Explanation
State Issue 2 raises the minimum wage to $6.85/hour effective January 1, 2007. As a result there are several classifications that need pay adjustments in order to comply. Also, it is recommended that the classification of Aquatics Supervisor be adjusted to avoid compression with the classification of Lifeguard.
Emergency action is requested so that recruitment efforts can begin immediately.
Any budget impact will be absorbed within existing budget levels.
Title
To amend Ordinance No. 2944-1999, as amended, by amending certain classifications in Section 5(F) in order to comply with State Issue 2; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, State Issue 2 was passed by the electorate on November 7, 2006, to be effective January 1, 2007; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to adjust pay assigned to certain classifications in order to comply with State Issue 2; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to adjust the pay assigned to the classification of Aquatics Supervisor to avoid pay compression with the Lifeguard classification; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City in that it is immediately necessary to amend the Management Compensation Plan so that the City will be in compliance with State Issue 2, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; Now, Therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. To amend Ordinance No. 2944-1999, as amended, by amending Sections 5(F)-A199, 5(F)-L130, 5(F)-R063, 5(F)-R105, 5(F)-S290 and 5(F)-S305 to read as follows:
Ord. Class
Sec. Code Class Title Range
5(F)-A199 3184 Aquatics Supervisor $9.00/hr.-
$16.00/hr.
5(F)-L130 3183 Lifeguard (Seasonal) $6.85/hr.-
$12.50/hr.
5(F)-R063 3684 Recreation and Parks Aide (Seasonal) $6.85/hr.-
$11.50/hr.
5(F)-R105 3169 Recreation Playground Leader (Seasonal) $6.85/hr.-
$12.50/hr.
5(F)-S290 0781 Student Intern I $6.85/hr.-
$11.00/hr.
5(F)-S305 3680 Summer Worker $6.85/hr.-
$8.09/hr.
Section 2. That Sections (F)-A199, 5(F)-L130, 5(F)-R063, 5(F)-R105, 5(F)-S290 and 5(F)-S305 of Ordinance No. 2944-1999, as amended, are hereby repealed effective January 1, 2007.
Section 3. For the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor or ten (10) days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.