Whereas, this Ordinance recognizes and secures the civil and political rights of the people of the City of Toledo, pursuant to Article I, Section 20 of the Ohio Constitution, which states: "This enumeration of rights shall not be construed to impair or deny others retained by the people, and all powers, not herein delegated, remain with the people;" and
Whereas, this Ordinance confines and limits the location of a new or renovated Jail, Correctional Facility, Prison, Justice Complex, Correctional Treatment Facility, Detention Center, Work Release or other building that houses criminals or the accused criminal to the Downtown Overlay District within the City of Toledo; and
Whereas, this Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the "Keep the Jail in Downtown Toledo Ordinance," and
Whereas, this Ordinance is enacted in the interests of public morals, public recreations, amusements and entertainments, and to define, prohibit, abate or suppress all things detrimental to the health, morals, comfort, safety, convenience, and welfare of the people, and preservation of neighborhoods, and
Whereas, this Ordinance is enacted pursuant to the inherent right of the people of the City of Toledo to govern their own community and the Ohio Constitution's recognition that "All political power is inherent in the people."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the people of the City of Toledo that we electors hereby adopt the following Ordinance, which establishes and limits the location of any new or renovated jail or other correction facility to the Downtown Overlay District and allows for the enforcement of said Ordinance.
(Added by electors 2-26-19)