worked out a preliminary plan with the owners of Rosco's Market at 2500 Sullivant Ave. to help curb criminal activity and improve safety at the property, but all options remain on the table, including closure, should owners fail to comply with the court’s order.
“We want businesses to succeed, but not at the expense of public safety. This agreement allows the market to remain open, but with significant measures in place to improve safety and clean up what’s been a nuisance in the Hilltop for far too long,” said Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein.
According to the agreement submitted to the court Thursday, property owners must maintain regular, daily trash pickup, maintain a list of all individuals trespassed from the premises and allow CPD access to that list upon request, ban known individuals who have conducted sex work on the premises, and cease selling any drug paraphernalia or cannabis products on-site.
The Property Action Team filed suit against the owners of Rosco’s Market in October, alleging that the business has been a haven for prostitution, drug-related activity, violence and various liquor and code violations in recent years.