City Commission Workshop: Engineering Transportation Mobility WorkshopWednesday, September 14th at 3 p.m.The City Commission will be holding a workshop on Wednesday at 3 p.m. to learn more about public transportation options in the City, including plans for a new community shuttle and train station. The workshop will be live streamed on the City's webstie at the following link: https://hollywoodfl.org/146/Watch-Commission-Meetings
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The City of Hollywood Business Visitation Program is now underway, and we want to hear from you! The City, in partnership with the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, has launched a joint venture to survey business owners and stop by to visit businesses Citywide. The goal of the program is to strengthen the partnership between the City, local Chamber and the business community, enhance communication, Identify retention and growth opportunities for businesses, introduce the community to contacts, and create opportunities to voice concerns and discuss how the City and Chamber can work more closely with Hollywood business owners.
Business owners are encouraged to take a brief survey and will have the opportunity to request a in person visit with City staff.
The invitation is available now through Wednesday, October 12th.
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Virtual Public MeetingProposed Highland Gardens & North Central Sidewalk Improvement ProjectSeptember 19th
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Engineering, Transportation and Mobility will be holding a virtual public meeting on Monday, September 19th at 6:30 p.m. to obtain public support for a potential project to fill in gaps between existing sidewalks in the Highland Gardens and North Central Neighborhoods.
Proposed project improvements to include the addition of new sidewalk sections in areas where none exist, in an effort to improve connectivity between neighborhoods, pedestrian safety and accessibility.
A virtual public meeting will be held to present this project to the public and receive feedback regarding proposed improvements.
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Fiscal Year 2023
Public Budget HearingsThe City of Hollywood will be conducting the Fiscal Year 2023 Public Budget Hearings this month at City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Blvd Room 219. The City offers in-person comments. Facial coverings are recommended for visitors and staff while inside City Hall. Also, single-use plastics and Styrofoam containers are prohibited at Hollywood City Hall, including plastic bottles and bags.
Fiscal Year 2023 Second Public Budget Hearing
Thursday, September 22nd
5:30 p.m.
Special CRA Board Meeting - Fiscal Year 2023 Public Budget Hearing
Thursday, September 22nd
7:30 p.m.
Watch the Meeting: Those requiring additional assistance may call the Office of the City Clerk at 954.921.3211 during normal business hours. For CRA Meeting questions, please contact Phyllis Lewis at 954.924.2980.
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Florida Licensing on Wheels Unit Heading to HollywoodRegister Your Attendance in AdvanceJoin State Representative Marie Woodson and Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy and Hollywood Commissioners for a Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Mobile Unit Driver's License Service Event on Monday, September 26th from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard.
The Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW) mobile offices brings motorist services directly to the customer. FLOW mobiles offer the following services: - First time license ($48.00)
- Convert out of state license ($48.00)
- Renewals ($48.00 for Class E; fees vary for CDL)
- Replacements for lost or stolen license ($25.00)
- Address/name changes ($25.00)
- ID cards ($25.00)
- No FEE Poverty Letter.
- Reinstatements (fees vary)
- Emergency Contact Information Registration (free)
- Vehicle Registration Renewals (fees vary)
- Disabled Parking Placard Issuance and Renewals (Permanent free; Temporary- $15.00)
For your convenience, the FLOW unit accepts cash, check and credit cards as payment methods. Register your attendance by contacting Luetisha Clark at 954.965.3700 or via email. What to Bring to Obtain a Florida Driver License or Identification Card: - Proof of Identification (An Original of One): U.S. Birth Certificate; Valid U.S. Passport or passport card; Consular Report of Birth Abroad; Certificate of Naturalization, form N-550 or N-570
- For Name Changes: Marriage Licenses or Divorce Decree or Court Order
- Proof of Social Security Number (An Original of One): Social Security Card; SSA-1099; Pay Stub/Check; W-2.
- Two Different Proof of Resident Address: FL Voters Registration Card; JKV Maintenance Statement; AT&T Statement; Mail from a financial institution including checking, investment account statements. Mail from federal, state, county, or city government agency. Credit Card Statement; Automobile/Renters Insurance policy or bill.
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Monkeypox Vaccination SiteThe City of Hollywood continues to partner with the Florida Department of health to host a Monkeypox vaccination site within the City at the David Park Community Center, 108 N. 33rd Court.
The initial dose of vaccinations concluded last month with the 2nd dose of the vaccine scheduled to be administered at the Center from September 12 through September 23. Previously the site required appointments, but the health department has announced it will accept walk-ins at this vaccination site for those needing a first dose. The City’s David Park vaccination site will operate Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.* and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
*Please note vaccinations will end at 6 p.m. on September 14th due to a previously scheduled event at the Center.
The JYNNEOS vaccine is a two-dose vaccine taken 28 days apart. It takes 14 days after getting the second dose of JYNNEOS for its immune protection to reach its maximum.
Consult your healthcare provider if you think you have been exposed, are at a high risk for exposure, or to see if you should get vaccinated. The CDC recommends vaccination for people who have been exposed and people who are at higher risk of being exposed. People more likely to get monkeypox include:- People who have been identified by public health officials as a contact of someone with monkeypox
- People who are aware that one of their sexual partners in the past 2 weeks has been diagnosed with monkeypox
- People who had multiple sexual partners in the past 2 weeks in an area with known monkeypox
- People whose jobs may expose them to orthopoxviruses, such as:
- Laboratory workers who perform testing for orthopoxviruses
- Laboratory workers who handle cultures or animals with orthopoxviruses
- Some designated healthcare or public health workers
If you or your healthcare provider suspect a possible case of monkeypox, please call the 24/7 disease reporting hotline at 850.245.4401.
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Liberty Street Surtax Rehabilitation and Maintenance Construction Project UnderwayConstruction began this week along Liberty Street between North Park Road and North 31st Road, as well as on a section of North 31st Road just south of Liberty Street. This construction project includes storm drain upgrades, swale restoration, milling and resurfacing of the existing road, new pavement markings, and sidewalk replacement within the project boundaries. The work is scheduled to take place through February 2023.
Access to private property will be maintained, however driveway access will be limited following a concrete pour to allow for the concrete to cure. In order to accommodate the inconvenience, temporary parking in the swale area adjacent to private property will be allowed while driveway access is temporarily closed. Closures are not expected to last longer than 48 hours.
For project questions or concerns please contact:
Luciano Perera, CEI Project Manager 954.952.0329 or lperera@cesconsult.com
Rafael Urdaneta, CEI Project Administrator/Senior Inspector
954.479.8748 or rurdaneta@cesconsult.com
Mike Vlam, Contractor Project Manager
954.444.1059 or mike@weekleyasp.com
FDOT Sheridan Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project Full Bridge Closure over the Intracoastal Waterway - Extended Through October 15th
The SR 822/Sheridan Street Bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway is remains fully for closed. Due to ongoing supply chain issues with some of the new electrical and mechanical bridge components, the full bridge closure period will be extended through October 15, 2022, to allow for the completion of the bridge rehabilitation. Additionally, weather has delayed some exterior operations such as painting of the steel as work is shut down during lightning, heavy winds, and rain. The Department is expediting the remaining scope of work and the contractor has committed crews to work around-the-clock to reopen the bridge as soon as possible. Eastbound traffic is detoured via US-1, Hollywood Boulevard, or Dania Beach Boulevard. Westbound traffic is being detoured via SR A1A, Hollywood Boulevard, or Dania Beach Boulevard. Access to local traffic and the Anne Kolb Nature Center will be maintained at all times via eastbound SR 822/ Sheridan Street before the bridge. Pedestrian access is also detoured.
Project improvements include installing bicycle-friendly/anti-slip walking plates along the bridge’s moveable spans, removing existing curb and adding a 32-inch traffic barrier between the sidewalk and roadway, removing and replacing the outer pedestrian railing, adding new pedestrian gates in each direction, renovating the existing tender house, upgrading electrical and mechanical components, and access platforms on the bridge.
Bridge opening times for marine traffic will be impacted through September 2022. The temporary bridge opening schedule is, as follows:
Daily, between 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
One side of the bridge will open on the quarter hour and three-quarter hour. Boaters needing a full opening should provide 4-hour advance notice.
Sunday-Fridays, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
The bridge will be closed. Boaters needing a full opening should provide 24-hour advance notice. Full openings are available only between midnight and 1 a.m.
Friday-Sunday, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Single-leaf openings will be provided on the quarter and three quarter hour. A full opening will not be provided during this time.
The vertical clearance across both spans will be reduced by 5-feet for the installation of a containment system for the duration of the project.
For more information, please visit the FDOT project page here.
Roadway & Sidewalk Improvements
Construction is taking place on North Park Road between Sheridan Street and Oak Drive near TY Park. This construction project includes swale restoration, milling and resurfacing of the existing roadway, new pavement markings, and sidewalk replacement.
Access to all properties will be maintained, however the new concrete will take time to cure so immediate access to driveways and sidewalks will be limited after concrete placement. In order to accommodate any inconvenience this may cause, temporary parking in the swale adjacent to private property will be permitted. It is anticipate driveway closures will not last longer than 48 hours.
The City, Weekley Asphalt, and Tectonic Group International appreciates your patience during this community improvement.
For questions, please contact:
Mark Shirajan
CEI Project Administrator (786) 246-4438 mark.shirajan@tecgi.com Navid Afshar CEI Senior Inspector (561) 289-7191 navid.afshar@tecgi.com Mike Vlam Contractor Project Manager (954) 444-1059 mike@weekleyasp.com
Utility Work Underway on N. 26th Avenue from Sheridan Street to Taft Street
Full Roadway Closure - Motorist Encouraged to Seek an Alternate Route As part of the Utility Improvement Project, City contractor Man Con are working on N. 26 Ave between Taft Street and 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 will be resurfaced & striped.
Motorist should seek an alternate route around this full roadway closure to avoid delays. Flagmen will be in place to re-route local/residential traffic. Driveway and pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the improvement project.
In general, workers will be on-site between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily, with construction taking place 5-days a week, weather permitting. This improvement project is expected to be completed by mid-November.
One Lane Closed on Sheridan Street Turnpike Overpass For Emergency RepairDrivers 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
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Feeling stressed about your high utility bills? We’ve teamed up with @SolarUnitedNeighbors to bring you the Broward Solar Co-op 2022. Learn how to go solar & access a group rate for your system. It’s free to join! Get the latest information about the IRA the solar Investment Tax Credit and a new "direct pay" option for tax-exempt organizations. Learn more at www.solarunitedneighbors.org/broward.
Find out more at the next Solar 101 Info Session
Thursday, September 15 at 6 p.m.
Info and Registration |
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New Program Provides Late Shift Employees Direct Rides to and From WorkBroward County Transit (BCT) recognizes the need for a transportation solution that can provide residents access to/from employment opportunities outside the regular fixed-route service span. Late Shift Connect provides on-demand and direct transportation for late shift workers when regular transit services are generally not available.
Participants can request rides to/from their places of employment and home if their work shift begins or ends between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., 5 days per week. Anyone who works the late shift in Broward County is eligible. Your contact information and employer address and contact information are required.
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Sign Up for Emergency Notifications The City of Hollywood has an 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 for information and to access the Alert Hollywood registration page.
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Home Buyer Purchase AssistanceThe City of Hollywood extended an existing agreement with Broward County for the administration of the Home Buyer Purchase Assistance Program. Funding will assist eligible first-time homebuyers with a deferred-payment, Conditional Grant up to $50,000 to be applied toward the cost of purchasing existing or newly-constructed, eligible affordable housing located in the City. Eligible costs shall include direct purchase assistance, down payment, closing costs, mortgage principal reduction, interest rate buy-down, and other such costs which are considered eligible. Funds are available on a first come, first-qualified, first-served basis.
For more information regarding the program, visit the Broward Housing Finance and Community Redevelopment Division website.
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NOTICE: 40-Year or Older Building Safety Inspection ProgramThe City of Hollywood’s Building Division has sent 40-Year Building Safety Inspection notification letters to all 1,909 property owners generated from Broward County’s 2022 list. The 50-Year Building Safety Inspection notification letters have been mailed. All letters are sent via certified mail to affected property owners, and corresponding Homeowner Associations See if your building is on the list, visit the City's website here.
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Broward County Transportation Surtax Rehabilitation and Maintenance (R&M) Projects in HollywoodMultiple paving and resurfacing roadway projects are underway in the City and will continue for 7-8 months. Visit the City's website for planned roadway construction.
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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, visit the City's website. |
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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 InformationPlease 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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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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