FOLSOM – The City of Folsom has approved a new two-year agreement with Bio-One Sacramento to handle the growing need for professional homeless encampment cleanups across the city, a move officials say is necessary to protect public health, safety, and the environment.
The $157,456 agreement, funded from the city’s General Fund, was authorized during the Aug. 26 City Council meeting following a staff report presented by Interim Police Chief Randy Ulibarri. Under the contract, Bio-One will continue providing specialized cleanup services at homeless encampments located throughout Folsom, including areas managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
City leaders point to the rising presence of encampments in recent years, many of which have resulted in significant hazards, ranging from discarded drug paraphernalia and biohazardous waste to debris left in creeks, preserves, and wildlife corridors. Ulibarri noted that while homelessness remains a complex social issue requiring long-term solutions, immediate attention to the environmental and safety impacts of these camps is a priority…