Kolter agreed to provide land for the right-of-way, stormwater ponds, and floodplain compensation while also constructing the road in exchange for City-owned land and site-specific transportation impact fees.
“This project is a great example of how strategic partnerships can bring about infrastructure solutions,” said Ray Tyner, Deputy Chief Development Officer. “By working together with Kolter Group, we have delivered a roadway that not only improves connectivity but also supports public safety in Palm Coast.”
In addition to enhancing transportation, the Citation Boulevard Extension has helped enhance emergency response services. A 2020 fire station location study indicated that two new fire stations would be required to maintain the current level of service—one near the southern end of Belle Terre Boulevard and one in Seminole Woods. However, with Citation Boulevard now providing a direct connection, Fire Station 26, currently under construction in Seminole Woods, will effectively serve both areas, eliminating the need for an additional station and saving taxpayer dollars.
Palm Coast Fire Chief Kyle Berryhill stated, “Our mission is not only to protect our citizens through public safety but also to spend public funds wisely. This roadway allows us to maintain our level of service through a one-time transportation investment that will increase the effectiveness of future Fire Station 26.”
The $4.5 million Citation Boulevard Extension was funded by road impact fees. Kolter Group constructed the road along with essential utilities, including a reclaimed wastewater main that connects to a new system extending west to Belle Terre Boulevard. This will provide a reclaimed water service loop and better connections to Flagler Village and Citation Estates. The project will also include sidewalks and street lighting to ensure safe and accessible travel.
The Seminole Palms Citation Boulevard Extension highlights the City’s commitment to long-term infrastructure planning. This new east-west connector not only meets the growing transportation needs of Palm Coast but also supports responsible development and improved emergency response services.
The rapid progress of this project—from planning to construction in under two years—demonstrates the success of this public-private partnership and the City’s dedication to proactive infrastructure improvements that enhance the community.
For more information about the Citation Boulevard Extension and other ongoing city projects, visit the Capital Projects Dashboard or the Palm Coast Progress page at www.palmcoast.gov/pcprogress.
