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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-036 Fire Pension Increase o� PROP ti U 4646 Dakota Street SE 41 IivxEso' - Prior Lake, MN 55372 RESOLUTION 14 -036 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PENSION INCREASE FOR THE PRIOR LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREFIGHTERS RELIEF AND PENSION ASSOCIATION Motion By: MCGUIRE Second By: KEENEY WHEREAS, The bylaws of the Prior Lake Volunteer Firefighters Relief and Pension Association provides for a defined contribution benefit; and WHEREAS, The present annual benefit in effect is $6,500 in 2013 for volunteer firefighters that are eligible under the vesting schedule; and WHEREAS, The Relief and Pension Association Pension Fund is over 100% funded and the investment earnings of the fund can support a benefit increase to $6,800 per year of service now and in the future without the need for additional city contribution; and WHEREAS, It is in the best interest of the City of Prior Lake to provide a pension level that is comparable with other volunteer fire departments in order for the City to continue to recruit, retain and reward volunteer fire service. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA as follows: 1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein. 2. A $6,800 per year of service credit for pension, disability and death benefit purposes within the Bylaws of the Prior Lake Fire Department Firefighter Relief and Pension Association is hereby approved effective March 1, 2014. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2014. YES NO Hedberg X Hedberg Keeney X Keeney McGuire X McGuire Morton Absent Morton absent Soukup X Soukup Frank Bo i Manager