Description
Apparent homeless persons illegally living in tent(s) in an area designated a "Nature Preserve," located adjacent to the intersection of Gandy Blvd and Glen Lakes Blvd. N. Across from the First Baptist Church. They are lighting fires, leaving trash, and possibly illegally tapping into the City's potable water supply line. This is a dangerous public hazard, especially with an impending hurricane strike.
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Mr. News (Registered User)
Acknowledged St Pete Service Center 1 (Verified Official)
Thank you for reporting this issue to us via SeeClickFix St. Pete. This report has been forwarded to the Office of Veteran, Social & Homeless Services. While Homelessness is not illegal, the City addresses homelessness and related social issues City-wide by utilizing a two-tiered philosophy of service referral followed by enforcement.
Our Police Department has a Street Outreach Team (PATH) that actively canvasses areas where the activities of the homeless are noticed, and they will continue doing so to ensure the safety of all citizens. Police Assisting the Homeless (PATH) non-emergency Homeless Hotline voicemail can be reached at 727-551-3783.
Please immediately report any criminal activity or safety concerns to the SPPD directly by calling 727-893-7780 if not an emergency or 911 if an emergency. Thank you.
We work closely with various City departments and local social service providers to address issues faced by our homeless population, and we also work with neighborhood associations to address the concerns they have as well. Information may be found on this page of the StPete.org website:
https://www.stpete.org/residents/community/homelessness_social_services.php
Closed CNA Outreach (Verified Official)
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. On 8/28/23, our Police Assisting The Homeless (PATH) team went out to this area. This property belongs to the First Baptist Church at 1900 Gandy Blvd. PATH has been aware of this location due to previous complaints. There have been numerous attempts to make contact with the unhoused. After some time midnight officers were finally able to make contact with this individual.
Officers came in contact with an individual and was advised by the individual, he has been in contact with the church and they gave him permission to stay there on a temporary basis. PATH made contact with the church and they confirmed this arrangement. An email has been sent to City Codes to remove the individual. PATH will continue to work with City codes to have the things removed. Thank you for your concern.