HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2005-02Suggested by: Administration
City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA SUPPORTING
LEGISLATION TO CONTINUE THE REHIRED RETIREE - EMPLOYMENT WAIVER
PROVISION OF I-IB242 FOR THOSE MEMBERS CURRENTLY ENROLLED UNDER THIS
PROVISION.
WHEREAS, in 2001 the State Legislature enacted HB242 which provided that retired
PERS members could be rehired by PERS employers and continue to receive normal
retirement benefits; and,
WHEREAS, the July 1, 2005 sunset provision in the bill was interpreted by the Alaska
Division of Retirement and Benefits to be the final date to be reemployed under this
program; and,
WHEREAS, the Division of Retirement and Benefits further stated in writing that "any
member who is participating in the program and continues employment after July 1,
2005 will be allowed to continue participating in the plan"; and,
WHEREAS, the City and its eligible members relied upon the information provided by
the Division of Retirement and Benefits; and,
WHEREAS, agreements with employees were negotiated in good faith and the stated
terms and conditions should be honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that:
Section 1: The City Council of the City of Kenai supports legislation that will continue
the Rehired Retiree- Employment Waiver program enacted by HB242 in 2001, for those
members currently enrolled in that program.
Section 2: That such legislation will be acted on early in the 2005 session.
Section 3: That this resolution be sent to Governor Murkowski and all members of the
Alaska State Legislature.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this fifth day of January,
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
(12/21/2004) hl