Cost for cleaning up after the Homeless
quote:When homeless people move on from an illegal camp, someone has to clean up the trash left behind, and it?s costing taxpayers money.
Last year, the Oregon Department of Transportation alone spent an estimated $1.8 million of taxpayer money cleaning up illegal homeless camps around the state.
And the homeless crisis continues in our area, with camp after camp popping up. On Wednesday, Eugene police cleared out a camp on the Butterfly Lot in downtown Eugene.
Officials with ODOT and the city of Eugene said it?s necessary to clean camps to make sure drivers and those camping near roads stay safe.
ODOT spokesperson Angela Beers-Seydel said homeless camps near the river can also be dangerous for campers as the water rises.
She said it can also pose environmental hazards if trash gets into the water.
In our part of the state, ODOT spent $226,000 last year cleaning up camps. So far this year, they?ve already spent nearly double -- $425,000.
https://www.kezi.com/content/news/Special-Report-Homeless-Camp-Costs-500652481.html
This as they just closed down another site.
quote:Lane County and the Eugene Police Department enforced trespassing laws at the Butterfly Lot Wednesday, removing the homeless protesters camping at the site.
The county-owned lot in downtown Eugene is closed and access will be limited as they work to clean the property.
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"It is emotional because we get tired of moving every other day," camper Valerie Peronto said. "We didn't ask to be homeless."
Over the past few weeks, illegal camping has repeatedly occurred at the site, and reports of public urination and defecation, threats of violence and a fire that resulted in injury have caused concern, according to officials. The goal, they said, was to gain voluntary compliance from the campers and provide information about available social services to the homeless.
"We just want to have equal rights and equality like everyone else," camper Cory Riser said. "But if there's nowhere to go, there's nowhere to go. So we're just going to have to find somewhere else to go, and pretty much keep doing what we're doing until we can find a place."
Those who choose to relocate to Camp 99, which the county opened in the 500 block of Highway 99, will receive assistance moving belongings and bus passes, officials said.
At that location, homeless people can be connected with services that assist the unhoused.
Eugene City Council gets update on downtown improvements
The Eugene City Council received an update on the improvements police and city staff made to downtown over the summer.
During the works session, the city's planning department and police told councilors that reports show more people are spending time downtown, but there is still a negative perception.
Sergeant Julie Smith of the Eugene Police Department said programs like the day-use storage area have been a success but believe there is still room for improvement.
"We do face challenges, but things are getting better," Smith said. "It says something that I'm willing to bring my family downtown. What we are doing is working."
During the fall, Eugene police installed mobile security cameras downtown. Smith said they hope to have more officers patrol downtown in the coming months. City leaders said they plan to hire a downtown operations manager to oversee many other projects.
The city council is expected to consider adding more funding to help improve the downtown area in December.
Last year, the Oregon Department of Transportation alone spent an estimated $1.8 million of taxpayer money cleaning up illegal homeless camps around the state.
And the homeless crisis continues in our area, with camp after camp popping up. On Wednesday, Eugene police cleared out a camp on the Butterfly Lot in downtown Eugene.
Officials with ODOT and the city of Eugene said it?s necessary to clean camps to make sure drivers and those camping near roads stay safe.
ODOT spokesperson Angela Beers-Seydel said homeless camps near the river can also be dangerous for campers as the water rises.
She said it can also pose environmental hazards if trash gets into the water.
In our part of the state, ODOT spent $226,000 last year cleaning up camps. So far this year, they?ve already spent nearly double -- $425,000.
https://www.kezi.com/content/news/Special-Report-Homeless-Camp-Costs-500652481.html
This as they just closed down another site.
quote:Lane County and the Eugene Police Department enforced trespassing laws at the Butterfly Lot Wednesday, removing the homeless protesters camping at the site.
The county-owned lot in downtown Eugene is closed and access will be limited as they work to clean the property.
RELATED
Protest camp near Lane County Courthouse
Lane County offers alternate camping location for people living on butterfly lot
Homeless protesters move back to butterfly lot
"It is emotional because we get tired of moving every other day," camper Valerie Peronto said. "We didn't ask to be homeless."
Over the past few weeks, illegal camping has repeatedly occurred at the site, and reports of public urination and defecation, threats of violence and a fire that resulted in injury have caused concern, according to officials. The goal, they said, was to gain voluntary compliance from the campers and provide information about available social services to the homeless.
"We just want to have equal rights and equality like everyone else," camper Cory Riser said. "But if there's nowhere to go, there's nowhere to go. So we're just going to have to find somewhere else to go, and pretty much keep doing what we're doing until we can find a place."
Those who choose to relocate to Camp 99, which the county opened in the 500 block of Highway 99, will receive assistance moving belongings and bus passes, officials said.
At that location, homeless people can be connected with services that assist the unhoused.
Eugene City Council gets update on downtown improvements
The Eugene City Council received an update on the improvements police and city staff made to downtown over the summer.
During the works session, the city's planning department and police told councilors that reports show more people are spending time downtown, but there is still a negative perception.
Sergeant Julie Smith of the Eugene Police Department said programs like the day-use storage area have been a success but believe there is still room for improvement.
"We do face challenges, but things are getting better," Smith said. "It says something that I'm willing to bring my family downtown. What we are doing is working."
During the fall, Eugene police installed mobile security cameras downtown. Smith said they hope to have more officers patrol downtown in the coming months. City leaders said they plan to hire a downtown operations manager to oversee many other projects.
The city council is expected to consider adding more funding to help improve the downtown area in December.
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one way bus Or cattle truck ride to Mexico no stopping dump on the south side of the border no ID and 50.00 in there pockets make sure the mexicans know about the money [}:)]
years ago the mayor of Cincinnati Oh loaded up buses full of the cities homeless one way ticket to Florida. but got in trouble .. but it was one hell of a idea0 -
quote:"We didn't ask to be homeless."
And I wasn't asked to work hard and pay taxes so that others could do nothing and still expect a place to live, food to eat, and medical care, all for free.
I don't mind helping those that can't help themselves, but I don't see that as being the case in many of the homeless.0 -
It sounds to me like whoever is getting paid for cleaning up the camps must either be related to the town mayor or is paying out bribe money for the privilege!
I'd clean up these camps for half of what is being paid out![:p]0 -
Another classic example GOVERNMENT fixing a problem GOVERNMENT created.
The only real way to cure the problem is for GOVERNMENT to quit giving out taxpayer funded "free stuff" and creating an entitlement rich environment that brings them there in the first place. Common in large cities controlled by DEMOCRATs.0 -
glad they are creating a mess there rather than HERE...blessed be the liberal give aways and the better off can move away if they wish leaving their tax burden behind 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Brookwood
It sounds to me like whoever is getting paid for cleaning up the camps must either be related to the town mayor or is paying out bribe money for the privilege!
I'd clean up these camps for half of what is being paid out![:p]
Make sure you have all your shots up to date.0 -
quote:"We didn't ask to be homeless."
Oh wth'ever0 -
quote:Originally posted by Ditch-Runner
one way bus Or cattle truck ride to Mexico no stopping dump on the south side of the border no ID and 50.00 in there pockets make sure the mexicans know about the money [}:)]
years ago the mayor of Cincinnati Oh loaded up buses full of the cities homeless one way ticket to Florida. but got in trouble .. but it was one hell of a idea
North is closer, let the canucks deal with them. They are all touchy feely I am sure they would love to house and feed them.0 -
quote:Originally posted by grumpygy
quote:When homeless people move on from an illegal camp, someone has to clean up the trash left behind, and it?s costing taxpayers money.
Last year, the Oregon Department of Transportation alone spent an estimated $1.8 million of taxpayer money cleaning up illegal homeless camps around the state.
And the homeless crisis continues in our area, with camp after camp popping up. On Wednesday, Eugene police cleared out a camp on the Butterfly Lot in downtown Eugene.
Officials with ODOT and the city of Eugene said it?s necessary to clean camps to make sure drivers and those camping near roads stay safe.
ODOT spokesperson Angela Beers-Seydel said homeless camps near the river can also be dangerous for campers as the water rises.
She said it can also pose environmental hazards if trash gets into the water.
In our part of the state, ODOT spent $226,000 last year cleaning up camps. So far this year, they?ve already spent nearly double -- $425,000.
https://www.kezi.com/content/news/Special-Report-Homeless-Camp-Costs-500652481.html
This as they just closed down another site.
quote:Lane County and the Eugene Police Department enforced trespassing laws at the Butterfly Lot Wednesday, removing the homeless protesters camping at the site.
The county-owned lot in downtown Eugene is closed and access will be limited as they work to clean the property.
RELATED
Protest camp near Lane County Courthouse
Lane County offers alternate camping location for people living on butterfly lot
Homeless protesters move back to butterfly lot
"It is emotional because we get tired of moving every other day," camper Valerie Peronto said. "We didn't ask to be homeless."
Over the past few weeks, illegal camping has repeatedly occurred at the site, and reports of public urination and defecation, threats of violence and a fire that resulted in injury have caused concern, according to officials. The goal, they said, was to gain voluntary compliance from the campers and provide information about available social services to the homeless.
"We just want to have equal rights and equality like everyone else," camper Cory Riser said. "But if there's nowhere to go, there's nowhere to go. So we're just going to have to find somewhere else to go, and pretty much keep doing what we're doing until we can find a place."
Those who choose to relocate to Camp 99, which the county opened in the 500 block of Highway 99, will receive assistance moving belongings and bus passes, officials said.
At that location, homeless people can be connected with services that assist the unhoused.
Eugene City Council gets update on downtown improvements
The Eugene City Council received an update on the improvements police and city staff made to downtown over the summer.
During the works session, the city's planning department and police told councilors that reports show more people are spending time downtown, but there is still a negative perception.
Sergeant Julie Smith of the Eugene Police Department said programs like the day-use storage area have been a success but believe there is still room for improvement.
"We do face challenges, but things are getting better," Smith said. "It says something that I'm willing to bring my family downtown. What we are doing is working."
During the fall, Eugene police installed mobile security cameras downtown. Smith said they hope to have more officers patrol downtown in the coming months. City leaders said they plan to hire a downtown operations manager to oversee many other projects.
The city council is expected to consider adding more funding to help improve the downtown area in December.
While this is a problem, one must wonder how much is spent cleaning up and monitoring legal homeless camps on an ongoing basis.0 -
quote:Originally posted by jimdeere
quote:Originally posted by Brookwood
It sounds to me like whoever is getting paid for cleaning up the camps must either be related to the town mayor or is paying out bribe money for the privilege!
I'd clean up these camps for half of what is being paid out![:p]
Make sure you have all your shots up to date.
They are a Bio Hazard Site when they are done. Needles and feces everywhere. Most folks will not let their kids uses the park in the area because of this.0 -
Actually we do have legal Homeless camps in the Area. But most of the folks will now use it cause their are rules.
These legal Camps are Normally run by St. Vincent de Paul Organization. Will say folks that end up there are actually trying to get off the streets.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Ditch-Runner
one way bus Or cattle truck ride to Mexico no stopping dump on the south side of the border no ID and 50.00 in there pockets make sure the mexicans know about the money [}:)]
years ago the mayor of Cincinnati Oh loaded up buses full of the cities homeless one way ticket to Florida. but got in trouble .. but it was one hell of a idea
Reminds me of the "Freedom Rides North" campaign around 1961 when The White Citizens Councils would provide free bus tickets for Negros to go north.0 -
there's immigrants and there's inmigrants...both demand and expect FREEBIES...past time to get tough....I DO NOT OWE YOU 0
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