SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane Parks and Recreation officials say the city’s new anti-camping ordinance clarifies how rangers should address illegal camps. But with a short-staffed team, they’re counting on November’s multi-million-dollar parks levy to boost safety by funding more rangers.

The $440 million 'Together Spokane' plan includes two separate ballot measures, including a .

The ordinance is a strict anti-camping ban that prohibits camping on or obstructing all public property and gives Spokane Police more discretion in offering services or issuing citations to those breaking the law.

Parks and Rec said the new will give park rangers better guidance on how to deal with illegal camping in Spokane Parks.

If the levy passes, the number of park rangers could increase from four, up to 16.

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