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Maintenance staff warn of reduced cleaning and delayed purchases as budget cuts loom
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The maintenance division reported that upcoming budget reductions will reduce park restroom cleaning frequency and delay equipment replacement. Staff said CDBG projects remain funded but some bids had to be reissued after staff turnover; public works will assist to accelerate delivery.
Glenn, presenting the Park Facility Maintenance Division annual report, said staff hosted a wide array of community events over the year and upgraded some infrastructure — including new disinfectant sprayers, pressure washers and privacy walls at the Hollywood Regional Park men's restroom. He described the community service worker program and regular grounds work the division provides.
Glenn warned that upcoming budget cuts scheduled to take effect after July 1 will force reductions in supplies and staffing. “We definitely can't operate at the same level that we've been operating at,” Glenn said, noting routine restroom servicing that once occurred two to three times a day will be reduced to significantly fewer visits; staff estimated frequency will drop but gave slightly different figures in follow‑up answers.
Commissioners pressed for specifics about how many positions would be cut and how essential services would be prioritized. Glenn and director Tina agreed they will return with a detailed breakdown for a future meeting, and staff said public works has been asked to assist in delivering several delayed CDBG projects after procurement setbacks and staff turnover lengthened timelines.
On CDBG funding, Tina said the city did receive CDBG allocations but that submitting correct RFPs and staff turnover required reissuing some bids, putting staff behind schedule; public works has taken over project management for several items to speed completion. James, project lead, said the swim stadium electronic scoreboard contract has been awarded with delivery in May and installation planned for mid‑June; that scoreboard will be 100% CDBG‑funded. James also updated that shade‑structure procurement is more complex than originally scoped and is likely an 8–12 month project with an RFP soon.
The commission moved to receive the maintenance report on file. Commissioners requested a future agenda item with a clear list of services the cuts will affect and prioritized items for preservation.
