Title
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 672.02(i)(6) OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON IN ORDER TO PROHIBIT THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN CITY BUILDINGS.
Brief Description: This amendment rescinds the prior rule allowing City elected officials to carry a concealed handgun in City buildings under certain circumstances.
Body
Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
Previously, the City Council passed Ordinance 25-91, which brought the City’s criminal code in line with state law surrounding firearms. As a part of that legislation and as permitted by state law, the City adopted a policy that allowed the City’s elected officials to carry a concealed firearm in certain City-owned buildings if they were legally qualified to do so and reported their plans in advance to the Chief of Police, Council President, and the Mayor. This policy was a discretionary policy decision.
This legislation will change the discretionary policy portion of the prior legislation. By appropriately limiting the possession of concealed handguns in City facilities, the City can help prevent any confusion regarding the identification of threats on scene, and law enforcement officials will be able to more effectively and appropriately respond to situations on City properties should an emergency threat arise.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
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Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Council President Bird recommends that City Council approve this Ordinance amending Section 672.02(i)(6) of the Codified Ordinances to prevent anyone other than law enforcement officials from carrying concealed handguns in City buildings.
Submitted by,
Dr. Michael Bird, Council President