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The City of Normanâs decision to clear out a homeless encampment drew criticism from some local advocates.
The northeast corner of Alameda Street and Carter Avenue was deeded at no cost to the city by William H. Matoon Revocable Trust upon the approval of the Norman City Council during the April 9, 2021 meeting.
City spokeswoman Annahylse Meyer said 20 people were living in unsanitary conditions, and two additional people were arrested on warrants unrelated to the relocation.
The camp posed a public health risk, she said. City records show the cost to clean it up will be $50,000.
âI think itâs important to note that this is not an eviction â it is a relocation from an unsanitary encampment situation to a shelter where individuals can begin or continue a housing plan for sustainable permanent housing,â she said. âWeâve been working closely with the Continuum of Care [CoC] throughout the process, and to date CoC caseworkers have identif
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