Safer Downtown services — including Ambassador presence, cleaning support, outreach coordination, and Command Center operations — are funded and overseen through a Special Improvement District framework designed to ensure accountability, transparency, and long-term sustainability.
Beginning in 2027, Safer Downtown services will be funded through property owner assessments within two Special Improvement Districts:
2026 is a transition year, with Safer Downtown services fully supported through voluntary contributions. This ensures uninterrupted safety, cleaning, and outreach services ahead of SID funding beginning in 2027.
Independent governing boards will be established as the new SIDs are approved. These boards will include a cross-section of downtown property owners, City representatives, and community leaders.
The boards will:
Call or text 614-227-3788 for cleaning services, homeless outreach, or security escorts. Phone lines are monitored 24/7/365. Calls received outside of Ambassadors hours will be answered by Allied Security who performs security on buildings owned by DCI.
Safer Downtown services operate within the area outlined here.
