To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2026, for each of the several Object Classes for which the City of Columbus has to provide from the monies known to be in the treasury of said City of Columbus, in the fund known as the General Fund, during the said 12 months from the collection of all taxes and from other sources of revenue, the amount of $1,256,877,066.00 $1,258,877,066.00 $1,263,910,366.00; and to declare an emergency ($1,256,877,066.00 $1,258,877,066.00 $1,263,910,366.00)

This ordinance appropriates funds for the City of Columbus's General Fund for the 12 months ending December 31, 2026. The proposed budget totals $1,263,910,366.00, an increase from previous proposals. The document outlines appropriations by department and expense category, including Personnel, Materials, Services, and Other. Key departments with significant allocations include Public Safety (Police and Fire), Municipal Court, and various administrative offices. The ordinance also declares an emergency, allowing for immediate implementation upon passage.

Key Financials:

• Total General Fund Appropriation: $1,263,910,366.00
• Personnel Costs: $947,460,488.00
• Materials Costs: $19,297,431.00
• Services Costs: $150,764,632.00
• Other Costs: $2,795,852.00

Notable Departmental Allocations (from provided detailed breakdowns):

• Police: $409,668,787 (Personnel), $8,630,298 (Materials), $25,389,170 (Services)
• Fire: $340,603,355 (Personnel), $5,547,617 (Materials), $17,168,097 (Services)
• Municipal Court Judges: $26,586,306 (Personnel)
• Municipal Court Clerk: $16,651,892 (Personnel) with an amended increase to $17,775,892.
• Facilities Management: $10,875,954 (Personnel), $1,335,000 (Materials), $11,054,622 (Services)