Ocean Life Guards Wanted!

Testing - Thursday, January 5^th at 9:30 a.m.

Discover your dream job and build a career for life on Hollywood Beach. Your first step is to take the qualifying test on Thursday, January 5th at 9:30 a.m. Meet at the Madison Street tower on Hollywood Beach and be prepared for a 500 meter run and 500 meter ocean swim. Participants must by 18 years old or older, and complete the physical portion in under 11 minutes to qualify for the interview immediately following.

Apply online today

Chip-a-Tree Tree Recycling

The annual Chip-a-Tree program is underway through Monday, January 16^th. Add your tree to the thousands of others to be recycled into mulch & used at Broward County parks. Drop off at West Lake Park & TY Park in Hollywood. Details: https://www.broward.org/Parks/Pages/ChipaTreeProgram.aspx

Calling all Entrepreneurs & Business Owners!
FastTrac® Application Portal Opens:
January 9-22

The City of Hollywood is launching the 4th cohort of its free FastTrac® Start-Up Program to assist entrepreneurs and business owners in Hollywood. Designed to guide early-stage entrepreneurs launch a business, the FastTrac® Start-Up Program also helps existing businesses develop a plan around new product lines and services. The program culminates at Graduation Day with an exciting Pitch Competition. The FastTrac Start-Up Program is in-person at no cost to participants.

Participants will develop a clear business concept and learn how to:
-Identify market needs
-Explore risk and success factors
-Build a solid business plan
-Create an elevator pitch
-Understand business fundamentals
-Network with entrepreneur professionals
-Access business, financial and
human resources

BUSINESS OWNERS WITH THE TOP THREE BUSINESS PLANS WILL COMPETE FOR SEED $$$ GRANTS TO LAUNCH THEIR BUSINESS!

Space is limited, the application window opens January 9^th. For more information, visit: www.ChooseHollywoodFL.com/FastTrac or call the City of Hollywood Office of Economic Development at 954.921.3620

Charter Review Committee Members Wanted

The City is seeking individuals interested in serving on the Charter Review Committee to review and make recommendations regarding the current City Charter. This volunteer advisory committee will meet on a monthly basis (with more meetings possible) and will be required to provide a report on its recommendations to the City Commission. All interested applicants must reside in the City of Hollywood and be registered to vote.

Apply online

The deadline to submit an application is Thursday, February 2nd. For more information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office, 954.921.3211.

New Dashboard Provides Deeper Dive into Improvement Projects

There are millions of dollars in planned improvements taking place throughout the City of Hollywood, from upgrades to City infrastructure, to new and improved parks and facilities. Additionally, investment in Hollywood from private interests remains strong with new commercial, multi-family and industrial projects planned and under construction. The Public & Private Investment Dashboard is an interactive GIS-based map that allows users access to information about these projects. Over 200 public and private projects are currently listed on the dashboard. Users can sort by the type of project, the status of the project, the funding source and where in the City the project is located. Users can also take a deeper dive into each project to learn more about:

-category and description

-responsible department

-timeline and status

The information on the dashboard will be updated regularly. Take a deeper dive, visit the dashboard here.

US1/Federal Highway FDOT Mobility Improvement Project

Construction is anticipated to start this month. Improvements planned 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 • Construction Start Date: January 2023  • Anticipated Completion: Early 2024

CONTACT INFORMATION

-Hugues Charles P.E. — FDOT Project Manager: [email protected] or 954.226.0255

-Alexander Vasquez — Project Administrator: [email protected] or 305.725.9767

-Rebecca Guerrero — Community Outreach Specialist: [email protected] or 954.940.7605

-Jose Cortes — City of Hollywood: [email protected] or 954.240.7996

Click Here to View the More Information About City of Hollywood At Your Service: Important Dates to Note - January 3, 2022