City of Hudson, Ohio - File #: 23-0088

• File #: 23-0088
• Version: 2
• Type: Staff Report
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 8/31/2023
• In control: City Council Workshop
• On agenda: 10/10/2023
• Final action: 10/10/2023
• Title: Safe Haven Baby Box Brief Description: The City Communication and Fire Staff will present research for the Council discussion on Safe Haven Baby Boxes, which are devices provided for under the State of Ohio Safe Haven Law and legally permit a mother in crisis to safely, securely, and anonymously surrender if they are unable to care for their newborn. At Council's request, staff has provided the attached updated research.
• Indexes: General Government
• Related files: 24-37

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/10/2023	2	City Council Workshop	discussed
9/12/2023	1	City Council Workshop	discussed

Title

Safe Haven Baby Box

Brief Description: The City Communication and Fire Staff will present research for the Council discussion on Safe Haven Baby Boxes, which are devices provided for under the State of Ohio Safe Haven Law and legally permit a mother in crisis to safely, securely, and anonymously surrender if they are unable to care for their newborn.  At Council’s request, staff has provided the attached updated research. 

Body

Legislative History

None.

Purpose & Explanation

Council to consider Safe Haven Baby Boxes and determine if they would like to install a Safe Haven Baby Box in the City of Hudson, Ohio.

Fiscal Impact

                       Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)

                       Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)

                       Appropriation Not Required.

Recommendation

Suggested Action

The City Staff is looking for Council’s direction on a whether to install a Safe Haven Baby Box in Hudson.

Submitted by,

Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager

Jody Robert, Communications Manager