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FT. LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) – Just in time for the holidays, the City of Ft. Lauderdale has come up with a way to help the homeless who have relatives in other parts of the country willing to take care of them.

On Tuesday, the city’s commission approved a $25,000 program which will buy them one-way bus tickets out of town. The program won’t cost taxpayers a dime. It’s being paid for by the Florida Law Enforcement Trust Fund, which is money confiscated from criminals.

Vice Mayor Bobby DuBose was the only commissioner to vote against the program. DuBose voiced his opinion that there were other ways the money could be used to help the homeless. He said he was also concerned that some homeless people may take advantage of the program and use it as a cheap vacation.

Under terms of the program, any participant would only be eligible to receive a free ticket once.

Vicki Nugent, who now calls Stranahan Park in downtown Ft. Lauderdale home, never dreamed one day she would be living on the streets.

“I came here because my boyfriend was on the run and I left Johnstown, Pennsylvania and came here five years and four months ago and I been here ever since,” said Nugent. “I just got stuck. I can’t explain it.”

Nugent said she’d be eligible for the program because she has several families members willing to take care of her back home.

“I have three younger sisters, my grand children, my daughters and two of my sons,” said Nugent.

Sean Cononie, who runs a homeless shelter in Hollywood, said if Fort Lauderdale runs its program the same way Broward County does, and the homeless aren’t forced onto buses to leave, he’s all in favor.

“We need to not force the homeless into leaving town. That’s their God given right to be where ever they want to be. But if they want to go home and the city’s willing put them home, I think it’s a great opportunity for both parties,” said Cononie.

Nugent, who hopes to one day leave the streets behind, said she’s going to look into it.

So far, about 100 homeless people like Nugent have expressed interest in the program. The city hopes to have it up and running by early January.

Author:	Hopwin [ Thu Dec 22, 2011 3:29 pm ]
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Quote: Ft. Lauderdale To Offer Homeless Free Rides Out Of Town FT. LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) – Just in time for the holidays, the City of Ft. Lauderdale has come up with a way to help the homeless who have relatives in other parts of the country willing to take care of them. On Tuesday, the city’s commission approved a $25,000 program which will buy them one-way bus tickets out of town. The program won’t cost taxpayers a dime. It’s being paid for by the Florida Law Enforcement Trust Fund, which is money confiscated from criminals. Vice Mayor Bobby DuBose was the only commissioner to vote against the program. DuBose voiced his opinion that there were other ways the money could be used to help the homeless. He said he was also concerned that some homeless people may take advantage of the program and use it as a cheap vacation. Under terms of the program, any participant would only be eligible to receive a free ticket once. Vicki Nugent, who now calls Stranahan Park in downtown Ft. Lauderdale home, never dreamed one day she would be living on the streets. “I came here because my boyfriend was on the run and I left Johnstown, Pennsylvania and came here five years and four months ago and I been here ever since,” said Nugent. “I just got stuck. I can’t explain it.” Nugent said she’d be eligible for the program because she has several families members willing to take care of her back home. “I have three younger sisters, my grand children, my daughters and two of my sons,” said Nugent. Sean Cononie, who runs a homeless shelter in Hollywood, said if Fort Lauderdale runs its program the same way Broward County does, and the homeless aren’t forced onto buses to leave, he’s all in favor. “We need to not force the homeless into leaving town. That’s their God given right to be where ever they want to be. But if they want to go home and the city’s willing put them home, I think it’s a great opportunity for both parties,” said Cononie. Nugent, who hopes to one day leave the streets behind, said she’s going to look into it. So far, about 100 homeless people like Nugent have expressed interest in the program. The city hopes to have it up and running by early January.

Author:	Rorinthas [ Thu Dec 22, 2011 3:33 pm ]
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So long as it's voluntary, what's not to like?

Author:	Lenas [ Thu Dec 22, 2011 3:36 pm ]
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Win.

Author:	Hopwin [ Thu Dec 22, 2011 3:55 pm ]
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Rorinthas wrote: So long as it's voluntary, what's not to like? It countermands the Cleveland program of Shanghai'ing them onto a bus bound for Ft. Lauderdale... They really need to coordinate these things better.

Author:	Rorinthas [ Thu Dec 22, 2011 4:43 pm ]
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They won't all be coming back to Cleveland hopefully.

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Author:	Arathain Kelvar [ Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:39 am ]
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LOL Yeah, I see where you're going with that, but it's intended to get people to a location where they can be off the streets, or at least near their families. That would be awesome for a mayor to come up with a voluntary program that provides $1,000 and a free ticket to any city of their choice, provided they stay out of the city for at least 2 years.

Author:	Rorinthas [ Fri Dec 23, 2011 9:51 am ]
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How would you enforce it? I'm not as keen on giving out a chunk of money.

Author:	shuyung [ Fri Dec 23, 2011 10:54 am ]
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Enforce which part? If they didn't have the wherewithal to leave Ft. Lauderdale previously, what makes you think they'll be able to make it back? Also, I'm skeptical that any of them have family willing to take care of them, since apparently the family in question haven't sprung for a bus ticket so far.

Author:	Rorinthas [ Fri Dec 23, 2011 9:03 pm ]
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I meant the suggestion of giving them 1000 dollars if they stay out of the city. The actual thing is fine and fairly enforable.

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