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Board approves pension benefits and reviews fund health

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 21, 2026

Merit system rules amendment adopted

The board unanimously adopted an amendment to the Merit System Rules. It also approved two pension calculations, three contribution refunds totaling $73,490.15, a $28,338.68 annual survivor benefit, and a six-month extension of the Field Service Technician eligibility list.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Pension Benefits Adjusted After Earnings Review

The board unanimously reduced Gail Bartha’s annual pension from $14,068.92 to $5,536.76, reduced Willam Nash’s from $24,125.07 to $20,892.24, and suspended John S. Domijan III’s pension after reviewing 2025 outside-earnings reports.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Board approves pension investment shift

The board unanimously approved transferring 2% of both the pension and OPEB portfolios from the S&P 500 to Carlyle AlpInvest Private Market Secondaries. As of March 31, 2026, the pension portfolio was 70.5% equities, 27.5% fixed income and 2.1% real estate; the OPEB portfolio was 73% equities and 27% fixed income.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Pension Increase Proposals Delayed for Review

The board tabled two retiree pension increase proposals until September 15, 2026, to allow more review and possible legal guidance. The options were a one-time monthly increase ranging from $75 to $150 based on annual pension amount, or a 1% increase for all retirees.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Executive Assistant Position Classified As Unclassified

The board unanimously determined that the Executive Assistant to the City Manager position is unclassified under the Charter and requested a draft amendment to the Merit System Rules to reflect that decision. It also approved two pension calculations, three contribution refunds, five six-month eligibility-list extensions, and seven retirement-fund admissions.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Board Approves $10,000 Pension Scenario Study

The board unanimously approved a $10,000 cost for Milliman to prepare three pension adjustment scenarios and also approved conducting an experience study. It tabled Patrick McMahon’s pension adjustment draft until the March 17, 2026 meeting. The board also extended the Police Sergeant eligibility list for six months beyond its March 21 expiration.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Board approves pension benefits and reviews fund health

The board reviewed the July 1, 2025 pension valuation, which showed the fund’s funded ratio rising from 93.4% to 93.8% with $399 million in market-value assets. Members also approved retirement applications, pension calculations, contribution refunds, survivor benefits, and enrollment of six employees in the retirement fund.

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