Special City Commission Meeting

FY 2022
Second Public Budget Hearing
Thursday, September 23th 

The City of Hollywood will conduct the first Public Budget Hearing on Thursday, September 23rd. The Special City Commission Meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. There are a number of options for the public to view and participate, including an in-person option. 

VIEW AGENDAS

Watch the Meeting:

• Watch the live webstream on the City’s website

• City's Government Access Channel - Comcast Channel 78

• City's Government Access Channel - ATT U-Verse Channel 99

There are two options for the public to provide comments on Agenda Items:

1. Register to provide comments virtually via the Webex Virtual Meeting App. You must be able to join the meeting virtually from an internet connected device with a web camera and microphone, such as a personal computer, smart phone, or tablet.  Those who register to provide comments virtually will receive the WebEx meeting link by e-mail the day before the meeting.

2. Register to provide in-person comments during the meeting (capacity limits and social distancing requirements apply).

Register your in-person attendance or to provide comments virtually

The opportunity for public comments is available on all agenda items to be voted on by the Commission and under Citizen Comments.  The opportunity for public comments is not available on Proclamations and Presentations.

Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person and time cannot be transferred. All comments received during the submission period will become part of the public record. Comments left on voicemail machines, emailed, posted to the City or CRA social media accounts or submitted after stated deadlines will not be accepted. Registration to participate in the meeting virtually or in-person must be received by 12 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22nd. 

Please note: due to capacity limitations and social distancing requirements, in-person participation requires:

• Completion of online advance registration 

• Facial covering 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 approach the lectern and address the Commission members. In-person participants commenting on multiple items may return to the designated seating area and wait for their name to be called again.

Those requiring additional assistance may call the Office of the City Clerk at 954.921.3211 during normal business hours.

REMINDER: Important Information about Your Utility Rates

Last October a new three tiered utility rate structure for water and wastewater customers began that included an annual rate increase while encouraging water conservation. The annual rate adjustments are funding increasing operating costs and mandatory water and wastewater system upgrades to meet state and federal regulatory requirements. The three tier rate structure rewards customers who conserve water and creates an incentive for those who currently do not, thereby allowing customers greater control over their monthly bill. The charges for water increase as usage increases, so the more water a customer consumes, the higher the rate they are charged. 

An average single family residential customer’s monthly water usage is 600 cubic feet (approximately 4,500 gallons). Effective your first utility bill in November, the average water customer can expect to pay $25.62, an increase of $0.30 a month. The average water and wastewater customer will pay $77.58, an increase of $0.87 a month.  The new stormwater rate of $7.62 is an increase of $1.50 a month, based on the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) Annual Price Index. As a reminder for seasonal customers who live here less than 12 months a year, a minimum monthly base rate is charged regardless of use. For additional information, please visit the City’s website or call Utility Billing Customer Service at 954.921.3938.
 
Sanitation Fee For Single Family Homes and Duplex Apartments
Effective October 1^st, single family homes and duplexes who receive solid waste and recycling collection services from Waste Pro, USA will see a new monthly rate of $45.00 for twice-weekly garbage collection, weekly recycling and yard waste collections, monthly bulk collection, processing and disposal. Annual increases to the rate will be determined based on contractual obligations and program administrative costs. For more information please visit the City website.

As part of 95 Express Phase 3C Project, westbound Taft Street at I-95, the right turn lane and sidewalk closed to traffic and pedestrians through 6 a.m. on Friday, September 24th. The partial closure allows crews to safely perform watermain relocation activities.

Motorists may make a right turn onto East Okomo from the general purpose lane, and pedestrian traffic will be detoured to the south sidewalk along Taft Street.
 
This project is part of the extension of the existing Express Lanes North from just south of Hollywood Boulevard to just south of Broward Boulevard. One lane will be added and the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane will be converted to create two Express Lanes in each direction. The number of General Use lanes will remain the same. Other project improvements include construction of I-95/I-595 Direct Connectors between 95 Express Lanes and I-595, as well as reconstruction, milling, resurfacing, and widening of I-595 from SR 7 to I-95 and along I-95 from south of Hollywood Boulevard to south of Broward Boulevard. Additional work includes bridge widening along I-95 at several locations, painting of 17 bridges within project limits, I-95/SR 84 interchange modifications, Integrated Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Installation, including traffic monitoring devices, detectors, and dynamic message signs to optimize traffic operations, tolling/gantry construction, ramp signalization implementation at the interchanges, lighting, signage, and drainage installation and construction of shoulder–mounted sound walls and retaining walls. Total construction costs for Phase 3C are $457 million. Construction began in January 2019 and is anticipated to be completed in Spring 2025. For more information visit the FDOT project website

SR 822/Sheridan Street Resurfacing, Restoration and Rehabilitation (RRR) Project

Hollywood Marina Master Plan Underway
We Want to Hear From You

The City of Hollywood has begun developing a Marina Master Plan and we need to hear from you. The plan will serve as a comprehensive guide for future in-water and landside capital improvement investment projects. The Plan will address public launching sites, dry slip parking, wet slip dockage, competitive docking feeds, ADA accessibility enhancements, traffic, public safety concerns, the public Right-of-Way, and a unified shoreline.

A critical component for the success of the Plan is active collaboration between the City, residents, marine customers and key stakeholders. Public participation is key to helping the project team understand the challenges, explore the opportunities, and decide together on the best actionable plan to move forward. All are encouraged to visit the Hollywood Marina Master Plan website at www.PlanHollywoodFLMarina.com. There you can learn more about the plan and an opportunity to subscribe to eblasts to be notified of project and plan updates during key milestones in the planning process. The Marina Master Plan website will be updated throughout the planning process, with information on upcoming virtual public meetings, survey opportunities, and proposed concepts. Take an active role in your community, visit www.PlanHollywoodFLMarina.com and stay up-to-date today.

REMINDER
Notice to Utility Customers

Reinstatement of Disconnections for
Past Due Balances Begins October 1st

Over one year ago, the City of Hollywood temporarily suspended its policy for service disconnections for past due balances. It was a way to help customers through a difficult economic time and to ensure water service was available for hand washing and other hygiene measures during the height of the pandemic. Customers were encouraged to stay current with their utility payments during this time if they were able, and to reach out for assistance in setting up a payment plan if they were not. 

Disconnections and late penalties for past due utility balances will resume on October 1, 2021.  Customers with an outstanding balance on their utility accounts have the following options:

• If you need assistance: Contact the Family Success Center for Broward County to apply for emergency assistance online here or by calling the Emergency Rental Assistance Hotline at 888-692-7203 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday

• If you need to set up a payment plan:  Contact the City's Customer Service team by calling 954.921.3938 or by email

• If you would like to pay a delinquent balance in full:  You can make a payment online, use the 24-hour automated phone system by calling 954.921.3938 or one of the below options: 

• Drive-thru window at City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard – (North side of building). Hours: 7:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday

• After hours drop box at City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard (North side of building) next to the "drive thru" window

Reminder:

New Noise Regulations
Now in Effect

Effective June 1^st, select Hollywood businesses must have a Noise Level Detection Device installed. Learn more about the new rules in effect for residents, business owners, and vacation rental property owners here.

Indoor Public Access Suspended at City Facilities

REMINDER: Hollywood is 
Plastic and Foam Free 

Single-Use Plastics and Foam are Prohibited on Hollywood Beach, at City-Owned Parks and Facilities, and by City Vendors

Several fixed vaccination sites are operating in Broward County offering the Pfizer vaccine to residents ages 12 and older. No appointment is required. No insurance necessary. Use the VACCINATION SITE LOCATOR to find a site near you. 

HOLLYWOOD
Broward Community Health Center, 5010 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 100B. Refer to the website for appointment/walk-in availability. 

Hollywood VA Clinic, 3702 Washington Street, Suite 201. Veterans and spouses/caregivers only. Refer to their website for more information.

Multiple Publix, Walgreens and Walmart locations in Hollywood are also offering vaccinations. For more information on site locations, please visit the DOH-Broward website.

Report Issues with
Short-Term/Vacation Rental Properties

Struggling with a problem vacation rental that is licensed to operate in your neighborhood? We are here to help with two new tools to combat problem short-term and vacation rental properties. Whether it is a loud party, concerns with parking or trash, you can report it 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to a live operator via a dedicated customer service telephone phone number, or via a real-time website. To report an issue simply: 

• Call: 954.231.2375

• Log On
  
  

Click here for details on this new system.

For more information on rules for short-term rental properties in the City of Hollywood and the City’s noise ordinance, please visit the City's Vacation Rental License webpage.