City of Hollywood COVID-19 Update

Monday, June 8, 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.

Hollywood Beach Restrictions Remain in Place

Hollywood Beach is Open for Limited Active Recreation

Restrictions to be Lifted on Wednesday, Jun 10th

Hollywood Beach remains open with limited recreational use at this time. Permitted uses include limited ocean activities (such as surfing, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, body surfing) as well as limited active recreation and exercise (such as walking, running, biking).

Restrictions for sunbathing, beach chairs and blankets, etc. are scheduled to be lifted on Wednesday, June 10th.

For additional information about the current restrictions in place on Hollywood Beach, please visit http://www.hollywoodfl.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=793

Micro-Enterprise Small Business Assistance Program

City Offers Grants to
Hollywood's Small Businesses

Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9 at 10AM, qualifying businesses may submit an online pre-application form for the City of Hollywood Micro-Enterprise Small Business Assistance Program. As part of the City's "Backing Business" initiative, this Program will grant eligible businesses with funds of up to $5,000 to pay for up to three months of allowable business expenses. The pre-application window will close upon receipt of 300 applications and the City anticipates awarding 95+ grants, which will be selected through a lottery process of approved applicants.

In order to complete a pre-application, businesses must:

Be a “for-profit” enterprise operating legally in the City of Hollywood *Not-for-profit organizations and home-based businesses are not eligible to participate in the Program*
Be legally operating for at least 2 years and in good standing with the City, without outstanding property code enforcement issues
Have no more than 5 employees (full-time, part-time, including owners)
Be within a critically impacted business sector
Be located within the City's LMI boundaries *Enter your business address into our interactive map to verify eligibility*
Upload a copy of City of Hollywood Local Business Tax Receipt and, if applicable, State of Florida Business License

Click here for program details and requirements.

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.

City Manager's Weekly Report

Please take a moment to read the latest Message from City Manager Dr. Wazir Ishmael, which can be found on his webpage.

Backing Business Temporary Cafe Zones to Expand Outdoor Dining

Hollywood’s Expanded Outdoor Dining Zones

Hollywood Beach Broadwalk: Thursday at 2:00 p.m. to Monday at 5:00 a.m.

Downtown Hollywood: Saturday at 6:00 a.m. to Monday at 5:00 a.m.
now through June 22nd.

For more information on the program, online registration and detailed Program Guide, please visit the City’s website.

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 this Sunday, 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.