At the hearing, ACS also pleaded, to no avail, for the council to approve the merger of DJJ and ACS before adopting the 2011 city budget. The move, announced in Bloomberg’s State of the City address in January, is intended to save money and emphasize the youth services elements of the juvenile justice system.
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A bill that would formally merge the agencies was introduced in late April. The matter could be scheduled for discussion and action in August, said Miquel Hernandez, legislative director for Councilmember Sara Gonzalez.
