Public safety and unhoused individuals downtown
Summary
A board member reported a sharp uptick in unhoused people, including travelers, trying doors and camping near downtown buildings in the last 60 days, and asked whether HRDC incentives are drawing people to Bozeman. Meanwhile HRDC is offering de-escalation training for downtown staff, the parking garage bathrooms may reopen with URD help, and the BID is buying AEDs for the garage.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
The URD may help fund parking garage bathroom improvements; AED purchase costs are being trimmed by buying through the city's fire equipment contract.
Downtown business owners, employees and visitors get training, defibrillators and cleaner facilities.
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