Page 411 - FY 2020-21 Blue Book Volume II

General City Purposes

2019-20 Change From 2020-21
Program Changes Adopted Budget 2019-20 Budget Proposed Budget

11. Lifeline Reimbursement Program. Funds are provided to $ 10,420,000 $ - $ 10,420,000
reimburse the Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund
(SWRRF) ($6,300,000), Sewer Construction and
Maintenance Fund ($3,800,000), and Multi-Family Bulky
Item (MFBI) Fund ($320,000) for costs attributed to the
Solid Waste Fee Lifeline Rate Program and the low-
income subsidy for the Sewer Service Charge (SSC).
Funding for the SWRRF program reflects a 30 percent
subsidy for participating senior citizens aged 62 and over
and individuals with disabilities who meet qualifying
income levels. The SSC provides an approximate 31
percent discount for low-income customers for the first
900 cubic feet of wastewater discharge. Funding for MFBI
Lifeline and Low-Income Program reflects a 31 percent
subsidy for low-income residents as well as an exemption
to senior citizens and individuals with disabilities who meet
qualifying income levels. In consideration of Proposition
218, the City cannot subsidize these programs with
revenues from ratepayers. The City must therefore offset
costs for these programs from a non-restricted revenue
source.

12. Solid Waste Fee Reimbursement. Funds are provided 2,200,000 200,000 2,400,000
to reimburse the Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund
(SWRRF) for costs attributed to solid resources collection
and disposal service to other City departments and special
events. In consideration of Proposition 218, the City
cannot subsidize these costs with revenues from
residential ratepayers. The City must, therefore, offset the
cost of these activities from a non-SWRRF revenue
source. Reimbursements will be processed on a quarterly
invoice basis. Increased funding reflects additional costs
for labor, fuel, disposal, and equipment.

13. Special Event Fee Subsidy - Citywide. As part of the 817,000 (200,000) 617,000
budget resolution, the balance in this account is
reappropriated annually. Funds will be used to balance
the cost of special events with the need to support
community and neighborhood events.

Administered by: City Administrative Officer

14. Justice Fund. Funding is provided for the Los Angeles - 1,000,000 1,000,000
Justice Fund (LAJF) for non-profit legal representation for
undocumented, low-income individuals and families facing
removal proceedings.

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