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Ottawa City Commission delays decision on camping ordinance after legal, outreach questions
Summary
The commission discussed a proposed civil ordinance restricting camping and storage of personal property in public rights-of-way, heard police and legal explanations about outreach and penalties, and agreed to continue the item to the next meeting to allow additional public input.
Ottawa City Commission on Dec. 4 discussed a proposed ordinance that would regulate camping and storage of personal property in public rights-of-way and public infrastructure, but delayed final action to allow more input from advocates and service providers.
City Manager Silkcott framed the measure as a "last resort" tool to be used only after outreach and social services have been exhausted, and highlighted partnerships with Hope House and the Franklin County Coalition to End Homelessness as part of the response. Chief Weingartner described the community policing unit’s crisis-response work, distribution of community care kits…
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