After a year of negotiations and multiple hearings, we have come to the conclusion that the proposed homeless shelter campus at Kettner and Vine can no longer advance,” Gloria said. “As a result, we will present alternative solutions to the City Council on Feb.

The 1,000-bed shelter would have been the city's largest, but costs and operational concerns amid a tight budget picture proved insurmountable.

Following months of discussions with the property owner and the City Council, Mayor Todd Gloria Friday announced the proposed homeless shelter in Middletown was no longer realistic.