COVID Testing Sites to Close by December 28
The two remaining Curative testing sites in Hollywood will be closing between November and December of this year. The schedule is as follows:
- Last day of testing at the Hollywood Shuffleboard Court is Wednesday, November 30th 2022
- Last day of testing at the Oak Lake Community Center is Wednesday, December 28th, 2022
For faster service, please schedule a self-collected Rapid PCR test by visiting the Curative website. Please note: As of March 2022, these testing sites no longer offer free testing to the uninsured due to the lack of federal reimbursements.
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, Broward County and City administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th. Online services, including payments, remain available. Check the City's online services here.
All City-operated parks, Dowdy Field, Hollywood West Field, and Rotary Park (Pell Field and Whitlock Field) are open sunrise to sunset. Boggs Field, Driftwood Athletic Complex, Driftwood Community Pool, Police Athletic League, Washington Park Athletic Fields will be closed on Thursday and Friday.
King Tides Season
Flooding in Low-Lying Areas May Occur
Unusually high tides, also known as King Tides, are expected periodically through early December. Flooding in low-lying areas is more likely during this time of the year due to the close proximity of the moon which creates King Tides. These seasonal high tides, combined with rising sea levels and inclement weather conditions, exacerbate flooding risks. Rainfall and wind strength and direction also have a significant impact on the height of the tides causing them to come in higher or lower than predicted. With seven miles of shoreline, 7.9 miles of canals, and a flat topography, Hollywood is vulnerable to the effects of sea level rise and tidal flooding.
Based on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s tide predictions, above average high tides are expected:
- November 23-27
Above average high tides are also expected again, on both the new moon and the full moon, additional dates to watch for tidal impacts include:
- December 23-24
High seasonal tides can cause low-lying coastal areas to flood. Motorists are urged to use caution and seek alternate routes to avoid traveling on flooded streets. Coastal roads, parking lots and docks in vulnerable areas could flood during the times of high tide.
Seasonal tides could raise the water level by more than 2 and a half feet during high tide. The City is working on both short and long-term solutions to minimize the impacts of tidal flooding and has completed the installation of flap gates in the stormwater system to help prevent tidal water from flowing back through the stormwater drains. Additionally, auxiliary pumps are stationed in high risk areas to help clear flooded streets as quickly as possible.
To report street-level flooding caused by King Tides, please call 954.764.4357
Sarazen Drive Resurfacing Project
Construction is underway along West Park Road between North Park Road and North 40th Avenue. This construction project includes swale restoration, milling and resurfacing of the existing road, new pavement markings, and sidewalk replacement within the project boundaries. Work began in October and is scheduled to take approximately 60 days to complete, pending weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Access to private property will be maintained, however driveway access will be limited following a concrete pour to allow for the concrete to cure. In order to accommodate the inconvenience, temporary parking in the swale area adjacent to private property will be allowed while driveway access is temporarily closed. Closures are not expected to last longer than 48 hours.
For project questions or concerns please contact:
Raof Shams
CEI Project Manager
(954) 610-4482
raof.shams@tecgi.com
Navid Afshar
CEI Senior Inspector
(561) 289-7191
navid.afshar@tecgi.com
Mike Vlam
Contractor Project Manager
(954) 444-1059
mike@weekleyasp.com
Liberty Street Surtax Rehabilitation and Maintenance Construction Project Underway
Construction is underway along Liberty Street between North Park Road and North 31st Road, as well as on a section of North 31st Road just south of Liberty Street. This construction project includes storm drain upgrades, swale restoration, milling and resurfacing of the existing road, new pavement markings, and sidewalk replacement within the project boundaries. The work is scheduled to take place through February 2023.
Access to private property will be maintained, however driveway access will be limited following a concrete pour to allow for the concrete to cure. In order to accommodate the inconvenience, temporary parking in the swale area adjacent to private property will be allowed while driveway access is temporarily closed. Closures are not expected to last longer than 48 hours.
For project questions or concerns please contact:
Luciano Perera, CEI Project Manager
954.952.0329 or lperera@cesconsult.com
Rafael Urdaneta, CEI Project Administrator/Senior Inspector
954.479.8748 or rurdaneta@cesconsult.com
Mike Vlam, Contractor Project Manager
954.444.1059 or mike@weekleyasp.com
Roadway & Sidewalk Improvements
Construction is taking place on North Park Road between Sheridan Street and Oak Drive near TY Park. This construction project includes swale restoration, milling and resurfacing of the existing roadway, new pavement markings, and sidewalk replacement.
Access to all properties will be maintained, however the new concrete will take time to cure so immediate access to driveways and sidewalks will be limited after concrete placement. In order to accommodate any inconvenience this may cause, temporary parking in the swale adjacent to private property will be permitted. It is anticipate driveway closures will not last longer than 48 hours.
The City, Weekley Asphalt, and Tectonic Group International appreciates your patience during this community improvement.
For questions, please contact:
Mark Shirajan
CEI Project Administrator
(786) 246-4438
mark.shirajan@tecgi.com
Navid Afshar
CEI Senior Inspector
(561) 289-7191
navid.afshar@tecgi.com
Mike Vlam
Contractor Project Manager
(954) 444-1059
mike@weekleyasp.com
Holland Park Restroom Renovation
The Holland Park restroom renovation has begun. The project is expected to run through mid-January 2023. While the restroom is under construction, portable restrooms will be provided.
Sign Up for Emergency Notifications
The City of Hollywood has an emergency notification system called Alert Hollywood. Used by many government agencies throughout Florida, Alert Hollywood notifies residents through phone calls, e-mails and/or text messages to mobile phones of an emergency in the community such as a hurricane watch or warning, flash flood warning, tornado warning, serious police situations and other critical incidents.
Visit the City's website for information and to access the Alert Hollywood registration page.
Provide Your Input
Broward County
Public Transportation
Broward County Transit is looking for input on future transit options. Help define the future of Broward Public Transportation by providing your feedback at premo.broward.org.
Report a Water Break,
Sewer Emergency or Stormwater Issue
Report a water main break, water outage, sewer emergency, or storm water issue by calling 954.921.3046. This is the same number to call to report issues after hours, on weekends and holidays.
To report street-level flooding caused by King Tides, please call 954.764.4357.
For police and fire non-emergencies only, please call 954.764.HELP
For the City's General Information line, please call 954.967.4357
Only call 9-1-1- in an emergency
Use Hollywood Connect to report non-emergencies directly to City Hall.
Broward County Transportation Surtax Rehabilitation and Maintenance (R&M) Projects in Hollywood
Multiple paving and resurfacing roadway projects are underway in the City. Visit the City's website for more information.
Co-op closes at the end of this month
Feeling stressed about your high utility bills? We’ve teamed up with @SolarUnitedNeighbors to bring you the Broward Solar Co-op 2022. Learn how to go solar & access a group rate for your system. It’s free to join! Get the latest information about the IRA the solar Investment Tax Credit and a new "direct pay" option for tax-exempt organizations. Learn more at www.solarunitedneighbors.org/broward. Co-op closes to new members on November 30, 2022.
Home Buyer Purchase Assistance
The City of Hollywood extended an existing agreement with Broward County for the administration of the Home Buyer Purchase Assistance Program. Funding will assist eligible first-time homebuyers with a deferred-payment, Conditional Grant up to $50,000 to be applied toward the cost of purchasing existing or newly-constructed, eligible affordable housing located in the City. Eligible costs shall include direct purchase assistance, down payment, closing costs, mortgage principal reduction, interest rate buy-down, and other such costs which are considered eligible. Funds are available on a first come, first-qualified, first-served basis.
For more information regarding the program, visit the Broward Housing Finance and Community Redevelopment Division website.
Homeowners Assistance Funding Available
The Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) was established under Section 3206 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and provides more than $676 million in financial assistance to Florida through the United States Department of the Treasury. The state of Florida submitted its HAF plan to the Treasury on August 20, 2021, the program plan was approved on February 09, 2022.
For more information about the program, visit the City's website.
Call or Log On and Report It
Residents are encouraged to report a problem with a short-term/vacation rental property anytime, day or night, by calling our live customer service telephone operator or via the real-time website.
Call: 954.231.2375
Log on: https://secure.hostcompliance.com/hollywo.../complaints/type
- Vacation Rental License Program
For Police and Fire non-emergency situations, please call 954.764.HELP (4357)
Emergency situations: call 9-1-1
REMINDER: Hollywood is
Plastic and Foam Free
Single-Use Plastics and Foam are Prohibited on Hollywood Beach, at City-Owned Parks and Facilities, and by City Vendors
The City of Hollywood is committed to reducing our environmental impact and becoming more sustainable. One step the City has taken in achieving this goal is to ban the use of nonbiodegradable containers, like plastics and expanded polystyrene foam (EPS), for serving food products.
If you're planning on going to the beach or park or attending an event or meeting at City Hall, a community center, park, ArtsPark at Young Circle, or other city facility, please don't bring plastic bottles, bags and other single-use plastics and foam containers.
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