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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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