City of Hollywood

News & Announcements

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Temporary COVID-19 Drive-thru Testing Site Through Friday, August 7

The Florida Division of Emergency Management is operating a temporary COVID-19 testing site in Hollywood at McArthur High School at 6501 Hollywood Boulevard. The drive-thru testing site is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through this Friday, August 7 and will test individuals 5 and older, regardless of symptoms. Cost of testing is free, with or without insurance.

To make an appointment, go to: www.DoINeedACovid19Test.com.
Appointments and online registration are recommended.

Individuals will be provided with information on how to receive results once they are tested. Testing is available to all Florida residents, regardless of the county they live in.

For a list of state-supported COVID-19 testing sites and more information on what to know prior to visiting a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site, please visit https://floridadisaster.org/covid19/testing-sites/.

Testing Site Reopens Tomorrow, August 5

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 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Home-bound residents may call 954.412.7300 to schedule a mobile appointment. Click here for additional information.

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Master Plan Online Survey

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 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.

Take the Survey Today

Advisory Board Appointments Now Accepting Applications

Advisory Board Appointment Applications Still Being Accepted

Take an Active Role in Your Community!

The City of Hollywood is still seeking applicants to serve on various Boards and Committees on a voluntary basis. The Office of the City Clerk is currently accepting applications for vacant or expiring positions that exist on the following:

• Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

• African American Advisory Council

• Artwork Selection Committee

• Community Development Advisory Board

• Education Advisory Committee

• Emerald Hills Safety Enhancement District Board

• Employees’ Retirement Plan

• Historic Preservation Board

• Neighborhood Watch Advisory Board

• Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Board

• Planning and Development Board

• Young Circle ArtsPark Advisory Board

To be considered for any appointment, applicants must comply with specific requirements for each board/committee. You can apply online at the City’s website.

All completed interest forms must have a resume attached and be returned to the Office of the City Clerk at Hollywood City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard. For additional information, contact the Office of the City Clerk at 954.921.3211.

Note: Appointment for the Emerald Hills Safety Enhancement District Board will be made in November 2020.

Land Survey Set To Begin in North Central Neighborhood as part of Safe Route to School Sidewalk Project
The Florida Safe Route to School Program helps communities fund projects to improve their transportation needs and encourage more students to walk or bike to school. The Safe Route to School program focuses on children in grades kindergarten through high school with projects that are pedestrians and bicyclists oriented.

As part of the 2016 Safe Route to School Grant Program, the Florida Department of Transportation will be funding approximately $517,000 in sidewalk improvements in the North Central Neighborhood of Hollywood. The reimbursable funds were recently made available for use in this Fiscal Year, and as such, work is now set to begin.

The scope of this project consists of approximately 13,225 linear feet of new 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks to fill in missing links along 26 different blocks of City streets within the North Central neighborhood. The project area is within the proximity of Avant Garde Academy of Broward, Oakridge Elementary School, Beachside Montessori School and Dowdy Field. New sidewalks will be constructed:

Wilson Street from 26 Ave to N Dixie Highway
Roosevelt Street from N 23 Ave to N Dixie Highway
Cleveland Street from N 24 Ave to N Dixie Highway
Arthur Street from N 24 Ave to N Dixie Highway
Garfield Street from N 26 Ave to N Dixie Highway
Hayes Street from N 26 Ave to N Dixie Highway
Grant Street from N 26 Ave to N Dixie Highway
N 25 Ave from Wilson Street to Johnson Street
N 22 Ave from Wilson Street to Hayes Street

The City has hired Bermello Ajamil & Partners (B&A) as consultants for the design of the project. Residents in the North Central neighborhood should expect to see crews from B&A performing topographic surveys of the area. Crews will be working to identify all visible above ground utilities, water meters, fencing, walls, vaults, poles, sidewalks, driveways, and any other asphalt surfaces within and 5-feet beyond the public right-of-way. Crews will also be identifying vegetation and trees greater than 4 inches in diameter within and 5-feet beyond the public right-of-way. Residents should not be alarmed when they see crews working in the area. For questions or concerns, please call Frank Leon, Project Manager, at 954.921.3410, ext. 6033.

Public Access To to City Hall & Select City Facilities Remains Suspended. Drive Through Service Available

Residents can access a number of services online. For information on city facilities closed to the public, as well as a list of City Departments, Offices and Agencies phone numbers, please visit www.hollywoodfl.org and click on COVID-19 Information under "City News"

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.

Do Your Part To Help Stop the Spread

COVID-19 can spread easily from person-to-person and recent data suggests family gatherings could be playing a significant part in spreading the virus. If you are planning a family gathering, here are a few things to consider to help stop the spread.

All guests should wear masks.
Avoid shaking hands and hugging.
High-risk family members should stay home and attend virtually.
Limit the number of members and households coming together.
Stay outside as much as possible.
Avoid inside activities such as playing video games or watching TV.
Maintain social distance of at least 6 feet, even outside and in the pool.
Do not share food.
Use disposable dinnerware and utensils.
Have alcohol-based hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes available.
Establish a direct route to the restroom to avoid contaminating surfaces.
Limit your time together.

Be a Responsible Customer, Help Businesses Remain Safely Open:

As a normal daily habit, wear your mask whenever outside your home.
At restaurants, wear your mask when walking in and out, when seated at the table, looking at a menu, walking to the restroom, and waiting for your food or check.
No seat, no service. If a table is not available upon your arrival, you must leave.
All establishments are prohibited from on-premise service from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily. Please be respectful by not lingering after 10:00 p.m.
Help to maintain 6 feet of distance between yourself and other parties.
Do not gather in groups larger than 6, (10 if all from the same household.)

Be a Responsible Business to Avoid Fines and Closure:

Discourage customers from gathering and loitering.
Once you reach capacity, you must turn people away.
Ensure customers and staff are wearing masks.
Ensure customers and staff are maintaining a safe social distance.
Do not seat parties close to 10:00 p.m.
Maintain sanitation and other safe business practices, per State, County and City Emergency Orders and according to CDC Guidelines.

Primary Election Early Voting
Hollywood Branch Library

2600 Hollywood Boulevard

August 8th through August 16th
Saturday & Sunday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday to Friday - 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Broward County Supervisor of Elections In-Person Voting Health Protection & Recommendations

The Supervisor of Elections WILL:

Provide clean voting locations and temperature tested, masked poll workers;
Provide hand sanitizer to all voters entering the polling location and courtesy masks if needed;
Provide contact-free voter check-in and plastic-encased pens that may be taken with you after voting;
Provide speedy access to your ballot and sufficient, distanced voting privacy booths to reduce time within the polling location; and
Ensure privacy booths are located to facilitate social distancing and cleaned throughout the day.

WHAT VOTERS SHOULD DO:

Before arriving to vote, confirm your address and other voting information. Call 954.357.7050 or visit www.browardsoe.org;
Before arriving, study a sample ballot. You may bring a sample ballot with you to help cast your ballot quickly;
Avoid touching your mouth or face inside the polling location to help maintain sanitation during the voting process;
Limit discussion inside the polling location to help protect your fellow voters and poll workers; and
Be mindful that Broward County has an ordinance requiring a face covering in all public places. You should bring a mask to vote; however, masks are available upon request at each polling location.

Take the Census Today

There’s Strength in Numbers…Make Hollywood Strong!
Take 10 minutes to fill out your Census questionnaire here.

Broward County Launches Census 2020 Workforce Campaign

Show Your Love for Broward

Broward County is leading a countywide campaign encouraging all employers, large and small, to dedicate 10-15 minutes for employees to complete the 2020 Census.

The decennial census is crucial to our democracy and fair representation in Congress. It helps to determine how more than $1.5 trillion/year in federal funds are distributed. An undercount would mean the loss of millions of dollars in Broward County and would severely impact funding for schools and nutrition programs, hospitals and nursing homes, roads and highways, emergency preparedness and services, and other vital programs for the next 10 years.

The 2020 Census’ detailed demographic information holds exceptional value to businesses—they help inform decisions to expand, develop products, market, hire, mitigate risk, and increase return on investment.

Help us reach 100% participation by supporting the County’s efforts to count everyone in Broward – from newborns to older adults and everyone in between. Pledge to complete the 2020 Census by August 31st.

*Participating businesses will be featured on Broward County’s social media and/or website.
To respond to the census now, visit: my2020census.gov.

To pledge, please e-mail us the name of your business or organization and the number of employees that completed the census at: Census2020@broward.org

To show your love for Broward and to pledge to participate at work, please download the Approved Workforce Campaign Graphics.