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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 89-04RESOLUTION 89- 04 RESOLUTION REGARDING EXEMPTING COLUMBIA HEIGHTS VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS FROM THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Volunteer Firefighters are presently covered by the Relief Association Pension Program; and, WHEREAS, ~he City of Columbia Heights has significantly adjusted the hourly rates for volunteer firefighter services, and, is in the process of negotiating substantial changesto the Relief Association Pension Program; and, WHEREAS, PERA requirements establish eligibility for individuals in an employment status equivalent to a volunteer firefighter; and, WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights would have no alternative but to include volunteer firefighters under PERA once specific earnings requirements have been met; and, WHEREAS, inclusion in the PERA Pension Program would result in a double or triple retirement benefit to volunteer firefighters for basically the same service; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Columbia Heights City Council authorizes the City Manager to submit special legislation to the t989 Minnesota Legislature to exempt Columbia Heights Volunteer Firefighters from the Public Employee Retirement Association. 0ff~red By: Paulson Seconded By: Peterson Roll Call: AIl ayes Date of Passage: January 23, 1989 Jo-A~ne Student, Co~cil Secretary Dale V. Hadtrath, Mayor