September 25, 2026 - Lake Worth Beach City Commission Pre-Agenda Workshop

The City of Lake Worth Beach held a pre-agenda workshop on September 25, 2026, where commissioners and staff discussed several utility-related procurement and operational topics. Key procurement discussions included approval of engineering support services for substations, addressing increased costs for cable purchases due to commodity price rises, and the annual approval of meter purchases and associated equipment. The commission also reviewed the potential for expanding in-house energy audit services versus continuing contracts with an external vendor, Drops and Watts, considering cost, quality, and community engagement factors. Additionally, the commission discussed logistical and billing challenges related to charging commercial rates for vacation rentals, with staff working on potential solutions involving rate classifications and billing system adjustments. The meeting also covered plans for a new utility building funded by a 2025 bond issue, expected to reduce rental costs and improve customer service operations. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but several action items were identified for further staff analysis and future commission discussion, including energy audit program enhancements, PCA (Power Cost Adjustment) fund balance management, and vacation rental rate implementation.