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Library - City of Loveland Colorado - Emergency Unauthorized Encampment Ban Public Update for the week of Jan 7 2024 01 January 2100 ( news )
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City Council approved an emergency unauthorized encampment ban ordinance on May 17 , 2022 to reduce the risk of fire and preserve public and private property .
City staff began operating under an Incident Command System ( ICS ) Model on May 18 with three working groups comprised of staff from 12 City departments/divisions along with partners at the Loveland Fire Rescue authority ( LFRA ) .
The Encampment Team meets weekly . This dashboard is a summary of work completed this week .
By The Numbers
345+
Total encampments removed since
June 24 , 2022
313+
Total campers that have moved since
June 24 , 2022
140
Average # of people served daily in the LRC Day Center
161
Total # of unduplicated people who used LRC Day Center and Overnight Shelter
75
Average # of people using LRC night shelter and motels this week
Please note: Total number of citations issued for unauthorized camping is now reported in the "Case Status for Encampment Violations" section below .
Encampment Removal
Encampments were removed from Cottonwood Run Natural Area , River ' s Edge Natural Area and other sites across the City .
Public Works has dedicated a part - time employee to monitor the Foundry parking garage . The building attendant will perform various cleaning activities , remove graffiti , and assist with encampment reporting .
We encourage the public to report any encampments they see to the City so that we can monitor and follow - up accordingly .
King ' s Crossing
Fairgrounds/Barnes Park
Cottonwood Run
River ' s Edge
RVs
Other
Camps removed this week
0
0
1
1
0
2
Campers moved this week
0
0
1
1
- -
2
Remaining camps*
0
0
0
1
- -
2
Please note: Encampment removal numbers reported weekly are moment - in - time counts tracked when City crews go out weekly for encampment enforcement and removal . Some encampments come and go on their own , so numbers can and do vary each week .
*Based on number of camps tracked , including adjacent Larimer County jurisdiction sites .
Shelter Update
Prior to the Emergency Unauthorized Encampment Ban taking effect , Loveland did not have a year - round shelter space .
The City is now managing the Loveland Resource Center and the S . Railroad Facility Shelter . The S . Railroad Facility is completed and is the City’s main overnight shelter space , with the Loveland Resource Center remaining open for daytime use as well as overflow shelter needs .
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Loveland Resource Center:
The LRC is open Sunday through Friday from 7 a . m . — 7 p . m . and Monday through Sunday from 7 p . m . — 7 a . m . .
Visit the shelters webpagefor the most up - to - date information . The LRC is located at 137 S . Lincoln Ave . , Loveland , CO 80537 and its phone numbers are 970 - 962 - 2951 and 970 - 962 - 2952 .
Overnight Shelter:
The LRC changed from being the primary overnight shelter space to use as an overflow shelter or shelter for people who had difficulty getting to SRF .
An average of 21 people per night utilized the LRC .
S . Railroad Facility:
The SRF is open daily from 7 p . m . – 7 a . m .
Visit the shelters webpagefor the most up - to - date information . The SRF is located at 300 S . Railroad Ave . , Loveland , CO 80537 and its phone number is 970 - 962 - 3241 .
Overnight Shelter:
An average of 49 people per night utilized the SRF .
The highest number sheltered per night is 50 .
Short - term Shelter/Motels:
*Motel use is reserved for overflow shelter needs due to winter weather emergencies and to accommodate individuals with disabilities .
Three people utilized a motel to accommodate a disability and five additional people utilized a motel due to inclement weather .
Restoration
Reseeding efforts at Kings Crossing Natural Area have been highly effective as a result of early rains in 2023 and keeping the site closed for access while the vegetation establishes . Staff worked throughout the summer and fall on weed management to restore the site to its native state . Staff will continue to assess the establishment of vegetation and work with the citywide encampment team on the appropriate timing of re - opening the site for public access in 2024 .
Success Stories
Removing barriers to supportive housing . With three newly trained staff , the Community Partnership team recently entered several people into the Vulnerability Index Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool ( VI - SPDAT ) that enters guests into the Coordinated Assessment and Housing Placement System ( CAHPS ) . Once entered into the VI - SPDAT , those experiencing homelessness can get into the system that prioritizes future housing opportunities .
So far during the month of January , shelter staff has performed seven VI - SPDATS with guests .
Four additional people have moved into the St . Valentine Apartments , a supportive housing project in Loveland .
Connecting people to resources .
Homeward Alliance assisted seven people obtain either identification documents or public benefits , and two people with glasses . .
173 breakfast bags were distributed at the LRC through a partnership with the Loveland Community Kitchen .
Case Status for Encampment Violations
The following is a snapshot of the encampment - related case statuses in the municipal court from June 24 , 2022 to December 31 , 2023 . Data will be updated monthly .
9 . 47 . 020 ( 1 ) – Unauthorized Camping Private Property
Case Status
Number of Cases
Arraignment continued
1
Bond Return Hearing
4
Continued Arraignment
11
Dismissed as recommended by the City Prosecutor
7
Sentenced ( 5 - days jail )
3
Sentenced ( Probation )
2
Warrant
2
Total
30
9 . 47 . 020 ( 2 ) – Unauthorized Camping Public Property
Case Status
Number of Cases
Bond Return Hearing
1
Continued Arraignment
6
Dismissed as recommended by the City Prosecutor
34
Sentenced ( 3 - days jail )
2
Sentenced ( 7 - days jail )
4
Sentenced ( 10 - days jail )
1
Sentenced ( 12 - days jail )
1
Sentenced ( 14 - days jail )
1
Sentenced ( Probation )
12
Sentenced to Deferred Sentence
1
Sentenced to Alternative Sentencing Work Release
2
Warrant
14
Total
79
Budget Update
$1 . 25 million has been approved in the 2023 Budget for the Unauthorized Encampment Program . Expenses for 2022 totaled $1 , 102 , 142 . 76 .
Year - to - Date Encampment Expenses ( through December 31 , 2023 )
Amount
Temporary Shelter Capital
$1 , 083 , 032 . 24
Shelter Employees Payroll
$909 , 355 . 70
Security/Fire Watch
$365 , 447 . 72
Environmental
$327 , 582 . 26
Motel Rooms
$231 , 619 . 90
Misc . Expenses
$61 , 239 . 80
Storage
$16 , 617 . 51
Food
$11 , 741 . 67
YTD Total
$3 , 006 , 636 . 80
Timeline
May 17 , 2022
City Council Adopts Emergency Unauthorized Encampment Ban Ordinance
June 17 , 2022
First notice issued to campers
June 24 , 2022
First encampments removed , campers moved to shelter
Mid - July
Loveland Resource Center ( LRC ) opened for daytime use
July 14 , 2022
Concept Review held by City’s Development Review Team for S . Railroad Site shelter
July 26 , 2022
Encampment update , shelter proposal to City Council
Aug . 1 , 2022
LRC opened for overnight shelter
Aug . 10 , 2022
Neighborhood Meeting for S . Railroad Site
Aug . 24 , 2022
Encampment public Town Hall meeting
Sept . 30 , 2022
Closed King’s Crossing Natural Area for restoration
Sept . 30 , 2022
Tents with 20 beds activated at LRC
April 12 , 2023
Phase one of the South Railroad Facility Shelter completed; SRF opens with 35 beds
July 26 , 2023
Loveland Police Department ' s Community Impact Unit established
Dec . 19 , 2023
St . Valentine Apartments new resident move - in began
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