The Beach Issue ...It is Urgent YOU attend the Commission Meeting, Tuesday, October 03, 2006 at 6:00 PM...
If you have never been to one before, it's at City Hall
7 N Dixie Hwy
Lake Worth, FL 33460

What's going on? Commissioners Vespo, Burns & Lowe voted to negotiate a lease on our beach park. If finalized, most of our beach park will be controlled by outside business interests.  
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Commission irresponsibility? The commission did not work together to list negotiation points for staff and our attorneys. They also failed to analyze the future costs and revenues before beginning negotiations.
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Bad Deal - The agreement requires us to change our recreational beach zoning, to allow more commercial use. Currently, the developer could “flip” the lease, so we don't know who will be running our beach. The current deal won't cover the cost of our lifeguards; the city stands to lose millions over 20 years.
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How long? With zoning changes, potential lawsuits and a voter referendum, this lease could take years to get signed.

Playground for the rich, or a park for everyone? The planned casino building is about three times bigger than the existing one. National chains are planned. Strong possibility of losing icon John G's. The new design is from the developer, with input from a select few.
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Parking – Valet & more expensive parking; beach decals in jeopardy; upper level lot is gone; most parking below dune east of A1A; Tough for handicapped, elderly and mothers with small children. 
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Alternative Plan – There is better choice! We can improve the park with the 6.4 million currently available. Let's start making improvements now!
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How much does the City of Lake Worth know about the archeological finds at our beach? Read the letter to Paul Boyer from Christian Davenport A, RPA Palm Beach County Archaeologist...
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