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Homeless Budget

Mayor's Proposal Council Changes
Budget Budget
Appropriation Appropriation
2021-22 2021-22

Ɣ SOBER Unit – Funding is provided in the base budget for one Firefighter 122,574 122,574
III/Paramedic to continue support of the SOBER Unit deployment. Funding is also
included in the Sworn Bonus account. The proposed decrease reflects anticipated
salary expenditures. There will be no change in the level of services provided.

General Services Department
Ɣ Hepatitis A Prevention and Custodial Services – Funding is provided in the 422,369 422,369

base budget for three Custodians to address Hepatitis A concerns at the Central
Library. Funding in the base budget includes costs for contracted employees and
vendor supplies at various branch libraries. Funding will be reimbursed by the
Library Department.

Ɣ Comprehensive Homeless Strategy – Funding was provided to perform - -
appraisals, title reports, and review of City-owned property in support of the
Comprehensive Homeless Strategy, including Proposition HHH and A Bridge
Home. Funding was not requested in 2021-22 as sufficient funds remain from
prior years to address anticipated needs.

Ɣ Custodial Services for the Los Angeles City Mall – Funding is provided for 300,000 300,000
monthly pest control ($200,000) and pressure washing ($100,000) services at the
LA City Mall and surrounding municipal buildings.
Ɣ Sale of City-Owned Property – Funding is included in the base budget for one 129,208 129,208

Senior Real Estate Officer to assist with the disposition of properties connected to
the Comprehensive Homeless Strategy. The proposed increase reflects
anticipated salary expenditures. There will be no change in the level of services
provided.

Ɣ Homeless Intervention Unit- - 241,873
Budget and Finance Committee Report Item No. 120
The Council modified the Mayor's Proposed Budget by reducing $351,651
from the GCP - Additional Homeless Services line item and adding
resolution authority and six-months funding ($241,873 direct cost, $109,778
indirect cost) for four positions consisting of one Real Estate Officer, one
Senior Real Estate Officer, one Building Maintenance District Supervisor,
and one Property Manager I, subject to paygrade determination by the
Office of the City Administrative Officer, Employee Relations Division, to
support a new homeless intervention unit.

Housing Department
Ɣ Domestic Violence Shelter Operations Support – Funding was provided for the - -
Domestic Violence Shelter Operations Program. 2021-22 funding is continued in
the Community Investment for Families Department.

Ɣ Expansion of Domestic Violence Shelter Operations – Funding was provided - -
for one Senior Project Coordinator and related expenses to provide additional
support to the Domestic Violence Shelter Operations Program in 2020-21. 2021-
22 funding for the position is continued in the Domestic Violence Shelter
Operations Support item under the Community Investment for Families
Department.

Ɣ Human Trafficking Shelter Pilot Program – Funding was provided for the - -
Human Trafficking Shelter Pilot Program to offer safe, conditional housing through
two 24-hour shelters. 2021-22 funding is continued in the Community Investment
for Families Department.

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