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General City Purposes

2020-21 Change From 2021-22
Program Changes Adopted Budget 2020-21 Budget Proposed Budget

48. Los Angeles Homeless Count. As required by the U.S. 750,000 - 750,000
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),
local jurisdictions must conduct counts of homeless
populations every year. Conducting the homeless count
enables the City and County of Los Angeles to compete
for and receive annual grant funding for the delivery of
homeless services.

49. Midnight Stroll Transgender Cafe. Funding is provided 100,000 100,000
to provide a safe haven for unsheltered transgender
individuals between the hours of 9:00 pm and 7:00 am.

50. Operation Healthy Streets. In 2011-12, the Los Angeles $ 6,101,997 $ 1,099,516 $ 7,201,513
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
increased 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.

Administered by: Mayor
51. Angeleno Connect Program. One-time funding is - 1,000,000 1,000,000
provided for vendor costs associated with making
"Angeleno Account," reloadable, fee-free debit cards and
online banking accounts with built-in financial services
and financial literacy programs, available to any resident.
Cards are linked to unique and secure City identification
numbers enabling coordinated City services for the user
and an easy way to pay City bills and fees and to receive
refunds and disbursements.

52. Business Attraction Plan for Olympics. One-time - 500,000 500,000
funding is provided to attract international businesses,
entrepreneurs, non-profits, and students to the City to
create jobs and grow global connectivity post-COVID-19.
Funding will be utilized for branding and marketing to tell
LA's story around the world and promote the City for
foreign investment in the lead up to the 2028 Olympic and
Paralympics Games.

53. City Volunteer Bureau. Funding is 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.

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