January 28, 2025 - Lake Worth Beach Utility City Commission Meeting

The City of Lake Worth Beach Utility City Commission held a meeting on January 28, 2025, focusing primarily on updates and discussions related to the electric and water utilities. Key procurement-related topics included the approval to piggyback on an existing FMPA contract for purchasing utility poles at competitive rates, and the approval of a contract with Shannon Andoa General Construction LLC for storm drain cleaning, repairs, and maintenance. The commission also discussed capital improvement projects such as the commissioning of new transmission and distribution substations built to Category 5 standards, and ongoing infrastructure upgrades including stormwater improvements and monitoring well replacements. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing the Purchase Power Cost Adjustment (PCA), with staff presenting detailed financial analyses and projections. After deliberation, the commission voted to raise the PCA rate by $7.41 effective March 1, 2025, to stabilize the fund and prepare for anticipated fuel cost fluctuations. The commission emphasized ongoing monitoring of the PCA and utility reliability improvements, highlighting investments in preventative maintenance and infrastructure modernization to sustain competitive rates and service quality.