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General City Purposes
2020-21 Change From 2021-22
Program Changes Adopted Budget 2020-21 Budget Proposed Budget
54. COVID-19 Memorial. One-time funding is provided to - 250,000 250,000
establish a memorial for the people of Los Angeles to
individually and collectively acknowledge the impact
COVID-19 has had on their lives, those they have lost,
and the celebration of life. Funds will be used to host
workshops and gather ideas from the public and
determine impactful memorial projects.
55. 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.
56. Equity and Community Well-Being. Funding is 250,000 - 250,000
provided to support gender equity and other community
engagement activities. Additional funding is provided for
consulting services to assist departments with gender
equity action plans.
57. Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) 25,553,467 7,045,000 32,598,467
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. Funding is
increased as a restoration of the 2020-21 reduction taken
as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and a one-time
increase of $4,045,000 for GRYD Surge Ambassadors,
Community Intervention Workers, and an anticipated
increase in services. Partial funding ($25,000) is provided
by the Forfeited Assets Trust Fund.
58. Great Streets. The Greats Streets Initiative focuses on $ 160,000 $ - $ 160,000
developing Great Streets that activate the public realm,
provide economic revitalization, and support great
neighborhoods. The Great Streets program will provide
enhanced maintenance, perform tree trimming and
cleanups, activate streets through community
partnerships, plan and construct placemaking and safety
projects, and deliver economic and business development
programs.
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