HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-104 Council ResolutionCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO, 21404
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF FIRE STATE AID TO
COVER EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PERA POLICE AND FIRE
PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan meets the
requirements of a combined fire department as defined in Minnesota Statute 47713.041;
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lalces is eligible to allocate a portion of fire state aid for
employer contributions to the PERA Police and Fire Plan:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lalces,
Minnesota:
1. The City hereby approves the terms of the aid allocation plan; and
2. The City Clerk and Mayor are hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary
to effectuate the intent of this resolution.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 27r�' day of September, 2021.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Councilmember
Cavegn and was duly seconded by Councilmember Stoesz and upon vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Cavegn, Stoesz, Ruhland, Lyden, Rafferty
The following voted against same: None
ATTEST:
Julianne�B�r•teil, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 3C
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Meg Sawyer, Human Resources and Communications Manager
MEETING DATE: September 275 2021
TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 21-104, Authorizing the Allocation of
Fire State Aid to Cover Employer Contributions to the PERA
Police and Fire Plan
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
The City Council is being asked to consider Resolution No. 21-104, Authorizing the
Allocation of Fire State Aid to Cover Employer Contributions to the PERA Police and Fire
Plan,
BACKGROUND
Staff has reviewed recent Legislative changes related to the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter
Retirement Plan (SVFRP) and the City's ability to seek reimbursement for pension related
costs to full-time fire personnel.
Minnesota Statute 477B.041 was amended during the 2021 legislative session and signed
into law by Governor Walz allowing municipalities in Minnesota that provide fire services
with a combination department (fire services provided with POC and full-time fire personnel)
to petition for reimbursement for pension costs paid by the municipality for full-time staff.
Prior to this law, municipalities that utilized POC firefighters to provide fire services were
not able to seek any funding for pension costs paid by the municipality for full-time fire
personnel.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 21-104.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 21-104
Aid Allocation Plan
Your Statewide Volunteer Firefighter (SVF) Plan meets the requirements of a combined fire department as defined in Minn.
Stat, 477B.041. As a result, the governing body and fire department are eligible to share fire state aid. The provision is effec-
tive for Fire State Aid payable beginning in 2022. To share state aid, law requires that you have an allocation plan. You may use
this completed form as your allocation plan. After it is complete, return it to PERA.
1. Municipality: City of Lino Lalces
2. Are you a combined department: 121 Yes O No STOP. If you answered NO, you are NOT eligible to share state aid.
Number of Active Firefighters in Police &Fire an 1 and SVF Plan 21 as of December 31.
3. Distribution method of fire state aid:
O Percent of Fire State Aid paid to City
O Dollar amount paid to City $
X Transfer formula selected: Employer contributions for firefighters, aid proceeding calendar year
4. Length of allocation plan:
Start Date 1/1/2022
End Date 12/31/2024
5. Date allocation plan approved by governing body:
6. Notice given to SVF Firefighters:
O Yes. Date delivered to SVF Firefighters
O Provide a copy of notice to PERA
7. Signature of municipal clerk or secretary:
Name (please print)
nature
9/27/2021
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A closer look at your numbers:`:
Here's how we arrived at the amount of state aid you have to share. The law requires the maximum amount of state aid that
may be shared is the lessor of these three calculations:
1. Employer contributions for firefighters paid proceeding calendar year....., $211703
2. Amount of Fire State Aid estimated due Oct. 1, 2022 .... $114,820
3. Fire State Aid plus Supplemental Aid less Financial Requirement $113,014
See the email for the explanation of what each of these terms mean.
RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO:
Email: David.Andrews(7mnpera.org
Or mail to: PER/A, ATTIN: SVF
60 Empire Drive, Suite 200, St. Paul, MN 55103-2088