It will take another two weeks before Homewood first responders have the tools in their toolbox to address homelessness in the city.

An ordinance to deal with encampments and related matters failed to receive unanimous consent from the City Council. Barring a change to the ordinance, the matter can be voted up or down during the council’s next meeting on October 13.

A chorus of boos rained down from the nearly full council chamber when Melanie Geer answered no on a roll call for unanimous consent.

Geer said later in Monday’s meeting that a government body can put too much pressure on itself to immediately bring a matter to a vote. She said she had heard from citizens who feared the council might be moving too fast.

Public Safety Committee Chairman Andy Gwaltney admitted to being disapp

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