Homeless Strategies

Allocates up to $648,136.56 in Texas Opioid Settlement funds across the Fire Department, Homeless Strategies Division, and Neighborhood Services Department, and authorizes the use of up to $75,000 in interest earnings, with an appropriation ordinance.

(ALL) Approve the Allocation of Texas Opioid Settlement Funds in the Amount Up to $648,136.56 to the City of Fort Worth Fire Department, the City of Fort Worth Homeless Strategies Division, and the Ci

A new multi-department public safety initiative launched in January targets the East Lancaster corridor (bounded by Cypress Street and East Presidio Street) to sustainably address illegal street camping, violent crime, and homelessness, following a November 2025 large-scale cleanup by the HOPE Unit and partner city departments. The initiative is a collaborative effort among HOPE, Central Patrol, Central Bikes, Homeless Strategies, Environmental Services, and community outreach partners.

New public safety initiative focuses on East Lancaster corridor