To amend section 161.10 of the Columbus City Codes to prohibit City employees from holding secondary employment with certain federal agencies; to repeal existing section 161.10; and to declare any emergency.

This ordinance amends Section 161.10 of the Columbus City Codes to prohibit City employees from holding secondary employment with U.S. Customs and Border Protections (CBP) and/or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The purpose is to ensure that any city employees working with these federal agencies do so only through official duties requiring supervisor approval, and not in relation to 287(g) agreements or other immigration enforcement actions.

Key Provisions:

• Prohibition: City employees are barred from outside employment with CBP or ICE.
• Rationale: To prevent employees from engaging in federal immigration enforcement activities without the City's knowledge or consent, and to align with other legislative efforts.
• Impact of Non-Adoption: Potential for city employees to hold outside employment with CBP or ICE without City awareness or consent.
• Budget Implications: No direct operating or capital budget cost or savings are anticipated.
• Community Engagement: A City Council hearing was held on February 17, 2026, to solicit feedback.
• Effective Date: The code change is designated as an emergency action and will take effect immediately upon the Mayor's signature or 10 days after passage, whichever is sooner.