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Updates to Police and Fire Pension Rules

Original title: ORD-MC Amend Sec 121.113 (Calculation of Pension Contributions for Police & Fire Pension Fund), Pt 1 (Police & Fire Pension Fund Administration) & Sec 121.201 (Retirement Benefits), Pt 2 (Pension Benefits), Ch 121 (Police & Firefighters Pension Plan), Ord Code, to Clarify the Term “Salary” & the Contributions Payable While Members Are on Military Leave of Absence; Prov for Severability; Prov for Codification Instructions (Reingold) (Introduced by CM Howland) (Co-Sponsors CMs Diamond, Lahnen, Salem, Freeman, Arias, Peluso, Carrico, Johnson & Miller) 11/12/24 CO Introduced: R, F 11/18/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/19/24 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/26/24 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 12/2/24 R Approve 5-0 12/3/24 F Approve 6-0 12/10/24 CO Approve 19-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 11/26/24

Record date · December 10, 2024

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance updates the city's police and fire pension plan to clarify how 'salary' is defined and how pension contributions are handled when members are on military leave. It was passed unanimously by the City Council.

Why it matters

The ordinance changes the calculation of pension contributions for police and fire personnel, specifically affecting how military service time is treated for retirement benefit purposes.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Police and Fire Department employees

Their pension contribution calculations and retirement benefit definitions are updated by this ordinance.

Key Facts

The ordinance was enacted on December 10, 2024, following a 19-0 City Council vote.
The legislation amends Section 121.113 regarding the calculation of pension contributions.
The legislation amends Section 121.201 regarding retirement benefits.
The ordinance clarifies the definition of 'salary' for pension purposes.

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The ordinance establishes rules for pension contributions while members are on military leave.
The ordinance includes a severability clause, ensuring the rest of the law remains valid if one part is found unenforceable.
The ordinance includes codification instructions to update the official City Ordinance Code.
A public hearing was held on November 26, 2024, in accordance with Chapter 166, F.S. and C.R. 3.601.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this change how much police and fire employees pay into their pensions?

The ordinance clarifies the calculation of contributions, specifically addressing how they are handled during military leave.

What does 'severability' mean in this context?

It means that if a court finds one specific part of this ordinance invalid, the remainder of the ordinance will continue to be in effect.

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Pension Policy Clarification

The city is formalizing the treatment of military leave within the pension structure, likely to ensure compliance with state or federal standards.

Police and Fire Pension Fund

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