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Resolution, Study of Text Amendments to City Plan Commission
Driscoll, Gadus, Jones, Komives, Kramer, Martinez
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Submitting to the Toledo City Plan Commission a request for a review of proposed text amendments to Toledo Municipal Code Chapter 1104 by enacting Section 1104.2800 "Detention Facility" and Section 1104.2801 "Special Use Permit Required"; authorizing a public hearing on said text amendments and publication of said hearing; and declaring an emergency.
Summary
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
WHEREAS, the City of Toledo desires to promote policies that advance public safety, inclusion, accountability, and public trust; and
WHEREAS, in response to increased federal immigration enforcement efforts, this proposed text amendment is part of a package of policies that are intended to provide clarity to both its employees and the public as to the City's involvement with immigration enforcement efforts; and
WHEREAS, the City does not operate any services for the purpose of federal immigration laws and enforcement of civil immigration is under the sole authority of the federal government; and
WHEREAS, Toledo is home to thousands of immigrants, refugees, and their families who all make this city their home and in light of recent immigration enforcement efforts, Council feels an obligation to enact policies that demonstrate our support and protection for those residents; and
WHEREAS, detention facilities have unique operational characteristics, health and safety considerations, and require a unique set of public services. This makes them distinct in their land use and oversight needs. Thus, in order to determine the suitability of proposed facilities for a select location a special use permit should be required;
NOW THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1: That the Toledo City Plan Commission review zoning regulations and detention centers as contained in Toledo Municipal Code Chapter 1104 "Use Regulations" by enact...
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