8 16-0664 Subject: Legal Representation For Oakland Families Facing The Immediate Threat Of Deportation
From: Budget Office
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending The City Of Oakland's Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17 Midcycle Budget, Which Was Adopted Pursuant To Resolution No. 86250 C. M.S. On June 21, 2016, To Appropriate $150,000 In FY 2016-17 From The General Purpose Fund (1 01 0) Fund Balance For A Grant To The Oakland Immigrant Legal Representation And Rapid Response Network To Provide Urgent Legal And Support Services To Oakland Families Facing The Immediate Threat Of Separation Due To Deportation, And Authorizing A Grant To The Oakland Immigrant Legal Representation And Rapid Response Network Or Affiliate In An Amount Not To Exceed $150,000 To Provide Such Services.
While this is a good step, it is not enough. The total funding needed the Rapid Response project was closer to $3m and the city was asked for $1.3M. The SF Foundation has agreed to match up to $750k, please match them. The City has emergency reserves and this is an emergency.
While this is a good step, it is not enough. The total funding needed the Rapid Response project was closer to $3m and the city was asked for $1.3M. The SF Foundation has agreed to match up to $750k, please match them. The City has emergency reserves and this is an emergency.
It is important for Oakland to support those most vulnerable, especially unaccompanied minors that are here fleeing violent conditions back home.