July 9, 2026 - Lake Worth Beach City Commission Budget Workshop # 2

The City of Lake Worth Beach held its Budget Workshop #2 on July 9, 2026, focusing extensively on the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget across multiple city departments and funds. Key procurement-related discussions included budget allocations for capital improvement projects such as street maintenance, stormwater infrastructure, and golf course irrigation upgrades. The commission reviewed supplemental budget requests including funding for a dedicated cemetery staff position, additional refuse collection personnel and equipment to address illegal dumping, and tuition reimbursements for library staff. The electric utility budget highlighted ongoing investments in infrastructure reliability, including new substations and retiring costly coal units, with a focus on maintaining competitive rates. The workshop also addressed challenges related to aging infrastructure, staffing shortages, and technology upgrades, including the phased implementation of new ERP systems and plans for customer service software. The commission emphasized the need for fiscal prudence given potential state legislative impacts on municipal revenues, while supporting strategic investments to maintain and improve city services. No formal budget approval was taken, as this workshop was part of the ongoing budget review process, with further sessions planned to finalize the budget and fee schedules.