Ordinance
2032-2019
Enacted: New sections 2329.15 and 2329.16 in the
Columbus City Codes, decriminalizing marijuana by establishing offenses and
criminal penalties concerning misdemeanor possession of marijuana and
associated paraphernalia in the City of Columbus
Ordinance
1169-2021
Enacted: Chapter 235 to codify the
composition of the Civilian Police Review Board and Department of the Inspector
General for the Division of Police; to supplement the City Charter by
conferring expanded authority to the Board and the Department of the Inspector
General to exercise certain duties and responsibilities, including the
authority to develop administrative rules; receive, initiate, review, and cause
the investigation of complaints of misconduct; make recommendations on
resolutions of complaints; make recommendations on discipline; and in specific
circumstances, to subpoena witnesses and evidence; and to declare an emergency.
(AMENDED BY ORD. 0490-2022)
Ordinance
1425-2021
Grant Agreement With: Columbus State
Foundation
Grant For: Central Ohio Restored
Citizens Collaborative
Grant Support: Execution of 2021
Franklin County Re-entry Week Events
Grant Amount: $6,000
Ordinance
1558-2021
Grant Agreement With: Advocates for
Basic Legal Equality, Inc.
Grant For: Columbus Families
Together Fund Legal Services
Grant Support: Legal services for
immigrant and refugee families
Grant Amount: $300,000 *part of Families Together Fund
Ordinance
1559-2021
Grant Agreement With: Council on
Islamic Relations Ohio
Grant For: Columbus Families
Together Fund Legal Services
Grant Support: Legal services for immigrant and refugee
families
Grant Amount: $37,500 *Part of Families Together Fund
Ordinance
1560-2021
Grant Agreement With: Catholic
Social Services
Grant For: Our Lady of Guadalupe Columbus
Families Together Fund Legal Services
Grant Support: Legal services for
immigrant and refugee families
Grant Amount: $37,500 *Part of Families Together Fund
Ordinance
1583-2021
Grant Agreement With: Legal Aid
Society of Columbus
Grant For: Opportunity Port Program
Grant Support: Simplify record
sealing application process and expand access to legal support service for
Columbus residents with criminal records.
Grant Amount: $175,000
Ordinance
2570-2021
Contract Between: Franklin County
Municipal Court
Contract For: Unleashing Potential
“UP” Court Program
Contract Services: Support program
participants with dedicated caseworker to develop plan to assist with
navigating programs, needs and services
Contract Amount: $73,100
Ordinance
0490-2022
Amended: Section 235.05 of the
Columbus City Codes & Ordinance 1169-2021
Amendment Action: Establish July 11,
2022 as effective date for establishment of the Department of the Inspector
General and the assumption of its duties.
Ordinance
0838-2022
Grant Agreement With: Community Refugee
& Immigrant Services (CRIS)
Grant For: Victims of Crime Program
Grant Support: Provide court accompaniment
to survivors to ensure they are able to attend court dates and effectively communicate
with attorneys and court advocates about their rights
Grant Amount: $53,000
Ordinance 1671-2022
Grant Agreement With: UNIK Foundation
Grant For: Re-entry Programming
Grant Support: Expand re-entry programming for New American/Immigrant/Muslim
Communities in Columbus initiative
Grant Amount: $50,000