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ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION AGENDA
Wedlnesday, February 19, 2025
Council Chambers, 1175 E, Main Street
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5:30 p.m. Study Session
PUBLIC FORUM
15 minutes — Public input or comment on City business not included on the agenda
II. ELEA - Enhanced Law Enforcement Area
a. Enhanced Law Enforcement Area Changes
Ill. ADJOURNMENT
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Enhanced Law Enforcement Area Changes U
Tighe O'Meara, Police Chief
SUMMARY
Staff is bringing forward information to further the discussion around amending the Enhanced Law Enforcement
Area (ELEA) ordinance. Council recently authorized the application of the current ELEA framework to the
Ashland Street business corridor. Staff is bringing information in support of modifyMg the current or6nance to
allow for more flexible response for APD officers to address chron�c negative beha0or.
Legal staff will also bring forward information on other cities' efforts to offer similar solubons, as well as providing
options to allow for more tools to address incidents of reckless/unauithorized burning.
POLICIES, PLAN�S & GOALS SUPPORTED
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BACKGROUND AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The ELEAframework has been part of Ashland Mun�c�pal Code since 2012. While this has been an effective tool
inaddressing chronic negafivebehavior, ithas also proven tohave some pitfalls that donot allow for offioenabo
efficiently address chron�c negafive behavior.
FISCAL IMPACTS
The police department has a contract with the Jackson County Sheriffs Office to rent uip to three jail beds at a
cost of$11Qper n�ghtper bed. H�owever, aperson arrested under fteor6nanoeienot automafimeUyplaced ajoN
bed pursuant tothat contract. An arrest that does not fall under that contract does not incur any additional cost for
the City.
SUGGESTED ACTION�S, MOTIONS, AND/OR OPTION�S
Staff is seeking Couincil direction on how to proceed�, if at all, on changes to the ELEA and other related
REFERENCES & ATTACHMENTS
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