Page 6 - Jupiter Ocean Mile - February '21

Page 6, Jupiter Ocean Mile
Commissioner’s Update

A County Commissioner’s Job Many of you have asked me what the duties are of county • Provide and operate air, water, rail and bus terminals,
government and the county commissioners. Below are some port facilities, and public transportation systems
By Commissioner Maria of our duties and a more complete list can be found in Florida • Provide and regulate arterial, toll, and other roads,
Marino Statutes, Chapter 125: bridges, tunnels, eliminate grade crossings, regulate the
L o c a l g o v e r n m e n t • Adopt rules of procedure and elect officers placement of signs, lights and other structures within the
services assist us in many • Prosecute and defend legal causes on behalf of the county right-of-way limits of the county road system
ways, from garbage pickup, • Provide and maintain county buildings • License and regulate vehicles for hire
to traffic management, to • Provide fire protection, hospitals, ambulance service, • Establish and enforce regulations for the sale of
responding to emergencies and health and welfare programs alcoholic beverages in the unincorporated areas
such as hurricanes and • Provide parks, preserves, playgrounds, recreation areas, • Use ad valorem tax revenues to purchase any or all
recently, a pandemic. libraries, museums, historical commissions, and recreational interests in land for the protection of natural floodplains,
Palm Beach County has and cultural facilities and programs marshes or estuaries for use as wildlife management areas,
operated under a voter- • Prepare and enforce comprehensive plans for the to restore altered ecosystems, or preserve significant
approved home rule charter development of the county archaeological or historic sites
since 1984. This gives the Board of County Commissioners • Enforce zoning and business regulations as necessary • Place questions on the ballot at any primary, general
the ability to create local laws through the public hearing for the protection of the public or special election
ordinance procedure, without having to go to the Florida • Enforce housing and related technical codes and regulations Again, this is just a brief overview of some of the
Legislature. It established a county manager form of • Establish and administer programs for housing, slum primary responsibilities of your county commissioners,
government with separation of legislative (Commission) clearance, community redevelopment, conservation, flood in addition to looking into individual matters within our
and executive (County Administrator) functions. The and beach erosion control, air pollution control, navigation purview that personally affect our residents.
Board of County Commissioners sets policies that are and drainage programs in cooperation with governmental It is an honor to serve you and please contact me with
executed by the county administrator. State law expressly agencies and private enterprises your ideas and let me know how I can assist you. You can
prohibits commissioners from interfering with the • Provide and regulate waste and sewage collection and reach me at (561) 355-2201 or by email at mmarino@
performance of the duties of any employee under the disposal, water and alternate water supplies, and reclaimed pbcgov.org.
supervision of the county administrator. water programs
The Honda Classic Moving Forward

With Plans For Reimagined 2021 Event

The 2021 Honda Classic plans to welcome spectators once The Honda Classic awarded a record-shattering $5.35 its 40th year as title sponsor of the PGA TOUR event,
again to PGA National Resort & Spa, March 15 to 21. million to 103 South Florida philanthropic organizations including almost $35 million in the 14 years since
With the primary focus on the health and well-being for in 2020, the 14th consecutive year that the PGA TOUR Children’s Healthcare Charity, Inc. became the host
all involved with the tournament and the local community, event has been able to increase its impact on the lives of organization and moved the event to PGA National
daily attendance will be limited. Those levels will be local children and their families. Honda Classic Cares Resort and Spa. The $5.35 million is impacting more
determined at a later date. is also considering additional ways to raise money this than 91,000 children and their families this year in Palm
The Honda Classic has become known throughout year to minimize the impact of a possible reduced charity Beach County.
the golf world as an event with one of the premier fan distribution because of limited crowds and hospitality
experiences in sports, being named the most fan-first event venues.
of 2019 by the PGA TOUR. While attendance records will The Honda Classic has now surpassed $50 million in
not be broken in 2021, tournament officials are building charitable contributions as American Honda approaches
a unique and first-class fan experience, provided in a
safe and responsible manner while continuing to make a
significant charitable impact throughout South Florida.
There will be a reimagined Bear Trap on the 17th hole
with social distancing guidelines. The 18th hole footprint
will be different too, but there will be fans waiting there
on Sunday when the new Honda champion is crowned.
“We are being conservative in our planning as we
continue to navigate the pandemic,” Honda Classic
Executive Director Kenneth R. Kennerly said. “We want Jupiter Beach Specialists
to do everything possible to make sure that The Honda
Classic will be a great experience and continue to make a
significant charitable impact on the thousands of children
in our community whose lives we are able to enhance sold
every year.”
The Bear Trap, which usually winds around the 16th
green and 17th hole tee box area, is being reimagined into
three sections with limited seating in socially-distanced
blocks of two and four seats. Advance reservations for
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In other words, the show will go on, with tournament
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