New Horizons A Quarterly Newsletter for City of Hollywood Residents

News from your Mayor and Commissioners

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March - May 2021 www.hollywoodfl.org A Message from Mayor Josh Levy

Fellow Hollywood Residents,

I hope this Spring of 2021 edition of New Horizons finds you and your families in good health. It has now been a year with all of us having to modify our way of life in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As mayor, I appreciate everyone’s efforts in continuing to wear masks and social distance when you are around others outside of your household. With the vaccines beginning to be administered, there finally appears to be “light at the end of the tunnel.”

The vaccines are being administered in the order of priority established by the CDC and the State of Florida. People 65 and over and people with chronic health issues are at the highest risk of severe illness caused by COVID-19 and were therefore placed at the top of the list. Many people outside of these priority groups are eager to be eligible for vaccinations as well, and the faster the supply of the vaccine increases, the faster the State of Florida and the federal government will expand the vaccine opportunity to additional age and risk groups.

To provide some perspective, in Broward County as of the 3rd week in February, the Florida Department of Health reported administering both doses of the vaccine to about 135,000 people. With two million people in our county, 17.1% (342,000) of whom are age 65 and over, we have a long way to go in order to make the vaccine opportunity available to everyone.

Besides the Florida Department of Health, the Florida Division of Emergency Management is also setting up vaccine sites, and we are thankful that they organized a vaccine effort that was hosted at the Carriage Hills condominium in January and February, where 3,000 seniors were very thankful to be able to get vaccinated here in Hollywood. Additional sites will open in Hollywood as the vaccine supply increases. To request an appointment for a vaccine with the Florida Department of Health, you can register online at www.myvaccine.fl.gov or by calling 866.201.6313 (TTY 833.476.1526). Hospitals and local pharmacies are also part of the growing effort, so please look out for more information in the media and in city and county email and social media communications.

As always, a lot is being worked on to ensure Hollywood is a “healthy” City - financially, residentially, commercially, recreationally and environmentally. We’ve achieved an over 200 million dollar reduction in the City’s post-employment healthcare liability. Our bond ratings are AA with a stable outlook despite COVID. We’ve improved the City’s vacation rental ordinance to better protect neighborhoods from noise and other disruptions. The results of the first phase of the City-wide traffic calming study will hopefully be presented to the City Commission in April. Alley and street resurfacing projects are underway with more to come. Drainage and flooding solutions are being evaluated as part of a new Stormwater Master Planning process. New playgrounds are being installed in many City parks and much more. If you would like to receive more regular and detailed email updates on City issues, work plans, events, and opportunities, please visit www.hollywoodfl.org/notifyme to register to receive the City’s great email communications.

We will continue to help our community recover from COVID, and by working together, we will continue to prosper.

With warm regards,

Josh Levy, Mayor ON THE COVER Contents The City has installed News from your City Commissioners & District Map two new bucket stations on 03-06 Hollywood Beach for all to use Parks & Recreation Information to keep Hollywood Beach clean. 15-18 They can be found on the north side of the bandshell at Margaritaville, 20 Public Safety News and adjacent to Charnow Park. Grab New Horizons is a quarterly newsletter for residents of the City of Hollywood a bucket and collect litter while on your walk. After produced by the Office of Communications, Marketing & Economic Development. properly disposing of the collected debris, simply This publication is available on the City’s website at www.hollywoodfl.org/390/ return the bucket to the station for others to use. Log New-Horizons. If you require this publication in an alternate format, please call what you collect using the Marine Debris Tracker 954.921.3620. mobile app. Be sure to snap a photo of your efforts and share on social media using Raelin Storey, Director, Communications, Marketing & Economic Development the hashtags #SeenBeingGreen and Joann Hussey, Communications Manager • Kris Rebar, Public Relations & Graphic Designer #HollywoodFL. 2 Linda D’Arpino-Vazquez, Administrative Assistant II Hollywood Commission District Map Ft. Lauderdale 595 District 1

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News from District 6 The Long Process Vice Mayor Linda Sherwood

Recently we have had questions about the General a commission agenda. We Commissioners then go over Obligation Projects that are in the process of getting each page of the approved qualifications, consider the built. These processes, even being a City project, take staff recommendation, and vote on which company a very long time. Some asked if the City Commission should be number 1, 2 or 3. Number 1 will then enter decides who is awarded the project. The first premise into contract negotiations. So in essence, YES, the everyone needs to understand is that once a project Commission chooses the qualified design firm. solicitation is announced, a Cone of Silence begins. That means that no one, who has applied for any portion of It’s the same process for selecting the construction the project, can contact a Commissioner. What does firm that will manage the construction of the project. any portion mean? It means whether a company Following all of this, City projects still follow the applied for the architectural portion or construction entitlement and permitting processes, just like every portion that company cannot lobby us in any form; other builder or developer going through the technical not by email, not by text, not by phone, not in person. advisory committee, resident meetings, planning and Once a request for proposals (RFP) or qualifications development board, and then building permits and (RFQ) goes out and different expert companies in the inspections. I hope this answers why these projects requested field respond, the replies are evaluated by take so long to complete and how the City Commission city staff qualified in that field. For example, we do becomes a part of the process. Once a building is not have City Commissioners qualified in the field of complete, we, like a pregnant mother, are so happy architecture, but we do have qualified staff in that field. because it is so beautiful we totally forget how painfully A Staff Committee goes over all the proposals, narrows long it might have seemed at the time. them down and each company is invited to provide an oral presentation. From those presentations, with Please contact me any time with your questions or a point system, the committee ranks the top 3. Those concerns by email at [email protected]. 3 companies with all their qualifications are placed on

3 News from District 1 A Great Start Commissioner Caryl Shuham

The Commission is off to a great start to 2021 recently The City is on the brink of an explosion of new and passing a revised short-term vacation rental ordinance exciting projects around the ArtsPark at Young Circle. giving the City a few more tools to regulate these In November, we approved a development agreement properties. As of April 1, 2021, the ordinance will apply for the former Bread Building site. The same developer citywide. Occupancy is now restricted to no more than 2 also purchased the former Publix Plaza and is working per bedroom and parking is limited to legal parking spaces with staff to finally realize the City’s long-held vision for on the property and directly in front of the property. All dividing this property and allowing Hollywood Boulevard vacation rentals are now required to have decibel readers to directly connect to Young Circle. On Hollywood Beach, to notify tenants and managers if allowable noise levels are four developers recently presented their project ideas for exceeded. Sincere thanks to City staff and all of you who the redevelopment of the Hollywood Beach Culture & took the time to write letters in support of these changes. and Community Center on South Ocean Drive. All of the proposals were magnificent and included great ideas for On the beach, the US Army Corps of Engineers’ Segment a new community center and other amenities along with II and Segment III Shore Protection Projects (beach residential and commercial components. renourishment) are expected to begin in the months ahead. Additionally, the County’s construction of the Until next time… please continue with safe COVID practices Sand Bypass Project is finally fully permitted and could be including wearing a mask, social distancing and frequent completed within the year, though it will take several years hand washing. Stay safe, healthy and reach out with any for the sand to collect and then be redistributed south of concerns or questions: [email protected]. the port.

News from District 2 The Greatest City Possible Commissioner Linda Hill Anderson

When I was running for the Hollywood City Commission, I work to do to improve the quality of life for residents. As spent a great deal of time working the phones and walking I begin my term, I pledge to you that I will work on the our neighborhoods, talking to people—and I’m still doing issues and problems you have requested: more affordable it. Only by constantly engaging with the community housing, attracting new businesses, controlling flooding, will I become the most effective elected official possible. better lighting and neighborhood clean-up in our Although I frequently hear residents say, “nothing has alleyways, streets and swales. Additionally, as the City goes gotten done in District 2,” I commit to doing my very best through the process of changing over from septic to sewer, for you and the City of Hollywood each and every day. our neighborhood and our environment will be improved. Despite the setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, I have lived in District 2 (Liberia) most of my life and, like be assured we will not slow down or retreat from our goal you, want to see it improved like any other neighborhood of making this the greatest City possible. in the City of Hollywood. District 2 is a desirable location because it includes diverse neighborhoods with character, Thank you for entrusting me with the work needed to wonderful neighbors who care about each other, as well improve the quality of life in District 2. I always make sure as great “mom and pop” businesses and shops. In fact, to have an open line, so please email or call with your our historic downtown has a wide variety of restaurants thoughts and ideas for improving the neighborhood, and entertainment, an Art and Culture Center with as well as the entire City. Representing District 2 on the programming for children and adults alike, as well the Hollywood City Commission is an honor and a dream come ArtsPark at Young Circle with a state-of-the-art outdoor true. Until we see each other again, I wish you and your stage. family all the best.

Although good things are happening, there is still much

4 News from District 3

Youth Ambassadors Are Back Commissioner Traci Callari Good things are happening! While I know there are drinking and driving, and gun violence. In addition, concerns about code enforcement, development and students attend city commission meetings, shadow city traffic, I want to focus on the future which is full of department directors, volunteer at city events, and assist positivity and possibility when we embrace new and with service projects to benefit other organizations. creative ideas provided by our youth. Approximately 4 We expect them to become leaders and provide the years ago I initiated the Hollywood Youth Ambassador connectivity with our youth needed to create a stronger program within our City. This program brings together community. The COVID pandemic and its impacts on a diverse group of high school students who reside in schools and activities, delayed this year’s announcement the City and attend any high school in Hollywood or of our 2021 Youth Ambassadors, but now we are ready primarily serving Hollywood students. These students to go and make up for the delay and still get in all of have the opportunity to engage with the Hollywood the meetings and activities that make this program so Police Department, the Office of the Mayor and City successful. It is my pleasure to introduce the Hollywood Commissioners and the Broward County School Board Youth Ambassadors for 2021: Danielle Miller, Jeremy as Youth Ambassadors. Acaba and Arthur Codrington representing Hollywood The goal of the program is to foster open and positive Hills High School, Caitlyn Morales representing McArthur communication between city government, law High School, Ana Souza representing Hallandale High enforcement, and the youth of our community. As such, School, Olivia Ortiz and Gianna Villella representing the Youth Ambassadors are tasked with developing Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory and Verlanda and implementing education and awareness programs Jean Jacques representing South Broward High School. designed to create a safer community. The Youth I am very excited to work with these amazing students Ambassadors are encouraged to use a variety of who will represent our great city. We are already busy methods, including social media, to focus on topics planning one of first events--Hollywood Happy Day, that affect young people today such as drug use and tentatively set for April 19, and hope you’ll mark your gangs, bullying both online and in-person, underage calendars to get involved.

News from District 4 Settling In and Moving Ahead Commissioner Adam Gruber

It’s been almost three months since I was sworn into the placement of a surveillance trailer at Oakridge Park, office as a City Commissioner. All things COVID-related portable speed measurement trailers in spots where still seem to dominate our everyday lives on both a local residents have reported excessive numbers of vehicles and national level, but I now feel like there is a light at speeding, and extra police presence in areas when the end of the tunnel. While the vaccine rollout was requested. slower than hoped for and with hiccups, thankfully, the availability of vaccinations is increasing. In addition to I’m happy to share a few exciting projects the City has existing sites getting State allocations of the vaccines, commenced in 2021. Sidewalk repairs have already companies such as Publix, Walmart, Walgreens, Winn- begun in Driftwood and are coming along nicely. We Dixie and Sam’s Club are rolling out Federal distribution expect to have the sidewalks that are in most need of sites. Hopefully more and more of those will be in repair fixed in a timely manner. The development of a Hollywood. Storm Water Master Plan is underway. This plan is the vital first step in implementing the needed infrastructure I’ve spent the last few months getting to know many to deal with potential flooding in the future. Lastly, the of the amazing Directors, Managers and City staff City Commission recently passed as City-wide vacation members who work tirelessly to help keep our great rental ordinance aimed at combatting the disruption City operating. Discussions and planning for the success to our quality of life that many of us have experienced of our City are always taking place. Before I even took because of the vacation rental boom in Hollywood. As office, it was apparent that safety was a big concern of March 1st, this ordinance takes effect, and I believe among the residents in District 4. The Hollywood the new regulations give us much better tools to Police Department has been extremely responsive in provide our residents with quieter and more peaceful addressing these concerns. Some actions taken over the neighborhoods. last few months to address safety concerns have been

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News from District 5 Serving On Boards and Committees Commissioner Kevin Biederman

This past year has had its challenges to say the least. feedback and oversight for the projects that are being That being said, while City Hall has not been open to funded through the voter-approved $165 million the public, most of our meetings are still accessible via General Obligation Bond in 2019. Prior to becoming internet and our government access cable channel, your City Commissioner, I was on five different boards so it has been a bit easier for residents to access and understand and appreciate the commitment that or participate in meetings. More residents have serving on these boards requires. As John F. Kennedy become more familiar with streaming and electronic said decades ago, "Ask not what your country can do communication software such as Zoom, Webex, and for you, but what you can do for your country." Today I others. ask you, "What can you do for your city?”

When I am out in the community, many residents The Office of the City Clerk is currently accepting express opinions and offer suggestions regarding applications for various boards and committees what we can do to make Hollywood better, and I am at http://fl-hollywood.civicplus.com/155/Boards- always interested to listen. Over the years, I have had Committees. In order to have citywide input, and help the opportunity to appoint residents from across the represent the western part of the City, I encourage City to Hollywood Citizen Advisory Boards. Last year, residents of District 5 to submit an application to serve. I was pleased to be able to appoint three District 5 Please help me to serve you. The application deadline residents to the GOB Advisory Board, which provides is Thursday, April 15, 2021. Hollywood is Plastic and Foam Free on Hollywood Beach, at City-Owned Properties & by City Vendors The City of Hollywood is committed to reducing our biodegradable plastic material made from petroleum. environmental impact and becoming more sustainable. It is commonly used in takeout containers, disposable One step the City has taken in achieving this goal is to coffee cups, single-use utensils and dinnerware. The ban the use of nonbiodegradable containers, like plastics material breaks apart easily, and is often found littered and expanded polystyrene foam (EPS), for serving food throughout waterways and can harm wildlife if ingested. products. How do you identify polystyrene packaging? On October 1, 2018, any establishment located east of Polystyrene material can be identified with this symbol the Intracoastal Waterway selling food intended for marked on the packaging: consumption by customers off the premises of their business, was included in the ban. On October 21, What types of food packaging can be used? 2020, the City Commission approved a ban on single- Businesses may use any compostable materials or use plastics and polystyrene on City-owned properties paper. Businesses may also access the Biodegradable and by City vendors. City-owned properties include Products Institute (BPI), which is an online catalog of community centers, Hollywood City Hall, fire stations key individuals and groups from government, industry and more. A six month grace period is now in effect, prior and academia, which promotes the use and recycling of to citation for violations. biodegradable polymeric materials (via composting). What types of food packaging are banned? What will happen if my business does not comply Cups, lids, straws, plates, bowls, utensils, sandwich with the ban? containers, or other packaging, which are made of Businesses found in violation will be issued a code plastic, polystyrene plastic, or any nonbiodegradable violation and could face fines for failing to comply. material, are banned. For more information about the products included in the What is polystyrene and why did the City of ban, please refer to Code of Ordinances 97.05. You may Hollywood ban it? also contact the City of Hollywood Code Compliance Polystyrene, best known as “styrofoam,” is a non- Division at 954.921.3061.

6 Dive Hollywood Reefs! The Florida Reef Tract stretches from the Dry Tortugas all the way to the St. Lucie Inlet for nearly 360 linear miles, making it the fifth largest coral reef ecosystem in the world! Coral reefs are large underwater ecosystems that have been formed over hundreds of years by invertebrates called coral polyps. These coral polyps come in all shapes, colors, and sizes, and they join together in colonies to form the iconic reefs we are familiar with. When these living animals die their exoskeletons form the stony limestone support for the coral formations that grow over the years. Coral reefs are often called the ‘rainforests of the sea’ because although they only occupy about 1% of the ocean floor, they are a crucial habitat for about 25% of One way that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation all ocean species. Coral reefs are home to thousands Commission (FWC) is getting involved to help protect our of different plant and animal species. To learn more oceans is by administering a state artificial reef program. about our coral reefs, visit the National Oceanic and The program provides financial and technical assistance Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) informational to coastal local governments, nonprofit corporations website. and state universities to construct, monitor and assess The Florida Reef Tract is the only coral reef ecosystem artificial reefs. in the continental United States and is divided into the The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and Florida Inner Reef, which is 20-30 feet deep, the Middle Reef, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) which is 40-60 feet deep, and the Outer Reef, which is determine what materials can be used for artificial reef 50-100 feet deep. When diving our reefs you can expect sites. Once approved, artificial reef structures are sunk to see colorful parrotfish, angelfish, barracuda, nurse onto the ocean floor. In Hollywood, there’s over 3 miles sharks, stingrays, delicate corals, turtles, and more! of Atlantic coast that is home to over 20 artificial Coral reefs are a very sensitive ecosystem that is and natural reef sites. For a map of sites and more threatened by a variety of factors. Visit NOAA's Coral Reef information on diving in Florida’s Hollywood, visit the Ecosystem webpage to learn more about the dangers City’s website at www.HollywoodFL.org and look under our reefs are facing and what you can do to help. the City Spotlight section on the homepage. Ban on the Intentional Release of Balloons Effective Wednesday, October 21, 2020, the intentional release of balloons in the City of Hollywood was prohibited.

Hollywood Student Wins $500 Scholarship

South Broward High School student Taylor de Don is the winner of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida's (MIASF) inaugural Waterway Cleanup Poster Contest. Taylor won a $500 scholarship, and her artwork was used as the official poster and flyer for this year’s event. For more information, please visit www.waterwaycleanup.org. 7 Message from the City Manager

Dr. Wazir Ishmael City Manager Timing is everything. You would have likely heard this expressed many times before, and in countless ways: “strike while the iron’s hot,” “time is money,” “no time to waste,” and “no time like the present,” to name a few. Throughout history, success in a variety of situations has come down to timing and the ability to take advantage of the unique circumstances or conditions in place at any given time. While the COVID pandemic has created many challenges, as we begin to see signs that the virus will be brought under control in the next few months, there are some trends that suggest our community may be uniquely poised to make the most of this “time” to ensure a robust economic recovery that helps to strengthen and diversify our economy well into the future. Of the most populous states in the nation, Florida has the lowest unemployment rates. Home sales in Florida continue to increase as Americans flee lockdown states, take advantage of expanded opportunities for remote work, and seek the low taxes and year-round mild weather of Florida and other Sunbelt states. U-Haul migration data shows that Florida ranks 3rd in the nation for one-way rental moving vans. California ranks 50th (at the bottom), and New York ranks 42nd. Development activity and interest in investing in Hollywood has never been stronger. There is more than $1.2 billion in real estate development currently approved or under construction throughout the City, with key commercial corridors offering additional redevelopment opportunities. Due to Hollywood’s ideal location, in the heart of South Florida, offering convenient access to two major employment centers, with Port Everglades within our borders and the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport so close we’re in the name, the City is poised to see smart growth that will bring expanded job opportunities for our residents. Hollywood is also a City that is making major investments in infrastructure improvements along our commercial corridors and across the City, with roughly $600 million in new water and sewer infrastructure, complete street improvements such as bike lanes, lighting, streetscape and sidewalks, and, thanks to the voter supported GO Bond, new public facilities, upgraded parks and renovated recreational amenities. On Hollywood Beach, the first phase of the A1A Complete Streets project is done with decorative paver sidewalks and shared bike lanes. Soon overhead utility lines will be buried and new lighting and landscaping will be installed. The City’s Community Redevelopment Agency is also finishing off the beautification of the remaining street ends leading to our historic and immensely popular oceanfront Broadwalk. The City has welcomed smart, thoughtful development interest under the state’s public private partnership statute which provides opportunities for projects that serve a public purpose to be put forth along with innovative and beneficial funding alternatives. Among the P3 projects, we are moving forward with one on the city-owned site adjacent to the Florida East Coast railway line in downtown Hollywood, where the Brightline now operates. And because of the investments we are making in a new Police Headquarters, we will have opportunities to explore the redevelopment of land where the current headquarters is located. We are also exploring locations like our City Hall Circle, and determining whether the site would allow for the redevelopment of our City administrative facilities within a larger mixed-use public-private redevelopment. New opportunities typically arise out of circumstance, necessity, or innovation. We are seeing a window of opportunity to work together to move Hollywood sustainably forward. A unique opportunity, one like “time,” won’t come around again. Let’s grasp it.

The City invites you to bookmark, follow,like and subscribe to us! Email notifications NotifyMe (sign up at www.hollywoodfl.org) Twitter @cohgov Facebook @CityOfHollywoodFl GET CONNECTED Instagram @cityofhollywoodfl YouTube hollywoodflch78 LinkedIn City of Hollywood www.hollywoodfl.org 8 Requests for service Help Me Hollywood free mobile app or www.hollywoodfl.org City Hosts BisNow Webinar Exploring Development Opportunities & Incentives In Florida's Hollywood Recently the City’s Economic Development team hosted over 200 professionals in the real estate, construction and development community for a BisNow webinar. Staff shared information on the future economic and commercial real estate (CRE) development opportunities in the City, as well as an update on the hottest projects underway and in the development pipeline. Featured presenters included Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City of Hollywood City Manager; Raelin Storey, Economic Development Director; Eric Fordin, Managing Director, the Related Group; Inigo Ardid, Co-President of Key International; Ian Bruce Eichner, Chairman, the Continuum Company and Keith Poliakoff, Partner, Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr. The discussion included a deep dive into why Hollywood stands out as a top tier investment destination. If you were unable to join the meeting in-person you have an opportunity to watch a recording of the meeting on the City’s website at www.HollywoodFL.org. It's Sea Turtle Nesting Season Lighting near the beach should be "sea turtle-friendly" The official start of sea turtle nesting Keep it low season in Broward County • Fixtures should be mounted as low as possible to is March 1. Last year, the achieve their purpose. Broward County Sea • Fixtures/bulbs should produce the lowest lumens Turtle Conservation (light output) necessary for the task. Program documented Keep it shielded more than 3,000 • The bulb, lamp, or glowing lens should be shielded nests on the County’s from the beach. 24-mile coastline • This includes interior lights, curtains, shades, and (including the Dr. blinds should be closed after sunset. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park) Keep it long (wavelength) and some of the • Fixtures/bulbs must produce long wavelength light earliest recorded nests (560 nm or longer) without filters, gels or lenses. in program history. Three • Amber and red LEDs are good examples of these species of sea turtles typically types of light. nest on Broward’s beaches each Interior lights can also cause sea turtles to become season: leatherbacks, loggerheads and green turtles. The disoriented. Implement these tips to reduce the amount Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program began of light reaching the beach from interior sources: monitoring sea turtle nests in 1981. Long-term trends • Close curtains or blinds after sunset. suggest increases in local nesting populations. • Move light sources away from windows. • Choose low wattage, warm white bulbs such as Artificial lighting is one of the biggest threats to sea turtles those with a color temperature of 3000K. in southeast Florida. Hatchlings use natural light from • Use fixtures with shades instead of exposed bulbs. the moon and stars to locate the water after hatching, • Apply window tint of 15% inside to reduce outside but artificial lighting near the beach can disrupt this sea- light transmittance. finding process and cause turtles to become “disoriented” or confused. To reduce the amount of artificial lighting FWC provides a list of certified fixtures at www.myfwc. reaching the beach in Broward County, local coastal com/conservation/you-conserve/lighting/criteria/ GET CONNECTED municipalities enforce lighting ordinances during sea certified/ that can be safely installed near sea turtle turtle nesting season (March 1-October 31). Lighting nesting beaches. Alternatively, you can contact the near the beach should be “sea turtle-friendly” and follow Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program all three criteria here, established by the Florida Fish and for assistance with light retrofitting or additional www.hollywoodfl.org Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC): information. 9 HollywoodFL.org/OnTheGo Hollywood on the Go Projects Update FEC Corridor Safety and Landscape Improvement Project Underway A design consultant team has been chosen and work is underway on a topographical survey of the Florida East Coast Railway from Pembroke Road to just north of Sheridan Street. This work is a part of the FEC Safety and Landscape Improvement General Obligation Bond Project. Safety improvements will include the installation of a 4’ high vinyl coated chain link fence along both sides of the tracks to prevent mid-block crossings. Access gates will also be installed along the fence to allow for permitted, authorized use. In an effort to make the corridor more attractive, landscaping and a supporting irrigation system will also be added. Proposed landscape improvements include trees, hedges and shrubbery at strategic locations to improve the overall aesthetics of the corridor. Additional Trees Planned for the Corridor Additional tree-mitigation projects are also planned for the area, with the planting of new trees in the corridor to compensate for those removed during the Mobility Improvement Projects at Park Road, N 14th Avenue, 56th Avenue and other setback areas. 1200 new trees are estimated to be able to fit within this FEC corridor. The design phase is underway with the Department of Public Works, Design and Construction Management, and the design consultant having met in early February. These improvement projects will serve to provide much-needed shade along the sidewalks and streets, will enhance the visual appeal of the corridor, help mitigate the City's climate, create a year-round habitable outdoor space and help to screen unsightly utility areas. New Aerial Tower Truck Hollywood Fire Rescue has just put into service the new Aerial Tower (Platform 5). This new truck is capable of reaching up to 100 feet, or approximately 6 stories. Platform 5 was funded using voter-approved General Obligation Bond dollars. Mark Your Calendars! The General Obligation Bond Advisory Committee Meeting and additional GOB Public Meetings are planned for March. Visit the City’s website calendar for upcoming meeting announcements.

10 City Launches New Interactive Tools to Assist Customers The City of Hollywood has launched the Gridics 3D zoning map, text and property data platform. This new online tool brings simplicity, transparency and efficiency for City planners, residents, developers and those trying to research the City’s zoning code and development regulations. The new tool helps in three ways. • First, a 3D interactive map with zoning code allows users to visualize the buildable capacity of every parcel in the City as allowed by zoning. The interactive map combines a wide range of data layers for a more complete understanding of the parcel. The tool also enables publishing code text changes in real-time. • Second, the online property lookup tool delivers deep, parcel-specific zoning data to help users get the answers they need. • Third, the City’s Code of Ordinances and Zoning and Land Development Code have been digitized into an easily searchable tool. The Gridics platform aims to make it easier for residents, investors and developers to do business and interact with the City and get the information they need as efficiently as possible. “These new tools developed by Gridics allows Hollywood users to easily and quickly see the City landscape and the options available to them for building and development,” says Raelin Storey, City of Hollywood Director of Communications, Marketing and Economic Development. "The technology is very powerful and provides a quick view and searchable, integrated options for a fast and easy user experience,” says Shiv Newaldass, Director of Department of Development Services for the City of Hollywood. “We’re are extremely excited to be able to offer these tools to our customers.” For more information and links to the new tools, please visit www.HollywoodFL.org Keeping the Right-of-Way Clean and Clear Many Hollywood properties have service alleys that run line is considered behind their home. For those who do, that area is used the City’s right-of- to place landscaping debris, bulk trash, garbage and way and should recycling carts out for collection on service days. Adjacent be keep clear, per property owners are responsible for maintaining this area City Code 155.13. by keeping it clear of debris and ensuring that personal property and landscaping does not flow over into the What This Means City-owned right-of-way. for Property Owners City Code 155.13, in part How Can I Determine the Right-Of-Way? indicates that the placement The City’s right-of-way within alleyways is 15 feet, which and maintenance of shrubbery, in some cases, may include areas on either side of the sprinkler systems, signs, tree trimmings, refuse, pyramid- pavement. Generally speaking, if the proper permits shaped markers and all other articles within the City’s were obtained, the right-of-way can be determined by right-of-way is prohibited. Additionally, overgrown measuring the distance from your fence to the fence on the landscaping from your property into the alleyway is also opposite side of the alley. If those fences were constructed prohibited. To avoid citations and fees, trim back your on the property line, the space separating them will landscaping and remove all items from the City’s right- most likely be 15 feet. On occasion some may find the of-way. Any obstruction found in the City’s right-of-way measurement to be either less than or greater than 15 feet. will be removed at the owner’s expense to ensure a clear In most cases, the area outside of a fence or your property right-of-way is maintained at all times.

11 Report Card QUALITY OF LIFE ECONOMIC VITALITY

attendance for 4,508 all Parks, Recreations and Cultural Arts 3,117 building permit events and programs applications processed by sta

participants in parks and Average number of code 1,259 recreation programs inspections per ocer 437

people assisted Average time to 459 90% of streetlight review a site plan: 8 days through City supported malfunctions repaired services and agencies within 5 business days leads generated through outreach households 431 & marketing e
ort 504 provided All roadway sight obstruction / hazards rental and of building eliminated within mortgage 100% code assistance inspections completed within 24 hours 24-Hours of request Our Mission: A thriving community where quality living is available to all.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION & EMPOWERMENT 2,455 1.4% 55% disbursements sworn police ocer vacancy rate of budgeted approved and revenue collected paid within 7 days employees 170 participated in City 79% 99% sponsored wellness initiatives WELLNESS utility bills paid uptime for online or using automatic computer servers payment methods employees completed 100% 366 compliance training All Commission Meeting agenda packages delivered average score of training e
ectiveness 12 at least 5 days before meeting 4.13 (5: Outstanding) Q1 FY2021: October-December 2020 INFRASTRUCTURE PUBLIC SAFETY

of projects are 75% on schedule and 49,042 calls for service per 100% 153 ocer completed or under construction 12,507 people tested for COVID-19 at within 2 years of funding Boulevard Heights Community Center

90% of engineering/ infrastructure plans 81% of complaints to Internal Aairs reviewed within 30 days answered within 24 hours

billion gallons of sewage Less 1.53 treated per month than 2 minutes stormwater pump station average out-of-station 400 preventative maintenance response time for all inspections per month emergency incidents Our Vision: South Florida’s top city to live, learn, work, invest, and play.

COMMUNICATIONS RESILIENCE & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Cost to produce increase in reach across 1,000 gallons City’s social media accounts 8% of drinking water: increase in audience $1.10 reach for City’s targeted 100% marketing campaign lights within city facilities number of website 97 converted to LED project updates 20 number of people City Manager's Weekly Report reached via City 18,709 website and Facebook 100ft average monthly Number of public communications sewer pipe lined or replaced to 13 projects completed 105 reduce inflow and infiltration EDUCATION IN Achieving HOLLYWOOD Excellence in Education Hollywood Teachers Honored as Broward County Public Schools “Employee of the Year” Finalists

Congratulations to two Hollywood teachers chosen as finalists for the Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) 2021 Caliber Awards School-Related Employee of the Year. The award recognizes outstanding education support personnel for the significant contributions they make to students and families across the District. Jacqueline Sanchez is a micro tech specialist at Griffin Elementary School, where she has served her 21 years in the District. In addition to managing and maintaining the school’s computers and digital equipment and providing eLearning support, Sanchez assumed the role of sponsor of Griffin’s Eco Patrol and has worked with students eager to learn about their environment. “I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to combine my passion for the environment with working with students to promote environmental literacy,” said Sanchez.

Sandra Sunkins is the office manager at Hollywood Central Elementary School, where she has served for 31 of her 32 years with the District. From breakfast to transportation, incentives to supplies, Sunkins ensures students have everything they need to perform each day. “My greatest contribution is the sum of all my roles – to help children grow and feel safe,” she said. “That is the best feeling.”

For more information regarding the 2021 Caliber Awards, visit browardschools.com/caliber-awards.

Want your school featured in New Horizons? Send us an email at [email protected] and tell us what’s happening at your school! Volunteers Wanted! Serve on Advisory Boards/Committees Joining a City of Hollywood advisory board is a great way All board/committee appointments are made by the City to get involved with City government and volunteer your Commission at a Special Commission Meeting held in May. time. Not only are you giving back to your community, you The Citizens’ Board and Committee Handbook contains a are also learning about an aspect of the City. Whether you complete listing of each board’s purpose, commitment, join the Marine Advisory Board or the African American duties, members and special requirements where Advisory Council, you will be informed on issues affecting applicable. You can find the handbook on the boards and the City and empowered to make recommendations to committees webpage or at the Office of the City Clerk. the City Commission. Here’s a list of the Boards and Committees with vacant or There are a number of advisory boards or committees with expiring positions: vacant positions or positions that will expire on June 30, 2021. All positions are voluntary with most of the boards • Affordable Housing Advisory Committee meeting monthly. • African American Advisory Council • Artwork Selection Committee Boards and Committees primarily serve in an advisory • Civil Service Board capacity; however, there are some advisory boards or • Community Development Advisory Board committees that have special requirements. If you are • Education Advisory Committee interested in joining, please visit the City’s website at • Employees’ Retirement Board www.hollywoodfl.org and click on “How Do I?" for a menu • General Obligation Bond Oversight Advisory Committee that will take you to the boards and committees webpage. • Historic Preservation Board From there you will get information to help you identify a • Hollywood Housing Authority position that may interest you. The application deadline is • Marine Advisory Board Thursday, April 15, 2021. • Neighborhood Watch Advisory Board • Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Board All completed interest forms must have a resume • Planning and Development Board attached and be returned to the Office of the City Clerk • Sustainability Advisory Committee at Hollywood City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard. For • Young Circle ArtsPark Advisory Board additional information, contact the Office of the City Clerk at 954.921.3211.

14 PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL ARTS

Volunteers Wanted! Parks Serve on Advisory Boards/Committees make life better! City Parks and Recreational Facilities City leaders continue to monitor scientific/medical data related to COVID-19 in our region. City- operated parks and recreational facilities will fully reopen as soon as it is safe to do so. Those visiting parks and recreational facilities must follow the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Florida Department of Health as well as the requirements of State, County and Local Emergency Orders including, physical distancing of six feet minimum and wearing a facial covering at all times unless swimming or otherwise in a pool, ocean, or other body of water, provided that social distancing of at least six feet (6’) between persons not of the same household is maintained to the maximum extent practicable. Facial coverings, when not on, must be available and ready to use at all times. Individuals must be able to show their facials coverings upon request by local authority. If a distance of six feet is not possible, a facial covering must be worn. Please do not gather in groups of more than 10 individuals. Park and Facility patrons must not enter a park or recreational facility if they have COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed within the past 14 days. No group gatherings or events at this time. Please bring your own water for yourself and your pets,as water fountains are not available at this time.

For additional information on the status of City-operated parks and recreational facilities and restrictions in place, please visit the City’s website at www.hollywoodfl.org and click on “COVID-19 Information” under City News. Big Turnout for Community Clean-Up

More than 100 volunteers reported for duty to help District 2 City Commissioner Linda Anderson, the Liberia Civic Association and the Churches of Liberia with a Community Clean-Up. The volunteers went down alleyways and walked each street in the Liberia neighborhood located in District 2 north of Sheridan Street to pick up litter and debris. The volunteers filled a 20 yard container with garbage and litter collected from empty lots and along swales and alleyways.

#LETS GO BIKING VIRTUAL CHALLENGE

March 1 to March 31, 2021 Kick off Florida Bike Month with the MPO

The virtual bike challenge is a county-wide event and open to all group of ages. Participants are encouraged to pedal on throughout the month of March and qualify for prizes! Riders can complete a bike ride route of their preference anywhere in Broward.

Better Streets Better Broward Better Life Please Leash Your Pets When walking your pets outside of your property, a leash is required that is no longer than eight feet. This includes any street, unfenced area or lot abutting upon a street, public park, public place, or on any other public or private land. No pets are allowed in the playground area of parks or on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk.

Virtual Family Fun Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on large gatherings, the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival in Downtown Hollywood has been cancelled. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts has been holding many virtual events that provide fun for the entire family. Please continue to check the calendar of events on www.hollywoodfl.org for the most up-to-date information.

Free Swim Lessons for Children 6 months - 4 years

The Children’s Services Council of Broward County has partnered with Broward County’s SWIM Central program to provide a coupon to help off-set the cost of swimming instruction for children and their families. The coupon is redeemable for a Free Learn-to-Swim Course at Driftwood Community Pool, 3000 N 69th Avenue in Hollywood. Redeem your “Free Learn to Swim Coupon” by visiting www. WaterSmartbroward.org to register your child.

• Available for ages of 6 months and 4 years old • Each child will need their own coupon • Only one coupon per child per year • Offer available for Broward County residents only

The Driftwood Community Pool is open for lap swimming and limited private swim lessons with some restrictions: • Participants only inside facility. • Physical distancing required at all times. • Facial coverings must be worn outside of water. • Temperature check for employees and patrons required before entry into facility. • Pool capacity and programming is limited. No open swim at this time Administrative Office - PRCA Garfield Paddleball Courts Montella Park Published by the Department of 1405 S 28 Avenue - 954.921.3404 300 Connecticut Street 1231 N 69th Way Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Anniversary Park Harry Berry Park Oak Lake Community Center & Park 1945 Hollywood Boulevard 301 Azalea Terrace 3190 N 56th Avenue - 954.967.4241 1405 S. 28 Avenue Hollywood, FL 33020 ArtsPark at Young Circle Henry L. Graham Park Oak Street Park 954.921.3404 1 Young Circle - 954.921.3500 2350 Simms Street Oak Street & Surf Road Beach Theatre Holland Park Oakridge Park Ricky Engle | Director 100 Johnson Street 801 Johnson Street 5200 SW 35th Avenue David Vazquez | Assistant Director Bicentennial Park Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Oakwood Hills Park 7300 Farragut Street Center 2701 N 26th Avenue Karl Chuck | Parks Manager Bob Butterworth Park 1301 South Ocean Drive - 954.921.3600 Orangebrook Golf & Country Club Parks & Athletics 5202 Washington Street Hollywood Beach Golf Resort 400 Entrada Drive - 954.967.4653 1600-1650 Johnson Street - 954.927.1751 Joaquin Arellano | Parks Manager Boggs Field Poinciana Park Recreation & Aquatics 2310 N 23rd Avenue Hollywood Marina 1301 S 21st Avenue Boulevard Heights Community Center 700 Polk Street 954.921.3035 Rainbow Tot Lot Mike Wharton | ArtsPark & PARKS,PARKS, FIELDS FIELDS& Amphitheater AND AND FA CILITIESFHollywoodACILITIES West Field 4001 N Hills Drive Cultural Affairs Administrator Oakridge Park6770Oakridge Garfield Park Street - 954.967.4235 6770 Garfield Street Conservation siteConservation #3 site #3 Rose’s Garden Stirling Road Stirling Road Nathalie Joyner | Program Carlton Montayne Park Jefferson Park Conservation sitesConservation #1&2 sites #1&2 510 S 24th Avenue Rainbow Tot LotRainbow Tot Lot & Events Manager Driftwood CommunityDriftwood Community 6200 Arthur Street 1501 Jefferson Street West West Rotary Park Center & Field Center & Field Mara Berman GiuliantiMara Berman Park Giulianti Park Dr. Martin LutherDr .King, Martin Jr .Luther King, Jr. Lake Lake Cathy & Bob AndersonCommunity Park CenterCommunity Center Joe DiMaggio Park 3150 Taft Street Sandra Betton | Administrative Seminole Park Emerald Hills Emerald Hills Driftwood Seminole Park I-95 Driftwood I-95 Henry Graham HenryPark Graham Park Pool Pool Oak Lake CommunityOak Lake CommunityLakes 5800Park ThomasLakes Park Street 1001 Three Island BoulevardDog Beach Dog Beach Assistant II Bicentennial ParkBicentennial Park Center &Park Center &Park Sailors Point Park Road John Williams Park/John Williams Park/ Park Road Oakwood Hills Park

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Kooser Memorial Park Eco Grande Golf Course 1401 Polk Street Rotary Park Bicentennial Park 1451 Taft Street - 954.922.8755 3150 Taft Street 7300 Farragut Street John Williams Park /Sheridan Oak Forest 6101 Sheridan Street Emerald Hills Lakes Park Sailors Point Bob Butterworth Park 3901 N 30th Terrace Kay Gaither Community Center @ Beverly Park 921 N Northlake Drive 5202 Washington Street 6291 Funston Street - 954.967.4234 Eppleman Park Sal Oliveri Veterans Park Boggs Field 701 Tyler Street Keating Park 4701 Tyler Street 2310 N 23rd Avenue Fillmore Street Playground 301 Magnolia Terrace Fillmore Street & Broadwalk Seminole Park Boulevard Heights Community Center Kiwanis Park 64th Avenue & Charleston Street 3400 Johnson Street & Amphitheater Fletcher Street Tot Lot 6770 Garfield Street - 954.967.4235 5749 Fletcher Street Lincoln Park Shuffleboard Courts 309 N 21st Avenue - 954.921.3408 Carlton Montayne Park 2340 Lincoln Street 6200 Arthur Street Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center 2030 Polk Street - 954.921.3408 Lions Park Stan Goldman Memorial Park Cathy & Bob Anderson Park 3003 Hollywood Boulevard 800 Knights Road 5800 Thomas Street Garfield Community Center Mara Berman Giulianti Park Three Islands Park 300 Connecticut Street - 954.921.3600 4151 N Hills Drive Charnow Park 1002 Three Islands Boulevard 300 Connecticut Street Harry Berry Park McNicol Community Center Washington Park Community Center - 301 Azalea Terrace 1411 S 28th Avenue - 954.921.3511 David Park Community Center & Field 108 N 33rd Court - 954.967.4236 Montella Park 5199 Pembroke Road - 954.967.4240 Henry L. Graham Park 1231 N 69th Way David Park Tennis Center 2350 Simms Street Water View Park 510 N 33rd Court - 954.967.4237 Oak Lake Community Center & Park 2660 Coolidge Street Holland Park 3190 N 56th Avenue - 954.967.4241 Dog Beach of Hollywood (set times) 801 Johnson Street Oak Street Park Zinkil Park Between Pershing & Custer Streets - 954.921.3404 Oak Street & Surf Road 5451 Washington Street Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center 1301 South Ocean Drive - 954.921.3600 Oakridge Park 5200 SW 35th Avenue Walking Paths Dog Parks Art Springs Eternal at the Art and Culture Center The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood is presenting Crafternoon Schedule: two new contemporary exhibitions – the collaborative • March 13: Basic Book-binding show Fractured Landscapes with Cara Despain and • April 10: Re-Use & Upcycling Emanuel Tovar, and Cloning the ghost by Javier • May 9: Hodge Podge Collage Barrios. The exhibits run through Sunday, May 16th at the center, located at 1650 Harrison Street in Free admission and activities during Free Arts! downtown Hollywood. An opening reception with live Family Days performances was held on Saturday, March 6th. Enjoy free admission to the spring exhibitions and an interactive STEAM-based art-making activity at the Supported by a grant from Funding Arts Broward, Center's monthly Free Arts! Family Days event every Fractured Landscapes features site-specific installations third Sunday of the month. The Free Arts! Event engages by Utah/Miami-based artist Despain and Guadalajara- visitors of all ages in thematic art-making to encourage based artist Tovar. Each artist incorporates a variety of creativity and collaboration. Free Arts! Family Days is actions, including fire, video, and photography and funded in part by the PNC Foundation and the City of materials such as rock, carbon, sand, and wood to Hollywood’s General Fund Social Service Agency Grant. articulate the fragile beauty of our natural environment. Free Arts! Mexico City-based artist, Javier Barrios’s exhibition Family Days Schedule: Cloning the ghost is inspired by Susan Orlean’s classic • March 21 – March Mad Scientists! non-fiction book The Orchid Thief (1998). Barrios places • April 18 – Heroes Unite! himself as one of the characters in the book, an orchid • May 16 – Shell-abrate Good Times! enthusiast, who is searching for the ghost orchid, a rare species that only grows near Naples. For information on Art and Culture Center programs, Book Discussions – The Orchid Thief please visit www.artandculturecenter.org or call The Center is presenting live and virtual discussions 954.921.3274. based on The Orchid Thief on Wednesday, April 21st from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join artist Javier Barrios for a free, virtual presentation via Zoom. On April 22nd at 6 p.m., Center Curator Meaghan Kent will lead an in-person discussion of the book followed by an art-making activity in the gallery. This in-person event is free for members and $10 for non-members. Space is limited due to COVID-19 capacity limitations. Reservations can be made at www.artandculturecenter. org/javier-barrios

New Program at the Center – Creator’s Crafternoon! Check out our new Creator’s Crafternoon, where the Center’s educators offer basic tips, techniques, tools and materials to help inspire your inner-maker. Come to the Arts School, located at 1626 Harrison Street, from noon until 3:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month to complete an in-progress project or start something new. A limited number of crafting supplies are available. $3 for members; non-members $5, family rate is $10 for members, $15 non-members.

Visit www.hollywoodfl.org for Updates on ArtsPark Studio Openings GLASSBLOWING STUDIO JEN CLAY TEXTILE & JEWELRY MAKING STUDIO www.HollywoodHotGlass.com ANIMATION ARTIST STUDIO Call Esther at 305.450.5125 www.jenlynnclay.com for more information

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Broward County P25 Emergency Radio Communication System

Where Things Stand Today The City Commission has approved a plan to migrate the City to Broward County’s new P25 Emergency Radio Communication System and has authorized a 16th tower to be built in West Lake Park. After exploring several sites for this needed tower, it was determined that the West Lake Park site is the only location that can be put into service within the necessary timeframe to protect the safety of residents and first responders. This tower will be part of Broward County's new county-wide first responder radio system, also known as the P25 System. It will be the 16th tower in a network designed by Motorola to link first responders from all over the county in times of emergency. Why Does There Need to be a Radio Tower in East Hollywood? Last fall, Broward County moved forward with their new county-wide radio system without placing a 16th tower in east Hollywood. This system was completed in December, 2020. In moving forward without a tower in this general area, Hollywood remains on an aging three tower system that will be obsolete in July, 2021. This leaves the City's first responders with an unreliable system that jeopardizes emergency response and places lives in danger. This is not an acceptable outcome for the City, after months of best efforts to find a workable solution. o “I have serious concerns about the existing legacy system. We are regularly seeing issues since the County switched over to the new system this past December. I understand the sensitivities, but public safety outweighs all those concerns. We need to be on the new system as soon as possible,” says Hollywood Fire Chief Dan Booker. o “We are the 2nd busiest City in Broward County, with over 180,000 calls for service. We cannot risk not being able to communicate effectively with our officers and partners, especially in an emergency situation. I wholeheartedly support having this system move forward because we just don’t have any more time,” says Hollywood Police Chief Chris O’Brien.

See Tracks. Think Train. Brightline Train Signal Testing Now Through Summer Signal testing along the FEC Railway tracks from Miami to West Palm Beach is happening now. Brightline trains will be present on the corridor testing the signals in a phased approach through the summer. The train horns will sound during the day, overnight and in quiet zones. Flaggers will

News News & Tips also be present at the crossings listed below. Testing information is also available on the Brightline website at www.gobrightline.com/ railroad-construction. PUBLIC SAFETY 20

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Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Expands Programming Lineup CHAMBER

The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has local to help lift our local economy,” says Marie Suarez, started 2021 with a renewed commitment to assist CEO of the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce the local business community through an expanded of the SOB campaign. “Though many businesses, lineup of programming for personal and professional particularly smaller ones, are still struggling due to the achievement. COVID-19 pandemic, we have the tools, the location and the growth potential here in Hollywood to make a With support from the City and Broward County, the full recovery from this crisis. And recover we will!” Chamber has formed the West Side Business Group in an effort to improve business conditions and expand Additionally, the Chamber is expanding its role as a economic opportunity in the western portion of the guide to local business with a campaign entitled “Live. City. All Chamber members are eligible to join the Love. Local. Supporting Hollywood, FL Businesses,” in West Side Business Group, which also is open to non- an effort to attract viewers to the Chamber’s Chamber members. membership directory.

To help members increase their countywide audience During the pandemic, almost all of the Chamber’s and business reach, the Chamber introduced the programming switched to a virtual format, and “Business to Business Forum.” The forum is a monthly members pivoted to participate online.“ Most GHCC online event for members of multiple Chambers of members recognize that they get the most benefit by Commerce in Broward County to connect and network exercising their membership and participating in our with each other. The mission of the forum is to make programs,” Suarez said. “Investing in the Chamber is the introductions, generate leads, and meet the needs an effective way to strengthen Hollywood’s business of our business community. community and our businesses themselves as we all work together to recover from the negative impact of The new Diversity and Inclusion Group (D.I.G.) was the COVID-19 pandemic.” formed to go deeper into the interests and issues affecting our minority business owners. The Chamber Even in a pandemic, the Chamber continues to cultivate also has advocated for key municipal programs new and existing partnerships to advocate for local to support local business, including the City of businesses and to provide unique opportunities for Hollywood’s Micro-Enterprise Small Business Assistance members and sponsors. The expanded program lineup Program and its Temporary Café Zone Expansion provides new points of engagement for members, who, Program. in turn, can gain credibility and community exposure from their participation. Other benefits of membership The Hollywood Chamber has been an avid supporter include personal association with efforts to promote of the countywide Six Pillars Broward economic sustainable business growth and current information development program and the Fort Lauderdale on a wide range of community issues and future Alliance’s “Supporter of Broward (SOB)” campaign. “The developments. For more information and access to the intention is to urge our friends and neighbors to shop membership directory - visit www.hollywoodchamber.org.

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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds Support Public Services The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program When she found it more difficult to afford her medication, provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, food and other essential needs she turned to CEC where and counties to develop viable urban communities she was able to sign up for our Senior Feeding Program. by providing decent housing and a suitable living Now she gets a weekly nutritional food package along with environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, fresh produce, dairy and meat that helps her better afford principally for low- and moderate-income persons. medication,” said Nadine McCrea, CEC President. The CDBG Program is administered by the community dev The LES Community Food Pantry provides food services disiions supports public services that enable nonprofit for seniors in the northeastern part of the City. The LES agencies to provide crucial services for residents. Community Food Pantry strives to offer the most nutritious food possible to those in need. “Helping seniors access nutritious food and encouraging them to cook wisely helps to provide positive long-term health benefits, well-being, and higher quality of life,” said Henry Graham, LES Executive Director.

For more information about their programs, call CEC at 954.984.0625 or visit www.cecwashpark.org. For LES, please contact 954.924.3635 or visit www.leshelps.com. Center for Independent Living of Broward’s Housing Assistance Program for Residents with Disabilities Covenant House of Florida’s Youth Employment The Center for Independent Living of Broward (CILB) Services (YES) Program receives CDBG funding for its Housing Assistance Program Covenant House Florida’s Youth Employment Services (HAP), which will provide up to 35 City of Hollywood (YES) Program provides workforce residents with disabilities, free assistance with finding development training, life comprehensive resources to locate affordable and and soft skills training accessible housing options. Funding will also provide and employer-partner independent living skills training, education and support. work-based learning This organization assists the consumer by assessing all opportunities for up barriers to accessing affordable housing, and coordination to 50 unemployed of services. No other agency in Broward County offers this youth ages 16- service. 21 who are experiencing CILB performs Needs Assessments for each resident, homelessness and analyzes their immediate and long-term housing needs, and are currently residing conducts personal assessments to identify supplemental at Covenant House support to sustain an independent way of life. Florida (CHF). For more information about their programs, call For more information 954.722.6400 or visit www.cilbroward.org. about their programs, call 954.561.5559 or visit www. Community Enhancement Collaboration’s Food Choice covenanthousefl.org/fort-lauderdale-services. Pantry& Liberia Economic and Social Development’s (LES) Feeding Seniors Program Hope South Florida, Inc. The Community Enhancement Collaboration (CEC) and Hope South Florida (HSF) has provided emergency shelter, Liberia Economic and Social Development (LES) housing assistance, and support services to thousands of receives CDBG funding for their Feeding homeless families, veterans and individuals. They assess Seniors Programs. and connect homeless families to readily available resources that will quickly provide the assistance The CEC Food Choice Pantry needed to address any barriers hindering distributes food twice each the family or individual from pursuing week and promotes healthy permanent housing and employment. They eating for seniors while also engage area employers to encourage meeting the nutritional the hiring of formerly homeless clients and special dietary living in Hollywood housing, emergency requirements of senior and transitional shelters and provide citizens in the south west job placement and retention support area of the City. for clients. Additionally, they work with “One of our senior’s health landlords to ensure suitable and affordable slowly declined over the years. housing is quickly secured.

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and veteran related agencies. Agency case managers Success Story: “VN was the only person employed in handle client referrals once their clients have completed a the household. RS is employable; however, there is one treatment or rehabilitative program and are ready to find minor child for whom they could not afford childcare, work, enroll in vocational training or both. SCS's “Hand therefore RS stayed home to watch over the child. Meeting Up Program” steps in to enable clients to get back to self- qualifications for the Home program, the couple relocated sufficiency. to an affordable rental property in the City of Hollywood. Shortly after moving into to their new home, childcare was CDBG funding is used for tuition, text books, educational approved and RS was hired at a new job. VN was referred materials, licensure, exam fees, background checks, etc. to the Employment Specialist and was able to find a better Funding allows clients to pursue a trade and become job. The family is working to maintain self-sufficiency.” certified in fields such as Welding, HVAC and Culinary Arts. Recertification in a particular field is also available, as is For more information about their programs, call training to obtain a GED. Job placement is made available 954.566.2311 or visit www.hopesouthflorida.org. to SCS’s clients upon completion of their specific course, with assistance from collaborative schools. CDBG funding National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is also used to purchase job related items to enable work- NAMI Connections is a weekly recovery support group for ready clients to accept offers of employment. people living with mental illness. Group participants learn from each other’s experiences, share coping strategies, and For more information about their programs, call offer encouragement and understanding. The program 954.763.5999 or visit www.secondchancesociety.org. includes NAMI-trained peer facilitators and employs principles of support that empower members to share and Sweeteheartz Seniors Feeding Program learn in a safe and confidential environment. Sweeteheartz Seniors Feeding Program (SSFD) prepares and delivers hot breakfasts for low-income elderly in the Family to Family is an eight-week, evidence backed City of Hollywood, five days a week, free of charge. program designed for families, partners and friends of CDBG funds are used to purchase foods to be prepared for individuals with serious mental illness. The course focuses 50 seniors every day, five days a week for a total of 2,573 on the emotional responses’ families experience to the meals per year. Additionally, these funds support a portion trauma of mental illness. of the cost for food preparation and meal delivery, wellness checks, and senior nutritional education to the City’s low- “If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not income seniors, especially those who live alone or who alone, we are here for you” says Sandra Cumper, Executive have increased barriers to maintaining good health. For Director of NAMI Broward. more information, please contact 954.966.4227 For more information about their programs, call 954.316.9907 or visit www.namibroward.org. Women in Distress of Broward, Inc. (WID) The mission of WID is to stop domestic violence through Russell Education Foundation intervention, education and advocacy. CDBG funds support The Russell Education Foundation incorporates evidence- critical services to Hollywood’s domestic violence survivors based strategies for tutoring instruction, homework to help them overcome the trauma they have experienced. assistance and comprehensive education services. The goal Confidential services are provided at no cost to survivors to of the foundation is to improve reading, math, science and provide family and adult advocacy services to Hollywood language skills by at least one grade level upon completion residents including counseling, adult therapy and support of the program. REF is the only organization providing group opportunities. Services are available in English, comprehensive tutoring services to LMI families in the City Spanish, Russian, Portuguese and Creole. of Hollywood completely free-of-charge. CDBG funding is WID also operates a 24-hour crisis line, emergency compensating 15 part-time after-school teachers and four shelter program, individual counseling services, support part-time summer camp teachers. The teachers groups and professional training programs aimed at are Florida State-certified and have a educating the community on domestic violence. minimum of one year of classroom and/or tutoring experience. Anyone experiencing domestic violence can contact the WID crisis line at 954.761.1133 For more information or visit www.womenindistress.org. about their programs, call 954.921.3787 or visit www. For more information about russelleducationfoundation. Community Development programs, com. please contact 954.921.3271 or visit the City’s website at Second Chance Society (SCS) www.hollywoodfl.org. SCS partners has 90+ agencies in Broward County such as, homeless shelters, homeless day centers, sober houses, law enforcement agencies, mental health centers, human services organizations,

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Know your property. It is important There are also many ways to minimize contact with storm flood waters as to know your homes specific flood or even prevent property damage sewage from overflowing lines could elevation. Elevation certificates can before a flood occurs. Grading your be present in the puddles. Be alert usually be found with your home’s property, elevating and securing for small animals that are flushed closing or mortgage documents. electrical appliances, placing all low- out by flooding conditions and may The City of Hollywood Records and lying electrical fixtures on separate bite when disturbed. Avoid downed Archives Division can provide copies electrical circuits, and using flood- power lines and electrical wires and of flood elevation certificates issued resistant materials on exterior surfaces turn off the power in your house if since December 15, 1991 for a small are some possibilities. Elevating or it becomes flooded. This includes all fee. Call Records and Archives at covering furniture and valuables can propane gas tanks and lines. Do not 954.921.3585 to make a records also help minimize damage. To learn smoke or use candles or open flames request. Hollywood staff can also help more please visit www.floods.org or until you are sure no gas leaks exist. you understand your local flood maps www.floodsmart.gov. Be sure to ventilate enclosed areas if and special hazard areas, FIRM (Food gas may be present. Insurance Rate Map) zones, elevation Planning to make improvements or certificates and other important flood- major repairs to your home? Make The previously mentioned warning related information such as historical sure to get the proper permits and systems are also used by the City to or repetitive flood problems, natural advice, poor planning can cause big inform residents of potential dangers floodplain functions and protected problems later. Homes in designated of hurricanes and other threats, but coastal barrier areas.. For more flood or coastal high hazard areas don’t wait until a hurricane watch information on a property located in may be required to include special or warning has occurred to prepare! the City of Hollywood please email flood protection measures. This may The annual hurricane planning guide your street address to averea-feria@ include raising the elevation of the is available at www.hollywoodfl. hollywoodfl.org or call the Division of structure if damages or the cost org search “Hurricane Guide.” Engineering & Construction Services of improvement are ≥ 50 % of the You can call Broward County’s (ECSD) at 954.921.3930. You can also structures market value. If you are Emergency Management Hurricane visit ECSD Staff on the 3rd Floor of interested and have any questions, Hotline at 954.831.4000 or by dialing City Hall (in the Building Division our City offers flood protection advice 311. For non-emergency safety area) Monday thru Thursday 7 am–6 and financial assistance guidance. concerns or questions, call the pm for additional information. Please contact the City of Hollywood Hollywood Police Department non- Drainage Engineer at 954.921.3930 emergency number: 954.764.4357. Protect your property. Flood for more information or a site visit. damage is not covered by homeowner Protect our environment. It is policies. The Federal Emergency Protect yourself and family from illegal to throw anything in the Management Agency (FEMA) flood dangers and other potential lakes, canals, Intracoastal, ocean or therefore recommends everyone disasters. Local weather and flood other waters. Dumping, spilling or have flood insurance. Flood insurance warnings are available through a discharging any non-stormwater from the NFIP can cover damage to variety of radio, televised, online, and material to any surface area or storm your home or business but contents phone application (“app”) sources. water management system is also coverage is separate. Renters can The City of Hollywood provides prohibited. A clean drainage system, also insure their contents so whether critical emergency information via including open ditches and catch you rent or own make sure to ask the City's website at www.hollywoofl. basins, is essential to a safe and your insurance agent about contents org, CodeRED notifications, Notify Me healthy environment. Hollywood coverage. There is usually a 30-day email notifications, on social media cleans all catch basins at least waiting period before coverage goes and on Public Access Cable Channel annually. You can help maintain our into effect so plan ahead! To find out 78 and. Regardless of apparent storm drainage system by keeping more about obtaining flood insurance conditions, depth of flood waters can your yard and swale area free of call your insurance agent or visit be very difficult to determine- do not leaves, brush, paper and other debris. www.fema.gov/national-flood- ever walk or drive through flowing Swales are the strips of land between insurance-program. or standing water! Also avoid skin the sidewalk and the street, usually in

24 front of the property. Swales should maintain their swales to help protect witness any dumping of material into always be lower than the pavement our waterways and prevent flooding. storm drains or waterways, please call to allow proper drainage from the Help us keep the waters and streets the Regulatory Compliance Office at roadway. Homeowners are required to of the City of Hollywood clean. If you 954.921.3414.

Trash the Wipes Municipal sewer systems across the county are undergoing expensive repairs and maintenance as a result of moistened wipes being flushed down the toilet. These wipes are advertised as being “flushable and safe for sewer and septic,” but this is simply not the case. These wipes are strong and do not disintegrate as they move through pipes to the treatment plant. Once a clog results, removal, repairs and in some cases replacement of equipment can be very costly. Flushing items that are not meant to be flushed, like dental floss, paper towels and even items labeled flushable can also result in raw sewage backing up into your home, spilling onto the street, or into a nearby canal or lake. The only paper product that should be flushed down the toilet is toilet paper. All other items should be thrown away in the trash can.

DO NOT FLUSH Diapers Chemicals Baby wipes Cooking oil, fat or grease Adult wipes Paint Facial wipes and tissues Gasoline Disinfecting wipes Medications Paper towels Pet litter Hygiene products Garbage Dental Floss

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Leaks Can Run, but They Can’t Hide

Fix a Leak to Save Water and Money! prevent stains. With more people working, learning and staying at home • Examine hose bibs for drips or a leaky connection and due to the pandemic, most households have seen an look for drips from attached hoses. increase in their utility bills. The more time spent at home usually means more water is being use which leads to While complicated leaks require a professional and higher utility bills. But higher usage may not always be the inspections, common leaks can be relatively easily and reason for a higher bill, you could have a leak in your water inexpensive to repair: supply system that has gone undetected. • Toilets An old or poorly functioning flapper (the valve seal inside the toilet tank) is a common causes of water Leaks Can Run, but They Can't Hide leaks. Check for sediment or debris around the flapper. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Cleaning this out may also help the flapper to close sponsors the annual National “Fix a Leak Week.” This year, properly and resolve the issue. If the flapper no longer Fix a Leak Week is happening March 15th through the 21st, seals tightly it is time to replace it. Most plumbing and it’s the perfect time to check your system using your supply shops or home improvement centers stock water meter. inexpensive replacement flappers. • Faucets Replacing worn washers and gaskets may It’s easy – turn off all your taps then look at your meter fix a leaky faucet. As little as one drip per second can to see if there is any movement. Any movement on the waste more than 3,000 gallons per year, that’s over 200 indicators signals that water is in use. Here are some showers. examples of different types of indicators: • Showerheads Leaks between the showerhead and pipe stem are a common issue, and can be repaired by removing the showerhead and applying “plumbers” pipe tape (aka Teflon tape). If the showerhead is old or worn now is the time to replace it. • Outdoor leaks Leaking hose spigots may need new washers or pipe tape to create a tighter connection. Irrigation systems should also be checked periodically Red Triangle Red Use Indicator Blue Asterisk to ensure a proper system-wide seal. Digital meters, as pictured below, have flow rate meters on the lower left side of the display. Any positive number Hollywood residents are eligible for a free irrigation system there indicates flow. A dripping faucet icon may also show assessments and repair rebates through a partnership with on the display of these meters. Broward County’s Conservation Pays Program. To learn more, visit: www.broward.org/IrrigationRebate

For more information on fixing common leaks and step by step repair videos, please visit: www.epa.gov/watersense/ fix-leak-week

Another water saving option is to replace old, water- wasting appliances or fixtures. Hollywood water customers Digital Meter are eligible to receive a water bill credit up to a $100 You can also try the steps below to check for leaks if you are simply by replacing an old toilet (1.6 or more gallons per unable to access your water meter. flush) with a more efficient EPA WaterSense approved model. Visit www.hollywoodfl.org/404/Toilet-Rebates to • Check each faucet and showerhead for drips. download an application. For more information on the • Dye test toilets by removing the tank lid and adding 2-3 Toilet Rebate Program, and to submit your completed drops of food coloring to the water. Wait 15 minutes and applications, please email [email protected]. examine the toilet bowl. If the water in the bowl shows any color, there is a leak between the tank and bowl. Although toilets are usually unaffected by food coloring, flush out all remaining dyed water to PUBLIC UTILITIES

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City Awarded $400,000 in Grant Funding for Floodplain Management Planning

Governor DeSantis announced that nearly $20 million actions including the Community Rating System (CRS) has been awarded by the Department of Economic Planning Process and Components of the CRS, which Opportunity (DEO) to 37 counties, municipalities, include Repetitive Loss Analysis, Flood Risk Assessment education intuitions, and non-profit organizations to and insurance maps. assist in developing plans to enhance resiliency. The City of Hollywood Department of Public Utilities will receive Congratulations to the staff in Public Utilities and Public $400,000 in grant funds through the DEO’s Rebuild Florida Works, notably Phyllis Shaw, Vernal Sibble, Alicia Verea- General Planning Support Program. This grant will fund a Feria and Elaine Franklin for their excellent work in putting floodplain management plan with the goal of identifying together the application for the Floodplain Management existing and new mitigation actions and prioritize those Grant.

Florida Food Waste Prevention Week April 5-9

Up to 40% of the food in the United States is never eaten. Limp vegetables are thrown out, confusion over food labels and expiration dates exist, and farmers often cannot sell blemished product. All this while 1 in 8 Americans struggle to put food on the table. This year, Florida’s Food Waste Prevention Week is April 5-9. Several cities in Florida, including Hollywood, have signed on as a support partners to encourage the reduction of food waste in the home every day. Here are some small steps you can take to help reduce food waste:

• Create custom meal plans and perfectly portioned shopping lists. • Make new recipes using food that is past its prime, such as overripe avocados. • Become a storage pro. When food is stored properly it lasts longer. • Be a party Guest-Imator by calculating the amount of food your dinner guests will need.

For more information regarding the Save the Food Campaign and for practical tips, hints and helpful tools to reduce waste, please visit https://savethefood.com

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Community Redevelopment Agency Project Update Coming soon to Downtown Hollywood The Icon Office Building will soon be breaking ground at 1895 Tyler Street. The new building will offer 50,000 square feet of office space, with retable suites from 500 - 2000 square feet, and full floor spaces of approximately 15,000 square feet.

Update: A1A Complete Street Project from Hollywood Blvd to Sheridan Street The design of the CRA Complete Streets Project includes: undergrounding of overhead utilities, landscaping, lighting and decorative pavement on the west side of A1A, as well as a new traffic signal at Garfield Street. Design Development Drawings have been submitted for review by FDOT and Broward County and the permitting process is underway. The total construction time for this phase is approximately 18 months. On September 16, 2020, the CRA Board approved the ranking of the submittal of qualification for CMAR Contractors, and authorized the negotiations and execution of an agreement with the highest rank firm, Burkhardt Construction Inc. A resolution for approval of and execution of the Phase I - Preconstruction Services was approved by CRA Board on January 20, 2021.

Update: Sustainability and Resilience Planning CRA/City of Hollywood Public Utilities and FDOT are coordinating information and stakeholder participation meetings to discuss the Scalar/FDOT flooding analysis, and short and long term recommendations. Preliminary discussions have focused on critical infrastructure such as seawalls with elevations below 3 feet, area with no seawalls, and reconstruction of seawalls that have collapsed. Flood and tidal management evaluation of current conditions and the FDOT check valve system are also being evaluated by FDOT and the City of Hollywood Public Utilities Department.

Wayfinding Signage and Gateway Markers in Downtown Hollywood New gateway signage has been installed at Hollywood Boulevard and 21st Avenue with Downtown directories and neighborhood wayfinding to soon follow.

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Spotlight on

FLORIDA’S Check Out the World-Famous Broadwalk on COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY For more information on businesses or Hollywood Beach Webcams events in Hollywood’s Downtown and Beach districts, call the Hollywood CRA Want a little beach weather in your life? Check out the City’s live streaming beach web cameras that put you right on the world-famous Hollywood at 954.924.2980 or visit Beach Broadwalk on the Atlantic Ocean. www.hollywoodcra.org

The cameras are located at Johnson Street facing the Hollywood Beach Theatre and on the Theater facing the Broadwalk and Atlantic Ocean.

The beach cams are a real-time color image that can help you plan for a future visit, staycation or a spectacular day on Hollywood Beach. Relax and enjoy!

View the webcams via the City of Hollywood YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/user/HollywoodFLCH78/

New Rules for Vacation Rental Properties On January 20, 2021, the City made a number of important changes to the existing Vacation Rental License Program Ordinance. Changes include a requirement that all vacation rental properties in the City of Hollywood must register and obtain a Vacation Rental License from the City of Hollywood, in addition to obtaining a State license. Additional requirements include:

o Installation of a noise level detection device at the property o Posting of additional information onsite o Reduced occupancy in some instances o Parking limitations o Additional trash container requirements based on capacity and other licenses. Enforcement of the new rules for o Submission of liability insurance properties being used as a vacation rental begin April 1, 2021. The City has established a deadline of March 1st, 2021 for existing vacation rental operators to come into All property owners are strongly encouraged to review compliance with these new regulations. The new changes the updated Vacation Rental License Program Ordinance also require all properties being used as a vacation rental avoid penalties, citations, daily fines, license suspension property, regardless of location in the City of Hollywood, and/or license revocation. For more information on these to register and obtain a Vacation Rental License from the changes and to submit an application, please visit the City of Hollywood, in addition to obtaining a State license City’s website at www.HollywoodFL.org.

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It’s Up To All of Us to Keep Hollywood Beautiful

Seen in swales, tossed onto sidewalks and thrown Pedestrians into medians, discarded debris and litter can be found • While out and about on on almost any street in South Florida. It is a daily, ugly your daily walk, take reminder of a careless or lazy act that major metropolitan a bag with you to areas contend with all the time. With lots of people, collect debris and comes lots of trash. By taking pride in your property you trash. can make a difference in your community and improve • While walking the quality of life in the City of Hollywood. on the beach, use one of the We can’t do it alone. With minimal effort on your part, City-supplied you can help the City tackle the litter and debris and help buckets to collect Keep Hollywood Beautiful. Here’s how: debris and cigarette butts. Buckets can be Property Owners found at Charnow Park at • You are responsible for the upkeep of your property. Connecticut Street and at the That includes keeping your trees and landscaping Hollywood Beach Theater at Johnson Street. well maintained, the exterior of your home clean and free of litter, junk and debris, and shared alley space Watercraft tidy. • Bring a bucket and grabber with you to collect marine debris when you can. Renters • While a property management company may be The City also offers options to Adopt-A-Street, participate responsible for the shared and outdoor spaces where in Beach Clean Up efforts, a free drop-off location for you live, you play a vital role in ensuring the property household and hazardous waste, and options to earn is maintained. Be sure to report any issues to the money for your neighborhood association through the management company quickly. Cash for Trash Program. For more information, please • For renters who are responsible for property visit the City's website at www.hollywoodfl.org/746/ maintenance, you are encouraged to act like a Keep-Hollywood-Beautiful or contact the Department homeowner and keep the property you are leasing of Public Works at 954.967.4526. Together we can Keep clean. Hollywood Beautiful.

Birthday Surprise! Recently one of our biggest fans, Hudson, was turning 3 years old, but due to the pandemic he was unable to have his friends over for a party. His parents reached out to Magda Velasquez at Waste Pro to ask if they could make a special stop. Hudson was overjoyed when the big green truck pulled up and he was able to climb inside to mark his special day.

30 Know your Collection Days Garbage, commingled material & recycling Due to the Cleaner, Healthier Hollywood initiative, there have been changes to collection schedules. Please visit the interactive map at www.hollywoodfl.org/995/Garbage-and- Recycling, where you can enter your address to find out your collection schedule.

Rewards for Recycling! Sign Up Today!

The new Waste Pro Rewards recycling incentive program will be automatically scanned to record your recycling rewards residents with discounts to local and national activity. Scans will be uploaded weekly to your account businesses for their curbside recycling efforts. with each collection earning 25 points with can be redeemed for a variety of rewards. To register for your free rewards account, visit www.WasteProRewards.com, and select Hollywood For active members with points from the City’s previous from the community options then follow the prompts rewards program, your accrued points will automatically to activate your account. It’s easy! For account activation be rolled over to the new Waste Pro Rewards account, assistance, please call 1.888.234.8211. and will be immediately available for use.

How Waste Pro Rewards Works: Email your program questions to info@ Registered accounts will receive an RFID sticker in the RewardsForRecycling.com. To register your account mail to be placed on your recycling bin. Each time you and view the array of rewards, please visit www. place your recycling cart out for collection the sticker WasteProRewards.com

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Streets and Alleys Paving and Resurfacing Projects

The City of Hollywood awarded a contract to Weekley Asphalt Paving to perform various street and alley resurfacing projects throughout the City. The work began in late December and is expected to be completed this Spring. The City and the contractor coordinated construction activities to avoid impacts to access for emergency services, garbage collection and mail delivery. On-street and alley parking is not available during the hours the Contractor is on-site, but access will be provided to all properties at all times.

Comcast and AT&T have been notified by the City that they will need to fix any cables that may not be buried according to City code in the alleys. Underground utility cables that are not properly buried prior to the scheduled work may potentially result in a service interruption.

For additional information, please contact the Engineering, Transportation, and Mobility Division at 954.921.3900. Annual Water Line Flushing Program Set to Begin The City’s Department of Public Utilities’ Annual Free Chlorine Line Flushing Program is set to begin Sunday, May 9th. The free chlorine portion of this program will end June 14th. If necessary, flushing may continue across the City through June 30th to achieve optimal system maintenance.

This annual flushing helps rid the water distribution pipelines of any accumulated sediments. The hydrant flushing may temporarily cause cloudy or discolored water, which should clear in a few hours. Residents may also notice a change in the taste of their water during this time as well. The cloudiness is due to sediment in the pipelines and is not harmful or hazardous. You can speed the clearing by opening your faucets and taps and letting them run until your water runs clear.

Typically, flushing will take place in the evening hours between 9:00 p.m. and 2:00 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.

The City will discontinue free chlorination as of June 14, 2021. 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 June 14, 2021.

Should you have additional questions, please call City of Hollywood Water Quality at 954.967.4230 to speak with Luis Montoya, Public Utilities Manager, or Jorge Marin, Water Treatment Plant Superintendent.