City “Amnesty” Ends in Just One Week
May 24, 2007 - Mayor's Office
May 24, 2007 – There is just one week left for residents to take advantage of the City of West Palm Beach’s “Amnesty” program, a highly-successful yard waste removal project. Between now and June 1st, 2007, City residents can place as much yard waste and vegetative debris at the curb as they like, and the City will pick it up and remove it FREE OF CHARGE.
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City Commission to Revisit Storm Shutter Issue
May 22, 2007 - Mayor's Office
May 22, 2007 – The City of West Palm Beach Commission has revisited the issue of storm shutter regulation, voting to repeal a recently-passed City ordinance setting rules for when and how long shutters could be in place on occupied residences. Commissioners called for further discussion on the issue.
Commissioners recently enacted an ordinance establishing guidelines for when shutters could be in place on occupied residences, but decided to repeal that ordinance. The Commission will be scheduling a workshop to discuss the issue and possibly propose new regulations or a new ordinance.
City Amends Water Use Restrictions; Still Under Phase 3
May 22, 2007 - Mayor's Office, Public Utilities
May 22, 2007 – City of West Palm Beach Commissioners voted to slightly amend the current water-use restrictions, following the guidelines set forth by the South Florida Water Management District and bringing the City in line with the rest of Palm Beach County. The City had been following a modified version of Phase 3 water restrictions, which were more stringent than the rest of Palm Beach County. Under the new restrictions, West Palm Beach water customers get one hour more of lawn watering time per week.
City of West Palm Beach Memorial Day Schedule
May 21, 2007 - Mayor's Office
(05/21/07) - All City of West Palm Beach offices, including City Hall, will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 28, 2007.
Residential garbage, yard waste, commercial garbage, and recycling materials will all be picked up according to the normal collection schedule.
Clematis by Night Kicks Off the Summer with a FREE Concert
May 18, 2007 - Clematis By Night, Mayor's Office