The city of Deerfield Beach Cultural Committee meeting will be held on Monday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m. through Zoom.

A copy of the agenda for the meeting will be available at https://www.deerfield-beach.com/836/Cultural-Committee. The agenda includes a link to the Zoom virtual meeting as well as instructions on how to access by telephone and Zoom. Follow the link on the homepage of the city’s website or use the link below to access the meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 20th.

https://deerfield-beach.zoom.us/j/88666904268?pwd=ZDdieTN5T3lnVUxPdHFZSGxhL2hidz09

Meeting ID: 886 6690 4268

Password: 939885

You can also join via telephone (audio only) by calling 1-301-715-8592,

(Meeting ID: 886 6690 4268/ Password: 939885)

Persons desiring to provide public comment may do so by one of the methods listed below. Please be sure to include your name and address for the record.  If your comment is specific to an agenda item, please include the agenda item number:

1. Via email – Email Ashley Molina at AMolina@deerfield-beach.com. The public comments submitted via email will be read to the Committee and incorporated into the record;
2. Pre-recorded Phone Message – The public may also leave pre-recorded comments by calling 954-295-2644.  The deadline for submitting pre-recorded phone messages is 5 p.m. on Monday, July 20^th. The pre-recorded comments that are timely received will be played during the meeting and those comments received after the deadline but prior to the meeting conclusion will be incorporated into the record; or 
3. Live zoom video participation – Click on the link via your web browser to access the meeting.  When the meeting gets to the applicable public comment period, click “raise hand” on the bottom of the “participants” tab and your audio will be unmuted when you are recognized.

Any person requiring auxiliary aids and services at this meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office at 954-480-4213 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.  If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by using the following numbers: 1-800-955-8770 or 1-800-955-8771.

Did you know that plans have been in the works on a new Cultural Center in Deerfield Beach right across the street from the historical Butler House? Once the home of Robert and Martha Butler, this mid century modern beautiful home was purchased by the historical society and busy volunteers did quick work to clean it out the best they could to get it ready for its new purpose… to be a cultural center for the city… a place to have new programs that the small setting of the Butler House cannot always accommodate. Despite the Coronavirus, plans are still underway to make this a possibility. For more information, visit https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hoTLCreQjNA&feature=youtu.be

Due to rising cases of COVID-19, another curfew has been put into effect. It began July 17 at 11 p.m. and will last until August 1 at 5 a.m. The curfew is from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. In addition, gatherings of more than 10 people are not allowed. People who go to a gym must wear a mask at all times. Restaurant bar counters are now closed. Short term vacation rentals that are not actively managed by on-site owners or management companies are not permitted to operate.

Although it does not seem totally clear the way in which students will return to school, which is slated to begin Aug. 19 in Broward County, one thing does seem sure… There will still be a Back to School Tax Holiday again this year. This time, it will be held Aug. 7 to 9. To see all the details of what is included and what is not, visit https://revenuelaw.floridarevenue.com/LawLibraryDocuments/2020/06/TIP-123084_TIP_20A01-04_FINAL_RLL.pdf