One noticing a difference. I have noticed more security. Reporter for the downtown partnership, perception is a big deal. The mall brought in 16 million in sales tax revenue last year alone. Police admit as a try to clean up the 16th street mall, the homeless are just going elsewhere. Like here, a mile and a half away to other parts of the city or even beyond. The problem hasnt gone away so we do see some displacement. Some of it has moved outside the city. We have heard from our neighboring cities and districts. Reporter police are also reevaluating the number of officers staff here as we head into typically slower winter months. . Reporter next years proposed budget would add 16 offices downtown, a more permanent presence on the mall. You know, anytime you get the Crime Prevention aspect, you get people who can take ownership of the area. Reporter the owner of the appaloosa grill wants to seek more officers at the latenight hours. He says the city is not quite there yet. Its definite
Larimer County Commissioners approved a $1 million grant Tuesday to help Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity purchase nine lots for future affordable housing.
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