Page 6 - Jupiter West - February '21

Page 6, Jupiter West
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 oc a l gove rnm e nt • 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 during the week, with amateur participants being tested The Honda Classic awarded a record-shattering $5.35
once again to PGA National Resort & Spa, March 15 to 21. prior to those competitions. million to 103 South Florida philanthropic organizations
With the primary focus on the health and well-being for In other words, the show will go on, with tournament in 2020, the 14th consecutive year that the PGA TOUR
all involved with the tournament and the local community, officials building a number of contingency plans. Final event has been able to increase its impact on the lives of
daily attendance will be limited. Those levels will be details on all areas will be announced in the near future. local children and their families. Honda Classic Cares
determined at a later date. “With so much uncertainty across all categories of the is also considering additional ways to raise money this
The Honda Classic has become known throughout business, we have really focused on prioritizing flexibility year to minimize the impact of a possible reduced charity
the golf world as an event with one of the premier fan with our site planning,” Tournament Director Andrew distribution because of limited crowds and hospitality
experiences in sports, being named the most fan-first event George said. “We’ve worked collaboratively with our venues.
of 2019 by the PGA TOUR. While attendance records will vendors to delay the start of construction. We are frequently The Honda Classic has now surpassed $50 million in
not be broken in 2021, tournament officials are building updating our health and safety protocols as we receive new charitable contributions as American Honda approaches
a unique and first-class fan experience, provided in a guidance or best practices. And our hospitality venues will its 40th year as title sponsor of the PGA TOUR event,
safe and responsible manner while continuing to make a be strategically altered to provide a first-class entertainment including almost $35 million in the 14 years since
significant charitable impact throughout South Florida. option while facilitating social distancing.” Children’s Healthcare Charity, Inc. became the host
There will be a reimagined Bear Trap on the 17th hole Protocols will be put in place that include the organization and moved the event to PGA National
with social distancing guidelines. The 18th hole footprint mandatory use of facial coverings, social distancing, Resort and Spa. The $5.35 million is impacting more
will be different too, but there will be fans waiting there and other health and safety measures. All permanent and than 91,000 children and their families this year in Palm
on Sunday when the new Honda champion is crowned. temporary structures will have complete daily sanitation Beach County.
“We are being conservative in our planning as we continue along with all golf carts and vehicles used in tournament
to navigate the pandemic,” Honda Classic Executive Director operations. All interactions from start to finish including
Kenneth R. Kennerly said. “We want to do everything ticketing, admissions, merchandise, and concessions
possible to make sure that The Honda Classic will be a great will be contactless and safety measures regarding food
experience and continue to make a significant charitable preparation and distribution will be in place.
impact on the thousands of children in our community whose
lives we are able to enhance every year.”
The Bear Trap, which usually winds around the 16th
green and 17th hole tee box area, is being reimagined into CAMPBELL AND KARLIK, P.A.
three sections with limited seating in socially-distanced
blocks of two and four seats. Advance reservations for ATTORNEYS AT LAW
The Bear Trap and other shared and private hospitality
areas are now being taken through email at sales@
thehondaclassic.com or by phone at (561) 799-4638.
General admission ticket sales will begin at a later date. Wills • Trusts • Estate Planning • Probate
The traditional Pro-Am events, essential for the
tournament’s charitable endeavors, will be contested Taxation • Real Estate • Corporations
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