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Hollywood approves $1M contract for citywide stormwater improvements
Summary
The commission authorized a construction contract with Southeastern Engineering Contractors for up to $1 million to fund a set of FY25 stormwater projects including one‑way valves, canal clearing near Eco Golf Course and pump work intended to reduce neighborhood flooding.
The Hollywood City Commission on May 21 approved a resolution (Item 28) to authorize a construction contract with Southeastern Engineering Contractors for citywide stormwater improvements in an amount up to $1,000,000. The vote was unanimous.
Vin Morello, director of Public Utilities, told the commission the funding will support recurring and priority projects identified in the city's stormwater capital program, including installation of one‑way (WAPRO) valves, clearing sections of canal around the Eco Golf Course to relieve flooding near 14th and Harding, and stand‑alone stormwater pump improvements. "This is the vehicle that we use as part of a broader set of CIP projects for stormwater," Morello said.
Why it matters: The projects are part of a multi‑year effort to reduce neighborhood flooding and to implement near‑term, pay‑as‑you‑go measures identified in the city's stormwater master plan. Commissioners emphasized that this round of work is an interim step as the city balances shorter‑term projects with longer‑term master plan investments.
Details from the meeting: Morello displayed a city map showing FY25 priority deployments, coded by project type and location. Commissioners requested a copy of the map and schedule; staff agreed to distribute it. The projects include prioritized WAPRO valve installations at sites identified by the utility department and canal maintenance east of Eco Golf Course.
Action and votes: Item 28 — resolution authorizing execution of construction services with Southeastern Engineering Contractors — passed unanimously (6–0). Commissioner Calari moved the resolution; Commissioner Hernandez seconded.
Follow up: Staff will distribute the project map, continue design and permitting, and bring construction milestones and reporting back to the commission as projects move to construction.
