October 6, 2026 - Lake Worth Beach Regular City Commission Meeting

The October 6, 2026 regular City Commission meeting of Lake Worth Beach addressed utility rates, short-term rentals, code-enforcement fines, and land-development regulations. The Commission approved resolutions establishing rates and charges for the local and subregional sewer systems; the transcript does not state the rate changes. It also approved Ordinance 2026-09 with amendments removing short-term-rental frequency and duration restrictions from the land-development regulations, and directed staff to explore a rental registry. A separate motion directing staff to develop registry details passed with one dissenting vote. The Commission reduced bulk-trash and vegetation violation charges to $135, including the service fee, and approved retroactive credits of $200 per offense for citations dating from August 8; staff was asked to return with options for escalating repeat-offender charges and further cost analysis.

The Commission approved moving forward with City Manager candidate Mr. Perry, directing the City Attorney to negotiate a full-time employment contract. Ordinance 2026-10 on artificial turf was tabled for further legal review of state preemption and permitting requirements. Staff also indicated it expects to seek a future budget amendment for an additional planning position, but no such funding was approved at this meeting. No procurement solicitations, vendor selections, contract awards, or capital purchases were identified.