Broward County Moves into Phase III of Governor's Recovery PlanOn September 25, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis announced all of Florida has moved into Phase III of his Recovery Plan. While COVID-19 positivity rates continue trend favorably, residents should remain vigilant and continue to take the necessary safety precautions. Avoid the “3 C’s” – Closed Spaces, Crowded Places and Close-Contact Settings, wear a facial covering when in public, and maintain social distancing of at least six feet. Establishments can be cited when patrons are found not wearing facial coverings. Please be a responsible customer by wearing a mask, and respect your favorite establishment's staff when they ask you to put one on for service.Click here for additional information on COVID-19 in Hollywood and please continue to monitor the Broward County website and local news media for the latest information.
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Utility Billing Payment System Temporarily Unavailable Sept 30 - Oct 1 The Utility Billing Payment System will be shut down for maintenance beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30th at 4:00 p.m. until Thursday, October 1st at 1:00 a.m. During this period, payments will not be accepted via the web or by phone, but you will still have access to your online utility account. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
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Cleaner, Healthier HollywoodChanges to Sanitation Collection Services Take Effect This Thursday, October 1stThe goal of the "Cleaner. Healthier Hollywood" initiative is to beautify our City and improve residents’ quality of life by modifying sanitation service requirements. Everyone is encouraged to do their part and follow the new service requirements in Chapter 50 of the Code of Ordinance. - Bulk waste collected separately from yard waste. No more commingled collection of these materials.
- Larger amount of materials allowed for bulk collections.
- Modifications to collection schedule in some service areas.
- Newly defined Garbage & Recycling cart placement times and storage location.
- Update to sanitation fee.
- Enforcement modifications for non-compliance violations.
Separate Yard Waste and Bulk Waste Collections- Yard waste will need to be separated from bulk/hard junk
- Combined piles will no longer be accepted
Weekly Yard Waste Collection Continues- Yard Waste (grass clippings, leaves, cuttings, fronds, limbs, etc.) will continue to be picked up weekly. This waste must not be mixed with bulk waste for collection.
- Residents are allowed 4 cubic yards of materials
- Yard waste must be on private property. Yard waste may NOT be stored in the alley public right-of-way.
- The collection schedule has changed for some, depending upon the service area.
- Enter your address to confirm garbage, recycling and yard waste collection schedule.
Monthly Bulk/Hard Junk Collection- Bulk waste (furniture, mattresses, appliances, household goods) collections will no longer take place on a weekly schedule.
- Bulk/hard junk will now be collected once a month.
- Residents are now allowed up to 6 cubic yards of bulk materials.
- Bulk items must be stored on private property prior to placing out for collection.
- Bulk items may NOT be stored in the alley public right-of-way.
- Bulk items must not be mixed with yard waste for collection.
- Enter your address to confirm your bulk waste collection schedule.
Defined Times and Locations for Cart Placement- Carts placed out no sooner than 5:00 p.m. on the day prior to scheduled service or no later than 7:00 a.m. on the day of scheduled service.
- Carts must be returned to storage location no later than 7:00 p.m. on the day of scheduled service.
- Storage locations may include a carport, garage, side or rear of a property, approved, recessed cart bay in an alleyway or on private property.
Update to Billing and Special Pickup Penalty- 6.43% increase approved in 2019 for sanitation collection fees.
- Monthly sanitation fee to be charged, regardless of occupancy.
- Materials placed out earlier than collection schedule will be assessed a removal fee, if not removed within 24 hours of first notice of violation. Previously, it was two days for removal.
- Removal costs will be charged, in addition to the existing $200 administrative service charge.
Reminder:- Please keep your alleyway clear by trimming your landscaping to allow for clear passage.
- Professional tree trimmers and lawn maintenance companies are required to remove debris.
- Each property with alley access must have house numbers visible.
- 30 day grace period for enforcement ends Saturday, October 31st.
For additional questions or concerns, please call 954.967.4526 or visit our interactive Frequently Asked Questions page.
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Heavy Rains in the ForecastHeavy rains are forecasted for the end of this week and into the weekend, which may have the potential to produce localized street flooding. Motorists are urged to use caution and seek an alternative route to avoid traveling on flooded streets. The City is working on both short and long-term solutions to help minimize the impacts of tidal flooding. NOAA predicts above average high tides October 14th through 21st and again November 13th through 18th.
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Deadline Extended to Monday, October 5thThere's a few more days to help Hollywood finish strong Please complete the 2020 Census today, as millions of dollars in state and federal aid are at stake.
Residents can respond online or by calling 844.330.2020 to complete the Census now.
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Rail Corridor Safety Improvements Set to Begin Sunday, October 4th The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Four, will be conducting rail corridor safety improvements in Hollywood and throughout Broward and Palm Beach County. Project improvements include installing signs and high emphasis pavement markings to warn drivers and pedestrians to stay clear of the railroad tracks in Hollywood on Johnson Street and Stirling Road. Construction is scheduled to begin on Sunday, October 4, 2020.
Traffic impacts include possible lane closures in each direction, 9:30 p.m. until 5:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday nights, as needed. Intermittent full closures can be expected; advanced notice to the public will be provided along with the detour routes
For additional information, please contact Heidy Cuevas, P.E., Construction Senior Project Manager, at 954.958.9653 or via email heidy.cuevas@dot.state.fl.us.
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City of Hollywood Emerald Hills Safety Enhancement District Board AppointmentThe City of Hollywood is seeking applicants to serve on the Emerald Hills Safety Enhancement District Board on a voluntarily basis. The Office of the City Clerk is currently accepting applications for vacant or expiring positions that exist on this board. To be considered for an appointment, an applicant must be a property owner within the District. In the event a property owner is a corporation or a limited liability company, the applicant shall be an officer of the corporation or member or manager of the limited liability company.
The boundaries of the District are: North Hills Drive from North 56th Avenue east to Sarazen Drive. Sarazen Drive north to North 41st Street. North 41st Street east to North 48th Avenue. North 48th Avenue south to North Hills Drive, North Hills Drive east to North 46th Avenue. North 46th Avenue south to waterways, and then west on the waterways to North 56th Avenue. North 56th Avenue north to North Hills Drive.
The application deadline is Thursday, October 8, 2020. You can apply on line 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.
Appointments will be made on November 4, 2020 by the City Commission. Once appointed to serve, the applicant will be required to file the Statement of Financial Interest Disclosure Form 1, as required by Florida Statute 112.314(1)(a).
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Important Notice for Royal Poinciana Neighborhood ResidentsCurbside Collections and On-street Parking Restrictions in Effect
Due to construction activities from the Department of Public Utilities water main replacement project in the Royal Poinciana neighborhood, the placement of garbage and recycling bins, as well as bulk items needs to move curbside to the front of a property.
To ensure collection trucks can access the bins and bulk items at the curb, parking on the street is prohibited from 8:00 a.m. to noon on Mondays and Thursdays. This temporary on-street parking ban and change to curbside collections affects the following residents:
Temporary On-Street Parking Restrictions and Curbside Solid Waste and Recycling Collections: Johnson Street to Fillmore Street from US1 to N. 21st Avenue
Estimated Completion: April 30, 2021
If you have any questions, please contact Public Utilities at 954.921.3930 or Public Works at 954.967.4526.
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Add Your Input Today!The City is developing a Bicycle Mobility Plan and your input is needed! The Interactive Bike Input Map was developed as an easy way for the public to provide recommendations and feedback on the types of bike mobility projects they would like to see included in the Bicycle Mobility Plan. Add your suggestions today! For more information on the plan, including available options, visit the dedicated website here.
Watch this video to learn more.
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Open Your Taps to Flush Your PipesWith businesses reopening as we move forward in the Phase 2 COVID-19 reopening plan, the City of Hollywood Public Utilities Department recommends that businesses open their water taps to flush pipes prior to consumption. Buildings that have been closed up have seen a reduction in water use, which could cause stagnant water to settle in the plumbing. Follow EPA and AWWA recommendations for protecting water quality for your employees by flushing systems thoroughly prior to use. For more information, please visit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) website.
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Free COVID-19 Walk-Up Testing Boulevard Heights Community Center 770 Garfield Street, Hollywood Tuesday - Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mobile appointments for home-bound residents - call 954.412.7300 Click here for additional information.
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