HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2003-593CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-593
WHEREAS, the Plymouth Fire Relief Association has requested the City authorize an
increase in the lump sum pension benefit from $6,500 per year of service to $7,000 per year of
service effective immediately; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota allows fire relief associations to increase their pension
benefits to a set maximum; and
WHEREAS, the maximum allowed by the Minnesota legislature for is $7,500 per year of
service; and
WHEREAS, in 40 years as an association, the Plymouth Fire Relief Association has never
been a financial liability to the City of Plymouth; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and City Staff agree the recommended change would be
useful as an incentive tool for recruiting new firefighters and retaining existing firefighters; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, the City Council adopt the resolution authorizing an increase in the
lump sum pension benefit for the Plymouth Fire Relief Association to $7,000 per year of service
effective immediately.
Adopted by the City Council on December 16, 2003.