LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: D.C. Reeves, Mayor
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 11-23 - AMENDING SECTION 9-10-1 OF THE CITY CODE - FIREFIGHTER SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 11-23 on second reading.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-10-1 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FIREFIGHTER PENSION BENEFITS SUPPLEMENTAL TO BENEFITS PROVIDED BY STATE STATUTE; TO COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 2019-21, LAWS OF FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
This ordinance is to recognize and codify action taken by the State of Florida on July 1, 2019, that includes an addition of disability benefits to firefighters participating in an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Section 24(2) of Laws of Florida, Ch. 21483, now includes a provision for line of duty disability related to a diagnosis of cancer.
PRIOR ACTION:
May 11, 2023 - The City Council voted to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 11-23 on first reading.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None known at this time. Finance department received a notification from Department of Management Services on April 17, 2023, stating the need for this ordinance with additional costs to be determined later.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
4/25/2023
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
Amy Lovoy, Finance Director/Plan Administrator
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Letter - DMS re Page 5 Cancer Presumption
2) Proposed Ordinance No. 11-23
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