City Commission Workshop: Orangebrook Golf and Country Club Revitalization ProjectWednesday, May 11th - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.A City Commission Workshop on Orangebrook Golf and Country Club is taking place this Wednesday, May 11th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Room 219. The public is invited to watch in-person at City Hall, via the live webstream on the City’s website www.HollywoodFL.org or the live broadcast on the City’s Government Access Channel, Comcast 78 and ATT U-Verse Channel 99.
The workshop will include opening remarks and a presentation on the project status by Gus Zambrano, Assistant City Manager for Sustainable Development and Steve Stewart, Assistant Director of Financial Services for Procurement. Presentations by each of the qualified respondents are scheduled as follows with each group having time to present and answer Commission questions:
- Ernie Els Group - Green Lynx, LLC (Orangebrook Links) - E2L Real Estate Solutions - GCF Development LLC/PPG Development LLC - The P3 Group, Inc.
Following the respondents’ presentations, the City’s commercial real estate advisory firm, CBRE, will present their analysis, comparisons and summary of the proposals. Final discussion and comments by the City Commission will follow. The Commission does not vote on items during workshops, and there is no public hearing during Commission workshops.
For additional information, including background and process overview, visit the City website.
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Keating Parking Lot
Temporary ClosureMonday, May 16th - Wednesday, May 18thPermitted cooling tower work is taking place at the Quadomain Building from 12 p.m. on Monday, May 16th through 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18th. Aquarius Air and Sims Crane and Equipment are the permitted parties. They have rented all 52 spaces at the Keating parking lot, located on Magnolia Terrace, for equipment and crew for the duration of the project. Flagmen will be onsite to direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic, mobile signage will be deployed for additional notification, and door-to-door notices are being provided by the contractor to residents in the immediate area.
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Temporary Roadway and Sidewalk Closures on Johnson Street from I-95 to East End of Sunset Golf CourseBeginning today, May 10th, City of Hollywood contractor, MBR Construction, will begin a new concrete sidewalk installation along the north side of Johnson Street in this area. There will be closures to vehicular and pedestrian traffic, therefore it is recommended to seek an alternate route during construction. In general, the workers will be on-site between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. They will reopen the travel lane when they finish work every day at approximately 4 p.m., but the sidewalk will remain closed at all times until the project has been completed by approximately mid-June.
One Lane Closed on Sheridan Street Turnpike Overpass For Emergency Repair
Drivers are encouraged to seek an alternate route
One eastbound lane on the Sheridan Street Turnpike Overpass in the City of Hollywood is closed to vehicular traffic due to a truck that hit the underside of the overpass causing significant damage to the structure. The truck was carrying heavy construction equipment while traveling northbound on the Florida Turnpike. One eastbound lane remains open and the westbound lanes are not affected.
Broward County and the Florida Department of Transportation are working together to evaluate and repair the damage.
The County is helping to reduce traffic congestion in that area by synchronizing the traffic lights to maximize the flow of traffic. Drivers are encouraged to seek an alternate route until repairs are completed.
FDOT N 26th Ave. Resurfacing Project
Resurfacing of N. 26th Avenue continues this week and other related work, like final striping and sign installation is expected to be completed by the end of May.
Detours will be in place while this work is underway, and some lane and full closures are to be expected. As part of this project, Weekly Asphalt will be resurfacing the roadway from Taft Street south to the Blvd.
This summer as part of the Utility Replacement Project, crews will be working on N. 26 Ave from Taft Street north to Sheridan Street installing approximately 5,900 linear feet of new water lines, 1,300 linear feet of drainage pipes and 2,200 linear feet of Exfiltration Trenches. Upon completion of this work, the roadway from Taft to Sheridan will be resurfaced & striped. Motorists should seek an alternate route to avoid delays.
POSTPONED: FDOT Sheridan Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project
The full closure of the bridge has been postponed due to supply chain issues effecting the deliveries of materials.
The full closure is tentatively scheduled to commence at the end of May 2022. Additional updates will be provided, and we thank you for patience and understanding. Please visit the project page for additional information.
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Interested in becoming a firefighter as a way to help others and serve your community? Plan to attend a "Firefighters Orientation Event" on Tuesday, May 17th at 6:30 p.m. at the MLK Community Center, 2400 Charleston Street in Hollywood. Learn more about the firefighting profession and gain a better understanding of EMS, Fire Inspections, and Fire Apparatus.
RSVP your in-person attendance by calling Hollywood Fire Rescue Captain Keenan Bain at 954.967.4248. Presented by Hollywood Fire Rescue and the Professional Firefighters Association of South Florida.
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New Emergency Notification SystemThe City of Hollywood has launched a new emergency notification system called Alert Hollywood. Used by many government agencies throughout Florida, Alert Hollywood notifies residents through phone calls, e-mails and/or text messages to mobile phones of an emergency in the community such as a hurricane watch or warning, flash flood warning, tornado warning, serious police situations and other critical incidents.
Visit the City's website to access the Alert Hollywood registration page. On the registration page, click on the "Sign Up" link located just below the login fields. After you submit your information, you will receive Alert Hollywood notifications whenever an alert is issued. Alerts may be received by phone and/or email address. Severe weather alerts issued by the National Weather Service are automatically issued through the Alert Hollywood system if you elect to receive those notifications. The Alert Hollywood service is free to the public. Text message fees by your wireless carrier may apply depending on your mobile phone plan.
ALREADY HAVE AN ALERT HOLLYWOOD ACCOUNT? If you already have created an Alert Hollywood account, simply type your username and password in the appropriate fields on the Alert Hollywood registration page and click on the "Sign In" button to log into your account.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR HOLLYWOOD CodeRED SUBSCRIBERS: The City of Hollywood no longer uses the CodeRED emergency alert system. If you would like to receive emergency notifications from the City of Hollywood, you must register for the Alert Hollywood service.
Alert Hollywood is powered by the Everbridge critical event management software platform.
Stay informed - register for Alert Hollywood today!
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The City of Hollywood Department of Public Utilities will begin its Annual Free Chlorine Line Flushing Program on July 11th. The free chlorine portion of this program will end August 15th. The water distribution system line flushing may continue across the city for an additional two weeks to achieve optimal system maintenance through August 25th if necessary.
The Annual Flushing Program is used to help rid the water distribution pipelines of any accumulated sediments. The hydrant flushing may temporarily cause cloudy or discolored water, which should settle and clear in a few hours after flushing. The cloudiness is due to the sediments in the pipelines and it is not harmful or hazardous.
Typically, flushing will take place in the evening hours between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. when the demand for water is low. During the water line flushing period, the Water Treatment Plant will temporarily change its method of disinfection from chloramines to free chlorination. Residents may notice a change in the taste and odor of the water during this time.
PLEASE NOTE: The city will discontinue Free Chlorination as of August 15. Owners and managers of businesses with fish and shellfish holding tanks and users of kidney dialysis machines are advised that regular methods for testing and removing free chlorine will not be effective during the remainder of the flushing period. It will be necessary to test and adjust for chloramines after August 15th.
For questions, please call City of Hollywood Water Quality at 954.967.4230 (option 2). Or the Water Treatment Plant at 954.967.4230. Ask for Luis Montoya, Public Utilities Manager, or Jorge Marin, Water Treatment Plant Superintendent.
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Homeowners Assistance Funding AvailableThe Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) was established under Section 3206 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and provides more than $676 million in financial assistance to Florida through the United States Department of the Treasury. The state of Florida submitted its HAF plan to the Treasury on August 20, 2021, the program plan was approved on February 09, 2022.
For more information about the program, view the Florida Homeowner Assistance Fund Needs Assessment and Plan.
Available Options for Relief
• Mortgage • Utilities • Homeowners Insurance • Property Taxes • Homeowner/Condo Association Fees • Internet
Eligible Homeowners
• Must have experienced a financial hardship after, or that continued after, January 21, 2020. • Must be a Florida homeowner and requesting assistance for their primary residence.
Per U.S. Treasury Guidelines, priority is given to Florida’s most vulnerable homeowners who are defined by the following criteria:
- The annual household income is less than or equal to 100% of the Area Median Income (AMI) (or 100% of the U.S. AMI, whichever is greater); and
- The eligible property is in a census tract with a median income that is less than or equal to the U.S. AMI; and
- The applicant is a Socially Disadvantaged Individual, or the eligible property is in a Florida economically distressed rural county or city.
Registration/Application- Homeowners can visit https://www.floridajobs.org/.../homeowner-assistance-fund to complete the first step in determining their eligibility.
- Registration will take 5-10 minutes to complete, and no documentation is required. After tegistering, the homeowner will receive an email with a confirmation number.
- Potentially eligible homeowners will be invited by prioritization to complete an application. The application can be completed online or at a Customer Assistance Center (locations TBD). The confirmation number received during registration will serve as the reference number for the application.
Required Documentation At a minimum, applicants will need to provide a U.S.-issued government photo identification. Additional documentation, including, but not limited to: mortgage statement(s), utility statement(s), property tax statement(s), homeowner insurance statement(s), homeowner association statement(s), and internet service statement(s), will be required based on the type of assistance requested.
Payment Process DEO will disburse HAF financial assistance directly to mortgage lenders/servicers, land contract holders, manufactured/mobile home lenders, local taxing authorities, property and flood insurance carriers, utility service providers, and internet/broadband service providers. Once a homeowner completes a program application, provides the required documentation, and is approved for the program, the funds will be disbursed to the appropriate party.
For detailed information on the HAF contact the Department of Economic Opportunity at 833.987.8997 or email HomeownerAssistanceFund@DEO.MyFlorida.com
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Temporary Park Closures for GOB Project ImprovementsConstruction is underway at several Hollywood parks as part of the voter-approved General Obligation Bond.
Police Athletic League (PAL) Game Field
The PAL game field is currently closed for Bermuda grass renovation.
Cathy & Bob Anderson Park Repaving work is underway. The park remains closed through the duration of the project.
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Surveying Taking Place for Sewer Extension Project – N. Park Rd. to 40th Ave. & Wilson St. to Arthur St.
The City of Hollywood is expanding its municipal sewer collection system within the limits of the designated area indicated above. To help facilitate this process, survey information will need to be collected from each property within this designated area. Information to be collected during the survey includes identifying the location of an existing septic tank, and sanitary sewer cleanout(s). This service will be provided at no cost to the property owner. Access to the inside of your home is not required, and survey crews will only need access to the exterior of your property around the outside of your home.
The City of Hollywood is under contract with EAC Consulting Inc. and Gibbs Land Surveyors to collect this necessary information. We ask for your cooperation by allowing authorized personnel from Gibbs Land Surveyors and EAC Consulting, Inc. access to the exterior of your property. Upon request, crews will provide identification prior to entering private property.
Gibbs Land Surveyors
Steve Seeley
Charles McLeod
Jerry Jean
Ricardo Jackson
EAC Consulting, Inc.
Eduardo Garces
Elias Guevara
Matheus Dutra
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Call or Log On and Report ItResidents 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.
For more information on:
For Police and Fire non-emergency situations, please call 954.764.HELP (4357) Emergency situations: call 9-1-1
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COVID-19 Testing InformationNOTICE: The Oak Lake Park Community Center Location is now a rapid PCR test site.
Please visit the City's website for information on COVID-19 testing site options in Hollywood and within Broward County. Options are available for those with medical insurance and for those who do not have insurance.
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Use Caution on Where You Test & Vaccinate for COVID-19From roadside tents to empty store fronts, testing and vaccination sites are found across South Florida. Residents are urged to use caution as many of these locations are charging everyone for testing and service fees, not returning results, or are requiring social security numbers.
Residents are encouraged to use sites hosted by Broward County or a municipality, hospitals, or urgent care clinics for COVID-19 testing and vaccinations. These sites are staffed with licensed personnel who can provide expert admissions of testing and vaccinations. They also guaranteed to provide your results as quickly as possible, at no cost to patients with insurance. If you have any questions, you should consult your primary care physician.
For information and links to testing and vaccination sites in Broward County, please visit the City’s COVID testing and vaccination resource here.
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Vaccination Sites Several fixed vaccination sites are operating in Broward County offering the Pfizer vaccine to residents ages 5 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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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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