Video from the City Commission Work Session on the 2017 Budget (7/12/16)

There are four videos total. Click the "1/4" icon in the top left corner to switch between the different videos in the playlist:
The City's Finance Director Marie Elianor made the first presentation on the 2017 budget at last night's Commission work session. A summary of the overall proposed budget preceded presentations by Captain Todd Baer of PBSO, Director of Community Sustainability William Waters and Public Services Director Jamie Brown. Informative discussions ensued regarding public safety and crime, code enforcement adjustments and roadway maintenance issues.

Commissioner McVoy was absent for the entire meeting. Attendance at the meeting was light, with most of the people there being department heads and City staff. The assumption going forward is that the millage rate will stay the same, meaning that the City will gain about $700,000 additional monies due to the almost 12% increase in taxable property valuation. $200,000 of that increase will go to the Lake Worth Community Redevelopment Agency.

Towards the end of the last video in the playlist, Mayor Triolo announced the passing of Peter Timm, long a fixture at all kinds of city meetings. There was a moment of silence. At the end, staff that was present introduced themselves and identified their position with the City.