BUSINESS APPLICATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 16^th

New Financial Support for Hollywood Residents and businesses

COVAID Direct Assistance Available to Hollywood Residents and Businesses

The City of Hollywood is offering direct financial assistance to residents and business owners who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. Residents are urged to apply now.

The application portal for businesses is now open. Time is limited - APPLY NOW. The application deadline is Monday, November 16th. For additional information and to apply now, visit www.HollywoodFL.org/assistance

2020 SPARK Pitch Competition
TODAY @ 5PM VIA ZOOM

The City of Hollywood and Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce present the SPARK Pitch Competition featuring six entrepreneurs competing for a $5000 grand prize by giving a three-minute presentation of their innovative business proposal to a panel of judges composed of local investors and business professionals.

The pitch competition takes place on Thursday, November 12^th at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom and you can register to watch for free at https://chamber.hollywoodchamber.org/events/details/2020-spark-pitch-competition-14188.

In addition to the competition, the featured speakers will be Craig Avera and Rose White, Owners / Founders of Cali Coffee and Steve Edwards, Managing Partner of Premier Virtual.

Learn More / RSVP for Zoom Access at www.sparkhollywoodfl.com.

Regional Wastewater System Inundated Due to Heavy Rainfall

Heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Eta that caused widespread flooding are now wreaking havoc on regional wastewater treatment systems. The Southern Regional Wastewater treatment plant operated by the City of Hollywood that serves six cities and portions of Broward County usually processes less than 55 million gallons of wastewater per day, but due to the storm is experiencing flows of well over 100 million gallons.
With the ground saturated and canals and retention areas all at capacity, a massive amount of groundwater and stormwater is infiltrating wastewater systems and creating backups. Customers of the Southern Regional Wastewater Plant in Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Dania Beach, Hallandale Beach, Miramar, Pembroke Park and southern Broward County are being asked to reduce their use of water as much as possible for the next two days to help reduce pressure on the system.

Reduce length of showers
Limit flushing of toilets
Do not run dishwasher
Do not do laundry

The City of Hollywood has utility crews out addressing areas impacted by sewer collection system backups. Residents should avoid areas of standing water or coming into contact with untreated wastewater.

City Parks Closures

The following City parks/playgrounds are closed due to construction or recent flooding rains.

Fillmore St. Playground is closed for construction.
Fletcher St. Tot Lot, John B. Kooser Park, Rainbow Tot Lot are closed.
Bicentennial Park and John Williams Park are closed temporarily until standing water recedes.

Playgrounds and pavilions at parks remain closed due to COVID-19.
Staff will evaluate field conditions at Boggs, Dowdy, Driftwood, Hollywood West, Police Athletic League, Rotary, and Washington Park today. If safe for play, then athletic fields will reopen for youth sports organization permitted activities.

Hollywood Veterans & Active Service Members We're Celebrating You! Enjoy a Meal on us

EXTENDED THROUGH NOV 21
Hollywood Veterans & Active Service Members
We’re celebrating you with a complimentary meal

Each year the City of Hollywood honors its Veterans with a traditional barbecue on the national holiday. Due to the COVID pandemic, this year the City is offering a free meal at a local participating Hollywood restaurant. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts is offering veterans a complimentary meal through November 21^stat one of the local participating restaurants listed below.

Moonlite Diner, 3500 Oakwood Blvd., 954.924.7241
Tipsy Boar, 1906 Harrison Street, 954.920.2627
Rickey’s Restaurant, 4799 Hollywood Blvd., 954.966.1429
Sub-Ologist, 2207 Hollywood Blvd., 954.921.1008 (Delivery available)

Veterans must RSVP to obtain the FREE meal voucher by calling 954.921.3404. A Military ID and the voucher must be presented prior to receiving the free meal.

PLEASE NOTE: As a courtesy, please call the restaurant of choice before arriving to check for availability. Voucher may be obtained from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Administration Office at 1405 S. 28th Avenue, Hollywood. Meal voucher is valued up to $22, fountain/soft drink included, NO Alcoholic beverage, voucher is only valid at the four Hollywood locations listed through November 21st. Voucher is for veterans only with valid military ID. Gratuity is not included, but encouraged.

Surplus Items For Sale Online Now Through November 17

The City's latest Surplus Auction has begun. The auction runs now through November 17th at 7:00 p.m. and features 93 various types of vehicles and pieces of equipment including vans, trucks, cars, Segway's and more.

View and place a bid here.

The City contracts with a company called "Bidera" to handle public auctions of surplus items. As part of their contract they inspect each item, write up a description, take detailed photographs and then host the auction. The auction is open to the general public. Hollywood is just one of many local municipalities to use the Bidera online auction site to sell surplus items with the goal of realizing the best possible price to the benefit of taxpayers

Swearing-in Ceremony
Wednesday, November 18

Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy District 2 Commissioner Linda Hill Anderson, District 4 Commissioner Adam Gruber and District Commissioner Linda Sherwood will be sworn into office during the Regular City Commission Meeting on Wednesday, November 18th at 2:30 p.m.

WATCH LIVE WEBSTREAM on the City’s website
Comcast Channel 78
ATT U-Verse Channel 99

King Tides

Heavy, persistent rain from Tropical Storm Eta has saturated the ground. Paired with seasonal high King Tides, excessive water has been directed away from homes and has pooled in swales, on low-lying streets and in yards in communities across South Florida.

Residents are reminded to adhere to the following flood safety tips:

- Avoid flooded areas.
- Do not drive or walk through flooded streets.
- Do not drive around barricades, they are there for your protection.
- Do not allow children to play in flood water.

The next King Tides are expected between November 13th – 18th. City staff continues to help mitigate current flooding concerns in east Hollywood.

Here is a summary of the latest efforts:
- Public Utilities crews are deployed and working to keep auxiliary pumps free and clear of sand and debris.
- Additional pumps have been deployed to assist with reducing elevated water levels in areas that remain flooded.
- Staff is monitoring the storm sewer systems and permanent pumping stations, which are running at full capacity, to ensure they remain clear and operational.
- Barricades remain deployed to block access to flooded areas.
- Hollywood Police Department remains deployed to assist with assessing hazardous conditions.
- Public Works crews continue with efforts to raise low-lying areas of unprotected shoreline by constructing earthen berms

Long Term Solutions:
- On October 21, 2020, the City Commission awarded the design contract for the Tidal Flooding Mitigation and Shoreline Protection Projects, Phase I to Cummins Cederberg, Inc. by passing Resolution No R-2020-275.
- The Community Redevelopment Agency is working on next steps for A1A redesign and mitigation
- Public Utilities is currently crafting a Stormwater Master Plan to address long-term flooding solutions.

For more information on how to protect yourself and property from flood hazards, please visit the Florida Division of Emergency Management at https://www.floridadisaster.org/

BUSINESS APPLICATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 16th