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CITY OF= 1H,U EST. 1906 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo, MN55038 • (651) 762-6300 • www.ci.hugo.mn.us TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Ronald J. Otkin, Finance Director DATE: For the Council Meeting of August 15, 2016 RE: Fire Relief Association Bylaw Amendments REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION Motion to ratify the bylaws of the Hugo Firefighter's Relief Association, as amended. PRIMARY REASONS FOR AMENDING BYLAWS On May 2, 2016, the City Council ratified the Relief Association's Board of Trustees request for a $100 increase in their lump -sum pension benefit, bringing their pension benefit to $3,300 per year of service. Thus, Article XIII, Section 3.3 of the bylaws needed to be amended to reflect the new benefit level. This bylaw amendment was approved by the membership on June 28, 2016. The membership also approved a number of other changes. Although most of the changes can be regarded as housekeeping items, some of them are significant and are highlighted below. Article IV, Section 4.6 — Breaks in Service Any member returning from a break in service must remain in active service equal in time to the break in service, up to a maximum of five years, in order to qualify for any pension increases having occurred during this time. The new bylaws state that a break in service includes an approved leave of absence. Article IV, Section 4.9 — Membership Requirements For the purpose of receiving benefits from the Association, each member must be in good standing with the fire department as defined by the City of Hugo Personnel Policy. References to the Hugo Fire Department point system have been deleted. Article VI, Section 6.1(4) — Elections Ballots will no longer contain a blank line for the purpose of a write in candidate. Article VI, Section 6.2 — Terms The terms of the officers and general trustees have been extended to 3 years. Also, term limits have been deleted.