Page 8 - Boca Club News - August '20

Page 8, Boca Club News
Government

Mayor’s Update: Lessons from The Apollo Project

Scott Singer is the 35th Mayor time. Over the past few months, we all have needed to previously implemented to fight the spread of the virus.
of Boca Raton. A South Florida rely on courage and collaboration to face a disease with We have continued to coordinate and collaborate with all
native, attorney, mediator, and small unprecedented impacts. These times have required sacrifice levels of governments, as well as businesses, non-profits,
business owner, Scott and his wife, and brought strain. But they have also brought a shared and neighborhood groups. Our people have generally been
Bella, live in Broken Sound with their purpose and a greater sense of humanity, of human frailty. respectful of each other and of health experts’ guidelines.
two young children. The tragic loss of life still seems overwhelming. It is clear that the virus will still be in our midst for some
As I write this update, I am While the Apollo astronauts worked boldly to go where time to come. While we are in the middle of a great challenge,
reminded of one of the most no one had gone before, we are working together in our it, too, will pass. Please continue to stay positive and stay
successful ventures in humanity’s communities simply to go back to the pre-COVID normal. safe. Please follow the expert advice of social distancing,
history: the landing on the Moon as part of NASA’s Apollo Like the intrepid explorers, we will get there. As with any wearing masks, washing your hands, and avoiding contact
project. In less than a decade, our nation was united in an mission, it may take some continued course corrections where possible. We all want our recovery to be as strong and
unprecedented effort to land astronauts on the moon and and journeys down new paths. But we will arrive at our as quick as possible, and your daily actions can help our city,
literally achieve heights that had never been reached—or, destination--a world where this disease is at bay and under yourself, and your loved ones.
indeed, surpassed to this day. Apollo 11 required courage, control. Thank you for doing your part and remaining kind and
collaboration, ingenuity, adaptation, and perseverance. July Working for us are several things. In Boca Raton, we respectful. We’re all going through some challenges, and our
20th, 1969 marked a milestone in human achievement. were proactive from the start of the crisis and enacted many community is stronger when we all consider each other.
This 51st anniversary of the landing of the Eagle on measures early on for the health, safety, and welfare of all
the lunar surface brings lessons that apply to our uncertain our residents. Other jurisdictions later took actions that we
Council Corner: Facing COVID-19

By Boca Raton City Council member virtual activities that are available by visiting the Recreation myboca.us, and search for Small Business Grant.
Monica Mayotte, a 21-year resident of Services department’s official Facebook page. Search for The city council continues to meet, virtually, to ensure
Boca Raton who has been active in the Boca Recreation on Facebook. Virtual activities are taking city business moves forward. The city’s webpage contains
community, both in our local schools place with Gumbo Limbo and our libraries, and other all the necessary information to join a meeting and our
and as a city advisory board member. webinars. Most of our parks are open, so take advantage of meeting schedule. The public is able to speak during the
As I sit here writing this newsletter the outdoor space to get some fresh air. Don’t forget to bring public comment portion of the meeting, just as if we were
article, it is mid-July. We are in your sunscreen and reusable water bottle. It’s quite hot out in city hall. If you do not want to speak during the meeting,
the midst of a dangerous spike in there...we must stay hydrated. you can email your concerns to the email address provided
COVID-19 cases. I hope you and your The city’s Small Business Recovery Relief Grant Program in the link and all council members will receive it. I look
families are taking the proper precautions, like wearing a is underway. This $500,000 grant program was set up by the forward to hearing from you. To read the procedures, go to
mask in public, social distancing and thorough hand washing, city council to assist small businesses, located within the city the city’s website, www.myboca.us, and search for Virtual
to keep yourselves and your loved ones safe and healthy. limits, that are struggling due to COVID-19. The program is Public Meetings.
COVID-19 is really the most pressing issue at hand. providing eligible businesses, which have not received PPP or I hope that by the time this column is published we are in
Because of the pandemic, the city has cancelled most of county funding, with up to $5000 to cover payroll, rent, utilities a better situation with the virus. Please continue to be kind to
its typical summer fun events, including Mizner Park free and PPE expenses. As of the writing of this article, the city has your neighbors and those you encounter in public. Kindness
concerts and summer camps for kids. But the city has received 149 applications for funding. Of those, almost 10% will help us get through this with less stress and anxiety.
developed some innovative online programs in which you have been approved to be funded. Additional information about #MaskUpBoca
can safely participate. Check out the ever-changing array of the grant program can be found at the city’s website, www. Take care...Be well.
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