A tiny home at the since-decommissioned Peninsula Crossing safe rest village site. Photo: Meira Gebel/Axios
Mayor Keith Wilson said the city will "exit" 80 to 90 residents from its alternative homeless shelter sites who are considered "unwilling to engage" with services and have been there for more than 120 days, according to the Oregonian.
The big picture: The move comes after the city reinstated its outdoor camping ban and implemented a 120-day limit on how long people can stay at alternative shelter sites, which include tiny homes and motels where private rooms, meals and 24/7 wraparound services are offered.
What he's saying: "The city of Portland cannot indefinitely utilize emergency units with individuals unwilling to engage with those who are here to help them," Wilson said in a memo to city councilors this week.
He added that the limit is in line with "nationwide best practices" and will include a provision for providers to waive it for residents experiencing mental health issues.
The bottom line: Those who are asked to leave will first go through a final warning process, where policy and expectations will be reinforced, and if they don't comply, a bed at an overnight shelter will be offered instead.
