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Hollywood CRA approves up to $500,000 blanket agreement with Block by Block for downtown ambassadors and cleanup
Summary
The Community Redevelopment Agency voted 6-0 to authorize a blanket purchase agreement with Block by Block for downtown ambassadors and environmental cleanup services, approving up to $500,000 and directing staff to work through the city budget to sustain services after the CRA sunsets.
The Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency on Feb. 4 approved a resolution authorizing a blanket purchase agreement with Block by Block for downtown community ambassadors and environmental cleanup services for an amount up to $500,000.
Vice Chair Collari moved to approve the measure, saying his principal concern was long-term funding: “My only concern that I had ... is, once the CRA's sunsetted and moves forward, how are we going to continue the upkeep and where is that funding coming from?” Board member Hernandez seconded the motion and raised that staff might seek a future competitive solicitation.
The executive director told the board staff would work through this year’s budget process with the city to determine how to maintain the enhanced downtown service levels and described the blanket agreement as a bridge while longer-term procurement and budget decisions are made. The board voted verbally; Chair Levy announced the motion carried 6-0.
After the vote, Chair Levy thanked Block by Block staff and downtown ambassadors for their visible work: “We all see you out on Hollywood Boulevard, Tyler, Harrison, and we see the good work that you do.” Board members asked ambassadors to report nonworking light poles and other public-safety issues they observe while on duty.
The agreement is intended to keep daily ambassador and cleanup coverage in the downtown core while staff pursues an RFP and other procurement options later in the year. Board members noted the CRA’s eventual sunset and asked staff to identify funding sources and transition options with the city during the upcoming budget cycle.
The CRA’s action was taken as Item 5 on the agenda and applies specifically to Block by Block’s downtown services; no dollar breakdown or contract term beyond the $500,000 not-to-exceed amount was provided in the meeting record. The board did not identify a start or end date for the purchase agreement at the meeting; staff said they would return with follow-up in future budget discussions.
