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General City Purposes





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


           40. Operation Healthy Streets. In 2011-12, the Los Angeles  $             5,254,102  $                847,895  $             6,101,997
              County Health Department issued a Notice of Violation to
              the City regarding an immediate threat to public health due
              to unsanitary conditions on the City’s sidewalks and public
              areas in the Skid Row area. Since that time, and through
              Operation Healthy Streets, the City has undertaken efforts
              to increase outreach and street cleaning and to provide
              additional services for those experiencing homelessness
              in the area. Funding is included for LAHSA to maintain
              clean-up efforts and services for those experiencing
              homelessness around Skid Row. Funding is also provided
              in the Bureau of Sanitation's operating budget for this
              program. Funding is increased for the Skid Row Homeless
              Engagement Team.

           Administered by:  Mayor
           41. City Volunteer Bureau. Funds are provided for staff and                   406,009                               -                   406,009
              expenses for the City Volunteer Bureau to run volunteer-
              driven efforts including the planning and coordination of
              Citywide and Neighborhood days of service.

           42. Crisis Response Team. Funding is provided for the                   230,000                               -                   230,000
              administration of the Crisis Response Team (CRT). The
              CRT program recruits and trains volunteers to provide
              immediate on-scene crisis intervention, emotional support,
              and referrals to victims and families involved in a traumatic
              incident. CRT members support and work alongside law
              enforcement and other responding agencies.


           43. Equity and Community Well-Being. Funding is provided                   250,000                               -                   250,000
              to  support  gender  equity  and  other  community
              engagement activities. Additional funding is provided for
              consulting services to assist departments with gender
              equity action plans.

           44. Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD)                  28,553,467               (3,000,000)               25,553,467
              Office. Gang prevention, intervention, and re-entry
              services focus on the areas most impacted by crime and
              violence and provide innovative services designed to
              increase family and neighborhood resilience. Partial
              funding ($25,000) is provided by the Forfeited Assets
              Trust Fund.


















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