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Over $150K spent on reducing crime, cleaning up homeless hot spot on East Lancaster
- Fort Worth expands the HOPE team and seven-day-a-week cleanup along East Lancaster to tackle crime and homelessness.
- City officials say the effort costs could top $250,000 if daily rates continue through March 5.
- Environmental services expanded cleanup efforts seven days a week as part of the corridor initiative.
- Officials report 74 citations and 265 campsites cleared by Feb. 17.
- City seeks long-term safety by expanding HOPE coverage and data-driven policing.
- Some council members worry the crackdown could displace homeless people to other city areas.
- Officials report some citywide homeless counts, including roughly 2,702 homeless residents with nearly 800 chronically homeless.
- City says the focus is safety and cleanup, not a displacement push, with ongoing partner support.
- City officials aim to connect homeless individuals with shelters and services through targeted outreach.
- The initiative follows broader city discussions on addressing the rising homeless population.
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