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Homeless Camp In Denver Moves 1 Block Away After 7-Day Cleanup Notice

DENVER (CBS4)- Denver Public Works crews executed a homeless camp cleanup at 21st and California on Friday. The City of Denver reached a settlement last week with a group of people experiencing homelessness.

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The homeless camp cleanup at 21st and California on Sept. 27, 2019. (credit: CBS)

Part of the settlement requires seven days notice before a cleanup can happen. That week deadline happened on Sept. 27.

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The homeless camp cleanup at 21st and California on Sept. 27, 2019. (credit: CBS)

The people who were part of the homeless camp ended up moving one block away from the original camp.

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The homeless camp cleanup at 21st and California on Sept. 27, 2019. (credit: CBS)

If the city wants to cleanup that area, another seven days notice must be given.

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The homeless camp cleanup at 21st and California on Sept. 27, 2019. (credit: CBS)

The city offered those who are homeless a place to store their belongings free of charge. Other services like shelters were also offered to those living on the streets.

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