To create new chapter 155 - City Property and Immigration Enforcement Matters; and to declare an emergency.

This ordinance creates a new chapter (155) in the Columbus City Code concerning City Property and Immigration Enforcement Matters. The primary purpose is to prevent the use of city-controlled property, staff, and resources to aid federal immigration law enforcement.

Key Provisions:

• Prohibition on Use of City Property: City personnel are prohibited from using city-controlled parking lots, vacant lots, or garages as staging areas, processing locations, or operational bases for federal immigration enforcement.
• Restricted Access: Federal immigration authorities are prohibited from entering "semi-restricted" city-controlled spaces (e.g., employee-only areas requiring badge access) without presenting a judicial warrant or other legal instrument. City employees must request proof of such authorization.
• Reporting Requirement: City employees who become aware of collaboration with immigration enforcement authorities are required to report it to their department head or human resources. Failure to report may lead to disciplinary action.
• Rationale: Columbus City Council believes city assets should not support what they describe as "disruptive" and "aggressive tactics" by federal immigration officers. The code change aims to provide clear guidance to city staff.
• Effective Date: The code change will be enacted as an emergency measure.