City of Hollywood COVID-19 Update

Thursday, May 21, 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.

Online Permitting Closed for Maintenance

Permitting System Maintenance Begins Today

Beginning today, Thursday, May 21st, at 6:30 p.m. the Building Division's permitting system is scheduled to undergo routine maintenance. During the maintenance period, permitting services, including intake, payment, scheduling of inspections and the online inquiry tool will be temporarily unavailable. Operations are expected to resume normal activity on Tuesday, May 26th at 7:00 a.m. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we work to improve our permitting experience.

Backing Business: Temporary Cafe Zones to Expand Outdoor Dining

Backing Business: Hollywood’s New Expanded Outdoor Dining Zones Signal Return to Business

Hollywood restaurants are increasing their capacity by expanding outside dining options in designated Temporary Café Zones beginning today. The new zones have been established by the City in an effort to support local Hollywood businesses. Expanded outdoor dining locations may be found in Downtown Hollywood, along the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk and in public and private commercial areas adjacent to established restaurants city-wide. The new zones are in place every Thursday at 2:00 p.m. to Monday at 5:00 a.m. now through June 22nd.

Inside the new café zones, customers will find expanded safety measures in place including table groupings distanced 6-feet apart, disposable or single-use items, and service personnel regularly sanitizing common touch points. For the safety and enjoyment of all, responsible customers are reminded to wear a mask and not loiter or gather in groups.

Hollywood restaurants are encouraged to take part in this temporary program. For those wishing to participate, please submit your Certificate of Insurance and Indemnification using the City’s online submission form. For more information on the program, online registration and detailed Program Guide, please visit the City’s website.

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.

City and Broward County Administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 25^th, in observance of the Memorial Day national holiday. City online services remain available to customers and garbage, bulk and recycling will be collected as regularly scheduled.

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.

Online Surplus Auction Underway Now - Auction Closes Tuesday, June 2nd at 7pm

The City contracts with a company called "Bidera" to handle public auctions of surplus items. As part of their contract they inspect each item, write up a description, take detailed photographs and then host the auction. Hollywood is just one of many local municipalities to use the Bidera online auction site to sell surplus items with the goal of realizing the best possible price to the benefit of taxpayers.

Police cars, panel trucks, vans, pick-up trucks, cars and other miscellaneous vehicles are up for auction right now - 70 vehicles in total are in this auction lot.

The auction closes on Tuesday, June 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Anyone interested can visit the auction site and submit a bid here

ENTER AUCTION 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.