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Harrison Street streetscape ahead of schedule but bollard installs delayed by engineering sign-off
Summary
Burkhart Construction reported progress on Harrison Street phases; Phase 1 opened Nov. 20 and Phase 2 began Nov. 21. Crash‑rated bollards in contractor possession await Florida engineer sign-and-seal for building-department approval, prompting board direction to expedite approvals and coordinate installations to limit merchant disruption.
The Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency heard an update Dec. 10 on the Harrison Street streetscape, where contractor Burkhart Construction reported the project is generally ahead of schedule but still requires final work that will briefly disrupt sidewalks and parking.
Burkhart project manager Nick Fasulo said the six-phase project opened Phase 1 on Nov. 20 after starting Sept. 29 and began Phase 2 on Nov. 21. Work includes demolition and removal of existing pavers and concrete bands, new irrigation, regrading, tree pit header bands, new bollards and installation of pavers. Pedestrian access is being maintained during construction and the roadway is reopened each day after falling work windows; Fasulo said light poles are expected to arrive in March 2026.
Board members pressed contractors and staff about crash‑rated bollards. Burkhart and CRA staff said the company has taken delivery of the bollards but delayed installation after learning the building department requires a Florida-licensed engineer to sign and seal foundation drawings. Adam Rosswell of Burkhart said manufacturer submittals did not include a Florida sign-and-seal package; staff and the contractor paused installation to obtain a stamped foundation design and avoid later rework that could require larger excavations.
Susan Goldberg, deputy CRA director, told the board the sealed engineer drawings should be submitted to the building department in about 10 days to two weeks. Board members asked staff to prioritize securing the stamp and coordinating installation so bollards can be placed with later phases and minimize repeated sidewalk excavation and merchant disruption.
The board also discussed the size of each bollard excavation (estimated roughly 5-by-5 to 10-by-10 feet when including headers) and planned sequencing that will aim to avoid full-block closures. Burkhart described outreach measures — weekly schedules and monthly merchant “coffee with the crew” meetings — used to keep businesses informed and maintain deliveries and access as work proceeds.
The board did not vote on any new contractual changes at the meeting; staff said they would return with updated schedules and confirmed coordination with the building department to expedite approvals.
