City of Hollywood

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

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Public Access To Be Suspended at City Hall & Select City Facilities

Effective Monday, July 20th, public access to City Hall and City buildings located on the City Hall Circle campus, minus the Broward County Library – Hollywood Branch, will be suspended.

The Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Community Center, Hollywood Beach Culture and Community Center, and the David Park Community Center will be closed. The following community centers will remain open solely to operate the Summer BreakSpot Program. No other activities will take place at these centers.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
Kay Gaither Community Center
Washington Park Community Center
McNichol Community Center

The Driftwood Community Pool will remain open for small group classes and lap swimming, ArtsPark at Young Circle will remain open for Art & Culture Center/Hollywood summer programming and City-operated parks and sports fields remain open to the public. For more information on operating hours, please call the locations directly.

The closures are in response to the upward trend in positive COVID-19 cases in South Florida and are an effort to help stop community spread. Residents can access a number of services online or by calling the appropriate City Department, Office or Agency listed below:

Mayor and City Commissioners: 954.921.3321
City Attorney’s Office: 954.921.3435
City Clerk: 954.921.3211
City Manager’s Office: 954.921.3201
Community Redevelopment Agency: 954.924.2980
Budget & Performance Management: 954.921.3206
Development Services: 954.921.3471
Code Compliance: 954.921.3061
Design & Construction Management: 954.921.3410
Emergency Management: 954.921.3053
Financial Services: 954.921.3234
Procurement Services: 954.921.3221
Treasury: 954.921.3232
General Accounting:954.921.3228
Fire Rescue and Beach Safety: 954.967.4248
Fire Inspectors:954.967.4404
Fire Investigation Reports:954.967.4404
Human Resources:954.921.3216
Labor Relations:954.921.3519
Information Technology:954.921.3479
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts:954.921.3404
Police Department –Non Emergency:954.764.HELP (4357)
Office of the Chief: 954.967.4300
Police Information Desk: 954.967.4636
Communications, Marketing & Economic Development: 954.921.3620
Public Utilities:954.967.4455
Reconnect Water Service (Weekdays): 954.921.3938
Report Emergency Leaks: 954.967.4357
Public Works: 954.967.4526
Garbage/Recycling Services: 954.967.4200

Emergency Orders Requiring Facial Coverings in Effect County-wide

City of Hollywood Emergency Order 20-06 requires 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 otherwise exempted.

In addition, Broward County Emergency Order 20-21 requires facial coverings throughout the County in all public spaces where social distancing cannot be maintained.

Board Meetings Resuming July 23rd

The Historic Preservation Board, Planning and Development Board and a Joint Historic Preservation/P&D Board meeting will take place on Thursday, July 23rd. Any member of the public wishing to provide comments is asked to submit their comments here. Online pre-registration is also REQUIRED to speak via telephone at the Board meetings. Speaker registration and public comments must be received by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22nd. Additional information on how to participate and watch the virtual meetings will be forthcoming. For assistance, please contact Kierra Jenkins, at 954-921-3471 and press option 3 or via email at kjenkins@hollywoodfl.org.

Broward County Emergency Order 20-21

Businesses Must Not Allow Dine-in Service or Serve Alcohol
Between 10:00 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Per Broward County Emergency Order 20-21, businesses permitted to serve alcohol for on-site consumption may not do so between the hours of 10:00 p.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 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., and must limit the party size to 6 people (10 if all from the same household). Drive-through, take-out or pick-up service may continue. Additional restrictions apply.

For the latest information related to COVID-19 in the City of Hollywood, check out City News at www.hollywoodfl.org.

Public Dashboard Tracks Local COVID-19 Business Complaints

Residents can see if businesses are following emergency guidelines
As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to climb in Florida, Broward County's tool 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 a public-facing dashboard of COVID-19 complaints regarding 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. Residents are encouraged to bookmark the dashboard and visit it frequently for updates in your area.

Residents are reminded to follow 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.

Free COVID-19 Walk-Up Testing Site in West Hollywood

Florida Department of Health in Broward County, in partnership with the City of Hollywood, is hosting a free COVID-19 Walk-Up Testing Site at the Boulevard Heights Community Center, 6770 Garfield Street in West Hollywood Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No appointment necessary. Those interested in securing a set day and time are encouraged to call 954.412.7300 to schedule an appointment. Click here for additional information.

Mosquito Spraying Service Available

The recent heavy rains in Broward County have resulted in an explosion of the mosquito population. The Broward County Mosquito Control Section is available to spray areas of the County to help reduce the mosquito population. Residents and business owners are being urged to survey their property to remove any standing water to prevent mosquito breeding, bites and diseases.

To request service, please complete the online form. Requests may also be made by calling 954-765-4062 from a landline or by dialing 311 from a mobile device. The Mosquito Control Section usually receives a high volume of requests during the summer months, your patience is appreciated.

Take the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Online Survey

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts is offering an additional opportunity for you to share your thoughts regarding the Parks Master Plan. This plan will shape the direction and priorities of the department for the next 3-5 years. Your input is very important to us. Please use the QR code above, or click here to take the Online Survey today. For additional questions and information regarding the PRCA Master Plan or the process that began in February, please call Cory Styron at 954.921.3404 or via email at cstyron@hollywoodfl.org.

Read New Horizons Online

The latest edition of the City of Hollywood's quarterly magazine, New Horizons, is available online. New Horizons contains important information about what's going on in your City, including news from your Mayor and Commissioners, information on City programs and services. This edition covers what's happening in Hollywood including an update on General Obligation Bond and Capital Improvement projects, information on virtual inspections and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Mast Plan Survey currently underway. READ NEW HORIZONS NOW.

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