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Council adopts salary‑ordinance changes after split vote; administration says no 2025 appropriation needed
Summary
The council passed a salary ordinance amendment affecting multiple positions and classifications; staff said the changes require no additional appropriation for 2025 but could affect 2026 budgeting, with a possible worst‑case impact around $280,000.
The Columbus City Council approved on second reading a salary ordinance amendment that reclassifies several positions and adds new job titles; the ordinance passed 6‑1.
City staff briefed the council that no additional appropriation is required for the remainder of 2025 to implement the changes and that most costs fall in non‑tax, nonreverting funds. Staff estimated potential 2026 impacts could vary by hire decisions and salary step placement; a worst‑case 2026 impact mentioned during the presentation was roughly $280,000.
Specific changes discussed included a title change for a marketing position (from coordinator to manager), additions of assistant team leader and operations manager positions, and the creation or reclassification of roles such as a teaching kitchen manager and fitness/health wellness coaches. The finance area also proposed a deputy controller position; staff said the deputy controller start salary is $85,000 and could reduce or increase 2026 costs depending on hiring decisions.
Councilmembers asked for clarity on the budget impacts and whether the costs were assumed at midpoint or top of range; staff replied the 2025 budgets cover current costs and the 2026 budget process will address future impacts. Public comment was not offered on the item during the second reading.
On completion of roll call, the ordinance passed 6‑1. Staff said they will incorporate the changes into the 2026 budget process and return any required appropriation requests at that time if necessary.
