2 Edmonton Councilors Say Homeless Pilot Camp Too Expensive
Two weeks ago in an 11-2 vote, the council asked the administration to study the idea, then report the cost and provide recommendations. The administration said in a written report that it would cost $2.1 million to operate three small-scale camps from early August to late October. City staff is not recommending implementation of the pilot program, “due to time constraints for operation and shutdown before winter, significant operating costs, lack of opportunity to do this project in partnership with neighborhoods, and potential regulatory approvals,” according to the report....