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In the past, the city has had a tough time containing the homeless population, particularly downtown. A 2004 federal lawsuit claimed that police ran an unlawful sweep to clear the area of vagrants before Fourth of July celebrations. The city later agreed to a settlement that gave about two dozen indigent plaintiffs $1,200 each. But a law aimed at panhandling may have an easier time passing legal scrutiny. Cities from South Florida to Southern California have placed restrictions on begging.

Targeting aggressive panhandling was part of Rudolph assault as mayor of New York on quality- of-life crimes, made famous for its focus on So long as there is not a complete ban, the courts have generally found that restricting when, where and how beggars can practice their trade is a reasonable limit on the First Amendment, said Michael Scott, an associate law professor at the University of Wisconsin. be aggressive and threatening in the act of asking money no more than you can in any kind of communica- tion you have with Scott said. He added that certain places, such as an ATM machine or at a restaurant, are because the beggar knows their mark has money on them. Even so, the proposed regulations irk Dan Buck, chief executive of the St. Patrick Center, one of the largest homeless service agencies.

endorse Buck said. rather see the court time and the police time go to get these guys services not just stacking huge nes on them that they will never The new panhandling rules call for rst-time offenders to receive a warning. Multiple violations carry a ne of up to $500 and as much as a month in jail. At urging, the proposal was amended to include provisions that would refer panhandlers to community outreach programs. Buck still think enough.

dealing with the symptoms of homelessness trying to Band-Aid a problem where surgery is Buck said. The author of the panhandling measure, Central West End Alderman Lyda Krewson, believes many panhandlers are not homeless. interested in regular she said. panhandling is more That sentiment is shared in the Central West End, where proprietors worry that the more aggressive panhandlers become, the more customers will stay away. are so aggressive that they actually come into the restaurant and walk around the tables and ask for said Derek Gamlin, who runs Sub- Zero, a vodka bar.

And they want the type of change that jingles, said Dennis Gorg, who runs a popular all-night java shop, the Coffee Cartel. hand a panhandler in the Central West End a quarter, they thank you. They scoff at Gorg said. Turning down a panhandler altogether can elicit a nasty parry, Gorg warns. you give them some money, they always have a response for he says.

response is oftentimes While businesses lobby City Hall for stiffer laws, they also are launching their own campaign against panhandling. The Central West End Association has acquired a decommissioned parking meter that will be used to collect donations to be given to social service agencies. They hope it will compete with panhandlers, giving people an alternate way to give. They also recruited a former police cer who interviewed local panhandlers to gain insight into the problem. One of the regulars interviewed is Johnny Thomas, 45, who one night this week was waiting on Euclid Avenue.

Thomas, who uses a wheelchair and says he spends time at a downtown shelter, said he is not one of the aggressive panhandlers. I just sit he says. But he has seen others use tactics when turned down for a donation. get mad, start cussing, calling them all kinds of Thomas said. While working the area in front of an Irish pub, Thomas says he panhandles for food money enough for a pieces of not doing that he said.

I want to be 314-622-3580 St. Louis is poised to ban panhandling THE PROPOSAL The city anti-panhandling bill would prohibit: Asking for money after a person has said no. Seeking money in exchange for washing a car window. Panhandling between 7 p.m. (8 p.m.

during daylight saving time) and 7 a.m. Begging near an ATM, bank, sidewalk cafe, school or public doorway Asking for money at bus or MetroLink stop Penalties First offense: Warning ticket Second offense: Up to 30 days of community service, a ne of up to $500, or both Three or more violations: Up to a month in jail Offenders would be offered referral to a community outreach program. BEGGING FROM A1.