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General City Purposes

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

55. Young Ambassador Program. Funding was provided in $ 150,000 $ (150,000) $ -
2019-20 for the Young Ambassador program to expand
the horizons of College Promise students by offering
overseas travel and opportunities for global affairs
education and mentorships. No funding is provided in
2020-21.

Administered by: Mayor and Chief Legislative Analyst

56. Additional Homeless Services. The 2019-20 Budget 9,000,000 1,000,000 10,000,000
provided one-time funding to establish new crisis and
bridge housing beds with hygiene facilities and/or storage
for unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness, as
authorized by the Mayor and Council, with the goal of
adding 50-100 new beds per Council District. Additional
homeless outreach and sanitation resources are deployed,
upon the opening of each facility, in the surrounding area.
The 2020-21 Budget continues and increases this one-
time funding for services at the facilities.

57. Census Operations and Outreach. In 2019-20, funding 3,400,000 (3,400,000) -
was provided for operations and outreach to ensure
maximum participation in the 2020 Census. The Census
subjects, which include gender, age, race, ethnicity,
relationship, and homeownership status, represent
established data needs and information required by
federal programs. The funding supported a public private
parternship between the City and the California
Endowment Foundation. No funding is provided in 2020-21.

58. Domestic Abuse Response Teams. The Domestic 1,754,000 - 1,754,000
Abuse Response Team (DART) Program uniquely blends
domestic violence crisis response with case management
to provide effective intervention for victims of domestic
violence and their families. Teams consist of police
officers, victim advocates, and volunteers who respond to
domestic violence incidents and provide intervention
services for victims and family members. These enhanced
intervention services assist families in recognizing their
problems with violence and increase their awareness of
potential consequences for perpetrators.

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