Page 4 - The Islander - February '22

Page 4, The Islander

commiSSioner’S update

Strategic Planning To Provide Essential Services

By Commissioner Maria Marino

Planning programs and Environmental Protection To promote economic revitalization and support
projects for the highest Efforts to sustain our healthy beaches included the creation of diverse job opportunities, the county’s
and best use of your tax replacement of 2.1 million cubic yards of sand; regulatory cross-departmental team takes advantage of grant
dollars requires cross- sea turtle nest lighting inspections; the monitoring of opportunities and programs at the state and federal
collaboration of county fecal coliform bacteria levels at county beach parks; and, levels, with an emphasis on business development in
departments. This approach improved educational signage. distressed census tract areas, including Opportunity
prevents operating in silos, To maintain our diverse ecosystems, the county, Zones. We are consistently evaluating systems to make
which can undermine the utilizing a large complement of volunteers, stays on it easier to do business in Palm Beach County, with
vision of an organization top of eliminating invasive/exotic vegetation coverage expedited permit review in our Building Division and
and create inefficiencies. in our natural areas, and continuously advocates for construction of infrastructure improvements. Further, the
Working with County state and federal support for infrastructure that will county coordinates efforts by stakeholders in the Biotech
Administration and the reduce harmful discharges to the Lake Worth Lagoon, Industry Cluster to develop wet lab space, incubators, and
Strategic Planning and Performance Management our delicate estuaries, and water resources. The Water a teaching hospital.
Division of the Office of Financial Management and Utilities Department regularly inspects private and public The county’s Department of Housing and Economic
Budget, the County Commission has adopted six facilities for compliance with wellfield protection and Development works with businesses to help them
strategic priorities for the county. These priorities include petroleum tank regulations. leverage financing for construction and working capital
economic development, housing and homelessness, Natural resources, beaches, parks facilities and through federal low-interest loan programs. They also
environmental protection, infrastructure, public safety, recreational areas contribute greatly to our health and contract with technical assistance providers who offer
and substance abuse and behavior disorders. Cross- quality of life, and create positive outdoor experiences one-on-one help to entrepreneurs. The Office of Small
departmental teams over the past two years have tackled for residents and visitors. The county completed 18 Business Assistance performs outreach to help small
each of the six priorities through establishment of goals improvement projects in targeted revitalization areas, businesses become certified, and expand their capacity
and performance measurement tracking the completion including community gardens, neighborhood parks, to participate in government procurement opportunities.
of projects. Here is a recap of progress by two of the and traffic calming and pedestrian safety features. The Supporting economic development also requires
priority teams. county’s park acres-to-resident ratio is 1 acre of park revitalization of neighborhoods through community
property to 184 residents. improvements. This includes access to parks, road
To promote sustainable and resilient practices, resurfacing, streetlights and sidewalks.
the county is incorporating policies in our capital As the nation’s leader in sugarcane and fresh sweet
improvement projects, has established a master plan to corn production, and Florida’s leader in growing sweet
increase tree canopy in parks, has invested in solar power peppers, lettuce, specialty leaf, rice, radishes, cucumbers,
initiatives, and is replacing old ballfield lighting with celery, eggplant, herbs and sod, Palm Beach County
LED lights. supports a viable and diverse agricultural industry.
Efforts will continue to support these goals, Through educational workshops and training events,
develop overall waste reduction strategies, and expand the county has assisted thousands of farmers, nursery
partnerships with local stakeholders. growers, landscapers and residents to preserve and
Economic Development enhance agriculture, encourage workforce safety, practice
The environmental amenities and parks in our Florida-friendly landscaping, and create more community
county are some of the quality-of-life features that draw gardens.
businesses to our community. The top four industries by Student apprentice programs help meet local needs and
employment are professional and business services, trade/ provide our young workforce with valuable experience.
Advertise, transportation/utilities, education and health services, Opportunities are available in the departments of Water
Utilities, Youth Services, Parks & Recreation, the
and, leisure and hospitality. Palm Beach County has
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