Message from the City ManagerThis week’s City Manager’s Weekly Report is available now. In this report, you’ll find a message about the 2021 Municipal Equality Index and the City’s perfect score – special thanks to the Mayor and City Commission, Tammie Hechler and the HR Team, and Todd Delmay of the LGBTQ+ Council. Also included in the report is a link to the Fox News coverage of a ride along with the Hollywood Police Department, information about the Holiday Tree Lighting, quick updates from our City Departments and much more. Please note: due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will not be a message next week. The Report will resume the week of November 29th.
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The Hollywood Digest is AvailableRead the latest post-City Commission Meeting update here. The Hollywood Digest is distributed to provide a summary of actions taken and information shared during the Commission Meeting.
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Friday, November 19th from 7 to 10 p.m.Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony & Movie NightJoin us for the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony with special appearance
by Santa, followed by Movie Night featuring “Cruella." The Tree Lighting and Movie Night will take place at the ArtsPark at Young Circle in Downtown Hollywood from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is FREE.
Single-use plastics and Styrofoam containers are prohibited at the ArtsPark, including plastic bottles and bags. For more information, please call the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts at 954.921.3500. |
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Downtown Hollywood ArtWalkSaturday, November 20, 2021 / 6pm – 11pmand the 3rd Saturday of Every Month
Visit galleries and shops in Downtown Hollywood while enjoying art, cultural entertainment, live music, murals and more!
Special Enhancements:
Artisan Market at the ArtWalk, 6pm – 11pm
Start your holiday shopping now at the Artisan Market at the ArtWalk! Featuring pop-up shops, artist showcases, handmade items, local purveyors, vintage shopping, boutique goods and FUN! Located on Harrison Street between 20th & 21st Avenue. Mural Tour, 6pm
This guided tour lets you learn the stories behind the art and artists of the Downtown Hollywood Mural Project. Meet at the Visitor Center Information Booth at 20th Avenue & Harrison Street.
Gallery Tour, 7pm & 9pm
Join Evan Snow of Choose954 for a guided and curated ArtWalk experience. Get an opportunity to meet with the local artists of each gallery in Downtown Hollywood. Meet at the Visitor Center Information Booth at 20th Avenue & Harrison Street.
Impulse Art, 8pm
Fusion of music and painting (live art performance). Artist Daniel Pontet will be painting with his feet inspired by the rhythm of drumming guided by Jeff Lee of Resurrection Drums. LOCATION: 2001 Van Buren Street.
Live Music, 6pm – 11pm
Live performances on the MAIN STAGE: Harrison Street at 21st Avenue. - 6pm: Rockin’ Jake
- 8pm: The Flyers
Information: 954-924-2980
Parking Information:
Downtown Hollywood offers on-street metered parking for $1.50 per hour, as well as municipal garage parking for $1 per hour. Municipal garage locations are: 251 S. 20th Avenue (between Harrison Street and Van Buren Street) and 251 N. 19th Avenue Municipal Garage (between Tyler Street & Polk Street).
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Neighborhood Clean-Up Events Planned in HollywoodJoin your neighbors and other volunteers to clean-up and delitter Boggs Field, Dowdy Field and North Beach Park on Hollywood Beach. All supplies and drinking water will be provided by the event organizers. Please bring your reusable water bottle with you. Register your attendance here. |
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Hollywood Historical Society Virtual Lecture SeriesJoin the Hollywood Historical Society for a virtual lecture on Sunday, November 21st at 1:00 p.m. The topic for this lecture is "The Grand Leader of the 2nd Seminole War, Abiaka/Sam Jones" with speaker Patsy West, Author and Seminole/Miccosukee Photo Archives Director. Register your attendance. |
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FDOT Virtual Public Meeting and In-Person Construction Open House: Washington Street & NW/SW 72nd Ave. Mobility ProjectTuesday, November 23 5-7 p.m.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Four will host a Virtual Public Meeting and In-person Construction Open House regarding the mobility improvements along Washington Street and NW/SW 72nd Avenue in the Cities of Hollywood and Pembroke Pines.
The Broward MPO is investing over $300 million to create safer, healthier communities in Broward County and this project is one of many within a larger plan to create enhanced bicycle, pedestrian, and public transportation access. Project improvements include: - Widening the roadway to accommodate 5-foot bicycle lanes in each direction along Washington Street from South 62nd Avenue to SR 7/US 441 and from South 56th Avenue to South Park Road, and along NW/SW 72nd Avenue from SW 9th Street to Johnson Street
- Adding shared bicycle lane pavement markings along Washington Street from SR7/US 441 to South 56th Avenue and along NW/SW 72nd Avenue from Pembroke Road to SW 9th Street
- Upgrading curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements
- Milling, resurfacing, and replacing pavement markings and signage
- Upgrading pedestrian signalization at the intersections of Washington Street with South 62nd Avenue, SR 7/US 441, Hillcrest Drive, and South Park Road, and NW/SW 72nd Avenue with SR 820/Pines Boulevard and Johnson Street
TRAFFIC IMPACTS - Single lane closures are permitted weekdays and weekends between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Pedestrian access and access to properties will be maintained at all times.
- Construction Cost: $3,588,218
- Construction Start: November 29, 2021
- Estimated Completion: Early 2023
Register your attendance here for the virtual meeting from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
The In-person Construction Open House is scheduled for from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Pembroke Pines City Hall , Room A101, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025.
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TEDx Young Circle ParkInnovate & IdeateSaturday, December 119:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Hollywood Central Performing Arts CenterIn the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TEDTalk experience. At the TEDx Young Circle Park event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group setting.
Reserve your seat today for the next TEDx Young Circle Park event, scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 11th from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe Street in downtown Hollywood. Speakers at this event will focus on the theme "Innovation and Ideation."
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Hollywood Marina Master Plan
Take the Survey Today Thank you to all who participated in the first and second rounds of Marina Master Plan Public Input Sessions. Those sessions were very well attended and served as an important opportunity for the team to present concepts for a Marina Master Plan, and to hear from the public on what their suggestions, concerns and ideas were. The team heard you, and now the ideas gathered will be considered for inclusion in the proposed plan. If you missed the public sessions, there is still time to add your suggestions for the plan! Take the survey on the project website. About the Plan: The Marina Master 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. All are encouraged to visit the Hollywood Marina Master Plan website at www.PlanHollywoodFLMarina.com. |
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Hallandale Beach Blvd. to Close at Railway Crossing West of I-95December 1st – December 8th
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) will close Hallandale Beach Boulevard at the railway crossing just west of I-95 beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, December 1st through Wednesday, December 8th at 6 p.m. If necessary to complete the scheduled work, this closure will extend to 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 9th.
The closure is part of the SFRTA Railway Grade Crossing Rehabilitation Project and will allow for crews to safely perform necessary repairs to the railway, including repairing rails and replacing the crossing surface. Traffic detours will be in place directing motorist to the following:
Hallandale Beach Blvd Eastbound: Traffic that wants to head eastbound on Hallandale Beach Blvd (SR858), will be directed as follows:
• Traffic on Hallandale Beach Blvd eastbound will be directed to turn left (North) at USR7/US441 • At Pembroke Rd, traffic will be directed to turn right (East) to I-95 • At I-95, traffic will be directed to turn right (South) • On I-95, traffic will be directed to exit right to Hallandale Beach Blvd (Exit 18)
Hallandale Beach Blvd Westbound: Traffic that wants to head westbound on Hallandale Beach Blvd (SR858), will be directed as follows:
• Traffic on Hallandale Beach Blvd westbound will be directed to turn right (North) at I-95 to Pembroke Rd Exit • On I-95, traffic will be directed to exit right to Pembroke Rd (Exit 19) • At Pembroke Rd, traffic will be directed to turn left (West) to USR7/US441 • At USR7/US441, traffic will be directed to turn left (South) to Hallandale Beach Blvd I-95 Southbound
Traffic on I95 Southbound that wants to head westbound on Hallandale Beach Blvd (SR858), will be directed as follows: • Traffic on Southbound I95 will be directed to exit at Pembroke Rd (Exit 19) • At Pembroke Rd, traffic will be directed to turn right (West) to USR7/US441 At SR7/US441, traffic will be directed to turn left (South) to Hallandale Beach Blvd I-95 Northbound
Traffic on I95 Northbound that wants to head westbound on Hallandale Beach Blvd (SR858), will be directed as follows: • Traffic on Northbound I95 will be directed to exit at Pembroke Rd (Exit 19) • At Pembroke Rd, traffic will be directed to turn left (West) to USR7/US441 • At SR7/US441, traffic will be directed to turn left (South) to Hallandale Beach Blvd
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek an alternative route to avoid anticipated traffic delays.
S. 20th Avenue & Alleyway ClosureFrom November 15th through December 3rd, S. 20th Avenue between Harrison Street and the Boulevard will be closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. One lane will be open to vehicular traffic from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. It is anticipated, after December 3rd, one lane will then remain open. Sidewalks will remain open during the construction period. This closure will allow for the installation of permeable concrete in the alleyway that runs parallel between Harrison Street and the Boulevard. The alleyway will be closed to the east and west of 20th Avenue for the duration of the construction project, which is expected to last for approximately 3 months.
N. 22nd Avenue between Johnson & Sheridan StreetsContractors for Florida Power and Light, Concurrent, is closing N. 22nd Avenue at numerous locations to install new concrete poles in conjunction with their Citywide hardening project. The closures along N. 22nd Avenue have begun and continue for approximately two months. Various streets and alleys adjacent to the corridor where closures will be implemented will also be impacted. The construction schedule may be adjusted due to inclement weather. DETOUR MAPS
Southwest Broward Mobility Improvements Project One lane in each direction of N 56th Avenue from Pembroke Road to Douglas Street will be closed 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for sidewalk construction, swale improvements, and asphalt placement. Detours might be implemented through adjacent roads if necessary, to improve safety. Flaggers will be present and detour signs will be in place to direct motorists around the work zone. Additionally, pedestrian signal improvements will take place at the intersections of S 56th Avenue/N 56th Avenue with Pembroke Road, Washington Street, Hollywood Boulevard, Johnson Street, Taft Street, Sheridan Street, and Stirling Road from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Workers will be present and lane closures will be place in the vicinity to direct motorists around the work zone. Work is underway through spring 2023.
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REMINDER: Important Information about Your Utility RatesLast 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 1st, 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 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.
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Reinstatement of Disconnections for
Past Due Balances Have ResumedOver 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 resumed 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 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday After hours drop box at City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard (North side of building) next to the "drive thru" window
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Bicycle Mobility Master PlanShare your Ideas!Hollywood has a strong foundation for bicycle mobility with a network of local streets that surround a vibrant, historic downtown, world-famous oceanfront promenade, and expanded urban core. The City Commission has approved a Comprehensive City-wide Bicycle Mobility Master Plan that builds on these strengths. There is still time to share your thoughts on the plan. For more information and to learn more about the plan, visit the City's website.
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Reminder:New Noise Regulations
Now in EffectEffective June 1st, 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.
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Report Issues with
Short-Term/Vacation Rental PropertiesStruggling 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: 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.
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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 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.
If you're planning on going to the beach or park or attending an event or meeting at City Hall, a community center, park, ArtsPark at Young Circle, or other city facility, please don't bring plastic bottles, bags and other single-use plastics and foam containers.
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CDBG Eviction Prevention
and Rental Assistance ProgramThe City of Hollywood is providing an Eviction Prevention/Rental Assistance Program funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for eligible Hollywood residents affected by the COVID-19 Health Crisis.
Applications are now being accepted. To learn more about the program and application window, please click here.
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Vaccination Sites 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.
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Free COVID-19 Testing Site in West HollywoodThe Florida Department of Health in Broward County, in partnership with the City of Hollywood hosts a free COVID-19 Walk-Up Testing Site at the Boulevard Heights Community Center, 6770 Garfield Street in West Hollywood from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. This site is closed on Sundays and Mondays. No appointment is necessary, however if you would prefer to schedule an appointment, please call 954.412.7300. Priority is given to school children and staff. Please be sure to wear a facial covering when arriving for testing.
Free COVID-19 Testing for K-12 Students OnlySouth Regional Health Center4105 Pembroke Road in HollywoodWalk-Up testing for K-12 students only
Free Indoor COVID-19 Testing Site at David Park Community Center
Schedule an appointment at cur.tv/hollywood
Walk-ups are also welcome
David Park Community Center 108 N 33rd Court
Sunday - Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Test results are delivered electronically within 24-48 upon receipt of the sample at the lab.
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