HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 88-77RESOLUTION 88- 77
BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN A
JOINT STUDY OF POLICE AND PAID FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATIONS AND
VOICING OPPOSITION TO A "13TH CHECK" OR DOUBLE COLA PROVISION
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Police Pension Council is pursuing enactment of
a "t3th Check" or a Double COLA Provision for present retirees during the 1989
Legislative Session, and,
WHEREAS, a majority of the twenty-seven different cities having local
Police and/or Paid Fire Relief Associations have expressed concern regarding
the financial implications of such a benefit, and,
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is faced with the burgeoning
costs of underwriting the existing Police and Paid Fire Relief Association
Pension Programs, and,
WHEREAS, the provision of a "13th Check" or a Double COLA benefit would
have further negative impact upon the City's financing of relief association
retiree benefits, and,
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has an opportunity to participate.
with other affected cities in the pursuit of a financial analysis of selected
relief association pension programs, and,
WHEREAS, the League of Minnesota Cities will coordinate a lobbying
effort in opposition to a "13th Check" or Double COLA Provision,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights that the City Manager is hereby authorized to remit $2,500
from the General Fund - Contingency Fund as its share of cost to participate in
a joint study of selected relief association pension programs, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to voice
opposition to a "13th Check" or Double COLA Pension Benefit as may be
considered by the 1989 Legislature.
Passed this ]4th day of November
, 1988.
Offered by: Petkoff
Seconded by: Pau]son
Roll Call: AIl ayes
-Anne Student, Co6ncil Secretary
Dale V. Hadtrath, Mayor