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There is only ONE reason why I am against a lease over 20 years, 20 years less one day, because it is in our Charter... something that was voted upon and agreed to by a big majority of Lake Worth residents. By voting to go around our Charter every time someone wants us to do so, takes the power away from the people who already said NO to anything over 20 years.

A 99 year lease is just an arbitrary time span beyond the life expectancy of any possible Lessee or Lessor. You might just as well deed over the land and get some revenue off the property. A lot of damage can happen in that long of a period. We voted in 20 years minus a day to have that control.

The City needs to take the citizens seriously. We voted on this and we have spoken. Those who wish to lease our public land or public buildings, especially at $1 a year or some other ridiculous amount, should construct leases that will be easily renewed if they are good tenants. Tenants should play within the rules set up. The City should also.