Fort Wayne City Council

Tuesday's council meeting was the last one before the Fort Wayne City Council is set to vote whether to renew the contract for the automatic license plate reading cameras.

The event will be held next week at the Grand Wayne Center. The Republicans on Fort Wayne's City Council refuse to move forward with discussion on the project until a formal public forum is held.

A 5-3 vote decided to keep the proposal on the docket for September.

The Anchor Resource Center has become a point of contention between City Hall and City Council, even dividing many in the city on what the best approach to homelessness in Fort Wayne is.

On Monday, city officials announced the opening of the Engage portal to gather public comment, questions and share information about the use of Flock license-plate reading cameras.

City Councilman Russ Jehl proposed the vote delay to allow council to codify the Fort Wayne Police Department's policies for greater oversight.

The city has opened up an online comment portal to allow residents to ask questions and share their thoughts on the proposed low-barrier shelter in the 300 block of East Washington Boulevard.

Councilman Russ Jehl pulled two of his three resolutions that he said would increase accountability around the data center. The third resolution to establish a "quality of life" task force was tabled until July.

Despite evidence of strong support for the project, the proposed-Anchor Resource Center will have to wait until later this year to move forward.