FDOT Virtual Public Meeting and In-Person Construction Open House: Washington Street & NW/SW 72nd Ave. Mobility Project

Tuesday, 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.

Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday

City and County governmental offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 25-26 for the Thanksgiving holiday. As is always the case, many alternate and online services are provided. Visit the City's website for the holiday schedule and calendar of events.

call teh 24-hr hotline to report a vacation rental property issue

Call or Log On and Report It

There are lots of visitors coming for the holiday and they may not be aware of our Noise Ordinance & Vacation Rental policies. Residents are encouraged to report a problem with a short-term/vacation rental property anytime, day or night, by calling our live customer service telephone operator or via the real-time website.

Call: 954.231.2375

Log on: https://secure.hostcompliance.com/hollywo.../complaints/type

For more information on:

For Police and Fire non-emergency situations, please call 954.764.HELP (4357)

Emergency situations: call 9-1-1

Shop Small this Holiday Season

Shop Local!
Support your favorite local Hollywood businesses, both in-store and online this holiday season. Small Business Saturday this year is on Saturday, November 27th, 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 11th Annual Small Business Saturday hit a record high with nearly $20 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.

Virtual Meeting: General Obligation Bond Advisory Committee Meeting

Tuesday, November 30th at 6:00 p.m.

For links to the meeting Agenda and virtual meeting information, please visit the City's website event calendar.

To Make A Public Comment:

Any member of the public wishing to comment publicly on any matter, including specific agenda items may do so via the City’s website. Submission information is as follows:

Public comments are limited to 400 words and/or 3 minute spoken maximum.

Staff will read the public comments into the record during the meeting. All comments received during the submission period will become part of the public record.

Online submission

Comments must be received prior to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 29th.

SAVE THE DATE!

Additional Candy Cane Parade event information can be found on the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Special Events webpage here. As a reminder, Hollywood Beach is plastic and foam free. Single-use plastic items, like bags and bottles are prohibited on Hollywood Beach. Choose to use a reusable container instead. Thank you for your cooperation.

Hollywood City Commission Redistricting Public Meetings

Florida Atlantic University will be presenting redistricting options for the City of Hollywood Commission districts (not congressional, state, or county districts) at two community meetings. The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 7th at 7:00 pm at the Driftwood Community Center, 3000 N 69th Avenue in west Hollywood. The second meeting will be held on Monday, December 13th at 7:00 pm at Hollywood City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Blvd, room 219. Options will be based upon information from 2020 census data, comments from Commission members and residents.

Neighborhood Clean-Up Event Planned in Hollywood

Join your neighbors and other volunteers to clean-up and delitter North Beach Park on Hollywood Beach on Tuesday, December 7th. All supplies and drinking water will be provided by the event organizers. Please bring your reusable water bottle with you. Register your attendance here.

TEDx Young Circle Park

Innovate & Ideate

Saturday, December 11

9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center

In 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."

For event information and tickets visit www.tedxyoungcirclepark.com.

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.

Hallandale Beach Blvd. to Close at Railway Crossing West of I-95

December 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 Closure

From 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.

Lane Closure on N. 35th Avenue at Johnson Street

Crews will be on-site at N. 35th Avenue just north of Johnson Street on Monday, December 13th from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. directing traffic around the lane closure. The closure will allow for the delivery of an MRI machine to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.

N. 22nd Avenue between Johnson & Sheridan Streets

Contractors 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.

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.

Help Fill the Collection Boxes

The holidays can be a very tough time for people facing food instability. Did you know:

There are 222,100 people in Broward County facing hunger issues and 66,810 of them are children
51% of food bank assisted households eat food past the expiration date
69% of food-insecure households choose between food and utilities
63% of senior households are forced to choose between food and medical care

Consider making a food donation by dropping off a canned good, baby food or formula at an area collection box. Most needed items also include toiletries.

Collection Box Locations:

Downtown Governmental Center, 115 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Government Center West, 1 N. University Drive, Plantation
Main Courthouse, 201 S.E. Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale
North Regional County Courthouse, 1600 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach
South Regional County Courthouse, 3550 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
West Regional County Courthouse, 100 N. Pine Island Road, Plantation
Port Everglades, 1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale
Broward County Main Library and all branch libraries

REMINDER: Important Information about Your Utility Rates

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 saw 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.

Notice to Customers Regarding Disconnections

Reinstatement of Disconnections for
Past Due Balances Have Resumed

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 resumed 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

Plastic and Foam Free Hollywood Beach City Owned Properties and City Vendors

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

The 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.

Click here for additional information

CDBG Eviction Prevention & Rental Assitance

CDBG Eviction Prevention
and Rental Assistance Program

The 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.

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.

Free COVID-19 Testing Site in West Hollywood

The 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 Only

South Regional Health Center
4105 Pembroke Road in Hollywood
Walk-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.

Find a Florida COVID-19 Testing Site near you