. Rudy Bizzell Answer from the city of Fort Lauderdale that I received regarding this issue. -feeding the homeless.\ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jack Seiler To: Rudy Bizzell Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2014 11:02 PM Subject: Re: scrooge Thanks for your input and for caring about the homeless. We truly appreciate the concern and respectful approach, and we recognize that this is a very difficult and emotional issue. The City Commission did not realize that requiring the homeless be fed in safe, secure, sanitary and healthy conditions would be distorted by the media as an attack on the homeless. The City Commission did not ban feeding the homeless in the City of Fort Lauderdale and did not make it illegal to feed the homeless; the City Commission only regulated the location of those feedings. In fact, there are numerous locations where homeless feedings may be legally held in the City, including our downtown. You can read the ordinance online at our website: FortLauderdale.gov. Further, the cycle of homeless and homelessness on the streets of Fort Lauderdale is unacceptable, and this City Commission will do everything possible to get them off the streets and into the right programs, to the appropriate facilities, and to the proper resources necessary to turn their lives around. This City Commission also does substantial charitable work for the homeless here in South Florida, volunteer at the local homeless assistance center, contribute financially to assist homeless programs and benefits, and work on several successful homeless veterans programs and projects. You can find many of those programs listed on our website at FortLauderdale.gov. Your assistance is also appreciated, and we welcome volunteers, partners, charitable contributions, donations, and all levels of support. Best wishes and Happy Thanksgiving. John P. Jack Seiler City of Fort Lauderdale, FL : Home The mission of the Fort Lauderdale City Commission is to represent the public interest; promote quick and... fortlauderdale.gov
Posted on: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 12:50:47 +0000
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