Requesting a full accounting of the May 2025 encampment clearing costs
General Committee makes recommendations; City Council makes the final decision.
This motion was defeated at General Committee, so it was not among the committee’s recommendations to Council.
Councillor Votes
Full Resolution Text
That Report FCSFS25-022 be amended as follows: That staff be directed to provide Council (by October 27, 2025) with a standalone report that includes: 1. A full accounting of all costs associated with the enforcement strategy to clear the City parks and spaces of encampments the week of May 27, 2025. This must include: -all staff time, whether regular or overtime across all involved divisions -all costs related to the temporary shelter at the Morrow Building -supplies, equipment, fencing, security, legal and any other related expenses - all service impacts elsewhere in the City caused by the diversion of staff and resources 2. An assessment of the outcomes and effectiveness of the enforcement strategy, including whether residents displaced from the encampment were rehoused, returned to the encampment or were otherwise supported.