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General City Purposes

2021-22 Change From 2022-23
Program Changes Adopted Budget 2021-22 Budget Proposed Budget

54. 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.

55. Crisis Response Team. Funding is provided for the 230,000 750,000 980,000
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. Funding is increased for the addition of Equity
Response Teams, which will be responsible for referral
services to constituents in low-income communities in the
City.

56. 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.

57. Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) 23,153,467 11,921,533 35,075,000
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 one-time reductions and for
expanded services. Partial funding ($25,000) is provided
by the Forfeited Assets Trust Fund.

58. Global LA. One-time funding is provided to attract - 500,000 500,000
international businesses to Los Angeles to create jobs
and economic opportunities, with a focus on underserved
communities of color.

59. 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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