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Read. Follow. Verify.Budget Amendment for Violence Prevention Grant Funding
Record date · May 21, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This ordinance amends the 2026 City of New Orleans to accept and allocate private grant funds. The money is designated for the New Orleans Health Department’s Office of Violence Prevention to pay for professional services supporting violence prevention and victim assistance programs.
The city is incorporating private grant money into its 2026 budget to fund specific professional services for violence prevention and victim support initiatives managed by the Health Department.
Who It Affects
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New Orleans Health Department
The department receives additional private grant funding to manage violence prevention and victim support services.
City of New Orleans
The city's 2026 operating budget is amended to reflect the receipt and allocation of these private grant funds.
Key Facts
- The ordinance amends the 2026 City of New Orleans operating budget (Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S.).
- Private grant funds are being appropriated to the New Orleans Health Department’s Office of Violence Prevention.
- The funds are restricted for professional services related to violence prevention and victim support initiatives.
- The ordinance was introduced on May 7, 2026.
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- The Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee recommended the approval of this appropriation.
- The ordinance is filed under reference number TMP-2353.
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Private Funding for Public Safety
The city is utilizing private grant funds to supplement the operating budget of the Office of Violence Prevention, indicating a reliance on external funding for specific public safety initiatives.
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