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General Obligation Bond Projects
On March 12, 2019, City of Hollywood voters passed a General Obligation Bond (GO Bond) during a Special Election to fund a variety of city-wide public improvement projects totaling $165 million (election results posted at the end of this page). The GO Bonds will cover city-wide improvements in three broad categories:
- Public Safety Facilities, Technology and Equipment - $78 million
- Parks, Open Space, Recreational and Cultural Facilities - $64 million
- Neighborhood Improvements, Infrastructure and Resiliency - $23 million
With input from the community and an assessment of city-wide needs, a list of projects was created to be funded using bonds dollars. A Design and Construction Management team was assembled and projects are now underway.
Below is a table of projects with details and the latest status updates. Project status updates and other information related to each project will be updated regularly.
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES, TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT
| PROJECT NAME | PROJECT NUMBER | PROJECT MANAGER | DISTRICT | TOTAL PROJECT COST | PROJECT DESCRIPTION | STATUS UPDATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Police
Department
Headquarters- 3250
Hollywood Boulevard PHOTOS |
DCM-19-001190 | Heather Guenot | 3 | $72,551,950 | New headquarters estimated at 120,000 SF including a 450 space parking garage. | Currently this project is in the programming phase. Program Consultant is developing an assessment of the square footage requirements for each department that will be located in the New Police Headquarters based on Interviews with Police Department Staff. |
| Fire Department Equipment Acquisition | DCM-19-001191 | Chief Poli | City-wide | $5,103,937 | Replacement of 4 ALS Rescue Units, 2 Engines, 1 Hazmat Truck, 1 Battalion Command Vehicle, Aerial Platform Vehicle. | 1) Two (2) Fire Engines: The engines have been ordered. Fire Department staff conducted a mid-build inspection in March in Wisconsin. The final inspection and the delivery of these units should be in May.
2) Four (4) Rescue Units: Two (2) units have been ordered. The final inspection and the delivery of the Rescue Units is anticipated by July. Thereafter, Fire Department staff will be ordering an additional two (2) Rescue Units. 3) Aerial Platform Vehicle: The vehicle has been ordered. Pending the COVID-19 situation, Fire Department staff will be conducting a mid-build inspection in July/August. The final inspection and the delivery of the apparatus should be in September. 4) Battalion Chief Vehicle: This vehicle was delivered on January 27th. The vehicle is being outfitted with emergency equipment and lights. 5) Hazardous Materials Units: This project is still in the design phase. |
PARKS, OPEN SPACE, RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL FACILITIES
| PROJECT NAME | PROJECT NUMBER | PROJECT MANAGER | DISTRICT | TOTAL PROJECT COST | PROJECT DESCRIPTION | STATUS UPDATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Beach Golf Course Clubhouse/Community Center and Perimeter Park - 1600-1650 Johnson St | DCM-19-001194 | Alex
Iglesias |
1 | $12,798,726 | New Clubhouse/Community Center on SW corner to include pro shop, dining area, meeting space, cart barn, staging area, signage and parking. Renovate 18 holes with re-alignment for relocated clubhouse. New irrigation, cart paths, landscaping and course restrooms. New curbing and fencing along 17th Ave. | Scope includes proposed improvements to the Clubhouse/Community Center on SW corner and the golf course. Project is currently being reviewed to determine next steps.
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| Former Sunset Golf Course Park Conversion | DCM-19-001193 | Zindy Agredo | 3 | $12,000,000 | Purchase of the privately owned approx. 45 acre former Sunset Golf Course site for nature preserve and new passive public park space to include nature trails, landscaping, and fencing. (Additional grant funding may be needed for park construction based on final) | Purchase of the Former Sunset Golf Course was approved by the City Commission. Assessments of current site conditions against future responsibilities ongoing. |
| Orangebrook Golf & Country Club Revitalization (400 Entrada Drive) | DCM-19-001195 | Zindy Agredo | 6 | $24,789,613 | New 15,000 sq. ft. multi-use clubhouse, ADA accessible nature preserve path within course designed with wildlife habitat/biodiversity for walking, jogging, biking, improved course drainage and water retention capacity, renovate 36 holes of golf to include an 18 hole championship course and an 18 hole Par 3 course, enhance putting/chipping area and driving range, new 10,000 sq. ft. cart barn, new 12,000 sq. ft. maintenance building, course restrooms and starter shack, new cart paths, illuminate 9 holes for evening play, parking lot and entryway signage. | The scope of work and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select the design consultant for this project are underway. City of Hollywood Staff continues to meet via WebEx to coordinate on this project. |
| Dowdy Sports Field 2161 Johnson Street |
DCM-19-001197 | Alex Iglesias |
2 | $2,500,254 | Replace artificial turf field 130 x 100 yds., install new artificial turf field and drainage 130 x 60 yds., re-lamp with LED sports lighting, remove baseball netting, poles, dugout, resurface parking. | A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select the design consultant for this project is being processed. A stakeholders meeting was held April 30th to discuss scope, budget and RFQ Design Consultant Services. |
| Former Armory at Dowdy Sports Field - 2161 Johnson Street | DCM-19-001196 | Alex Iglesias |
2 | $2,411,274 | Renovate building to create an indoor sports facility including basketball/batting cages/soccer goals. ADA compliant restrooms, office space, meeting room, storage area. Exterior landscaping and connect building to Dowdy field. | A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select the design consultant for this project is being processed. A stakeholders meeting was held April 30th to discuss scope, budget and RFQ Design Consultant Services. |
Art & Culture Center Multidisciplinary Arts Education Center |
DCM-19-001214 | Alex Iglesias | 1 | $2,500,000 | City contribution to construction of multi-disciplinary arts-education spaces and expansion/renovation of visual arts galleries. Multipurpose dance/drama room, visual arts and music classrooms, distance learning broadcast studio, mixed-use studio theater, interactive contemporary gallery and meeting/reception room. | Design consultant Brooks and Scarpa submitted the Pre Application Committee Overview (PACO) drawing package to the Planning Department. Pre-Construction Services proposal and contract for Construction Manager at Risk services are currently under review. |
| Hollywood West Sports Park - 6770 Garfield St | DCM-19- 001211 | Frank J. Leon | 5 | $1,111,320 | Replace artificial turf, replace floratam with bermuda, main field fencing, new bleachers and ancillary park equipment. | The turf replacement project is in the procurement phase. Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts will coordinate with Driftwood Youth Sports Club to minimize construction impact. |
| Holland Park/Sailors Point Improvements- 801 Johnson St | DCM-19-001213 | Karyn Sashi | 1 | $697,619 | Refurbish pavilions and restrooms, resurface parking lot, replace floating docks, install shade system, refurbish observation tower. Improve walk ways and sea wall cap. | Design and Construction Management is reviewing a design proposal from the Consultant. A stakeholders meeting will be scheduled to confirm and approve the proposal's scope of work and procurement method. |
| Rotary Park Sport Fields- 3150 Taft St | DCM-19-001198 | Rudy Damas | 3 | $910,972 | Add sports field underdrain to Pell, Whitlock, Rotary 1 and Shull fields to improve drainage to reduce field downtime. Address run-off from plaza and drainage in alleyway. | A City staff stakeholders meeting was held April 15th to discuss a drainage study and related issues. Consultant proposal for drainage study is in the procurement process. |
| ArtsPark Improvements - 1 Young Circle | DCM-19-001199 | Alex Iglesias | 1 | $496,019 | Install artistic fence to secure Amphitheatre area during ticketed events. Replace playground pieces and safety surface. | Design and Construction Management is retaining a proposal for design. A stakeholder meeting is scheduled for 6/29 to discuss the proposal. |
| Bicentennial Park - 7300
Farragut St |
DCM-19-001200 | Frank J. Leon | 5 | $294,118 | Replace playground equipment, safety surfacing, shade system, replace entry gate, replace exercise equipment, resurface walking path and replace ancillary park equipment. This park is located at 7300 Farragut St, northeast of Sheridan and NW 74th. | The playground permits have been closed out. Contractor completed work on the 3 pathway connections, pathway re-surfacing, adding 5 bench foundations and sod installation. Parks Recreation and Cultural Arts will purchase 5 benches and research fitness and front gate replacement options. |
| Joe DiMaggio Park - 1001 Three Island Blvd | DCM-19-001204 | Frank J. Leon | 1 | $318,199 | Replace playground equipment, safety surfacing, shade system, exercise pieces and replace ancillary park equipment. This park is located on the Southeast corner of Washington St and Three Islands Blvd. | The vendor, Top Line Recreation, Inc. completed installation of playground equipment, safety surface, shade cover and fitness equipment. Playground permit close out in progress. OMB is installing a connection between the existing walkway and playground area and finishing sod work. |
| Montella Park - 1231 N
69th Way |
DCM-19-001203 | Frank J. Leon | 5 | $324,019 | Replace playground equipment, safety surfacing, shade cover and ancillary park equipment.This park is located on the South east corner of Arthur St and N 69th Way. | Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts is coordinating with contractor and Broward County Building Department for issuance of permit for installation of playground shade structure. |
| Washington Park - 5199 Pembroke Rd | DCM-19-001202 | Frank J. Leon | 6 | $286,927 | Upgrade fields to Bermuda grass, replace field fencing, remodel press box, resurface basketball court, remove baseball field and fence and replace ancillary park equipment.This park is located on the Northeast corner of Pembroke Rd and S 52nd Ave. | Mullings Engineering was approved during the April 22 Commission meeting to conduct field preparation and furnish and install Bermuda Sod. Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts is coordinating installation schedule with youth sports organization to minimize construction impact. Scoreboard installation is in the permitting process. |
| Cathy & Bob Anderson
Park - 5800 Thomas St |
DCM-19-001201 | Frank J. Leon | 4 | $255,897 | Replace playground equipment, safety surface, shade system; resurface sport court, walkway and parking lot; and replace ancillary park equipment.This well used neighborhood facility is located at 5800 Thomas St just east of US 441. | Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts is planning a public meeting to get input from community members and park users. The meeting is currently delayed due to COVID-19. PRCA is researching options to have the public meeting remotely. |
| Jefferson Park - 1501 Jefferson St | DCM-19-001207 | Frank J. Leon | 1 | $225,966 | Replace playground equipment, safety surfacing, shade cover and upgrade basketball posts and goals.This park is located North of Jefferson St between S 16th Ave and S 15th Ave. | Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts is planning a public meeting to get input from community members and park users. The meeting is currently delayed due to COVID-19. PRCA is researching options to have the public meeting remotely. |
| John B. Kooser Park -
1401 Polk Street |
DCM-19-001209 | Frank J. Leon | 1 | $79,841 | Replace playground equipment, safety surfacing and ancillary park equipment.This park is located on the Northwest corner of Polk St ant N 14th Ave. | This project will commence when Hollywood Beach Golf Course construction has been completed. |
| John Williams Park -6101
Sheridan Street |
DCM-19-001212 | Frank J. Leon | 5 | $360,868 | Replace playground equipment, safety surfacing, shade system, resurface walking path and ancillary park equipment.This park is on Sheridan between US 441 and the Florida Turnpike. | This project is in the early planning phases. Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts plans to hold an onsite public meeting Winter 2020 to get input from community members and park users. |
| Poinciana Park - 1301 S 21st Ave | DCM-19-001205 | Frank J. Leon | 2 | $261,793 | Replace playground equipment, safety surfacing, shade cover, resurface basketball court, replace ancillary park equipment and upgrade dog park.This park is located South of Plunkett St between S 21st Ave and S 20th Ct. | Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts is planning a public meeting to get input from community members and park users. The meeting is currently delayed due to COVID-19. PRCA is researching options to have the public meeting remotely. |
| Veterans/Sal Oliveri Park - 4701 Tyler St | DCM-19-001210 | Frank J. Leon | 3 | $149,948 | Replace playground equipment, replace safety surfacing, shade cover, and ancillary park equipment. This park is located on Tyler St between N 48th Ave and N 46th Ave. | This project is in the early planning phases. Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts plans to hold an onsite public meeting Winter 2020 to get input from community members and park users. |
| Zinkil Park - 5451 Washington St | DCM-19-001206 | Frank J.Leon | 6 | $604,688 | Replace playground equipment safety surfacing, shade covers, swing set/turf and replace ancillary park equipment. This park is located North of Washington St between S 56th Ave and S 54th Ave. | Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts is planning a public meeting to get input from community members and park users. The meeting is currently delayed due to COVID-19. PRCA is researching options to have the public meeting remotely. |
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS, INFRASTRUCTURE AND RESILIENCY
| PROJECT NAME | PROJECT NUMBER | PROJECT MANGER | DISTRICT | TOTAL PROJECT COST | PROJECT DESCRIPTION | STATUS UPDATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEC Corridor Safety and Landscaping Enhancements | DCM-19-001184 | Karyn Sashi | 2 | $1,859,660 | Provide fencing and landscaping along the FEC corridor to enhance safety and appearance. This project is being coordinated with Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Complete Streets Masterplan. | A coordination meeting with the Community Redevelopment Agency's consultant was held on 6/2/20. DCM is preparing a project scope in preparation for Design Consultant procurement. |
| Gateway and Neighborhood Monument Signs | DCM-19-001186 | Walter Wernecke | City-wide | $897,450 | Improvements to 64 gateway and neighborhood monument signs throughout the City. | Existing sign locations/conditions being mapped and evaluated to define the scope of work. Design & Construction Management (DCM) and Communications, Marketing, and Economic Development to commence community outreach efforts by the end of Spring 2020. |
| Neighborhood Sound Walls | DCM-19-001183 | Rudy Damas | 4 & 5 | $1,011,448 | Reconstructing deteriorated neighborhood sound walls along Hollywood Boulevard and North 46th Avenue. | Improvements to neighborhood sound walls along Hollywood Boulevard and North 46th Avenue are currently in planning. |
| Traffic Calming & Control - Various locations | DCM-19-001185 | Frank J. Leon | Citywide | $2,189,118 | Traffic Improvements including pedestrian safety, signage & swale enhancements. | The first phase of the project involves doing traffic counts for 75 locations throughout the city. The project has been planned to address all the existing documented complaints during the first phase. The contract Traffic Calming Master Plan is underway. |
| Tidal Flooding Mitigation and Sea Walls | DCM-19-001187 | Juan Figueroa | 1 | $14,091,065 | Phase I of Tidal Flooding mitigation where no current shoreline protection exists, Phase II of Tidal Flooding Mitigation with improvements of existing shoreline protection. (Additional funding to cover complete project costs to be sought from the 1% local option surtax). | Design consultant ranking was approved on April 22nd at the virtual Commission Meeting. Negotiations with the top ranked Design firm underway. A City Commission Agenda Item is anticipated for August 26, 2020. |
| Undergrounding of Utilities North Beach | DCM-19-001188 | Juan Figueroa | 1 | $2,711,229 | Hardening of utilities for barrier island north beach area outside of the CRA to include residential streets east of A1A to the ocean. Includes pavement restoration, road resurfacing and replacement of street lights. | The City is coordinating with utility providers on the engineering design and surveys needed to proceed. Design & Construction Management will retain a consultant for design services for the necessary roadway modifications to accommodate the equipment as well as hardscape, landscaping and lighting improvements. |
How Have These Projects Been Funded?
The GO Bond improvement projects were funded through a General Obligation Bond (GO Bond). A GO Bond is one way cities fund major construction projects such as roads, parks, drainage, and/or buildings. They were backed by the full faith and credit of the City. The GO Bond will be a 25 year bond that would be repaid through an additional percentage on your property tax bill. General Obligation Bonds require voter approval. All the money will be spend right here in Hollywood.
Why Was a GO Bond Proposed?
The City of Hollywood maintains more than 85 facilities and parks, 400+ miles of streets and alleys, 301 miles of sidewalks and 5+ miles of beach. Each year the City adopts a 5-year plan to address large scale maintenance projects, renovations and construction of new facilities. This allows the City to plan funding for maintenance of its basic infrastructure such as street resurfacing, sidewalk repair, facility upkeep, etc. After more than a year of public input, needs assessments, and cost analysis, many significant projects in all areas of the City were identified as important to improve the safety and quality of life for Hollywood residents. GO Bonds are a cost-effective way for cities to pay for major projects like these.
The City uses various sources of funding to pay for the projects. Such funding sources include:
• Taxes
• Debt Financing (borrowing money)
• Licenses
• Permit Fees
• Charges for Services
• State and Federal Grants
Even with these sources of revenue, the City currently does not have available funds to complete many proposed improvement projects. Debt financing has been the primary mechanism for paying for large, City-wide projects. The interest and principal (debt service) on debt financed projects is repaid by the General Fund Operating Budget over a period of time. The City has the ability to pay for debt financing but, if you add in paying for the annual debt service too, that figure limits the amount of funding available for capital improvement projects in any one year. Bond financing allows cities to spread the cost for large projects out over many years.
When Can I See The Results of the GO Bond?
The bonds will be issued in two phases: Phase 1 of $70 million dollars was issued in September 2019, and will fund the majority of the GO Bond projects. The Phase 2 issuance of the remaining $90 million dollars is planned for 2021 and will fund construction of the new Police Headquarters and the Orangebrook Golf and Country Club Revitalization project.
All areas of the City will see improvements.
What Areas Will Be Impacted?
All areas of the City will see improvements.