Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to amend section 2150.03 of the Columbus City Codes, pertaining to parking violations and enforcement in the City. Currently, the only City employees permitted to issue parking tickets for violations are law enforcement officers and parking enforcement officers. This amendment would grant license officers legal authority to issue parking violations when there is a direct relation to their enforcement duties under title 5.
License officers are charged with protecting individuals that hold a license or permit. Parking infractions at designated mobile food vending spots and taxi stands cause a potential loss of revenue for the licensee, as well as requiring enforcement and drawing away the resources of the Division of Police and Parking Violations Bureau. License officers are limited in their abilities to resolve this issue independently.
The ability for license officers to issue parking tickets for such violations would not only benefit licensees, but remove some of the burden from Police and Parking Violations Bureau, further ensuring the health, safety and welfare of Columbus residents.
Title
To amend section 2150.03 of the Columbus City Codes, allowing City license officers limited authority to issue parking violations in Columbus.
Body
WHEREAS, the License Section is responsible for rules and regulations involving vehicles used to transport the public; and
WHEREAS, certain businesses under the purview of the License Section, such as mobile food vending and taxis, are granted parking privileges in certain areas on City streets; and
WHEREAS, currently, the only City employees permitted to issue parking tickets for violations are law enforcement officers and parking enforcement officers; and
WHEREAS, parking infractions at designated mobile food vending spots and taxi stands result in a potential loss of revenue for the licensee, as well as requiring enforcement and drawing away the resources of...
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