Commission Workshop | Capital Improvement (CIP)8.26.2026

The City of Hollywood held a Commission Workshop on August 26, 2026, focused on the fiscal year 2027 operating and capital improvement budgets. City leadership presented a proposed balanced budget approaching $1 billion, including $437.7 million for the general fund and $341 million for enterprise funds such as water and wastewater. Key procurement-related discussions included the addition of 57 new public utility positions to support regulatory compliance and infrastructure projects, ongoing capital projects funded by general obligation bonds (GOB), and the allocation of $42 million for recurring capital projects and one-time expenditures. The workshop highlighted robust grant funding efforts totaling $17 million awarded in fiscal year 2026, with $11 million pending. Commissioners discussed specific capital projects such as the Orange Brook golf course redevelopment, Rotary Park improvements, and the Hollywood Boulevard bifurcation, emphasizing the need for prioritization amid budget constraints and potential impacts from Amendment Three on property tax revenues. The city manager and staff committed to further detailed presentations and public outreach before final budget adoption, with attention to maintaining public safety, infrastructure, and community amenities.