City of Hollywood COVID-19 Update

Tuesday, April 15, 2020

The City continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and is taking the necessary precautions for the safety and well-being of our community. We are working closely with local and state officials and remain vigilant in following the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Florida Department of Health guidelines.

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National Self-Response Rate: 49.1%
Florida's Self-Response Rate: 47.4%
Hollywood's Self-Response Rate: 43.6%

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Turtle Coloring Page

Looking for a way to show your Hollywood pride and send a positive message of hope, strength and unity? The City of Hollywood has created a downloadable coloring page for residents to decorate and display in their windows. Children are encouraged, with the help of a parent or guardian, to download and print out the City’s sea turtle logo coloring page from the City website. The coloring page can then be personalized and proudly displayed in a show of community spirit during our current “safer-at-home” emergency restrictions.

Building Department
Launches Virtual Inspections

The City of Hollywood Building Department is pleased to now offer customers the option for Virtual Inspections for all inspections required during permitting.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Building Officials proactively sought a reliable alternative to in-person inspections. The Virtual Inspection method is quick and easy for customers, and allows City Inspectors to clearly see the work that has been performed to ensure all safety requirements and building codes are met.

Visit the Hollywood website for more information or to schedule your Virtual Inspection.

Sunshine Board

In accordance with the Florida Sunshine Law, the City of Hollywood Office of the City Clerk posts schedules, agendas and additional information on upcoming City Commission Meetings, as well as Board and Committee Meetings for public view on the “Sunshine Board.” The Sunshine Board is typically located inside City Hall on the second floor lobby, near the City Clerk’s office.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sunshine Board has been temporarily relocated just outside the south entrance of City Hall. For additional information, please call the Office of the City Clerk at 954.921.3211.

Used Gloves and Masks Belong in the Trash Please do your part to stop COVID-19 and help keep Hollywood beautiful. Do not litter.

Community Redevelopment Agency and
Regular City Commission Meetings
Scheduled for Wednesday, April 22nd

The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and Regular City Commission Meetings will take place on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. respectively. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and pursuant to "Safer at Home" Emergency Orders, anyone interested in viewing the meetings may watch the live broadcast on the City's Government Access Channel, Comcast 78, ATT U-Verse Channel 99, or via the live webstream on the City's website. Meeting agendas and information for public participation will be posted to the City's website prior to the meetings.

Food Assistance for Hollywood Residents

Several organizations are providing food assistance for Hollywood residents. Visit the City's website for participating organizations.

Safer at Home Emergency Order in Effect in the City of Hollywood

The City of Hollywood is currently under a Shelter-in-Place: Safer at Home Policy for residents. All individuals are ordered to remain home other than to engage or patronize essential businesses or conduct essential activities. This order doesn’t mean you are required to stay inside, but it does mean your travel is limited to and from essential businesses and services.

All are encouraged to read this order to familiarize yourself with what this means for you and your family. It's vitally important that all in Hollywood follow this order.

PLEASE NOTE: Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-91 for the entire state of Florida to remain "Safer at Home" through April 30, 2020. The order is in effect now. View all Emergency Orders and Cancellations.

Emergency Orders, Closures and Cancellations
Currently in Effect

Reminder

All Hollywood Parks &
Golf Courses are Closed
for Recreational Activities

A Message from

City of Hollywood Officials

Please take a moment to read messages from Hollywood City Manager, Dr. Wazir Ishmael, Police Chief Chris O'Brien, and Fire Chief Rudy Jurado.

Economic Impact Payments Update

Distribution of economic impact payments from the IRS to help Americans through the COVID-19 crisis have begun. Visit the IRS page to learn who qualifies & how it works.