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New Horizons June - August 2011 A quarterly newsletter for City of Hollywood Residents New Era of Entertainment at Young Circle City Budget At-a-Glance News from your Mayor and Commissioners www.hollywoodfl.org Parks & Recreation Program & Events Guide A Message From Mayor Peter Bober Dear Neighbors, Hollywood’s downtown has struggled over the years, and it has certainly not escaped my attention. A number of factors have exacerbated the difficulties: a miserable economy, poor business to plans, impossibly high rents, and increased competition from venues ranging from the Hard Rock you where areas cool Gulfstream. Indeed, within a 20-minute drive, you could be at over ten pretty can dine, shop and have a great time. The competition is fierce. All of us know the economic future of Florida is far from certain, and might even get worse. With this information in hand, one might ask: How, then, will the downtown be able to compete with pristine, glittering venues, such as Hard Rock and Gulfstream? The inescapable conclusion is that we can’t, and it is a waste of time even bothering to try. The playing fields are simply too different. There is simply no sense in offering precisely the same things those venues afford. With this in mind, I will offer some of my observations, as well as a possible solution. My first observation is this: the downtown has never taken off because it has never had a real “scene.” By using the word “scene,” I want to conjure up in your imagination some of the cool, funky places that you have visited in your life: Greenwich Village; Nashville; Bourbon Street; downtown Austin. There are countless others. You have been to such places. They are special, and you know it in your bones as you walk around and explore. They don’t need to be fancy and have chandeliers hanging of from the ceiling, but they do have to have a special artsy “vibe.” Some of these beloved pieces Having visit. to special and fun so them makes what that’s But, Americana are even downright gritty. gone to college at the University of Texas at Austin, I can testify about the incredible live music “scene” in downtown Austin. On any given night, you can go from club to club, and listen to blues, bluegrass, rock-and-roll, jazz—you name it. For our downtown to survive, we have got to carve out a niche that is completely different from what everybody else is doing. Up until now, we have yet to do that, which is why things have not materialized. We need our niche. We need our raison d’etre. We need to do something unique— something no one else is doing. It is for that reason I believe our efforts should be focused towards making Hollywood the live music capital of South Florida. That, in my opinion, is the niche to go after, and we must pursue it relentlessly. By “live music” I mean to describe the kind of business establishment where great musicianship is the true focus. Table of Contents page 3-6 6 8 News from your City Commissioners & District Map New Era of Entertainment at Young Circle City Budget At-A-Glance 8 Message from the City Manager On The Cover With the cooperation of our landlords, residents and business community, my live music initiative is feasible in the short term. Simply put, there is no centralized hub for live music in South Florida. Sure, there are plenty of cool live music venues here and there. However, if a tourist got off a plane and asked the concierge where one could find some good live music, they would probably be directed to a particular place as opposed to a defined location. Understanding this difference is essential. Live a music as a destination is something that still eludes South Florida even in 2011, and I fail to see region c geographi small uniquely no is There niche. that fill cannot d Hollywoo reason why downtown where “If you want to listen to live music you really need to go to ‘X’.” My goal is to finish the last sentence with the words “downtown Hollywood.” Already, my live music initiative has been met with great enthusiasm by Hollywood residents and the music community—all of whom agree this plan is something that could actually work within our quaint and unique downtown environment. . I would love to get your feedback on this proposal and hope you will email me at pbober@hollywoodfl level, next the reach to undertake can d Hollywoo niche viable org. In the final analysis, I see no other a and there are no competing plans on the table. Until now, Hollywood has been unable to create Until void. that fill can unique identity, and I believe my initiative, with public and private support, now, we have attempted to compete with others rather than coming up with our own “thing.” We can change that, and I hope you will support my initiative. This is our moment, and we must seize the opportunity. Until we speak again, I wish you and your families all the best. Sincerely, Peter Bober, Mayor 2 A new era of entertainment began at Young Circle when the City of Hollywood officially opened the new stateof-the-art outdoor ArtsPark Amphitheater on June 3. New Horizons is a quarterly newsletter for residents of the City of Hollywood. This publication is produced by the Office of the City Manager. Raelin Storey, Director Public Affairs & Marketing Pauline Wallace, Administrative Assistant Kris Rebar, Graphic Designer This public document was produced at a cost of $.21 per copy, to provide information about City services and programs. If you need this publication in an alternate format, please call 954.921.3201. Hollywood Commission District Map Ft. Lauderdale 595 441 University Dr Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Port Everglades District 2 Commissioner Beam Furr 1 Griffin Rd Griffin Rd Griffin Rd Davie A1A Johnson St. N Ocean Drive District 6 Commissioner Linda Sherwood A1A City Hall Circle Hollywood Blvd 95 Pembroke Rd Pembroke Park e S Park Young Circle 1 Pembroke Rd Hallandale S Ocean Driv Presidential Circle Rd Hollywood Blvd District 4 Commissioner Richard Blattner District 5 Commissioner Fran Russo Dixie Hwy Taft St. S 56th Av Florida Turnpike University Dr Pembroke Pines 441 Dania Sheridan St N 26th Ave Sheridan St Sheridan St Pines Blvd N Park Rd N 56th Av Ex t vie Da Stirling Rd Stirling Rd Federal Hwy Dania Beach Blvd Rd District 3 Commissioner Heidi O’Sheehan 95 Stirling Rd District 1 Vice Mayor Patricia Asseff To contact your Mayor or Commissioners, call 954.921.3321 NEWS FROM District 1 Getting Involved Pays Off The Hollywood Lakes neighborhood has the most dedicated residents any Commissioner could ever want to work with for the betterment of their neighborhood and community. I want to share some of the great experiences I have had working with the Blight Busters and New Image Committees. The Blight Busters Barbecue brought out over 150 neighbors Vice Mayor PATRICIA ASSEFF to Jefferson Park to raise money for the Lakes Beautification Fund. Waste Pro and GFS supplied all the food and drinks and we received so many contributions including a flat screen TV, beautiful painting and many $250 donations. Parks and Recreation provided face painting and music. Through everyone’s efforts we raised $5000 and had no expenses—how great is that! We are very focused on the streets between Johnson and Taft, 17th to 15th Avenues. In this area, we are replanting and cleaning up the medians. Also, we have made improvements to the corner of Polk Street and North 17th Avenue adjacent to the Hollywood Beach Golf Course. We installed a concrete table and benches that we can later have artists decorate with mosaics for a creative environment. Beautiful trees, bougainvilleas and native plants completed the beautification. Our volunteers worked hand in hand with the City’s public services employees to make this happen. The best part is we used $900 and still have monies to continue our efforts. We hope everyone will support our efforts by improving and maintaining their own homes. The next few weeks will bring about discussions of the City’s budget for the remainder of this year and fiscal year 2012. The number of short sales and Members of the Blight Busters Committee, foreclosures has brought home values down, leaving the City with a shortfall the New Image Task of about $25m predicted for next year. Force, City staff Cities everywhere are facing how to work efficiently and render quality services with and Commissioner less and less income. I would appreciate Asseff installed hearing from you as we focus on financial landscaping and security and stability for our City. seating on the The upcoming Barry University and the Art and Science Charter School projects are great corner of 17th Ave. examples of public revitalization of space and Polk St. with an active approach to engagement with urban design. Both of these projects have been approved. These schools will be great assets to our City’s future because education builds great communities. Wishing everyone a safe and healthy summer! “MAY THE GOOD NEWS BE YOURS” 3 NEWS FROM District 2 City Financial Picture On Wednesday, May 18, the City Commission declared a state of financial urgency. That means the City is in a situation where it has to make some immediate changes to fend off serious financial problems. In the upcoming fiscal year, we are facing a $25 million dollar gap between expected revenues and expenditures. We are required by law to balance our budget so changes are required. Though this is a short term Commissioner predicament, it is compounded by long Beam Furr term liabilities. We have unfunded liabilities (monies owed but no cash on hand) of over $800 million dollars from pension and health care obligations. These require a debt service (interest) of nearly $25 million dollars a year. This has begun to seriously undermine our operating budget. Continuing in this same vein would be financially irresponsible. Therefore, we have declared financial urgency and have asked all our employee unions to come back to the table and negotiate, in good faith, new contracts which would be acceptable and sustainable. As I read about cities across the United States having trouble meeting their budgets, I am aware that this may be one of those historical shifts that we are living through. Government, as we have known it, may have to change. I know the City of Hollywood is going to have to decide what services are and are not important to provide to the citizens. Which ones are optional? Budget Info Online We will be setting the millage General information rate on July 13th. As your representative, I am asking for on the City’s your input. I need to know what budget process you think is worth preserving and what you might be willing to forego. Would you support a raise can be found on the in the millage rate to make up for City’s website the decline in property values? Or not? www.hollywoodfl.org by clicking on Despite the tone of this column, I am actually optimistic that this is indeed “budget” under the the required medicine to set the City in the right direction. It is a recalibration “Select an Agency” that has been sorely needed for years. menu. Many of you know this has been a concern of mine for a long time. As always, thank you for the opportunity to represent you. If you would like to get in touch with me, my cell phone is 954.483.8263. The office phone is 954.921.3321 and my e-mail address is [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you. NEWS FROM District 3 Safer Homes and Communities Commissioner Heidi O’Sheehan Several years ago, at the first public debate of my campaign for City Commission, I was asked what I felt was the most important concern of residents in District 3. My answer was simple and I believe still holds true today, I believe the most important issue for residents in District 3 is the peaceful enjoyment of their homes. What does that mean? First and foremost I believe it means that you want to feel personally safe in your home and neighborhood and you want to feel that your home and property are safe both when you are there and when you are not. Secondly, I think it means you and your neighbors maintain at least a minimum level of property standards allowing you to enjoy the beauty of your block and neighborhood and also allowing property values to remain strong. Sadly, recent years have seen significant deteriorations in both of these areas. Recognizing that these are two of the most important quality of life issues, not only 4 for District 3, but throughout Hollywood; our City Manager, Cameron Benson, recently combined Code Enforcement with the Police Department. This move is already paying dividends. When Code and Police sweep a neighborhood together, they are able to address issues of code violations and crime together. A recent sweep of just a small portion of District 3 resulted in 250 violations and one arrest. While this unified Code and Police presence is a step in the right direction, there are other ways in which we can help improve our own neighborhoods. These include Crime Watch and Mobile Crime Patrol. Through these two programs we can increase the visible presence of eyes on our community. Criminals and vandals seek easy targets. The more they come to learn we are watching for them, the less likely they will be to target our neighborhoods. If you would be interested in serving as a Crime Watch Block Captain, on the Mobile Patrol or would like more information about either of these programs, please contact my office at 954.921.3321 or via e-mail at [email protected]. I am convinced these two programs offer us the best means of taking back our community and I welcome you to join me in this effort. Congratulations to Mel Pollak, the 4th Annual recipient of the Charles F. Vollman Community Service Award. Pictured left to right: Moshe Vollman, Pamela Vollman Burgio, Betty Vollman, Commissioner O’Sheehan, Mel Pollak, Greg Vollman NEWS FROM District 4 IS THERE A HORIZONs ON THE HORIZON? COmmissioner Richard Blattner City Manager Cameron Benson is rightfully proud of the Strategic Planning Networks he created several years ago. City employees are chosen to participate on these committees focused on certain areas: Communication, Customer Service, Cost Containment, Diversity, Economic Development, Employee Development, Employee Recognition, Global Hollywood (environmental issues), Healthy Hollywood and Revenue Enhancement. Each spring, during Public Service Recognition Week, these committees participate in a planning exercise for the next year. On May 5, there were over 225 people in attendance. Committee members, as well as members of the business community, our Youth Council and civic associations met to begin the planning process. Their challenge was to look at what the City would look like 15 years from now. I sat in on one committee, and while their ideas were very good, the ability to communicate with our residents was overlooked until someone mentioned that by 2026, even fewer people would be reading newspapers. Social media and the use of technology will be how it’s done. Which raises the question: how long will this publication, New Horizons, survive? Who is reading it? How else are our residents getting news and information? Is our website all it should be? My guess is that New Horizons, as we know it, will be replaced or supplemented by something faster, more illustrated, more informative and much more timely. Wait and see. Are You In the Zone? Please check out the article on Enterprise Zone Moving on to Family Business…. June is an incentives to interesting and important month for Bunny and me. She is retiring from the University School of help businesses NSU, after 35 years.We are both looking forward to that, but (as all us retirees know) it poses new and residents in challenges in time management. We will also be this issue of celebrating our 50th Anniversary at the end of the month. Family will be joining us from California, Oregon, Ohio, Minnesota, Texas, and even China. New Horizons, They will be quartered in various lodgings on the or go to beach, and in keeping with our focus on Hollywood, will gather that Saturday night for a family dinner at hollywoodfl.org Lola’s on Harrison. for more Hope you all have a wonderful summer. When we information. come back from our August break, we will be facing serious discussions on the budget. The first reading of the budget is September 12, and the second is September 19. Both meetings are held in the Commission Chamber at 5:30 p.m. NEWS FROM District 5 LET’S GET PREPARED As we begin another hurricane season, I urge you to stay prepared. Please review the following list of things that we can do to protect our families and property: • Stock up on nonperishable food and water supplies in case Commissioner of a power outage. • Clear loose and clogged Fran Russo rain gutters and downspouts. • Make sure your trees and shrubbery are trimmed and dead limbs removed. • Fuel and service family vehicles. • Inspect and secure mobile home tie downs. • Prepare to cover all window and door openings with shutters or other shielding materials such as plywood. • Check batteries and stock up on canned food, first aid supplies, drinking water and medications. • Bring lawn furniture and other loose, light-weight objects such as garbage cans and garden tools inside. They can become dangerous projectiles during high winds. Download • If you have a boat, moor it securely or move it to a designated safe place. Use your free 2011 rope or chain to secure your boat to a City of Hollywood trailer. Use tie-downs to anchor the trailer Hurricane Guide to the ground or your house. listing the grocery • If time permits, and you live in an identified surge zone or area prone to flooding, move stores and gas furniture to a higher floor. stations with back• If you have to leave your home, remember up generators at to unplug your appliances, turn off the hollywoodfl.org electricity and close the main water valve. • When you leave your home lock your doors or contact the and take small valuables and important Office of the documents with you. City Manager at • Make a contact list of phone numbers; 954.921.3201 for family, friends, neighbors, medical services, insurance agents, etc. and put it in a safe, a copy. accessible place and if you have to leave your home take it with you. Don’t forget to include shelter, food, water and medicine for your pets. We’ve been fortunate over the last few years, but there’s no assurance that good fortune will continue. 2011 Hurricane Preparedness Guide 5 NEWS FROM District 6 EVERYTHING IS MOVIN’ ALONG Sometimes we wonder if the world around us is getting any better, but some great things are happening in Hollywood. By the time you receive this issue of New Horizons, we will have had our Grand Opening for our new Amphitheater in the ArtsPark. We have engaged AEG, a national company, who will bring top-named groups to entertain us and make our ArtsPark a household name. Commissioner Our Commission has approved a contract with Barry University to open Linda Sherwood a satellite campus for students seeking their master’s degree in Health Sciences. If this goes well, we can look forward to hopefully enticing more of their programs to come to our downtown area. This first step will make a great impact on the Royal Poinciana neighborhood. It will begin to change the face of this blighted neighborhood. On April 30th, District 6 had an amazing 150 volunteers organized by the non-profit “Rebuilding Together Broward County, Inc.” come into Washington Park and rehab 8 homes in 7 hours. It was so inspiring to meet these men and women who sacrificed their time and energy to help families in need. The volunteers came from all over Broward and a couple actually drove from Orlando. In Washington Park, the Offices for the Community Enhancement Collaboration, were opened in the Bank America Building on the corner of Washington Street and 441. This office will be a resource center, not only for Washington Park residents, but for any resident in need of help. Call them anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at 954.987.0625. In April, the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony took place for the landscaping of the circles in the Columbus Circle/Glenn Parkway area. Several of the residents indicated they would like to form a civic association to become more involved. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Leadership class were among the Lawn Acres had its ice cream social volunteers helping and it was a pleasure to meet some of to spruce up the new residents who will be joining their association. Mind you, I’m not homes as part mentioning the calories in the two of National chocolate ice cream cones I ate!! Calories aside, it was an absolutely fun affair and a wonderful way for neighbor to meet Rebuilding Day. neighbor.. I wish you a pleasant and safe summer and if you need me, please do not hesitate to phone me at 954.921.3321. Public Safety Sweep Launched to tackle code violations and quality of life crimes The Hollywood Police Department started a public safety sweep in April aimed at cleaning up neighborhoods and preventing neighborhood crime. The sweep is one of the first initiatives of the newly reorganized Code Enforcement Division which is now under the Hollywood Police Department Special Operations Section. The public safety sweep kicked off at the Southeast Public Safety Complex on Federal Highway. Police and Code officers began working along the Federal Highway corridor from Pembroke Road north to Sheridan Street and over the following weeks worked west to cover neighborhoods throughout the City. As part of the reorganization of code enforcement initiated by City Manager Cameron D. Benson, code officers are now working more closely with the police officers assigned to specific neighborhoods to serve as Neighborhood Team Leaders (NTL’s). NTL’s proactively address public safety and quality of life issues through outreach to residents and business owners. The City’s 20 code enforcement officers, supervisors and support staff are now based out of the Hollywood Police Department, 3250 Hollywood Boulevard, 2nd floor. Residents with code concerns can contact the Code Enforcement Division at 954.921.3061. 6 City Manager Cameron D. Benson answering questions from local news reporters during the launch of the Public Safety sweep A New Era of Entertainment at the ArtsPark at Young Circle Opening Celebration featured Two Nights of Free Music and Entertainment The final phase of the City of Hollywood’s ArtsPark at Young Circle, located at US-1 and Hollywood Boulevard, is now complete. City leaders joined with the community to officially open the new state-of-the-art outdoor ArtsPark Amphitheater on June 3. The grand opening celebration featured two nights of concerts with the pop group, Exposé, taking the stage on the first night and R&B group, En Vogue, rocking the ArtsPark the following night. The official ribbon cutting ceremony featured performances by the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line performers, South Broward High School Marching Band and Glee Club and the Ohana Hawaiian Arts fire dancers The new amphitheater marks the final piece in a complete makeover of the 10 acre circular park that was originally created by the City’s founder, Joseph Young, back in the mid 1920’s. In 2007, the first two phases of the renovation of the downtown park were completed. The amphitheater project was the final phase in the transformation of Young Circle into an ArtsPark featuring numerous visual and performing arts classes, exhibitions and performances. The 9,750 square foot outdoor theater features a 60’ x 40’ main stage area with 20’ x 20’ wings on each side. There is an open air back stage loading area with dock levelers and parking for two tractor trailers. There is also a stage storage room, operations office, two dressing rooms. On the southwest Culture Builds Florida Communities Workshop How can cities use cultural offerings to support economic development, attract businesses and create jobs? That was the basis for a workshop hosted by the Florida League of Cities (FLC) and attended by several members of the Hollywood City Commission in April. As one of FLC President Joy Cooper’s initiatives, the workshop was created to focus on the tools and knowledge needed for cities to maximize cultural assets during difficult economic times helping to create jobs and other development opportunities. The workshop, held in Fort Lauderdale, brought together city officials, staff, business leaders, representatives from the arts and cultural sector and local foundations. Hollywood City Commissioners Linda Sherwood, Richard Blattner and Patricia Asseff all participated in the discussion. Additional workshops have been held throughout the state. For additional information, please go to www.floridaleagueofcities.com. side of the building are public restrooms and additional storage. The amphitheater lawn seats about 2,500 people with additional viewing areas from the park’s central plaza and wall seating along the walkway adjacent to the lawn. The amphitheater was designed by the City’s Engineering and Construction Services Division and constructed by West Construction, Inc. for approximately $3 million. The City received funding assistance from Broward County. To get a complete list of the weekly ArtsPark Special Events in the program guide in this issue of New Horizons, call the ArtsPark at Young Circle at 954.921.3500 or go to www.hollywoodfl.org/artspark. Construction Starts on Beach Public Safety Complex The construction of the Public Safety Complex on the beach is underway. The foundation pilings and underground site utilities have been completed. Preparations for grade beams and building utilities are being made. Plans also call for the restoration of the vacant historical buildings that front Madison Street. In April the City broke ground on the new, improved and larger facility that will house both fire/rescue and beach safety operations. The new $7.9 million facility will encompass 23,584 sq. ft. with three double apparatus bays and a 45 space parking area. The original station, built in 1963, is just 5,900 sq. ft. This project is being managed by the Department of Public Services-Division of Engineering and Construction Services and is scheduled to be complete in June 2012. 7 Message from the city manager The City’s Budget At-A-Glance Dear Residents, Many of you may have read in the local newspapers that the Hollywood City Commission has declared financial urgency, a legal declaration provided for by state statute that allows the City to open up negotiations with our employee unions and make changes in pay and benefits to the collectively bargained agreements currently in place. The Basics The City’s overall adopted budget for fiscal year (FY) 2011* is $352.6 million. A municipal budget is made up of several different types of funds. The General Fund is the largest fund and by definition, all services not specifically funded by other sources such as the Water and Sewer Fund or the Parking Fund, are funded by the General Fund. The adopted General Fund budget for the current fiscal year is $174.1 million. This was a .2% decrease from 2010. Cameron D. Benson The City of Hollywood has struggled with five straight years of revenue reductions at a time when our expenses, particularly the cost of benefits to our personnel, continue to increase. During this time, we have taken steps to offset this imbalance, but national, state and local economic conditions continue to make this an uphill battle. When we last negotiated contracts with the three unions representing City employees back in 2009, we made adjustments to pay and benefits that outside experts calculated would potentially save the City an estimated $485 million over the next 20 years and would reduce personnel costs by $23.9 million during the course of the 3 year contracts. While progress was made, it has not been enough to ensure the firm financial footing of the City into the future. Part of the problem is nearly every source of revenue the City depends on to operate is in decline—from property tax revenue to utility taxes to building permits and sales taxes. We are now working through the process outlined in state law for cases of financial urgency. As difficult as this process is, with more than 75% of most city government’s budgets spent on personnel, we need the help of our unions to address the City’s budgetary challenges. Additionally, we need our residents to consider the value of the numerous services the City provides, from excellent police and fire protection to high quality parks and recreational activities to clean beaches and even street lighting. After all, the job of a City is to provide services and we cannot fulfill that mission without the proper funding and personnel. Beyond working with our unions, we are also exploring all possibilities to increase revenue and reduce expenditures. As we make these decisions, it is with a constant eye on the safety of our workers, the quality of life of our residents and the need to position our City for future economic success. These are serious matters and I can assure you as your City Manager, we are working hard to fix our budgetary imbalances and develop long-term solutions for our City. The City Commission workshop to review the Fiscal Year 2012 proposed operating budget will be held on July 7 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the City Commission Chamber. During this workshop, we will present various options for the Commission to consider when setting the not-to-exceed (NTE) millage rate for next year. The opportunity for the public to provide input on the NTE rate will come the following week as the Commission considers this agenda item during their second meeting in July which is scheduled for July 13th at 1:00 p.m. As always, the participation and input of our residents is valued. FY 2011 Budget Outlook On May 18th, the City’s Budget Director and Finance Director provided a report to the City Commission showing shortfalls in projected revenues for the year and increases in projected expenses totaling just over $8.5 million. These projections would leave a balance of less than $1 million in the City’s general fund at the end of the year. The Commission adopted a resolution to transfer unspent money out of a number of general fund accounts. This action limits most general fund spending and creates a special reserve account of just over $2 million to help build back the balance in the City’s general fund at the end of the year. Additionally, the Commission invoked Financial Urgency as allowed under state statutes to assist in addressing the fiscal challenges of FY 2011 by reopening union contracts. Hollywood has loan agreements that require the City to maintain a minimum balance in the general fund of 5% of the total general fund budget (approximately $8.7 m). If the City drops below this balance it could negatively impact the City’s bond ratings and its ability to borrow money. FY 2012 Budget Outlook The budget gap between projected revenues and projected expenditures for fiscal year 2012 is estimated at $25 million. Under current conditions, expenses are expected to grow significantly because of personnel costs (salaries, health care and employer pension contributions) and revenues will continue to decline with a slow recovery anticipated to last another two years. Steps to Close the Gap To deal with this gap, the City Manager initiated a city-wide hiring freeze (with some exceptions for public safety) on May 1, 2011. Additionally, a number of departments have been reorganized for greater operational accountability and efficiency. The Departments of Public Utilities and Public Works have now been combined into a single Department of Public Services. The Code Compliance division has been reorganized under the Hollywood Police Department. Finally, the Department of Information Technology and the Office of Budget and Procurement Service have been reorganized under the Department of Financial Services and has been renamed the Department of Finance and Information Technology. This reorganization consolidates all fiscal operations under one Department streamlining the oversight of revenue and expenditure tracking. The Commission invoked financial urgency for FY 2012 and opened up negotiations with the City’s union representatives. A FY 2012 Commission budget workshop will be held July 7 from 3:30 to 5:30 in the City Commission Chambers. *The City operates on a fiscal year for accounting purposes which starts on October 1st and ends on September 30th. 8 Public Service Recognized in May One Team…One Goal was the theme for the City of Hollywood’s celebration of National Public Service Recognition Week held May 1-7. Since 1985, governments across the country have recognized the contributions of public servants during the first full week in May. Each year, the City of Hollywood’s Office of Human Resources and Risk Management along with the Public Service Recognition Week Committee organizes a series of events. This year, the week kicked-off with dozens of employees taking part in the Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk on Hollywood Beach to raise money for research and treatment. Later in the week, employees participated in a health fair that emphasized wellness. Manager Cameron D. Benson presented the City’s highest employee award, the Diamond Service Award, to David Vazquez, Assistant Parks and Athletics Manager. The Team Diamond Award went to the Steering Committee for Organizational Culture Change—a group of employees who help guide the City’s Strategic Plan. The final award of the week, the Cameron D. Benson Leadership Award, was presented to Kristina Fausel, who serves as the advisor to the City’s Revenue Enhancement network. Fausel helped institute a partnership with the Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office to ensure the full collection of taxes on properties that should not have a homestead property tax exemption resulting in additional revenue for the City. The week also provided an opportunity to recognize some of the City’s outstanding employees. During the regular City Commission meeting on May 4, City A workshop attended by employees, residents, business owners and local middle and high school students who serve on the City’s Youth Council was held to develop recommendation for helping the City live up to its vision statement: “To be a welcoming, vibrant, sustainable destination City.” Participants came up with initiatives for achieving results in five priority areas: preserving life and property, safeguarding the environment, strong communities, economic development and exceptional governance. The final event of the week was the annual Police and Fire Open House. For the first time, this popular event was held at the City’s new 56th Avenue Public Safety Training Facility. Hundreds turned out to get a close-up view of the top-notch equipment and specialized skills of Hollywood Police Officers and Firefighter/Paramedics. From the steps of the Capitol to the smallest towns, Public Service Recognition Week is a time for citizens to learn more about the work of public employees and recognize the many ways, both big and small, their efforts impact quality of life. Showcasing Hollywood’s Police and Fire Departments The Annual Police and Fire Open House features a rope rapelling demonstration by the SWAT team, K-9 demonstration and motorcycle unit close proximity handling demonstration. People got a chance to see what it’s like to handle a charged a hose line. Youngsters had fun adding their creative touches to a fire hydrant. Help from the Hollywood Council of Civic Associations: Building Strong Neighborhoods In March, the Hollywood Council of Civic Associations (HCCA) partnered with the City of Hollywood’s Department of Community Development to host a Neighborhood Forum at the Fred Lippman Multipurpose Center. This forum was designed to spark new interest in civic association participation and give those already involved in neighborhood issues new tools and ideas for making their associations even more effective. More than 100 residents attended. “We know we have a great deal to accomplish in our City, yet we have many talented, experienced residents who are committed to bring the change we want to create,” said Sara Case, HCCA President. “Remember that you build a neighborhood association one neighbor at a time.” The Hollywood Council of Civic Associations is available to provide advice and assistance on challenges civic associations may be facing in the City. The Council has committed to creating a panel of civic association leaders, city staff and any other appropriate experts to assist civic associations in the following ways: • Neighborhood Outreach • Tax Exemption • E-mail and Social Networking • Marketing your Association • Website Development • Starting or Retooling an Association • Financial Planning for your Association • Participating in City Affairs • Grant Writing For help, here’s how to reach the HCCA: Mel Pollak, 954.966.9410 or Sara Case, 954.925.2905, or e-mail [email protected]. 9 Lippman Multipurpose Center Gets a Face Lift The Fred Lippman Multipurpose Center, located at 2030 Polk Street, recently reopened after extensive interior and exterior renovations. This recreation center caters primarily to seniors and has been a mainstay in the City’s park system for decades. It is home to a variety of clubs, dances, meetings and recreation based activities. The Center’s auditorium was completely renovated to include a new VCT floor, wall treatments including sound baffles, adjustable and efficient lighting systems and expanded storage for tables and chairs. The adjacent restrooms were retiled and equipped with new fixtures. They were also brought up to today’s ADA standards to accommodate those with physical challenges. The adjoining kitchen was expanded by three feet on the west side. All new equipment was installed, including a new stainless steel stove, sink system and work tables. A refrigerator and freezer were installed along with expanded storage for supplies and materials belonging to several center user groups. New fire suppression equipment was included along with a renovated flooring and ramp system. The lobby was completely refurbished with new wall coverings, tile floor, furniture and a big screen TV to give it a bright open look. The adjacent hallways were retiled and repainted. The offices and classrooms are being repainted with in-house labor as part of the program. On the exterior, new storm proof, energy efficient doors and windows were installed which will help conserve energy. Planters with vine ladders have been installed on the Polk Street side. The entry side has a new architectural feature that expands the porch roof and coupled with new identifying lettering, gives the building a brand new look. The exterior color scheme ties into the recently renovated Shuffleboard Center located across the street from the Lippman Center. That facility recently had new shade awnings installed, a new paint scheme and other exterior renovations. The two combined projects give the complex at Polk and 21st Avenue a new, fresh look and will serve the citizens and visitors to Hollywood for many years to come. Hollywood Park Renamed for Bob Butterworth The park located at the corner of Washington Street and 52nd Avenue now has a new name—Bob Butterworth Park—in honor of long-time Florida Attorney General and Hollywood resident Robert A. Butterworth. Earlier this year, the Hollywood City Commission voted to rename Washington Street Park in recognition of Mr. Butterworth and his service to the residents of Hollywood, Broward County and the State of Florida. The park was created using funding from the 2004 voter approved general obligation bond. The City-owned parcel was transformed into a passive park with the addition of fencing, benches, a walking path, lighting and game tables. The center of the park features a beautiful, ficus tree with numerous flowering trees throughout the perimeter of the park. Mr. Butterworth served as the 33rd Attorney General of Florida for four consecutive terms under three governors. He was first elected in 1986 and reelected in 1990, 1994 and 1998. He also served as sheriff of Broward County and was a judge in the county and circuit courts of Broward County. Calling All Artists Many visitors to City Hall comment on the beautiful artwork hung throughout the building. The artwork on display in City Hall, the Fred Lippman Multi-purpose Center and the ArtsPark’s Visual Arts Pavilion is selected by a group of artists and art enthusiasts appointed by the City Commission to serve on the Artwork Selection Committee. Artists from across the region and state are invited to submit photographs of their work to the selection committee for consideration for exhibition. The displays enliven the walls at City Hall and help provide exposure to new and emerging artists. If you are a Florida artist interested in applying, please call the ArtsPark at 954.921.3500. 10 s t r A l a r u lt u C & n io t a e r c e R , s k r Pa GUIDE M A R G O R P R 2011 SUMME Monday, July 4 HOLLYWOOD’S HOMETOWN 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Saturday, August 6 PROGRESS IN THE PARK Sunday, September 11 Fire Fighters 5k Monday, June 13 Friday, August 19 HoLLYWOOD Summer Camp Register online www.hollywoodparks.org/registrationmain.sdi YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES SPECIAL POPULATIONS PROGRAM WEIGHT LIFTING Driftwood 954.967.4241 Call Debbie Lombard for pricing & more information 954.683.0216 MLK Center 954.921.3412 Washington Park 954.967.4240 $35/ year - resident $45/ year - non-resident Adult Acting Mon 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Age 16 & up Mon. - Thurs Noon - 1:30 p.m. & 6 - 9 p.m. Fri 8 a.m. - Noon & 6 - 8 p.m. A drama class that teaches all aspects of theatre to special needs population. HOLLYWOOD ORGANIZATION FOR TEENS A Teen Club where kids can engage in group activities, field trips, community service and peer guidance in a safe and supervised environment. Driftwood 954.967.4241 $5/School Year 6th - 12th grade Thurs 6 - 8:30 p.m. JayTEENS Tae Kwon Do Call 786.499.2181 for information. Washington Park 954.967.4240 $25/resident • $30/non-resident monthly Age 4 & up Mon, Wed, Fri 6:30 - 8 p.m. Make new friends and earn community service hours. KARATE Boulevard Heights 954.967.4235 $20/School Year David Park 954.599.0794 $40/ month - resident • $45/ month - non-resident Age 14 - 18 Thurs 6 - 7 p.m. Age 4 & up Tues & Thurs 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Adult Tues & Thurs 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. TUTORIAL IMPACT Driftwood 954.967.4241 $45/ month - resident • $55/ month - non-resident Tutoring classes for students ages 5 - 10. Beginners Tues & Thurs 6 - 7 p.m. Oaklake Community Center 954.967.4241 For more information, call 954.682.0318. Intermediate Tues & Thurs 7 - 8 p.m. Adult Tues 7 - 8:30 p.m. Age 5 - 10 Mon - Fri 7:45 a.m. - 6 p.m. Boulevard Heights 954.967.4235 $45/ month - resident • $55/ month - non-resident Beginner Mon & Wed 6 - 7 p.m. ArtsPark 954.921.3500 Call for fee Youth Mon & Wed 6 - 7 p.m. • Sat 11 a.m. - noon Afterschool Program REGISTRATION STARTS AUGUST 8. Contact Your Neighborhood Community Center for more information at 954.921.3404. KIDOKINETICS The “Fun Way to Fitness” - experienced coaches teach children a new sport each week in a fun, safe environment. For more details, call 954.385.8511 or visit www.Kidokinetics.com. David Park 954.967.4236 $63/ residents • $70/non-residents Age 3 - 7 Thurs 5:45 – 6:30 p.m. Junior Golf Lessons A fun way to learn all aspects of the game. Orangebrook Golf & Country Club • 400 Entrada Dr. • 954.967.4653 Age 3 - 5 Sat 8 - 9 a.m. Age 5 - 7 Flashettes Baton Twirling & Pom Pom Dance Classes. For more details, call 954.444.9190. Batons & poms may be purchased at class. $25 annual registration fee. Driftwood 954.967.4241 $5/ class Beginner Tues 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Advanced Tues 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Mon 6 - 8 p.m. Alliance Dance Classes $99/ 5-1 hr lessons - equipment available Sat 11 a.m. - noon • Sun 2 - 3 p.m. Age 6 - 10 $169/ 5-2 hr lessons - equipment available Sat 10 a.m. - noon • Sun 2 - 4 p.m. Age 8 - 13 $189/ 5-2 hr lessons - bring own equipment Mon, Wed 4 - 6 p.m. • Sat 8 - 10 a.m. Boulevard Heights 954.967.4235 $6/ class All levels $99/ 5-1 hr lessons - includes equipment Learn to Sail at Sailor’s Point July and August sessions. [email protected]. For information or to reserve a spot, e-mail For more details, call 954.967.4235. $20 annual registration. Boulevard Heights 954.967.4235 $25/ month - resident $30/ month - non-resident Age 4 - 10 Jazz & Hip Hop Wed 6 - 7 p.m. BALLET ArtsPark Dance Studio 954.921.3500 $60/ Mo - 1x per week $100/ Mo - 2x per week $25 registration fee Ballet I (age 4 - 5) Mon & Wed 4 - 5 p.m. Ballet II (age 5 - 7 1 & 2 yr.) Mon & Wed 5 - 6 p.m. Ballet IV Tues & Thurs 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Ballet V & VI Tues & Thurs 6:30 - 8 p.m. st nd Quality Parks & Recreation Programs Offer Many Benefits to Hollywood Residents • • • • • • • • Attracting new businesses Boosting the local economy Promoting health & wellness Fostering community pride Protecting environmental resources Enhancing cultural awareness Creating opportunities for lifetime experiences Creating a sense of place SUMMER CAMPS SUNSHINE SUMMER CAMP Program features weekly trips, arts & crafts, indoor and outdoor games, special performances and events. Must bring a lunch and drink each day. DATES: June 13 – August 12* AGES: 6 – 13 OPERATION HOURS: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Closed July 4) FEES: $110/week – includes two field trips per week. 10% sibling discount. $25 registration fee per family. One application per child must be completed with required documents. Additional field trips will be available for additional fees. LIMITED SCHOLARSHIPS LIMITED SPACE COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING: Ages 14 – 17. $170/10 weeks CAMP LOCATIONS: Driftwood Community Center 3000 N. 69 Avenue • 954.967.4241 David Park Community Center 108 N. 33 Court • 954.967.4236 *10th week, August 15-19, only at David Park These camps are operated by Sunshine Child Programs. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 954.236.8850 Prices and times subject to change M.O.S.T. CAMPS - Maximizes Out of School Time Focus on reading and math skills, nutrition and fitness. DATES: June 9 – August 12 REGULAR CAMP FEES apply for camp offered August 15 – 19. CAMP LOCATIONS: Kay Gaither Community Center • 6291 Funston St. • 954.967.4234 Washington Park • 5199 Pembroke Rd. • 954.967.4240 MLK Community Center • 2400 Charleston St. • 954.921.3412 CAMP LOCATION for Year-Round Students McNicol Community Center • 1411 S. 28 Ave. • 954.921.3511 DATES for Year-Round Students: June 9 – August 3 OPERATION HOURS: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Closed July 4) FEES: Fees are determined by income. Includes Summer Food Program (Lunch). SCIENCE, EDUCATION AND ADVENTURE A classroom without walls focusing on marine life and natural sciences. S.E.A. Camp includes marine biology, oceanography, water safety and ecology; helping campers build upon their science disciplines. Campers explore our beach areas, marshes, Everglades and other natural areas of interest, learning about fascinating wildlife, ecosystems and environmental issues. DATES: June 13 – August 12 AGES: 8 -14 OPERATION HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Extended camp hours 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. for additional fees. (Closed July 4). SESSIONS I: June 13 – July 1 II: July 5 – July 22 III: July 25 – August 12 FEES: $450 per session/residents. $575 per session/nonresidents. $30 per week for extended care. $25 registration fee. Scholarships available. CAMP LOCATION: Hollywood Beach Culture and Community Center,1301 S. Ocean Drive SPECIAL NOTE: Transportation will be provided from other centers ONLY for those enrolled in other City camps. SPORTS CAMP Baseball/Basketball/Football/Soccer/Lacrosse/Swimming Campers learn the fundamentals of their favorite sports in an atmosphere that offers instruction, camaraderie and fun. Camp utilizes air-conditioned gym for activities each day. AGES: 5 – 13 Boys & Girls SESSIONS I: July 5 -- July 8 II: July 11 – July 15 III: July 18 – July 22 IV: July 25 – July 29 V: August 1 – August 5 VI: August 8 – August 12 OPERATION HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. swimming) FEES: Resident: $30/Day or $125/Week Non-Resident: $35/ Day or $150/Week CAMP LOCATION: South Broward High School,1901 N. Federal Highway SPECIAL NOTE: Campers must bring lunch, bathing suit, sunscreen & towel daily. INSTRUCTORS: South Broward Head Coach, Darin Koch & Assistant Coaches VIDEO GAME DESIGN Campers will get an introduction to video game design, programming techniques, creating 3D characters and animation. At the end of the week, campers will have developed a playable video game on different game engines including Pivot, Gamemaker and Alice. No previous knowledge is required. Beginner to advanced techniques will be taught. “Unplugged” time will get campers out of the computer lab and outside for breaks. DATES: June 27- July 1 AGES: 9 - 16 OPERATION HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. FEES: Residents: $200 Non-residents: HOLLYWOOD BEACH $225 CULTURE & COMMUNITY CENTER CAMP LOCATION: Bus Trips for Seniors in Computer South Broward Highbegin School January. Trips include local Lab, 1901 N. Federal Highway. shopping and attractions. Call 954.921.3600 for details. BEACH JR. LIFEGUARD PROGRAM This program provides participants with a sound aquatic background and acquaints them with the hazards of ocean swimming while teaching them confidence and sportsmanship. Program includes: ocean and beach safety, lifesaving techniques, rescue board and ocean kayak skills, ecology, first aid and competition in ocean lifeguard events. AGES: 8 -17 (Boys & Girls) SESSIONS: I: June 13 – June 17 (Ages 8 -10) II: June 20 – June 24 (Ages 10 -12) III: June 27 – July 1 (Ages 12 – 14) IV: July 5* – July 8: (Tournament Team) *Closed July 4 V: July 11 – July 15 (Ages 14 – 17) OPERATION HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – noon FEES: Residents: $75 Non-Residents: $85 CAMP LOCATION: On Monday of each week session, Jr. Lifeguard Camp will assemble behind Hollywood Beach Culture and Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Drive, under the pavilion (to issue uniforms). All other times, camp will meet at the tent on the beach at Azalea Terrace. MANDATORY SWIM TEST: Applicants must have basic swimming ability to participate. Returning Jr. Lifeguards will not be required to take the swim test. Applicants for week 1 will be required to swim a 100 yard course. Applicants for weeks 2 & 3 will be required to swim a 200 yard course and tread water for 3 minutes. AQUATICS & ATHLETICS CiTY SPONSORED Adult sports Call 954.967.4606 for more information Driftwood Aquatic Complex, 3000 N. 69th Avenue The Driftwood Community Pool programming includes: Swim Central, open swim, adult lap swim, year-round swim lessons and more. For registration and other information about the aquatics program, please call 954.967.4644. Proof of residency is required. Adult Corporate Softball League Driftwood Park Adult Flag Football league Washington Park SUMMER SWIM LESSONS TWO-WEEK SESSIONS: June 13 - 23 June 27 - July 8 (No class July 4) July 11 - 21 July 25 - Aug 4 Aug 8 - 18 (night classes only) Hollywood Shuffleboard club Athletic Facilities are available for corporate use. For more information, call 954.967.4606 City Sponsored Youth Sports Youth Sports Organizations Contact individual groups for information 8 lessons per session 45 minutes per class Levels: Age 3 & up Seals & Pups (Age 3 with parent) • 10:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Seahorses (Age 4 & 5) • 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 a.m., 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Beginners (Levels I-V - Age 6 & up) • 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Adults 6:30 p.m. Fees: Residents: $42.50 Session • Non-Residents: $53 Session TraVEL Basketball League at Washington Park 5199 Pembroke Road Mon - Fri 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. For more information, call 954.967.4240 Sunday Baseball League at Rotary Park 3150 Taft Street For more information, call 954.967.4606 OPEN SWIM Mon – Fri, 12:30 – 5:00 p.m., Sat & Sun, 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Fees: Gated Admission for Open Swim: Residents: Youth - $1.50 • Adult - $3.00 Non-Resident: Youth - $3.50 • Adult - $4.50 ADULT LAP SWIM Mon – Thurs, 7:15 – 8:00 p.m. Fees: Residents: $3.00 Non-Resident: $4.50 Annual pass available WATER EXERCISE CLASS Call Driftwood Pool for more information. Register Now! Practices begin in July Buccaneers Youth & Athletic Association Tackle Football, Cheerleading and Track & Field Programs Washington Park Fields • 5199 Pembroke Road [email protected] Driftwood Youth Sports Club baseball, softball & soccer Driftwood Sport Complex • 3000 North 69 Avenue 954.987.6273 Hollywood Wildcats Soccer Boggs West Field • 2310 North 23 Avenue 954.929.2287 • HollywoodWildcats.com Check out Orangebrook Golf & Country Club... best rates in town!! For more information call 954.967.GOLF www.orangebrook.com Hollywood PAL Tackle Football & Cheerleading Boggs East Field • 2310 North 23 Avenue 954.921.3401 Youth Sports of Hollywood Baseball & Softball Rotary Park • 3150 Taft Street 954.966.9097 • RotaryPark.com ADULT & SENIOR ACTIVITIES ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS/CLASSES Stimulating our minds, imagination and creativity helps us maintain and enhance the quality of our lives. These programs can help do just that. Non-Resident rates may apply. AARP Safe Driving for Seniors 1st Tues & Thurs Call 954.921.3600 HBCCC Adult Acting for Special Needs Tues 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Driftwood Call 954.683.0216 for fee Adult Education Intensive Reading Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. McNicol $10 activity/$10 testing Adult Tennis Clinics $12/ AARP members, $14 for non-members Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Tues, Thurs 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. David Park Tennis Center $20/ clinic - Call 954.967.4237 for information Antiques & Collectibles Club 2nd & 4th Wed 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. FLMPC $5.50/ residents • $11/Non-residents Bingo for Seniors Thurs starting Sept 6:30 - 8 p.m. WP Free (donations accepted) Coin Club 1st & 3rd Thurs 6 - 9 p.m. HBCCC Free Craft Exchange Thurs 9 - 12:00 p.m. FLMPC $5.50/ residents • $11/ non-residents Depression Glass 3rd Tues 7 - 9:00 p.m. FLMPC Call 954.921.3408 for fee Diabetes Support Group Tues & Thurs 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. HBCCC Free Dominions Fri 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. FLMPC $5.50/ yearresidents • $11.00/ year non-resident Exercise with Friends Wed 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. BHCC $5/ month Film Flam Tues & Thurs 10 a.m. - Noon FLMPC $1/ person Food Addicts Thurs 7 - 9 p.m. David Park Free Golf Lessons - Private Sun - Sat by appointment Orangebrook Golf & CC Sessions starting Sept 6 call for schedule & fees Golf in No Time Call 954.967.4653 for schedule Hollywood Coin Show 1st Sun 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. David Park Free Hollywood Garden Club 3rd Mon 7 - 9 p.m. FLMPC Call for fee - 954.921.3408 Karate Mon & Wed 7 - 8:00 p.m. BHCC $55/ month residents • $65/month non-residents Karate Mon & Wed 7 - 8 p.m. ArtsPark Call 954.921.3500 for fee Tues & Thurs 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Sat Noon - 1 p.m. ArtsPark $15/class Latin Dance Laughter Yoga Thurs 7 - 8 p.m. HBCCC Free Learn and enjoy speaking English or Spanish Mon - Thurs Engl 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. FLMPC $6/ adults • $5/ seniors Learn to Sail Varies 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sailor’s Point $110/ members & residents • $165 non-residents For information, email [email protected] Multiple Sclerosis Foundation 2nd Thurs 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. HBCCC Free Narcotics Anonymous Tues - Thurs 6 - 7 p.m. David Park Cost TBA New Millennium Seniors Program Mon - Fri 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. MLK $3/ month Span 12 - 2:00 p.m. Photography (advanced) Wed 7 - 8:30 p.m. ArtsPark Call for fees 954.921.3404 Piano Lessons By appointment varies HBCCC $80/ 4 lessons or $150/10 lessons Ping Pong Open Play Mon - Fri Noon - 4:00 p.m. HBCCC Free Pinochle Thurs 6 - 8:45 p.m. BHCC $5.50/ year - residents • $11/ year - non-residents Quilting with Leyla & Carmen Mon 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. FLMPC $5.50/ residents • $11/ non-residents Salsa for Adults Thurs 8 - 10 p.m. ArtsPark $10/ class Scrabble Wed 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. FLMPC $1 per person Scrabble Mon, Wed & Fri 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. HBCCC $5.50/ residents • $11/ residents per year Sculpture Tues 1 - 3:30 p.m. FLMPC $15/ class South Florida Treasure Hunters 1st Mon 7 - 9 p.m. David Park Call 954.981.7179 for fee Spanish - Basic Mon starting Oct 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. HBCCC $10/ class Spanish - Intermediate/Advanced Wed starting Oct 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. HBCCC $10/ class Square Dancing with Chris Tues & Wed 7 - 10:30 p.m. Thurs & Sat 7 - 10:30 p.m. Shuffleboard Center $6/ class Square Dancing with Jack Stamp Club Tues 5 - 9 p.m. FLMPC $5.50/ year - residents • $11/ year - non-residents Steppin’ Adult (Chicago-Style Ballroom) Wed 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. FLMPC $10/ person Suicide Loss 2nd & 4th Tues 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. HBCCC Free Teach & Reach Computer Class Mon or Wed 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. WP Free to WP area residents. Call 954.987.0625 for information Water Color Fri 10 a.m. - Noon HBCCC $15/ class West African Drum & Dance Fri 6:30 - 8 p.m. VAP $10/ class Wii Sports Club Thurs 10 a.m. - Noon FLMPC $5.50/ residents per year • $11/ non-residents per year Yoga Gentle Classes w/ Mary Mon & Thurs 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. HBCCC $10/ class or $65/8 classes Yoga w/ Saraswati Tues 6:30 - 8:15 p.m. Thurs 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Zumba Zumba Mon 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Wed 10 - 11 a.m. Fri 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Sat 10 - 11 a.m. HBCCC $5/ class $12/ class or $90/10 classes $10/ class HBCCC ArtsPark $10/class Hollywood Happenings: Weekly/Monthly Events ArtsPark Movie Nights Fridays Family fun in the ArtsPark in Downtown Hollywood featuring outdoor movie, bounce house, face painters, magic & more. Every Friday at the ArtsPark at Young Circle 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. FREE • 954.921.3500 3rd Saturdays Join art lovers for a stroll through Downtown and the ArtsPark. Complimentary refreshments at all galleries & participating businesses. Guided map. 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Meet at the Comfort Zone Studio & Spa 2028 Harrison Street, Suite 1 FREE • 954.921.3016 D OW N TOW N H O L LY WO O D Fridays Bring a picnic and blanket or lawn chair for a family-friendly movie in the ArtsPark under the stars. 8:00 p.m. FREE • 954.921.3500 June 17 Karate Kids (2010) June 24 Megamind July 1 Justin Bieber Never Say Never July 8 Angels In the Outfield July 15 July 22 July 29 Aug 5 Over the Hedge Despicable Me Fly Away Home How to Train Your Dragon Hollywood Beach Theatre Concerts Saturdays DANCING IN THE PARK Music & Dancing Under the Stars Family fun & dancing with the Every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday ArtsPark DJ & Dancers on the Plaza 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. BroadWalk Friday Fest - Every Friday FREE • 954.921.3500 Saturday Bandstand - Every Saturday Enjoy FREE concerts at the Beach Theatre at Saturdays ARTSPARK FUN SHOP Johnson Street & the Broadwalk featuring jazz, Interactive childrens arts rock, country, R&B and more. 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. & crafts Call 954.921.3404 for scheduling info. 4:00 p.m. FREE • 954.921.3500 HOLLYWOOD’S HOMETOWN 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Weekend Celebrate your senses at the Hollywood Beach Theatre 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. FREE For more information, call 954.921.3404 Fri, July 1 Musical tour of the islands with Caribbean Music Farm Sat, July 2 Upbeat jazz with Phil Fest & Friends Sun, July 3 Classic Rock and Roll with White Noise Mon, July 4 Bring the family and spend the day on Hollywood Beach 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Games Master & DJ Tony Tiru at Charnow Park 6 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Entertainment at the Beach Theatre featuring Galo’s Tribute to Santana & Country Music with Rodeo Clowns Star-Spangled Spectacular Off-shore Fireworks Display Park at downtown garages and ride FREE 4th of July Express Shuttle 4 p.m. - midnight. Normal downtown parking rates apply. All vehicular traffic should expect delays. GLASSBLOWING STUDIO Lessons: beginners to advanced FREE DEMONSTRATIONS Thurs – Sat 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Group or individual lessons available Call Butch 954.649.8930 or Drew 561.504.7847 JEWELRY MAKING STUDIO CREATE YOUR OWN JEWELRY! Beginners welcome Call Esther at 305.450.5125 to schedule a lesson City and Special Events JUNE AUGUST September Aug. 2 National Night Out Give crime a going away party. Check with the Hollywood Police Dept. Crime Prevention Unit to find out about National Night Out activities in your area. FREE • 954.967.4314 Mon, June 13 - Fri, Aug 19 HoLLYWOOD Summer CampS See page 3 of this Summer Program Guide for complete information. For more information, call 954.921.3404 Sat, June 18 - Sun, June 19 Florida Beach Volleyball Hollywood Beach from Michigan Street to Harrison Street. 954.224.5739 JULY Thu, Aug 4 Adult SPECIAL NEEDS DANCE LUAU THEME Boulevard Heights Community Center 6770 Garfield Street 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $3/ person (caregiver is free) 954.967.4235 Sat, Aug 6 PROGRESS IN THE PARK Free back to school supplies and free immunization services available. Child must be accompanied by parent and parent needs to have immunization records. 9:00 a.m. Parade 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. celebration with music, games & more. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center 2400 Charleston Street FREE • 954.921.3404 Sun, Sept 11 Firefighters 5k Run on the Broadwalk Race begins at the Beach Theatre. Race route is from the Beach Theatre to Charleston Street and return 6 - 10:00 a.m. For information and registration call Runner’s Depot 954.474.4074 Thu, July 7 Adult SPECIAL NEEDS DANCE SUMMER FUN THEME Boulevard Heights Community Center 6770 Garfield Street 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $3/ person (caregiver is free) 954.967.4235 Fri, July 15 - Sat, July 16 Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Official Opening - Parade 1000 Joe DiMaggio Drive Fri, 6:30 – 10:00 p.m. VIP ceremony followed by Fireworks Sat, 7 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Parade & Festival Sun, July 17 Tribute to Columbia Hollywood Beach at Johnson & Michigan St. 11 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 786.800.1189 Sat, Aug 13 Hollywood West Concerts Rough Shot - Country music 2nd Saturday of Every Month Boulevard Heights Amphitheater 6770 Garfield Street 7:30-9:00 p.m. FREE • 954.921.3404 Sun, Sept 18 18th Annual Hollywood Beach Latin Festival Main stage performances featuring Marlow Rosado Y La Riquena, Fuego, Carolina La O and Zuperiores. The festival also includes cultural performances at the Beach Theatre with Art Works for Us, Inc., Latin food, arts & crafts, exhibitors & kids fun. 11 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. FREE • 954.961.6386 www.hollywoodlatinfestival.com Sat, Aug 13- Sun, Aug 14 Florida Beach Volleyball Hollywood Beach from Michigan Street to Harrison Street. 954.224.5739 Programs subject to change. PARKS, FIELDS AND FACILITIES David Vazquez Assistant Parks & Athletics Manager Linda Goberna Recreation Manager Toni Bridges Program & Events Manager Mike Wharton ArtsPark & Cultural Affairs Division Administrator Karl Chuck ArtsPark Program & Events Manager Sandra Betton Administrative Assistant II Our Mission: We provide quality parks, recreation and cultural programs that are affordable, innovative, educational and responsive to our diverse community. David Park Community Center U.S. 441/S.R. 7 Kay Gaither Community Center Zinkil Park Washington Park Community Center S.R. A1A I-95 Orangebrook Golf & Country Club Washington Street Park Earl Crawford Park Fletcher Street Tot Lot McNicol Community Center Pembroke Road Eco Grande Golf Course Stan Goldman Memorial Park Lincoln Park Lions Park Sal Oliveri & Veterans Park Boggs Field Dowdy Field Kiwanis Park David Park Tennis Center Hollywood Boulevard aT ur np ike Rotary Park West Lake West Fred Lippman Lake Hollywood Beach Golf Multi-Purpose Holland & Country Club Center & Park Shuffleboard Courts Sailors Point John B. Kooser North Lake Memorial Park Hollywood Marina Eppleman Park Anniversary Park ArtsPark at Young Circle South Lake Jefferson Park Joe DiMaggio Park Poinciana Park Parks & Recreation Administrative Office Three Islands Park Dog Beach Charnow Park/ Garfield Community Center/Beach Paddleball Courts & Pro Shop Hollywood Beach Theatre Broadwalk Montella Park rid Neftale Beltran Parks Manager Water View Taft Street Parks West Annex Hollywood West Sports Complex/ Carlton Montayne Park Boulevard Heights Community Center Flo Jack Mathison Assistant Director Oakwood Hills Cathy & Bob Anderson Park Johnson Street Chuck Ellis Director Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Henry Graham Park Dixie Highway 1405 S. 28th Avenue Hollywood, FL 33020 954.921.3404 Emerald Hills Lakes Park I-95 Published by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Mara Berman Giulianti Park in Emerald Hills Seminole Park Driftwood Community Pool Oak Lake Park Bicentennial Park John Williams Park/ Sheridan Street Sheridan Oak Forest Park Road Rainbow Tot Lot Driftwood Park Community Center Federal Highway/U.S. 1 Oakridge Park Stirling Road Atlantic Ocean Harry Berry Park Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center Keating Park Administrative Office/Parks 1405 S 28 Avenue - 954.921.3404 Driftwood Aquatic Complex 3000 N 69th Avenue - 954.967.4644 Hollywood Marina 700 Polk Street 954.921.3035 Oakwood Hills Park 2701 N 26th Avenue Anniversary Park 1945 Hollywood Boulevard Driftwood Community Center & Athletic Fields 3000 N 69th Avenue - 954.967.4241 Hollywood West Sports Complex 6770 Garfield Street 954.967.4606 Orangebrook Golf & Country Club 400 Entrada Drive - 954.967.4653 Jefferson Park 1501 Jefferson Street - 954.921.3418 Poinciana Dog Park 1301 S 21st Avenue Joe DiMaggio Park 1001 Three Island Boulevard Rainbow Tot Lot 4001 N Hills Drive John B. Kooser Memorial Park & Exercise Trail 1401 Polk Street Rotary Park 3150 Taft Street - 954.967.4239 John Williams Park /Sheridan Oak Forest 6101 Sheridan Street Emerald Hills Lakes Park 3901 N 30th Terrace Sailors Point 921 N Northlake Drive Kay Gaither Community Center 6291 Funston Street - 954.967.4234 Eppleman Park 701 Tyler Street Sal Oliveri & Veterans Park 4701 Tyler Street Keating Park 2500 S Ocean Drive & Magnolia Terrace Fletcher Street Tot Lot 5749 Fletcher Street Kiwanis Park 3400 Johnson Street Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center 2030 Polk Street - 954.921.3408 Lincoln Park 2340 Lincoln Street Garfield Community Center 300 Connecticut Street - 954.921.3600 Lions Park 3003 Hollywood Boulevard Harry Berry Park 301 Azalea Terrace Mara Berman Giulianti Park in Emerald Hills 4151 N Hills Drive ArtsPark at Young Circle 1 Young Circle 954.921.3500 Beach Theatre 100 Johnson Street Beach Paddleball Courts & Pro Shop 300 Connecticut Street Bicentennial Park 7300 Farragut Street Boggs Field 2310 N 23rd Avenue Boulevard Heights Community Center & Amphitheater 6770 Garfield Street - 954.967.4235 Carlton Montayne Park 6200 Arthur Street Cathy & Bob Anderson Park 5800 Thomas Street Charnow Park 300 Connecticut Street David Park Community Center 108 N 33rd Court - 954.967.4236 David Park Tennis Center 510 N 33rd Court - 954.967.4237 Dog Beach of Hollywood Between Pershing & Custer Streets - 954.921.3404 Dowdy Field 2161 Johnson Street City of Hollywood Community Center Abbreviations BHCC = Boulevard Heights Community Center FLMPC = Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center KGCC = Kay Gaither Community Center HBCCC = Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center MLK = Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center VAP = Visual Arts Pavilion WP = Washington Park Community Center Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center 2400 Charleston Street - 954.921.3412 Earl Crawford Park 900 S Park Road Eco Grande Golf Course 1451 Taft Street - 954.922.8755 Henry L. Graham Park 2350 Simms Street Holland Park 801 Johnson Street Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center 1301 South Ocean Drive - 954.921.3600 Hollywood Beach Golf & Country Club 1600 Johnson Street - 954.927.1751 Shuffleboard Courts 309 N 21st Avenue - 954.921.3498 Stan Goldman Memorial Park 800 Knights Road Three Islands Park 1002 Three Islands Boulevard McNicol Community Center 1411 S 28th Avenue - 954.921.3511 Montella Park 1231 N 69th Way Washington Park Community Center 5199 Pembroke Road - 954.967.4240 Washington Street Park 5202 Washington Street Water View Park 2660 Coolidge Street Oak Lake Park 3190 N 56th Avenue - 954.967.4241 Oakridge Park 5200 SW 35th Avenue - 954. 921.3404 City of Hollywood Mayor Peter Bober Vice Mayor Patricia Asseff - District 1 Commissioner Beam Furr - District 2 Commissioner Heidi O’Sheehan - District 3 Commissioner Richard Blattner - District 4 Commissioner Fran Russo - District 5 Commissioner Linda Sherwood - District 6 Seminole Park 64th Avenue & Charleston Street West Annex 6197 Taft Street - 954.967.4606 Zinkil Park 5451 Washington Street City Manager Cameron D. Benson City Attorney Jeffrey P. Sheffel This Summer at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood BMX Artist and Pioneer Coming This Summer to Hollywood for Humphrey’s exhibition, along with shows by Ed Templeton and Michael O’Brien, is Friday, June 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Center. Members are free; non-members pay $10. Humphrey will attend the opening reception with Hicks and surfer/photographer O’Brien. These exhibitions are on display at the Center’s galleries from Saturday, June 18 through Sunday, Aug. 14. On Saturday, June 18, from noon to 4 p.m., the Center will host a special event with Humphrey and Hicks that highlights them participating in BMX demos inside the Center at select times. Outside the Center, the “South Florida Old School BMX Faction” will present BMXrelated fun and educational activities, including a documentary on the early days of BMX. They will build a custom Hoffman Bicycles “Loyalty” BMX bike piece-by-piece then raffle off the just-completed bicycle to a lucky youth between 10 and 16 years old. Afterward, they’ll provide demos of the foundation of BMX freestyle tricks. Refreshments will be available. This event is free to Center members, while non-members will pay $10. This summer, the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood features the exhibition “Fast Forward,” a gallery installation by artist and freestyle BMX rider Ryan Humphrey that includes a special event with BMX pioneer Dizz Hicks. The opening reception New York-based contemporary artist Humphrey incorporates BMX bikes in dynamic 2- and 3-dimensional works. His “Fast Forward” exhibition features a largescale, floor-to-ceiling installation in which BMX bikes are attached to the gallery wall. The installation includes a massive wraparound rug created by Humphrey, a collection of bike-inspired paintings and mixed-media pieces and three interpretations of Marcel Duchamp’s Bicycle Wheel (1913) set against BMX bike ramps. Skateboard legend and internationally recognized artist Ed Templeton’s photography exhibition, “The Seconds Pass,” chronicles his travels over 15 years around Los Angeles, Paris, Moscow, London, Barcelona and elsewhere. Usually shot through the window of a moving car, Templeton’s pictures represent what is found between point A and point B. This exhibition is a reflection of poignant, but banal moments in day-to-day life that reflect our urban society. Key-West based artist Michael O’Brien loves the ocean. Surfing for 35 years, O’Brien has surfed from California to the entire East Coast, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, the Mexican Pipeline, and of course, the north shore of Oahu. His work in the exhibition “Impact Zone” is an expression of 20 years with a camera out in the surf. As part of these exhibitions, children will be able to customize their own BMX bicycle plate (for a nominal fee) and participate in other visual art activities in the Center’s Project Room. For more information, call 954.921.3274 or visit ArtAndCultureCenter. org. We look forward to seeing you at the Center this summer! 19 Water Tower Rehabilitation Completed For the first time in its more than 50 year existence, the Hollywood water tower adjacent to I-95 is visible at night. Rehabilitation work on the tower was completed in May. The water tank can store up to 1,000,000 gallons of water. Due to corrosion, the tank was emptied for repair. The work included structural repairs, sandblasting and re-coating both the interior and exterior of the tank. Approximately every 10 years the tank must be fully refurbished. As part of required maintenance of the tower, the tank exterior surfaces required a new application of industrial grade paint coatings. The coatings included a new graphic design featuring an underwater scene including Loggerhead turtles, French grunt fish and “Visit Hollywood Florida” lettering. Additionally, (2) time/temperature clocks and new tank lighting were added to allow for night time visibility of the water tank structure and graphics. Hollywood Green S.W.E.E.P. Solar Wind Energy Efficiency Project Now Underway Solar and wind energy will soon help power City Hall, Fire Stations 74 and 105, and the Hollywood Beach Culture and Community Center. The City officially launched Hollywood Green S.W.E.E.P. (Solar Wind Energy Efficiency Project) during Earth Week. The project includes the installation of solar panels and wind turbines on City buildings to reduce energy costs and promote renewable energy technologies. The City received a $1.3 million grant through the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Program as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to fund the project. The solar panels will be capable of generating 140 kW of solar photovoltaic capacity and the wind turbines will add another 4kW. New energy efficient reflective cool roofs are also being installed at City Hall and the Hollywood Beach Culture and Community Center. The goal is to reduce the City’s energy costs, reduce the City’s carbon footprint, and promote the use of renewable energy technologies. The City of Hollywood partnered with Energy Systems Group (ESG), to develop this renewable energy project. Once it’s completed, the City’s website, www.hollywoodfl.org, will link visitors to the Hollywood S.W.E.E.P. webpage where they can view in real time the amount of wind and solar energy being generated at the four facilities. Columbus Parkway Beautification Project Completed The three traffic circles along Columbus Parkway are ready for their close-up. As part of the City’s Capital Improvement Plan, the circles received a makeover. Crepe Myrtle trees, Bulnesia trees, Lantana, Beauty Berry, White Plumbago, Flax Lily, Purple Fountain Grass and St. Augustine Grass were used to beautify the circles and medians. Additionally, solar powered landscape lighting was installed. In April, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the completion of this neighborhood improvement project. 20 Utilities PROJECTs Update The Department of Public Services is continuing its five year plan to upgrade the City’s utilities infrastructure. Water Distribution System Upgrades The City of Hollywood’s Department of Public Services (DPS) Water Main Replacement Program has replaced over 6,000 linear feet of existing water mains. The size of the replaced pipelines ranges from 4-inch water service lines to 12-inch mains. The Department implemented projects in several locations throughout the City based on the Water System Master Plan to address the overall deterioration of the pipes due to age and documented and repeated water main breaks. Collection/Transmission Rehabilitation and Upgrades The Department of Public Services (DPS) continues with the implementation of the Inflow/Infiltration (I/I) Reduction Program. Using funds obtained from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and the professional services of three general contracting companies, the City has been able to fully rehabilitate approximately over 50,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer pipelines ranging from 8-inches to 48-inches in diameter. Through the I/I Reduction Program, the DPS has also rehabilitated 220 sewer manholes of different depths and diameters. The overall goal of the current I/I Reduction Program is to eliminate on average about 2.5 million gallons a day (mgd) of water from storms and run-off that infiltrates the collection system; to date, the program has eliminated approximately 1.8 mgd. Most of the construction activities for the I/I Reduction Program are being implemented within the Hollywood Lakes Areas; however, the program is also addressing suspect areas within Hollywood Hills and Emerald Lakes. McKinley Street Interceptor To date, approximately 3,000 linear feet of the new 66 inch interceptor has been installed. This includes the area between North 14th Avenue and Federal Highway. Tunneling operations beneath Federal Highway are underway. Restoration of the roadway and right-of-way between 15th Avenue and 17th Avenue has been completed. The side streets (North 14th to North 17th) that were affected by the project between Arthur Street and Taft Street are now open to all traffic. The pipe has been installed from Federal Highway to 21st Avenue (the Dixie Corridor). Intracoastal Waterway Piping Replacement Lift Station E-2 & E-3 The general contractor, ManCon Inc., has completed the piping installation at Holland Park and at Johnson Street. Final restoration is underway. Lift Station E-3 All directional drilling and open cut work has been completed on Washington Street and Azalea Terrace. Final piping connections have been cleared by the regulatory agencies. For a comprehensive list of CIP projects, visit www.hollywoodfl.org. If you have specific questions about any projects or would like to request a copy of the Investing In Our Future DVD, please call the City of Hollywood Department of Public Services project information line at 954.921.3579, or e-mail [email protected]. Get Cash Back for Conserving Water Have you been thinking about replacing your old toilet? Now is your opportunity. Qualified residents can receive up to $100 cash back with the City of Hollywood’s Retrofit Toilet Rebate Program! Toilets are the third highest water using item in the home, behind showers and washing machines. To help our customers conserve water, the City of Hollywood Department of Public Services is offering this rebate program to benefit customers who wish to purchase and install new, more efficient toilet fixtures. To get started select a new toilet with a WaterSense label. These fixtures are designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to use 20% less water than the current federal standard, while still providing equal or superior performance. Only toilets that meet rigorous criteria for both performance and efficiency can earn the WaterSense label. As part of the Department of Public Services water conservation program, the retrofit toilet rebate program targets residential customers with high volume, inefficient toilets in their homes. A typical household of four, that replaces older fixtures could save as much as 20,000 gallons of water a year. Hurry! Funds are limited! Customers are eligible for these rebates on a first-come, firstserved basis. To participate, residents must be a customer of the City of Hollywood’s water service and have an individual meter. The homeowner is responsible for installation costs; however, no permits or plumbers are required for a simple installation. For complete details on the Retrofit Toilet Rebate Program and to see if you qualify, please visit our website at: www.hollywoodfl. org/waterrebates or call 954.921.3579 for more information. Mail or deliver your completed application to: Toilet Rebate Program City of Hollywood Public Services Department 1621 N 14th Avenue PO Box 229045 Hollywood, FL 33022-9045 21 Bringing Recreation to Residents McNicol Middle School Project This past December, the City of Hollywood entered into an agreement with the School Board of Broward County (SBBC) to allow the community to use the recreational space at McNicol Middle School during non-school hours. After many years of discussion and efforts by the civic association, School Board Member Ann Murray assisted in bringing this project to fruition. “Our 2005 three have initial request was for lights back in or 2006. Since then there have been different school board members who helped with this, but member Murray really help to finalize the deal,” says District 2 City Commissioner Beam Furr. “This has been one of the largest areas in the City without a park and now this will become a place for kids in the neighborhood to play that is right near their homes.” The 25-year agreement requires the addition of lighting and fencing. The SBBC set aside $80,000 to light the recreation fields and is managing the construction project for both the fencing and the lighting. The City of Hollywood agreed to split the $10,000 cost for fencing to help address the need for a separate ving e i h c A CE N_ E L L _ E _ XC_ E_ school access area. The City also agreed to pay for the electricity needed for the field lighting and to provide recreation supervision for the times the area is open to the public. When the improvements are completed, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts will host a celebration for the community and recognize all those involved with the project. City of Hollywood Wins First Place in the National League of Cities Cultural Diversity Awards Program The National League of Cities (NLC) has recognized the City of Hollywood with a first place award in its 2011 City Cultural Diversity Awards Program for cities with a population of 100,001 to 400,000. The award recognizes the City of Hollywood’s Strategic Planning Diversity Network in fostering a workforce that recognizes and values diversity. City Manager Cameron D. Benson accepted the award at the League’s Celebrate Diversity Breakfast held in Washington, D.C. on Monday, March 14, 2011. “Hollywood’s diversity is one of the City’s biggest strengths. By incorporating it into our strategic planning initiatives, we have seen measurable progress in the diversity of our workforce and the awareness of the value of diversity,” says City Manager Cameron Benson. “We try to celebrate the City’s diversity in everything we do from business development to hiring to parks and recreation programming.” City of Hollywood administration implemented a Strategic Plan eight years ago to promote employee participation in developing innovative ways to enhance the work environment and the delivery of City services and programs. The Strategic Plan encompasses ten focus areas—Diversity is one of those areas. Sponsored by the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) of the National League of Cities, the City Cultural Diversity Awards Program was developed to encourage citizen involvement in local government-sponsored activities; and enhance and show the appreciation of cultural diversity as a way of life in our municipalities. The awards are given to honor community leadership in developing creative and effective programs to improve cultural diversity. Barry University to Come to Downtown Hollywood College of Health Sciences students to provide free health screenings Students seeking their degrees in anesthesiology and biomedical sciences will soon be attending classes at Barry University’s all new downtown Hollywood campus. In May, the City Commission approved a plan to convert the 10,000-square-foot vacant fire station at 421 N. 21st Avenue into a satellite campus for Barry’s College of Health Sciences. To fund the needed renovations to the old fire station, the City will loan $1.2 million to the University from federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program grant dollars from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This loan will be repaid by the University and the Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency-Downtown District over the next ten years. Neighborhood Stabilization program dollars are allowed to boost business in struggling neighborhoods. HUD officials are particularly supportive of the use of the national economic development strategy referred to as “Eds and Meds,” targeting the higher education and medical fields, two areas that seem to be recession proof. University students will provide free health programs for seniors at the nearby Fred Lippman Multi-purpose Center. The first classes are expected to start in January 2012. 22 Get Involved in Crime Watch One of the most effective ways to prevent crime is through active citizen involvement in crime prevention. The Hollywood Police Department is encouraging residents to get involved in the Citizens’ Crime Watch program. Along with Crime Watch, the Police Department is also looking for new volunteers to add and expand the Citizen Crime Watch Mobile Patrol Program. To help recruit new crime watch volunteers and expand participation in the mobile patrol, the Hollywood Police Department has hired a part-time Crime Watch Coordinator. The new coordinator is Dave Elgersma, a retired thirty year veteran of the Department who is now assigned to the Crime Prevention Unit. Citizens’ Crime Watch teaches members techniques to reduce the risk of being victimized at home, in their vehicles and in public places. It also trains members on the importance of recognizing and evaluating suspicious activities and properly reporting them to the Police. Citizens’ Crime Watch organizes neighborhoods of single family homes, apartments and condominiums throughout Hollywood establishing phone and e-mail chains to improve communication and providing information on crime trends, crime prevention and personal safety. Crime Watch signs may be posted at the entrances of participating blocks or neighborhoods. Block Captains are elected by the participants and Crime Watch Advisory Board members are responsible for specific areas of the City. Currently there are 20 Crime Watch Advisory Board members appointed by the Hollywood City Commission. The Crime Watch Advisory Board meets on the first Tuesday of each month at Hollywood Police Department’s 1st floor classroom at 7:00 p.m. These meeting are open to the public and everyone with an interest in public safety is invited to attend. Participation in Crime Watch is free. You may also want to get involved with the Citizens’ Mobile Patrol Force that is staffed by certified volunteers and helps provide an additional public safety presence in our neighborhoods to watch for unusual activity. Members wear an official Police Department uniform shirt and drive vehicles marked as Citizens Crime Watch Mobile Patrol. They patrol all areas of Hollywood and are directed to certain areas when a crime trend is identified. Members must be at least 18, live in Hollywood and complete an application, waiver and background check. They also must take a training course and not be convicted of any felony. Any Hollywood citizen interested in participating in Citizens’ Crime Watch or the Citizens’ Mobile Patrol should contact the Crime Prevention Unit at 954.967.4314 or e-mail Crime Watch Coordinator, Dave Elgersma at [email protected]. The Glades is Back Season two of the hit A&E original scripted drama series The Glades, starring Matt Passmore, Kiele Sanchez, Carlos Gomez and Michelle Hurd, is filming throughout Hollywood. This quirky crime drama uses the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood as the exterior of its police station. It also has filmed at several homes in the Hollywood Lakes neighborhood. Passmore stars Jim Longworth, a brilliant homicide detective with a reputation for being difficult. The Glades airs each Sunday at 10 p.m. on A&E. Jim Longworth, played by Matt Passmore, is back…and bandaged, thanks to a brush with an exploding car. Photo Courtesy of Fox Television Studios. HOLLYWOOD’s SIGNATURE BRICK PROGRAM Why not purchase a Signature Brick to commemorate a loved one, celebrate an anniversary or birthday, honor a deserving individual or promote your company’s visibility in Hollywood? The bricks are part of a decorative pathway in front of City Hall and the Hollywood Branch of the Broward County Library. For more information, visit www.hollywoodfl.org, Select a Service, Buy a Signature Brick, or call the City Manager’s Office at 954.921.3201. Advertise Your Business in New Horizons The City of Hollywood is accepting advertisements in New Horizons. These advertisements help offset the costs associated with printing and mailing this quarterly newsletter. There is a limited amount of space available for advertising. For further information and rates, please call the Office of Public Affairs & Marketing at 954.921.3201. 23 Handicap Parking in Hollywood Valid Handicap Parking Permits and / or License Tags Permits must be properly displayed and ONLY used when vehicle is transporting the person to whom the displayed permit is issued. If the permit holder is not exiting the vehicle, then the permit may not be used. On-Street Metered / Timed Parking - 4 Hour Limit Only Permit is valid at any metered parking space located onstreet with a 4 hour time limit regardless of the posted or meter limit as provided for by state law. Cashier Lots / Garages A valid handicap permit or tag do NOT exempt the driver from paying parking fees in any cashier operated parking facility (i.e., surface lot or parking garage) unless the vehicle is equipped with specialized equipment, such as ramps, lifts, or foot or hand controls or the vehicle is properly displaying the Florida Toll Exemption permit. In these cases, the vehicle would be exempt from paying parking fees as provided for by state law. Handicap Parking “Do’s” • Hang permit on your rearview mirror • Hang permit so expiration date can be seen • Have permit registration with you at all times • Make sure permit is not expired • Park properly in disabled space • Remove permit before driving • Get permit replaced immediately if lost • Return permit to DMV if permit is no longer needed • Always use YOUR OWN PERMIT ONLY • Be courteous to police or parking official Permits are registered one permit, per name. Permits are registered to a person not a vehicle. For more information about Handicap Parking Rules in the City of Hollywood, please contact the Office of Parking & Intergovernmental Affairs at 954.921.3535 or visit the parking office, City Hall Annex Building, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard. INTERNATIONAL DELEGATIONS VISIT HOLLYWOOD TRADE REPRESENTATIVES FROM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MEET WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES In April, the City of Hollywood, in partnership with the Florida Foreign Trade Association, hosted a group of business owners and representatives from the Dominican Republic. Representing eighteen (18) companies, the group met with local businesses to purchase goods and services such as construction materials, gas equipment, automotive parts & accessories, vehicles, security equipment, technology, home appliances, furniture & home supplies, food products & supplies, apparel for women and men, hardware supplies and more. The companies from the Dominican Republic were seeking to sell scrap metals: copper, aluminum, zinc ashes, steel and nickel Vielka Quintero, Economic Development “Our goal is to provide Hollywood businesses with access to emerging global markets,” Representative and Cameron Benson, City Manager says Arline Hampton, Director of the City’s Office of Business and International Trade. present certificates to trade delegates. “Inbound trade missions promote economic development by increasing import/export opportunities and promoting tourism.” DELEGATION FROM CHINA EXPLORING EB-5 INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Nearly a dozen potential investors from China spent time touring the City of Hollywood in early April through the Office of Business and International Trade in partnership with the Gold Coast Florida Regional Center (GCFRC). The group took the Hollywood Trolley to destinations throughout downtown Hollywood and Hollywood Beach. They were in the states to consider investing through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program in the Hollywood Circle project proposed for the Young Circle area of downtown Hollywood. 24 Take Advantage of the Zone Enterprise Zone Means Tax Breaks and Jobs • Jobs Tax Credit (Corporate Income Tax) Corporate income tax credit for 20 or 30% of wages paid to new employees who live in a zone. • Business Machinery & Equipment Sales Tax Refund 97% sales tax refund on the purchase of business machinery or equipment used in an Enterprise Zone. Maximum refund of $10,000 per purchase. How do I know if my residence or business is in an Enterprise Zone? Review the map shown on this page. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Business & International Trade at 954.921.3388. A staff member will verify if you are located in a zone. City of Hollywood Enterprise Zone Map SE 24TH ST 4 SR8 RD AGE FRONT N PERIMETER RD I595 SW 34TH ST SW 30TH AVE SW 40TH ST SW 42ND ST SW 45TH ST S PERIMETER I95 E XI DI CSX RR D HW E DANIA BEACH BLVD Y SHERIDAN ST DR N 46TH AVE N PARK RD N 56TH AVE WILSON ST N 26TH AVE N OCEAN N SR7 FLORIDA TPKE HAYES ST FILMORE ST POLK ST HOLLYWOOD BLVD WASHINGTON ST PLUNKETT ST S 52ND AVE MAYO ST S DIXIE HWY S 62ND AVE S SR7 S PARK RD N 59TH AVE PINES BLVD R PE R SHERIDAN ST JOHNSON ST For a list of the Enterprise Zone incentives and forms needed for each Enterprise Zone incentive for the City of Hollywood's urban areas visit: www.floridaenterprisezones.com E R N FEDERAL HWY RAVENSWOOD RD AVE SW 40TH STIRLING RD TAFT ST N 72ND AVE PINES BLVD N 22ND AVE Office of Business & International Trade 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Room 212 Hollywood, Florida 33020 Office: 954.921.3388 EX RD GRIFFIN RD For information about the City of Hollywood's Enterprise Zones contact: E ET IM HOLLYWOOD BLVD S FEDERAL HWY City Boundary Hollywood_EZ SE 32ND ST ELLER DR HWY S SR 7 Legend ERAL SW 32ND ST S FED SW 4TH AVE RIVERLAND RD I595 RAMP N UNIVERSITY DR My business or residence is located in the zone. Now what? You need to fill out an application for enterprise zone incentives. The forms are online at www.hollywoodfl.org/ enterprisezone under the Incentives and Forms section. After completing the your forms, you must submit them for certification to the City of Hollywood’s Office of Business & International Trade, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Room 212, Hollywood, FL 33020 either in person or by mail. Once the forms are certified, you will send them to the Florida Department of Revenue. • Building Materials Sales Tax Refund 97% sales tax refund on the purchase of building materials used to rehabilitate commercial and residential property located in an Enterprise Zone. Refunds can range from $500 up to $10,000 if at least 20% of the businesses’ permanent, full-time employees live in an Enterprise Zone. Do residents and business owners receive the same tax advantages and incentives? VIE DA Residents are only eligible for the Building Materials Sales Tax Refund with the maximum refund capped at $5,000. PEMBROKE RD November 17, 2010 Q:\GISMaps\pdf\Hollywood_EZ_Approved.pdf Created by: The City of Hollywood Geographic Information Systems, Department of Infomration Technology S OCEAN DR What is an Enterprise Zone? Enterprise Zones are specific areas targeted for economic revitalization. The idea is to spur investment and growth in these areas by offering tax advantages and incentives to businesses and residents inside the zone boundaries. Not only can businesses and residents get tax breaks for improvements they make to their home or business, but businesses also get breaks for creating new jobs and hiring people who live in an Enterprise Zone. RD • Community Contribution Tax Credit Program A 50% credit on Florida corporate income tax, insurance premium tax, or sales tax refund for donations made to local community development projects. Businesses are not required to be located in an enterprise zone to be eligible for this credit. No. The tax advantages for Enterprise Zone businesses are: • Jobs Tax Credit (Sales Tax) Sales and use tax credits for 20 or 30% of the wages for new employees who live in a zone. To be eligible, a business must create at least one new job. Certain areas of the City of Hollywood are now part of the Broward County Enterprise Zone. It’s an important designation that’s designed to help businesses and residents in these areas. 4 25 Community Redevelopment Agency HOLLYWOOD CRA NEWS New Side-Streets Unveiled on Hollywood Beach Real change is literally underfoot on Hollywood Beach. The Hollywood CRA is in the midst of Phase II of its ambitious undergrounding of utilities and streetscape improvements project, which will transform every sidestreet and street-end from Minnesota down to Tyler Street. Public improvements are beautifying Hollywood Beach one block at a time, as unsightly utility lines along the side-streets are buried underground and covered with decorative pavers. Upgrades are being made to lighting and landscaping, broken sidewalks are being replaced and gorgeous new street-ends are being unveiled, each with unique features to create new landmarks and visual attractions. Residents and visitors alike can follow the project’s progress as these public changes are implemented, bringing the bigger picture into sharper focus with each new brick and conduit. As newly completed streets open to the public, you can see curious locals and visitors venturing down freshly paved streetscapes, where not too long ago there was cracked pavement and pot-holes. Already, plans are underway for the next phase of this overhaul of Hollywood Beach’s 52 side-streets. Phase III, which will would go from Oklahoma Street to New Mexico Street, is in the planning stage. Construction will start within the next 18 months. Phase IV, from Harrison Street to Magnolia Street, will follow sometime in 2014. HOT TV Commercial, Visit Florida video promote Destination Hollywood The ArtsPark amphitheatre’s grand opening and other downtown happenings are being featured in the new Hollywood Office of Tourism TV commercials. One spot promoted the ArtsPark amphitheatre’s debut festivities, another will include information on the downtown’s monthly ArtWalk, and a third version will promote Funtastic Fridays for Kids. These spots are designed to promote the downtown and beach as a destination for drive-market audiences across the state. The overall TV campaign will also target national feeder markets outside the state throughout the summer, in conjunction with web, radio and print media advertising oriented toward families seeking an authentic Florida vacation experience. Hollywood recently received a key endorsement from Visit Florida Insider Jill Martin, whose article and video about Hollywood as a family vacation hot-spot will appear in prominent destination features throughout the year. Hollywood residents and businesses are encouraged to check out Jill’s piece at www.visithollywoodfl.org and to spread the word by e-mailing the link or sharing it on their social media pages. Wedding Bells on the Beach Heat-seeking snowbirds may soon have to make room for marriageminded lovebirds in Hollywood. As the top state for domestic destination weddings (with 21% of the share), South Florida is a growing hot spot for couples looking to tie the knot in a tropical paradise. In an effort to increase Hollywood’s outreach to couples planning destination nuptials, the Hollywood CRA’s new advertising campaign on TheKnot.com leads brides, grooms and wedding planners to a newly created landing page identifying businesses that cater to the weddings market, including hotels, restaurants, venues, photographers, salons, spas, caterers and more. The new campaign has already paid off, driving a significant increase in traffic to the website and leading more and more couples to say “I do” to Hollywood as the site for one of the most special events of their lives. For more information, please visit www.visithollywoodfl. org/weddings.aspx. 26 Margaritaville Update For those of you waiting for it to be “Five O’Clock Somewhere” or hungry for that “cheeseburger in paradise,” the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort slated for Johnson Street at A1A on Hollywood Beach is on schedule. The developers are finishing up construction plans for permitting and have filed the necessary applications for financing which include establishing a Margaritaville-only Community Development District and a Regional Center to solicit EB 5 foreign investor funding). Beginning in July, 2011, the City will receive a monthly payment of $20,000 although the City will continue to have full use of the property (parking and play space included) until construction begins in March 2012. While construction may begin earlier if all contracts, permits, financing and other requirements are satisfied, March 2012 is considered an outside date in the 99 year lease agreement between the City of Hollywood and Margaritaville. The rent paid to the City, not including real estate taxes and other payments, increases to $500,000 per year when the resort opens which is anticipated in March 2014. Altogether, the City of Hollywood and the Hollywood CRA will receive more than $33 million in income over the lease term and Hollywood will be home to a new LEED Silver resort (350 rooms), a new boat dock with eco tours along the intracoastal, more entertainment and outdoor seating at the beach theater. It’s a development that will bring “changes in latitudes and changes in attitude” along Central Hollywood Beach. CHAMBER CORNER Hollywood Chamber Presents 9th Annual Grapes for Grades Join the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for the ultimate “grape” experience served with a side dish of Hollywood – Grapes for Grades. Mark this fundraising event, now in its 9th year, on your calendar. It will take place on Friday, September 23rd from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Beach Marriott located at 2501 N. Ocean Drive. This upscale evening includes wine tasting, gourmet food, live jazz music and a silent auction. Grapes’ guests will enjoy delectable bites and a notable collection of wines and spirits from local restaurants and vendors. Silent auction donations and financial contributions will also be accepted. Proceeds from Grapes benefit the Hollywood Florida Scholarship Foundation (HFSF), a 501(c)3 organization which provides college scholarships to deserving high school seniors from local high schools. Tickets are $60 pre-event ($70 at the door) and can be purchased online at www.hollywoodchamber.org. Support the cause and become a sponsor! Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, call 954.923.4000. Now Recruiting for Leadership Hollywood Class 36 Now is your chance to be part of one of Florida’s longest-standing leadership initiatives– Leadership Hollywood! The Chamber is currently looking for community and business leaders to participate in Leadership Hollywood Class 36. This interactive program offers members a close up view into the Hollywood community and presents a valuable opportunity to work with fellow class members to achieve a unique knowledge of resources and services available in Hollywood, Broward County and the State of Florida. With an impressive history that has included Hollywood’s mayor, state representatives and city commissioners, more than 700 individuals have graduated from this Leadership Hollywood to date. The nine-month program will begin in October and will culminate in June 2012. Sessions will be once a month, and each day long session is geared to give participants experiences not available in a “normal” work routine. Log onto www.hollywoodchamber.org/leadership-hollywood and download your application today! 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