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Homeless Budget

Mayor's Proposal Council Changes
Budget Budget
Appropriation Appropriation
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority 2021-22 2021-22

Ɣ Operation Healthy Streets (OHS) – This program provides outreach services, 6,734,301 6,734,301
restroom and bathing facilities, temporary storage, and mandatory 90-day
storage for homeless individuals to meet public health requirements for clean
streets. Funding is also included for the operation of the ReFresh Spot on
Crocker Street. The proposed increase reflects expanded temporary storage
services and increased cost to providing 24-hour bathroom facilities in Skid Row.
Budget and Finance Committee Report Item No. 24
The Council modified the Mayor's Proposed Budget by realigning funding
in the amount of $2 million from the General Fund to the Transfer of Floor
Area Fund. There will be no net change to the overall funding provided to
the Department.
Ɣ Public Right-of-Way Storage Program – This funding ensures the availability 467,212 467,212
and adequacy of regional storage capacity for personal property collected during
public right-of-way cleanups. Funds are used to support the Clean Streets LA
operations and expand the regional storage capacity.
Ɣ Safe Parking – Funding is provided to continue five Safe Parking Programs for 2,266,650 2,266,650
families and individuals experiencing homelessness who are reliant on their
vehicles for shelter. Programs provide a safe parking location and related
services.
Ɣ Shelter Program – The Shelter Program leverages over $2 million from U.S. 2,097,762 2,097,762
Department of Housing and Urban Development Emergency Solutions Grant
funding to increase emergency shelter bed capacity in the City by over 800
additional emergency shelter beds from November through March of each year.
This safety net program assists unsheltered individuals experiencing
homelessness during cold winter months. During a typical period of operation,
over 80,000 emergency shelter bed nights are provided within the city limits of
Los Angeles.

Ɣ Storage Facility – Funding is provided to continue the Echo Park area regional 230,000 230,000
storage facility. Funding was previously provided through the General City
Purposes Fund. This facility is used to store personal property removed by LA
Sanitation during street cleanups in the Echo Park area. Unattended items are
stored for a period of 90 days after collection to allow property owners the
opportunity to reclaim their belongings. The service provider also coordinates
safe and convenient locations for property to be returned.

LAHSA Subtotal $ 32,803,311 $ 32,803,311

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