Explanation
This ordinance amends the Police Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No. 2715-2013, as amended, by adjusting the pay structure by twenty percent (20%) to remain market competitive.
Emergency Designation: An emergency exists as there are obligations to the employees and the department in order to amend the pay plan in a timely manner.
Title
To amend the Police Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No. 2715-2013, as amended, by amending Section 4(A); and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the Police Management Compensation Plan by amending Section 4(A) to increase the pay structure by twenty percent (20%) to remain market competitive; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Human Resources in that it is immediately necessary to amend certain provisions of the Police Management Compensation Plan in order to meet obligations to employees and the department, by amending the established pay plan by May 19, 2025, thereby preserving the public peace, property, health, safety, and welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That Section 3(A) of Ordinance No. 2715-2013 is hereby amended to read as follows according to the attached document:
Police MCP Ord 0823-2025 Amending Ord 2715-2013 Section 4 - 051925
SECTION 2. That existing Section 4(A) of Ordinance No. 2715-2013, as amended, is hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. That for reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and the remaining sections of this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.