Town Council to Consider Property Tax Rate, Grant Contract; Recent Meetings Focus on Procedure

In a week of largely procedural meetings, Loxahatchee Groves officials turn their attention to the July 7 Town Council meeting, where a proposed operating millage rate of 3.2564 for the 2026/2027 fiscal year and a $10,000 grant-writing contract with Langton Associates headline the agenda. Also scheduled are public hearings on two ordinances, lien foreclosure proceedings against four properties, and a discussion about a road closure on Loxahatchee Avenue.

Recent Meetings

Special Magistrate Hearing (June 24)

The Special Magistrate convened to hear three code enforcement cases. Alleged violations included a missing business tax receipt at 4332 145th Ave N (Steven Manos), multiple breaches—outdoor storage, permits, prohibited uses, and manure—at 14796 North Rd (George and Atinka Berlovan Rev Trust), and unauthorized tree/vegetation removal without mitigation at 3056 D Rd (Selvi T Selvan and Sen T Selvan). The next hearing is set for July 14 at 9:00 a.m.

Roadway, Equestrian Trails & Greenway Committee (June 25)

New member Ashley Bruce was sworn in, and the committee appointed a chair and vice chair. Members discussed the pillars of strategic planning and approved minutes from the May 21 meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for July 16.

Finance Advisory and Audit Committee (June 29)

The committee continued its discussion on the Town’s Procurement Policy and planned to develop recommendations for the Town Council. Approval of June 1 meeting minutes was also on the agenda.

Town Council Agenda Review Meeting (July 1)

Council members held a virtual meeting to review the July 7 regular agenda. No public participation or decisions occurred.

All recent meetings were conducted with only agendas published; minutes were not yet available at the time of this report.

Coming Up

Town Council Regular Meeting – July 7

The council will hold public hearings on:

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-01: Repeal and reenact Article 92, revising regulations on recreational vehicles.
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-02: Require site plan approval for residential developments over 20 acres.

On the regular agenda, the council is expected to vote on:

• Proposed Resolution No. 2026-62, adopting an operating millage rate of 3.2564 for FY 2026/2027.
• Proposed Resolution No. 2026-61, approving a grant-writing contract with Langton Associates not to exceed $10,000.
• Proposed Solid Waste Assessment Rate (details not specified in the agenda).
• Proposed Resolutions 2026-55 through 2026-59, authorizing code enforcement lien foreclosures at 16169 Southern Blvd, 1300 D Road, 3138 A Road, and 1032 Hyde Park Road.

Additionally, the council will discuss a potential road closure on Loxahatchee Avenue and the Town Attorney’s contract.

The meeting is the only significant action item on the town’s calendar in the coming two weeks.

Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.