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Councilors press parks officials for clearer process on homeless encampments after Garfield Park cleanup
Summary
Councilors asked Indy Parks how encampments are identified, serviced and removed after a messy Garfield Park site prompted concerns; staff said Office of Public Health and Safety and IMPD coordinate outreach and removal when people decline services.
Councilors pressed Parks and Recreation officials on March 6 for clearer procedures after councilors and residents raised concerns about the time it took to clear homeless encampments and the condition of some parks, citing Garfield Park as an example.
Councilor Jared Evans asked staff to “talk me through the process” for responding to homeless camps. Director Boyd said the process usually involves coordination between the Office of Public Health and Safety (OPHS), the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) and professional blended service organizations that…
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