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3 pm today is the deadline to submit comments
Wednesday, October 14 ~ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
ArtsPark at Young CircleCommission in the Community forums give residents and business owners an opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas with the Hollywood City Commission outside of formal Commission Meetings held twice a month. The next Commission in the Community will be held at the ArtsPark at Young Circle tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14 at 6 p.m.
Residents who wish to speak are asked to pre-register online. In the event of inclement weather preventing an in-person event at the ArtsPark, the open forum will take place virtually via Webex. By pre-registering, the City will be able to contact you by email to alert you to a change to a virtual meeting.
This meeting will be moderated by District 2 Commissioner Peter Hernandez. Lawn seating available, bring a lawn chair or blanket for comfort. Please follow CDC guidelines, wear a mask, and maintain a safe social distance.
Please note: Speaker's cards will be accepted at the ArtsPark, however you are encouraged to register and submit comments/questions through the online registration page. This will ensure your comments are submitted for the virtual event if weather prevents an in-person meeting. Please register comments/ questions today, October 13th at 3 p.m. If filling out a speaker's card at the event, it must be turned it in by 7 pm.PM
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Commission WorkshopsWednesday, October 14
The City of Hollywood is holding two City Commission Workshops on Wednesday, October 14th. for an Update and Overview on the Hollywood Police Department today at 1:30 p.m.
Mooring/Anchoring Workshop - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Information on activities on North and South Lake
Commercial Corridors Workshop - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Presentation on the City's Commercial Corridors
In accordance with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ Executive Orders and due to limited access to City Hall, the City is offering a number of options for members of the public to view the Workshop.
• Watch the Live webstream on the City’s website
• Watch the City's Government Access Channel, Comcast Channel 78
• Watch the City's Government Access Channel, ATT U-Verse Channel 99
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Sidewalk Repairs Underway City-wideCity of Hollywood contractor, Florida Sidewalk Solutions, is working to correct 1,349 potential trip hazards in three zones. Construction will cover over one mile of repairs and will be completed in stages, with high hazard locations taking first priority. Work will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, weather permitting. Crews will take all the necessary steps to minimize noise and dust, and all equipment will be on the sidewalk, not within swale areas. Repairs will be completed by the end of the same work day. Property owners are asked to remove personal items to ensure a clear work area.
For more information on this project, please call the Department of Public Works at 954.967.4526.
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Priority testing for school staff and studentsFree COVID-19 Walk-Up Testing Boulevard Heights Community Center
6770 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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Do You Have the Next Big Idea?The City of Hollywood and the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce have partnered to present the SPARK Hollywood Pitch Competition. The ‘quick-pitch competition’ will feature entrepreneurs and new ventures competing for cash and in-kind prizes by giving a three-minute presentation of their innovative business proposal to a panel of judges comprised of local investors and business professionals.
SPARK Pitch Competition
Thursday, November 12 at @5pm via Zoom
Apply today at www.sparkhollywoodfl.com
Applications Must be Submitted by October 20th, 2020
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Virtual Halloween ContestsJoin us for some virtual Halloween fun!
Capture a photo of your creativity in a Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Contest and get the family together (pets too!) and snap a photo for the Family Costume Contest.
Click here for contest rules and registration information.
Deadline to register is October 28th!
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Halloween Events CancelledDue to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on large gatherings, the Hollyweird Halloween Block Party in Downtown Hollywood and the Halloween event on Harrison Street have both been cancelled. Please continue to check the calendar of events on www.hollywoodfl.org for the most up-to-date information on City events. |
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Uncover Broward County Amendment TwoOn the November 3, 2020 ballot, Broward County voters will see a question regarding an amendment to the Broward County Charter. The Amendment 2 question, if passed, would allow the County to move forward on transportation surtax projects on County property within a City, without having to comply with the local municipality's zoning, regulations and ordinances. In other words, the City of Hollywood Ordinances would be bypassed if this amendment is approved by voters.
What is the ballot language?
COUNTY REGULATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF SURTAX-FUNDED TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS ON COUNTY PROPERTY
“To facilitate implementation of surtax-funded improvements to the countywide transportation system, shall the Broward County Charter be amended to provide that County ordinances regulating the development, including zoning, permitting, construction, operation, or administration, of transportation improvement projects that are (1) on County-owned or County-leased property and (2) funded in whole or in part with proceeds from the transportation surtax approved by the County’s voters in 2018, prevail over conflicting Municipal ordinances?”
YES ____________
NO ____________
Potential impacts of Charter Amendment 2?
If Amendment 2 passes, the City will no longer have the ability to regulate the development, zoning, permitting, construction, operation, or administration of any transportation improvement projects on County-owned or County-leased property that are funded all or in part with proceeds from the transportation surtax. City leaders ask that you be an informed voter and have your voice heard on this important matter.
Click here to read the media release distributed by the Broward League of Cities and the Broward County City Managers’ Association.
November 3 General Election Sample Ballot
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High seasonal tides can cause low-lying coastal areas to floodBased on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s tide predictions, above average high tides are expected. High seasonal tides, also known as King Tides, can cause low-lying coastal areas to flood. Motorists are urged to use caution and seek an alternative route to avoid traveling on flooded streets. Seasonal tides can raise the water level by more than 2 and a half feet during high tide which can cause coastal roads, parking lots and docks in vulnerable areas to flood during the times of high tide.
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.
FLOOD SAFETY TIPS
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RENT, MORTGAGE AND
UTILITY ASSISTANCEThe City of Hollywood has received $948,000.00 in Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) and has allocated $300,000.00 in CRF received from Broward County to respond to the COVID-19 Health Emergency.
The City shall use these CRF allocations for the provision of rent, mortgage and utility assistance for low- and moderate-income residents that have been impacted by the COVID-19 Health Emergency.
Residents that have experienced unemployment or underemployment caused by the COVID-19 Health Emergency may receive any of the following forms of assistance. Rent and Utility assistance payments (excluding water) not to exceed the lesser of $10,000 or 6 months’ rent and utilities, Housing re-entry assistance including security deposits and utility deposits not to exceed $10,000.00. Mortgage and Utility assistance payments (excluding water) not to exceed the lesser of $10,000.00 or 6 months’ mortgage and utilities.
Applications will be accepted starting October 19, 2020 and the application period will end when all funds are expended.
Submit application to:
City of Hollywood’s Community Development Division
2600 Hollywood Blvd. - Old Library Building
Hollywood, FL 33020
Special Instructions: Applicants may utilize the "Mail Drop Box” located on the right side of the glass doors of the Old Library Building. Again, please make sure all attachments are attached to your application and affixed together. City staff will not be available to review your submission.
Applications shall be reviewed by City of Hollywood staff for completeness and forwarded to HOPE South Florida, Inc. for Income Certification.
For questions, additional information, or reasonable accommodation request contact City of Hollywood Community Development Division at (954) 921-3271.
Please click here for eligibility information, application, and instructions.
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Help Hollywood Finish StrongPlease complete the 2020 Census today, as millions of dollars in state and federal aid are at stake. The deadline to complete the Census has been extended to October 31st.
Residents can respond online or by calling 844.330.2020 to complete the Census now. |
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Cleaner, Healthier HollywoodChanges to Sanitation Collection Services Now in Effect
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CDC Issues Temporary Halt on Residential Evictions Through December 31, 2020The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an Order (under Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act) that temporarily halts residential evictions in an effort to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 through December 31, 2020. To invoke the CDC's order, persons must provide an executed copy of the Declaration form (or a similar declaration under penalty of perjury) to their landlord, owner of the residential property where they live, or other person who has a right to have them evicted or removed from where they live. Each adult listed on the lease, rental agreement, or housing contract should likewise complete and provide a declaration. Unless the CDC order is extended, changed, or ended, the order prevents these persons from being evicted or removed from where they are living through December 31, 2020. These persons are still required to pay rent and follow all the other terms of their lease and rules of the place where they live. These persons may also still be evicted for reasons other than not paying rent or making a housing payment. Executed declarations should not be returned to the Federal Government. You may find the Order hereYou may find the Declaration hereFor further information, you may contact Nina Witkofsky, Acting Chief of Staff, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS H21-10, Atlanta, GA 30329; Telephone: 404-639-7000; Email: cdcregulations@cdc.gov
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