Orangebrook Evaluation Committee Meeting
Monday, February 13th at 9 a.m.

Applicants for the Orangebrook Golf and Country Club Redevelopment Project presented their proposals to the City Commission on January 18th. During the discussion, proposal modifications were presented by several applicants. As such, the Orangebrook Evaluation Committee will be meeting on Monday, February 13th at 9 a.m. at City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Room 219 to review the new information that was provided. Both in-person and virtual options are being offered.

Meeting details: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=9164.

Orangebrook Golf Course Redevelopment Project
Project Summary

As part of the 2019 voter-approved General Obligation Bond, one of the improvement projects in the Parks, Open Space, Recreational and Cultural Facilities category was the revitalization of the Orangebrook Golf and Country Club. The project description included:

36 holes of golf to be renovated including an 18-hole championship course and an 18-hole Par 3 course, enhanced putting/chipping area, 9 illuminated holes for evening play, and driving range  
A new 15,000 sq. ft. multi-use clubhouse
ADA accessible nature preserve path within course designed with wildlife habitat/biodiversity for walking, jogging, biking,
Improved course drainage and water retention capacity
New cart barn, maintenance building, course restrooms, starter shack and cart paths
Parking lot and entryway signage

Proposals

The proposed improvements were estimated to cost taxpayers $24.7 million. Subsequently, the city received an unsolicited proposal for the redevelopment of the 36-hole course. The unsolicited proposal was determined to be a qualifying project as required by the state public-private partnerships (P3) statute. The city’s real estate advisory firm, CBRE, marketed the opportunity and received 5 additional proposals. Through the evaluation process, two firms withdrew. There are currently 4 proposals being considered.

Each of the 4 proposals provides the improvements to the golf facilities included in the General Obligation Bond project description with the total proposed investment in the golf course and amenities ranging from $31 million to $41 million. Three of the firms propose funding these improvements without using any taxpayer dollars from the bond.  

Each of the proposals maintains 36 holes of golf and other recreational uses on more than 90% of the approximately 260-acre site. Each proposal includes a resort hotel to support the golf course and three of the proposals include residential development ranging from 210 units to 811 units along Pembroke Road at the southern boundary of the property.  
For additional information and to watch videos of previous meetings, visit the Orangebrook Redevelopment Project webpage.

Brightline Launches New Rail Safety Campaign

Brightline is calling on community members to take action by signing a digital safety pledge here: www.brightlinesafety.com.

The safety pledge can be found on Brightline’s new safety website, which features easy to use tips, and highlights the importance of rail safety awareness. Members of the public can easily take the digital pledge and share it on their social media channels to let others know they are “on board” with safety around railroad tracks.

Southbound Florida Turnpike exit ramp to Hollywood Boulevard (Exit 49A)

There will be a full ramp closure tonight from 10:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, February 8th.

Detour information:  
Southbound Florida’s Turnpike traffic wishing to access Hollywood Boulevard/SR 820 (Exit 49A) will be directed to exit at Pines Boulevard/SR 820 (Exit 49B) to access Hollywood Boulevard.

US1/Federal Highway FDOT Mobility Improvement Project
Construction is underway. Improvements include:

Milling and resurfacing along the project limits
Modifying pavement markings along SR-5/US-1/Federal Highway to accommodate 4-foot bicycle lanes in each direction
Installing 138 new light poles and upgrading existing lighting to LED along the corridor
Replacing concrete sidewalk with pavers from Monroe Street to Van Buren Street, and from Polk Street to Fillmore Street
Removing existing pavers at signalized intersections between Van Buren Street and SR-824/Pembroke Road
Installing decorative stamped asphalt crosswalks at all signalized intersections

TRAFFIC IMPACTS

Lane closures are permitted Sunday through Thursday, between 10:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. and two-hour single lane closures are permitted between 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for concrete pours.
Full side street closures are permitted on weekends for the construction of the decorative crosswalks.
Business, pedestrian, and residential access will be maintained at all times.
Additional information about lane closures, detours, and pedestrian impacts will be provided in the weekly traffic report distributed by FDOT and can be viewed here

Construction Costs: $7,152,129
Anticipated Completion: Early 2024
For project questions or concerns please contact:
Hugues Charles P.E., FDOT Project Manager at [email protected] or 954.226.0255
Alexander Vasquez, Project Administrator at [email protected] or 305.725.9767
Rebecca Guerrero, Community Outreach Specialist at [email protected] or 954.940.7605
Jose Cortes, City of Hollywood: at [email protected] or 954.240.7996

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