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Clearwater poised to institute more laws that target the homeless
By Drew Harwell, Times Staff Writer
In Print: Saturday, July 14, 2012


CLEARWATER — This city could soon outlaw a harrowing crime: sitting.

Sitting or lying down on sidewalks or other public rights of way on Clearwater Beach, downtown or in the East Gateway neighborhood could mean a $500 fine, 60 days in jail or both.

The sitting ban is among a flurry of new ordinances the City Council will consider Monday as part of its crackdown on homeless people.

The council also could drop the hammer on sleeping outside, panhandling and bathing in public sinks. Like public sitting, each crime would be an arrestable offense.

The sitting ban is one of the most extreme proposals in a city already known for welding shut public bathrooms, turning off access to water in public areas and discouraging donations to a long-running soup kitchen......................>>>>.............................>>>....................http://www.tampabay.com/news/localgovernment/article1240252.ece

That is just SOOOOO Schenectady.

The METROPLEX/GILLEN has done such a great job....that even the city mission has to EXPAND!!! With all of the non-profits that enjoy a tax free existence, there should be NO HOMELESS folks in need sitting, sleeping, puking or pi$$ing on the city streets........yes?