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New Deadline To Apply Is August 8, 2020
The U.S. Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) resumed accepting applications this morning, July 6, 2020, in response to the PPP Extension Act. The new deadline to apply for a PPP loan is August 8, 2020. Click here to learn more and apply.
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Broward County Emergency OrderBusinesses Must Not Allow Dine-in Service or Serve Alcohol Between 12:01 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Please note, per Broward County Emergency Order 20-20, businesses permitted to serve alcohol for on-site consumption may not serve alcohol between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. for on-site consumption. In addition, no establishment that provides on-site dining shall permit on-site dining between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. This Emergency Order will also affect the City's Temporary Café Zones. Drive-through, take-out or pick-up service may continue.
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Emergency Orders Requiring Facial Coverings in Effect County-wide
Last week, the City of Hollywood issued an Emergency Order requiring all persons outside their homes to wear a facial covering consistent with current CDC guidelines that cover the nose and mouth, including individuals within the common areas of all buildings with multiple residences and at their place of employment unless exempted by Emergency Orders issued by the Governor of the State of Florida or Broward County. Click here to read the Emergency Order.
In addition, Broward County issued Emergency Order 20-20 requiring facial coverings throughout the County in all public spaces where social distancing cannot be maintained. Please read the order for additional information. Please be sure to review the emergency orders in place, as there will be strict enforcement and violators of the Facial Covering orders may be subject to fines, civil and/or criminal penalties.
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Residents Can See If Businesses Are Following Emergency Guidelines
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb in Florida, Broward County has launched a new tool to help residents ensure they are doing everything they can to contribute to a safer, healthier community and stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Broward County’s Planning and Development Management Division has launched a public-facing dashboard of COVID-19 complaints about businesses not following sanitation, social distancing, facial covering and other reopening requirements contained in local Emergency Orders. The GIS-based website displays details about business complaints received, including: - Name and location of businesses reported to be in violation
- Number and type of warnings and citations issued
- Complaint Outcomes (i.e. Warning Issued, Citation Issued, Resolved, or Pending Inspection)
Residents are encouraged to bookmark the dashboard at http://arcg.is/1riWfH and visit it frequently for updates in your area.
Residents are reminded to act responsibly, following social distancing and facial covering guidelines whenever and wherever possible, even at family gatherings. If you observe that a business is not following the preventive guidelines, you can report it anonymously online at MyBroward.Broward.org, or call 311.
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Hollywood’s Outdoor Dining Zones Extended Through July 27 Downtown Hollywood: Saturday at 6AM to Monday at 5AM Hollywood Beach Broadwalk: Thursday at 2PM to Monday at 5AM
Please note: per Broward County Emergency Order 20-20, businesses permitted to serve alcohol for on-site consumption may not serve alcohol between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. for on-site consumption. In addition, no establishment that provides on-site dining shall permit on-site dining between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Drive-through, take-out or pick-up service may continue.
For more information on the program, online registration and detailed Program Guide, please click here.
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Due to the rising number of positive COVID-19 cases, Broward County has issued Emergency Order 20-18, which outlines penalties for establishments that fail to comply with Emergency Orders mandating sanitization, social distancing, facial coverings and other requirements intended to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. All prior Emergency Orders also remain in effect.
The new Emergency Order went into effect on Friday, June 26, 2020 and states: Establishments cited for operating in violation of any County Emergency Order shall immediately close for a minimum 24-hour period They may reopen after 24 hours, provided they 1) conduct a thorough review of applicable Emergency Orders and take all necessary measures to bring the establishment into compliance and 2) submit and receive notice of acceptance of attestation, under penalty of perjury by the owner, general manager, or chief executive officer of the establishment, emailed to the County at Reopening@Broward.org Once the attestation is received and accepted, the establishment will be inspected by local code enforcement or law enforcement authorities, within five calendar days after reopening, to confirm that the violation has been corrected Repeat violations will be presumed to be knowing violations and will be subject to stricter penalties, including a fine of up to $15,000
Residents are strongly encouraged to help with the compliance process by reporting violations to MyBroward.Broward.org. Select “Request for Service,” enter the location of the violation, and select “COVID-19 Business Complaints” as the Type of Issue. You can also call the Broward County Call Center at 311 or 954-831-4000. Both types of reports can be made anonymously.
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Broward County Emergency Order 20-17 states that:
- Restaurants and food establishments are required to post a sign available in English, Spanish and Creole
- Retail facilities are required to post a sign available in English, Spanish and Creole
- Signs must be at least 8½" x 11" in size and printed in color when possible
- Signs must be conspicuously posted throughout the establishment and at all entry points
- There must be at least one sign in each language throughout the establishment
FAQs on this Emergency Order are available here.
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Free Face Masks & Facial Shields For Businesses
As part of the City of Hollywood's "Backing Business" initiative, each Hollywood business may pick up a maximum of (20) free masks and (10) free facial shields (while supplies last) in Room #203, City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Blvd, Monday through Thursday, 7AM-6PM.
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As part of its Backing Business initiative, the City of Hollywood has created COVID-19 Safety posters for businesses, which are available for download here. Hollywood businesses may pick up free printed 11" x 17" posters at the following locations:
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In support of Broward County’s hospitality industry and business community, Visit Lauderdale is launching the Safe + Clean Pledge in collaboration with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.
With this pledge, every tourism-related business in Broward County can let guests see that your business has adopted Safe + Clean protocols. Together businesses can instill confidence among residents and travelers and most importantly, help stop the spread of COVID-19 while continuing to welcome visitors.
Proud SOBs (Supporters of Broward) pledge to:
- Follow CDC Cleaning Protocols
- Wear Masks
- Provide Hand Sanitizer
- Practice Social Distancing
- Train Staff How to Be Safe + Clean
- Work Toward Contactless Payment
To learn more and take the pledge, please visit sunny.org/pledge. Once you complete the pledge, you will receive a poster to proudly display that you are committed to offering guests a Safe + Clean experience. Your listing on sunny.org will also have the Safe + Clean logo.
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Click here to access more COVID-19 Resources & Assistance for Hollywood Businesses.
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The City of Hollywood’s Office of Communications, Marketing and Economic Development is available to discuss any of your business-related issues. Contact us at 954.921.3620 or by email. Please continue to monitor www.hollywoodfl.org and www.choosehollywoodfl.com for the latest updates on businesses programs and resources.
Economic Development Division Raelin Storey, CMED Director Herb Conde-Parlato, Economic Development Manager Tekisha Jordan, Principal Planner Marina Melo, Economic Development Marketing Coordinator
Community Redevelopment Agency - Beach & Downtown Districts Jorge Camejo, Executive Director 954.924.2980
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