City of Hollywood COVID-19 Update

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

As the City moves forward with the reopening of parks, recreational areas and businesses in Hollywood, we must all continue to take the necessary precautions to protect our safety and well-being. Please remain vigilant in following the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Florida Department of Health guidelines. Compliance with these recommendations is critical as we transition from safer at home orders to reopening businesses.

Broward County Businesses Continue to Reopen

This week, Broward County joined into the State's Phase 1 Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step Plan for Florida’s Recovery. Under the Phase 1 order, some businesses previously closed or open only for certain activities have reopened with restrictions. These businesses include:

Professional Services
Restaurants and Food Establishments
Personal Services such as barbershops and salons
Drive-In Movie Theaters
Community Rooms, Fitness Centers and Gyms in Housing Developments
Public Community Pools and Private Club Pools
Museums

Click here for additional information about the businesses that may reopen and the restrictions that must be followed.

Backing Business: Temporary Cafe Zones to Expand Outdoor Dining

Backing Business: Temporary Café Zone Program

As a part of the City's “Backing Business” initiative, Temporary Café Zones have been created to assist local restaurants and food establishments by expanding outdoor dining.

Click here for additional information on the program, including a Program Guide, Restaurant Recovery Checklist and Registration Information.

Virtual Participation Annual Advisory Board Appointments

Important Information Regarding Special Commission Meeting – Annual Advisory Board Appointments

The City of Hollywood will be conducting a virtual Special City Commission Meeting for the Annual Advisory Board Appointments on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. using Communications Media technology (“CMT”). Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order No. 20-69 pertaining to conducting local government meetings while under the public health emergency related to the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

In accordance with this order and due to a prohibition of public access to Hollywood City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Blvd, Room 221, because of the risk to public health, the City is offering a number of options for board/committee appointees and members of the public to view and participate in the meeting.
View the Meeting Agenda:

• The Agenda is posted on the City’s website
Watch the Meeting:

City’s website
Comcast Channel 78
ATT U-Verse Channel 99

Option for the General Public to Participate:
Any member of the public wishing to comment may do so via the City’s website

Comments are limited to 400 words and/or 3 minute spoken maximum.
Comments must be received by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
Staff will read the comments into the record during the meeting. All comments received during the submission period will become part of the public record.

For additional information regarding the Special City Commission Meeting, please contact Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk, at 954-921-3211 or via email: pcerny@hollywoodfl.org.

Open Your Taps to Flush Your Pipes

The City of Hollywood Public Utilities Department recommends that businesses open their water taps to flush pipes prior to consumption. Buildings that have been closed up have seen a reduction in water use, which could cause stagnant water to settle in the plumbing. Follow U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and American Water Works Association (AWWA) recommendations for protecting water quality for your employees by flushing systems thoroughly prior to use. For more information, please visit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website.

Annual Water Line Flushing

Program Happening Now

The City's Department of Public Utilities' Annual Free Chlorine Line Flushing Program is underway. The free chlorine portion of this program will end June 15th. If necessary, flushing may continue across the City through June 30th to achieve optimal system maintenance.
Click here for additional information about this process

For more information on the discontinuance of Free Chlorination or additional questions, please call the City of Hollywood Water Treatment Plant at 954.967.4230. Ask for Carlos Aguilera, Public Utilities Manager, or Luis Montoya, Water Treatment Plant Superintendent.

Select Parks & Recreation Facilities Open

Several City Parks and Recreational Facilities and the Hollywood Broadwalk Now Open

In the continuing effort to protect the safety and well-being of our community, those visiting parks and recreational facilities must follow the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Florida Department of Health, including wearing facial covering and social distancing. City-operated parks and recreational facilities will remain open contingent upon visitors' compliance with these recommended guidelines.

Click here to view the complete list of parks and recreational facilities that are now open.

Information on closures and cancellations in the City of Hollywood is updated daily on the Emergency Orders and Cancellations page at www.hollywoodfl.org under City News.

Take the Census Today

There’s Strength in Numbers…Make Hollywood Strong! Take 10 minutes to fill out your Census questionnaire at www.my2020census.go v.

Food Assistance for Hollywood Residents

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

Visit these resources on the City's website that are updated daily with new information.

Social Assistance Resources available to assist those in need.

Assistance available for Hollywood Business Community

Customers encouraged to use the many online services available.