Hollywood Digest Now Available for April 7th City Commission MeetingPlease take a moment to read the Hollywood Digest from yesterday’s City Commission Meeting, You can find the Digest on the City's website here.
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City Manager's Weekly ReportPlease take a moment to read City Manager Dr. Wazir Ishmael's message for this week, which can be found on his webpage.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Currently Available at TY ParkThe Florida Department of Health (FDOH), in partnership with Broward County are operating an “open" Point of Distribution (POD) vaccination site at TY Park in Hollywood for those 18 and over with an appointment. This site is open to those 18 and over. Vaccinations take place 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Appointments are required. Book your appointment online or by calling 866.201.6313 (TTY - 833-476-1526) TY Park will be closed for recreation on vaccination days. The park will be open for recreation on Sundays and Mondays. Child care staff need to bring the Florida Health Consent Form, School ID and Florida driver’s license in order to be vaccinated. FACT SHEET for Recipients and Caregivers.
For more information on COVID-19 vaccination sites in Broward County, please visit the City's website for helpful links.
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Food Waste Prevention Week & Hero Photo ChallengeApril 5-9The City of Hollywood is teaming up with Governor Ron DeSantis and numerous state agencies to help launch Florida’s inaugural “Food Waste Prevention Week.” The mission of Food Waste Prevention Week, which runs from April 5th through April 9th, is to raise awareness and inspire all to address food waste in the home, workplace and community. Let Elaine Franklin, the City's Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, tell you more: https://youtu.be/hVKdHpimRuQ
Up to 40% of all food waste occurs in the home, even when 1 in 5 Floridians lack consistent access to nutritious foods. By reducing food waste, your family can save, on average, $1,500 a year.
For the launch of Food Waste Prevention Week, City employees are joining with others to participate in the Food Waste Reduction Hero Photo Challenge. Together we can reduce food waste in Florida.
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Alleyway Collections for Residents on N 32 Avenue Have Resumed
Garbage, recycling, bulk and yard waste collections resumed in the alleyway on Monday, April 5th for properties located along N 32 Avenue from Pierce Street to Johnson Street.
Collections had moved curbside to allow for crews to work in the alleyway. That work will be completed this weekend, thereby allowing for a normal collection to take place in the alleyway beginning on Monday.
As a reminder, collection carts must not be placed out sooner than 5:00 p.m. on the day prior to a scheduled service and no later than 7:00 a.m. on the day of scheduled service.
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Driftwood Community
Swimming Pool Closed Repairs to the pool, electrical system and circulation pump at the Driftwood Community Swimming Pool are ongoing. The pool will remain closed to public swim and aquatic programs during this necessary repair period. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
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US1 Lane Closures Planned between Sherman Street and Scott Street All southbound lanes of US1 from Sherman Street to Scott Street will be closed during the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., April 15th through 29th. This closure will allow for crews to install new sewer lines as part of the Royal Poinciana Utility Expansion Project. Lane closures will take place Sundays through Thursdays only during this construction period. Inclement weather and unforeseen utility conflicts may alter this planned construction schedule. Motorists are asked to seek an alternate route to avoid detours and traffic delays. For additional questions on this project, please contact Senior Project Manager, Bobby Bucci at 954.931.2712.
Full Closure of Hillcrest Drive between S Park Road and S 37th Avenue A full closure of Hillcrest Drive between S Park Road and S 37th Avenue is underway now through May 28, 2021. This closure allows for the completion of the proposed walkway/sidewalk, and installation of pavement and drainage as part of the redevelopment of the Hillcrest Country Club.
Inclement weather and unforeseen utility conflicts may alter this planned construction schedule. Detours are in-place directing traffic to S 46th Avenue, S 37th Avenue, Washington Street and S Park Road. Motorists are asked to seek an alternate route to avoid construction delays.
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Phase II Underway
in Parkside NeighborhoodThe ongoing Department of Public Utilities watermain replacement project is underway in the Parkside Neighborhood. Work will take place from Dixie Highway to Federal Highway from Hollywood Boulevard to Pembroke Road, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through February, 2022.
As a reminder: due to planned construction activities in the neighborhood alleyways, the placement of garbage and recycling bins, as well as bulk items will need to be placed curbside at the front of a property. To ensure collection trucks can access the bins and bulk items at the curb, parking on the street will be prohibited from 8:00 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursday.
Phase II in this temporary on-street parking ban and change to curbside collections affects the following residents:
Washington Street to Hollywood Boulevard from Federal Highway to Dixie Highway
The estimated completion time for Phase II is October 1, 2021. Your patience and understanding is appreciated during this important infrastructure improvement project. If you have any questions, please contact Public Utilities at 954.921.3930 or Public Works at 954.967.4526.
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New Rules for
Vacation Rental PropertiesOn January 20, 2021, the City made a number of changes to the Vacation Rental License Program Ordinance. Changes include a requirement that all existing vacation rental properties and properties being used as a vacation rental in the City of Hollywood must obtain a Vacation Rental License from the City of Hollywood, in addition to obtaining a State license and other licenses.
Click here for additional information, requirements, enforcement schedule and links to register your property.
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Beach Renourishment Webinars hosted by Broward County
Broward County staff will be hosting a series of webinars to answer your questions about the Broward County Segment II, Segment III, and Sand Bypass construction projects. Below is the webinar schedule: - April 30, 2021 @ 11 am - November 24, 2021 @ 11 am - December 30, 2021 @ 11 am - January 28, 2022 @ 11 am - February 25, 2022 @ 11 am - March 25, 2022 @ 11 am
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Volunteers Wanted for Advisory Boards/CommitteesApply by April 15th The City of Hollywood has a number of advisory boards or committees with current vacant positions or upcoming positions that will expire on June 30th. If you are interested in joining, please visit online to identify a position in an advisory board or committee that interests you and to obtain an interest from. The completed form, along with a biography or resume should be submitted by Thursday, April 15, 2021. Applications submitted after the deadline will be held for next year (May 2022) appointments.
Some advisory boards or committees have special requirements, which are listed in the Boards and Committees Handbook online or at the Office of the City Clerk. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 954.921.3211.
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Hollywood is
Plastic and Foam Free on Hollywood Beach, at City-Owned Properties & by City VendorsThe City of Hollywood is committed to reducing our environmental impact and becoming more sustainable. One step the City has taken in achieving this goal is to ban the use of nonbiodegradable containers, like plastics and expanded polystyrene foam (EPS), for serving food products.
On October 1, 2018, any establishment located east of the Intracoastal Waterway selling food intended for consumption by customers off the premises of their business, was included in the ban. On October 21, 2020, the City Commission approved a ban on single-use plastics and polystyrene on City-owned properties and by City vendors. City-owned properties include community centers, Hollywood City Hall, Fire Stations and more. A six month grace period is now in effect, prior to citation for violations.
What types of food packaging are banned?
Cups, lids, straws, plates, bowls, utensils, sandwich containers, or other packaging, which are made of plastic, polystyrene plastic, or of any nonbiodegradable material are banned.
What is polystyrene and why did the City of Hollywood ban it?
Polystyrene, best known as “styrofoam,” is a non-biodegradable plastic material made from petroleum. It is commonly used in takeout containers, disposable coffee cups, single-use utensils and dinnerware. The material breaks apart easily, and is often found littered throughout waterways and can harm wildlife if ingested.
How do you identify polystyrene packaging?
Polystyrene material can be identified with the "6" symbol marked on the packaging.
What types of food packaging can be used?
Businesses may use any compostable materials or paper. Businesses may also access the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), which is an online catalog of key individuals and groups from government, industry and academia, which promotes the use and recycling of biodegradable polymeric materials (via composting).
What will happen if my business does not comply with the ban?
Businesses found in violation will be issued a Code Violation and could face fines for failing to comply.
For more information about the products included in the ban, please refer to Code of Ordinances 97.05. You may also contact the City of Hollywood Code Compliance Division at 954.921.3061.
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