July 26, 2026 - Lake Worth Beach City Commission Pre-agenda workshop

The City of Lake Worth Beach held a pre-agenda workshop on July 26, 2026, where commissioners discussed several key local issues, primarily focusing on the downtown parking garage project and related parking policies. The commission reviewed the costs and benefits of the $10 million parking garage, including concerns about the number of parking spaces, leasing of spaces to developers, and the use of in-lieu parking fees. There was debate over the historic 17 South M Street building, which is slated for relocation as part of the project, with calls for a clear decision on its future use and associated costs. Staff committed to providing detailed cost breakdowns and options for the building and parking policies, including residential parking and in-lieu fees. Additionally, the commission discussed the upcoming millage rate and refuse assessment, clarifying that the preliminary rates would be finalized during the budget process. A consensus was reached to add the 17 South M Street building discussion to the July 27 special meeting agenda and to have staff review parking policies comprehensively in the future. No motions or votes on contract awards or procurement were recorded during this meeting.