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Council adopts 2026 budget, pay plan, property tax request, micro‑TIF program and several ordinances
Summary
At its Oct. 6 meeting the Columbus City Council set a $7,562,660.83 property tax request, adopted the 2026 budget and pay plan, created a micro‑TIF program, approved a reimbursement agreement for a quiet‑zone study, and amended local code to conform concealed‑weapons rules to state law; all measures passed by voice votes.
The Columbus City Council on Oct. 6 approved a set of fiscal and code measures affecting taxes, the 2026 budget, and downtown economic incentives.
The council adopted Resolution R25‑127, setting the property tax request at $7,562,660.83, and suspended rules to approve Ordinance 25‑15 (2026 pay plan) and Ordinance 25‑16 (2026 budget) on first reading by voice vote. The council also approved Resolution R25‑129 to create…
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