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AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
6B
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:Study SessionDate: July 24, 2024
Ordinance No. 5496to amend Chapter 9.32 COUNCIL MEETING Date: August 7, 2024
of the BremertonMunicipal Code entitled
Department: Police
Presenter: Chief Tom Wolfe
Phone: (360) 473-5224
SUMMARY:
certain portions of Chapter 9.32 which require the City to suspend enforcement of authorized
camping when an overnight shelter is not available.
ATTACHMENTS:1) Ordinance No.5496to amend BMCChapter ;
and2)Homeless Response Impact Presentation
FISCAL IMPACTS(Include Budgeted Amount): .
Potential increase of reports to Public Works/Bremerton1related to homeless concerns.
2023 direct costs -$91,650
2024 (through June 30) -$43,650
The above costs include equipment costs and impact to staff since field crews
are regularly pulled from other work to address these concerns.
Potential increase of Calls for Service to BPD as relatedto homeless concerns.
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2023: Responsible for 6.2% Calls for Service (specifically at 6, 8, Broadwayand MLK)
2024: Responsible for 7.2% Calls for Service in the same areas.
At a minimum of $459,000 for salaries,three Directed Enforcement Officers (D.E.T.) and two
Behavioral Health Navigators dedicate much of their time to related calls. Responses from
Patrol Officers
STUDY SESSION ACTION:Consent Agenda General Business Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to pass Ordinance No. 5496to amend Chapter 9.32, Unauthorized Camping, to amend
provisions relating to the suspension of enforcement of authorized camping regulations when
overnight shelter space is not available.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
Form Updated 11/09/2021