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General City Purposes

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

72. Domestic Abuse Response Teams. The Domestic $ 2,754,000 $ - $ 2,754,000
Abuse Response Team 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.

73. Homeless Prevention and Eviction Defense. The 2021- 10,150,958 (10,150,958) -
22 Budget included one-time funding for financial
assistance, counseling, and other support services to
prevent families and individuals from being evicted or
becoming homeless. Funding is not continued in 2022-23.

Administered by: Mayor, Chief Legislative Analyst, and Cultural Affairs

74. Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events. 440,975 - 440,975
Funding is provided for annual celebrations such as
African American Heritage Month, Latino Heritage Month,
Asian Pacific Islander Month, Jewish Heritage Month,
Our Pride, and other important calendar periods that
celebrate diversity and culture throughout the City of Los
Angeles and to support special events and other outreach
efforts. Partial funding ($240,975) is provided by the Arts
and Cultural Facilities Services Trust Fund to support
these activities.

Administered by: Mayor and City Administrative Officer
75. COVID-19 Emergency Response. The 2021-22 Budget 15,000,000 (15,000,000) -
included one-time funding for deposit into the COVID
Emergency Fund to implement the City’s COVID-19
response and to provide City Departments additional
resources to address and respond to the COVID-19
pandemic. Funding is not continued in 2022-23.

Administered by: Police

76. Alternative Dispatch: Suicide Prevention Pilot. The 460,000 (460,000) -
2021-22 Budget included one-time funding for a suicide
prevention pilot program with Didi Hirsch. Funding is not
continued in 2022-23.

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