The city of Kingston has announced it will be opening city hall for free guided tours this weekend.

Funding from the provincial and federal government will be used to build five affordable housing units in a 40-unit building.

The city says CAO Lanie Hurdle plans to visit Belle Park and discuss with campers next steps after council's Friday eviction date passes.

After receiving eviction notices Tuesday from bylaw officers, several people staying at Belle Park say they will not leave the park on Friday, the eviction deadline.

The 24-hour drop-in centre will be located at Artillery Park and offer food, support and community to people in need in the city beginning July 20.

The city is considering using the current Kingston Youth Shelter to house those camping out at Belle Park after their eviction.

The campers living in Kingston's Belle Park encampment will have a few more weeks there as the city announced another move-out date.

'There are individuals that are going to be in our community from elsewhere... They have a right to be in our community, treated with respect and dignity,' said Dr. Kieran Moore. 

“It isn’t erasing history, it isn’t a slap in the face to the city of Kingston, it is simply trying to grant the level of recognition and dignity to thousands of people," said Jesse Bell, who participated in Saturday's protest.

Metered parking fees are being reintroduced to Kingston starting next Monday.