Tomorrow is the Last Day for Businesses to Apply

The City of Hollywood is offering direct financial assistance to residents and business owners who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. The window for residents to apply closed yesterday.

The application portal for businesses is open daily from 6 a.m. to midnight, now until 10 p.m. tomorrow, December 2nd. APPLY NOW. For additional information and to apply, visit www.HollywoodFL.org/assistance

Watch/Participate CRA Board/Commission Meetings

Important Information Tomorrow's CRA and City Commission Meetings

Due to limited public access to Hollywood City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Blvd, Room 219, because of the risk to public health, the City is offering a number of options for members of the public to view and participate in the meeting.

The Regular City Commission and CRA Board Meeting Agendas are available online. VIEW AGENDAS

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

Submit comments via the online forms at the links below. Comments will be read into the record during the meetings
Register online at the links below to indicate you plan to provide in-person comments during the meeting

CRA Board Meeting

The deadline to submit a comment for the CRA Board Meeting has passed

City Commission Meeting

CLICK HERE to submit a comment for the City Commission Meeting
Comments must be received by 6:00 p.m. today, December 1
Comments are limited to 400 words and/or 3 minute spoken maximum.
Those without internet access or who may need additional assistance, may call the City Clerk at 954.921.3211 during normal business hours
CLICK HERE to register your in-person attendance for public comment

Please note: Comments left on voicemail machines, emailed, posted to the City or CRA social media accounts or submitted after stated deadlines will not be accepted.

In-Person Participation
Due to capacity limitations to meet safe social distancing requirements, in-person participation requires:

Online advanced registration
Facial covering worn at all times when inside City Hall
Temperature check upon entering City Hall

Staff will direct the public to the designated seating area where they will be able to listen to the meeting. Once the meeting begins and maximum indoor capacity is reached, no other members of the public will be allowed in the designated seating area. The City Clerk will call out the names of those wishing to address the City Commission in-person, at which time they will enter the Commission Chambers and address the Commission members. When finished, speakers should exit City Hall. In-person participants commenting on multiple items may return to the designated seating area and wait for their name to be called again.

Virtual Business Forums

Broward County's Office of Economic and Small Business Development is offering a new series of free business forums in support of the business community through the COVID-19 pandemic. Local business owners, entrepreneurs, residents and other interested groups are encouraged to participate. The first forum, R.I.S.E., is scheduled for Thursday, December 3rd at 10:00 a.m. R.I.S.E stands for Rebuild | Improve | Sustain | Engage. R.I.S.E. will cover business basics for the Entertainment / Restaurant Industry with a focus on:

• In Business Without a Business Plan?
• Don’t Know What You Should Know?
• Marketing vs. Branding, What’s the Difference?
• Guidance with Financial Resources
Presenters – Sandy McDonald, Steven Tinsley, Tatyana McCall, and more

SAVE the DATE:
Forum II - Thursday, 1/14/21 (10A-12P)
Forum III - Thursday, 2/11/21 (10A-12P)

REGISTRATION is FREE. For additional information, please call 954.357.6400.

Virtual Public Meeting - Hollywood Police Headquarters

Tuesday, December 8th at 6:00 p.m.

Hollywood is On The Go! The Department of Design and Construction Management invites all to attend the first Public Meeting for the New Police Headquarters project at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8th. Due to limited access to City facilities this meeting will take place online via the WebEx application. Join via computer to submit your questions and comments and share your feedback in real-time with the project team.

Meeting Goals:

Introduce the Project Team
Review the overall Police Headquarters Project
Review the design process
Gather community feedback
Answer questions related to the Police Headquarters Project

All are invited and encouraged to attend to share their vision for the New Police Headquarters project!

WebEx URL
Meeting ID: 132 166 9004
Meeting Password: HPD1208
Telephone: 408.418.9388

Additional meeting information and link to download the Meeting Agenda can be found on the City's website calendar event here.

Show Your Holiday Spirit

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts is hosting three virtual photo contests; Ugly Holiday Sweater, Best Decorated House/Balcony, and Best Decorated Tree this holiday season.

Complete the registration form before the December 10th deadline. Upon submission of your application, a member
of the Special Events team will confirm receipt via email within two business days. This email will contain instructions for submitting your photo(s).

How it Works
Enter one contest or all three! Snap a photo of yourself or your family wearing your favorite “Ugly Holiday Sweater”. If you like to go all out decorating the exterior of your home, take a picture of all your hard work! Or if you’ve superbly decorated your tree, let’s see it. Be sure to include your registration card in your photos. All submissions must be
received by Monday December 21st. First, second and third place winner for each category will be announced on the Parks Department's Special Event webpage and on the City's Facebook Page. For contest rules and additional information call 954.921.3404.

Shop Small this Holiday Season

Supporting small business is now more important than ever. This holiday season looks a little different, but you can still shop small to help support your favorite local Hollywood businesses, both in-store and online. Small Business Saturday this year is on Saturday, November 28th, but please consider supporting your favorite small business all season long.

In 2010, American Express founded Small Business Saturday as a way to encourage people to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Last year, the 10th Annual Small Business Saturday hit a record high with an estimated $19.6 billion in reported spending. These small businesses serve as the backbone of our economy and represent over 89% of Broward County's business community. Join the movement, remember to Shop Small in Hollywood this holiday season.