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The section of 4th St., South has become increasingly more populated by homeless near the Salvation Army. The people are out on the sidewalks and grassy areas during the day and overnight. The area for many blocks is very littered now. Panhandling is on the rise as well. I was approached by three different people during one visit to Wendy's. It's starting to feel very unsafe. One of the main concerns is that people are crossing the street day and night in the middle of the block. There is no warning to car drivers that these people are going to start crossing in the middle of the block particularly at night. Many are crossing very slowly with carts Cains Walkers or in wheelchairs. This is very concerning and a safety issue. This is also happening a little further south of 22nd Ave. on fourth Street south between the grocery mart and the gas station. Very dangerous for pedestrians and drivers. I have already reported this to nonemergency police as well as the community center in that district. They all suggested that I go through this channel to be heard. In the city work with the salvation army to come up with an innovative response to the needs of these people. Perhaps they can be located with in the property of salvation army and or be paid a small amount to collect litter in the area. Just an idea thank you, kim
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Reconnu Mayor's Action Center 5 (Utilisateur inscrit)
This report has been forwarded to the Office of Veteran, Social & Homeless Services - information may be found on this page of the StPete.org website:
http://www.stpete.org/community/homelessness/
We work closely with various City departments and local social service providers to address issues faced by our homeless population, and we also work with neighborhood associations to address the concerns they have, as well. Our Police Department has a Street Outreach Team that actively canvasses areas where the activities of the homeless are noticed, and they will continue doing so to ensure the safety of all citizens. Please immediately report any criminal activity or safety concerns to the SPPD directly by calling 727-893-7780 if not an emergency, or 911 if an emergency. Thank you.
Mayor's Action Center 5 (Utilisateur inscrit)
Veteran, Social and Homeless Services (Utilisateur inscrit)
Thank you for reporting this issue. I have forwarded your comments to our Police Department and our homeless street outreach team to their request their assistance in addressing these issues. We share your concerns for the safety of the people crossing the street in an unsafe manner, and I have asked our police to monitor this activity for the safety of the pedestrians as well as drivers traveling in this vicinity. I have also requested a meeting with officials of the Salvation Army to discuss how we can work together on addressing these issues and the impact it is having on the surrounding neighborhood. I appreciate you taking the time to report these issues assure you we are working hard to address them.
Thank you
Cliff Smith
Manager of Veterans, Social and Homeless Services
Mayor's Action Center 5 (Utilisateur inscrit)
eddie4x (Utilisateur inscrit)
Community Eyes (Utilisateur inscrit)
DanO (Utilisateur inscrit)
Lifer (Utilisateur inscrit)
Lifer (Utilisateur inscrit)
*jem* (Utilisateur inscrit)
anonymous (Utilisateur inscrit)
patburg (Utilisateur inscrit)
The homeless issue is considerably more difficult and delicate. I would like to think we could all meet for idea exchange and attempt to remedy this complex issue.....and it is COMPLEX. This same situation exists in every vibrant city and it makes sense. Homeless won't just wander into the everglades, they are trying to survive and we have to find a way to help them. Lets call Lisa Wheeler-Bowman and put our heads together. I LOVE ST PETE
Will Felder (Utilisateur inscrit)
Clos Customer Support (Membre officiel vérifié)
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