City of Hollywood COVID-19 Update

Tuesday, June 2, 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.

All of Broward County, including the City of Hollywood, is under a State of Local Emergency and the County Administrator has issued a curfew effective from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. The County Administrator issued the Emergency Curfew Order just before 8:30 p.m. on May 31, 2020 in response to growing civil unrest that could potentially threaten the health, safety and welfare of the people of Broward County. The curfew will remain in place until further notice.

During the curfew, no person is allowed to use any street or sidewalk in Broward County for any purpose, except for active duty police, fire rescue, first responders and medical, health care and utility service personnel. Persons are permitted to travel directly to and from their home to their place of employment. Residents are permitted to walk their dogs or other pets within 250 feet of their residences.

Broward County Code of Ordinances gives the County Administrator the authority to impose a general curfew applicable throughout the community while there is State of Local Emergency in effect.

Read the Full Order...

Disaster Preparedness 2020 Sales Tax Holiday

2020 Disaster Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
May 29 - June 4

The 2020 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is underway ending on Thursday, June 4th. During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items related to disaster
preparedness are exempt from sales tax. Complete List of Qualifying Items

Learn how to watch or participate in the upcoming CRA and City Commission Meetings

Important Information Regarding the Upcoming CRA and City Commission Meetings

In accordance with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ Executive Order No. 20-69, and due to the current prohibition on public access to Hollywood City Hall, the City is offering a number of options for members of the public to view and participate in the June 3rd meetings from their home.

The Regular City Commission and CRA Board Meeting Agendas are available online. VIEW AGENDAS

WATCH LIVE WEBSTREAM on the City’s website
Comcast Channel 78
ATT U-Verse Channel 99

Any member of the public wishing to comment publicly on any matter, including specific agenda items and/or Citizens Comments may do so via the City’s website at the links below or via telephone.

The deadline to submit comments for the meeting has passed
Comments are limited to 400 words and/or 3 minute spoken maximum.
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.
Those without internet access or who may need additional assistance, may call the Community Redevelopment Agency at 954.924.2980 during normal business hours

CLICK HERE to submit a comment for the City Commission Meeting
Comments must be received by 6:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 2
Those without internet access or who may need additional assistance, may call the City Clerk at 954.921.3211 during normal business hours

Please note: Comments left on voicemail machines, emailed, posted to the City or CRA social media accounts or submitted after stated deadlines will not be accepted.

Hollywood Beach is Open for Limited Active Recreation

All beaches in Broward County are open. Hollywood Beach is open for limited active recreation and exercise such as walking, running, biking. All persons utilizing Hollywood Beach must comply with the requirements listed in the guidelines below. Failure to comply may result in penalties and require beaches to be re-closed.

Beach hours shall be limited to between sunrise and sunset.
No picnicking, sunbathing, sitting, or lying on the beach.
No umbrellas, canopies, chairs, loungers, or coolers allowed.
No group or organized sports including, but not limited to, volleyball, soccer, or football.
No group gathering or events of more than ten (10) individuals.
Individuals must maintain a minimum six feet of physical distance from others at all times, except between members of the same household or group.

Select Parks & Recreation Facilities Open

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.

Online Surplus Auction Underway Now - Auction Closes Today, 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 tonight at 7:00 p.m. Anyone interested can visit the auction site and submit a bid here

Annual Water Line Flushing Program Underway City-wide

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.

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.