Special City Commission Meeting - April 22, 2026

The City of Hollywood held a Special City Commission Meeting on April 22, 2026, focused primarily on the status and future of a beach dune construction and renourishment project in collaboration with Broward County. The discussion centered on the challenges faced in meeting the originally planned 2 to 1 beach-to-dune ratio, issues with erosion, public safety concerns, and the preservation of coconut palm trees affected by the project. Commissioners debated the appropriateness of continuing with the current dune design, particularly in segment two of the beach, where erosion and space constraints make the planned dune width unfeasible. The county expressed willingness to allow the city to manage certain modifications, including planting in segment three and removal of post and rope barriers in some segments. The commission voted to approve a resolution to proceed with planting in segment three with modifications, remove segment two from the current agreement pending further study, and leave decisions on post and rope barriers in segment one open for future city determination. The county agreed to work with the city on amending the agreement accordingly. The meeting also addressed contract compliance issues, budget considerations with an estimated project cost of $7 million, and the need for potential permit extensions due to environmental constraints such as sea turtle nesting season.