Employee Retirement System Ordinance Amendments

At a glance

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  • What: ordinance amending chapter 40 of the municipal code (employee retirement system), introduced 2026-10-13.
  • Where it stands: introduced unanimously.
  • Next: final hearing October 27, 2026; changes effective January 1, 2027 if approved.

Changes described by Amy Madera

  • Update actuarial and mortality assumptions.
  • Add employees of the McGee Creek Authority to the city's money purchase plan and 457 plan.
  • Public trusts that participate must contribute the same percentage the city does.
  • Keep the $5,000 surviving-spouse death benefit but drop the 20-day notification limit.
  • Move the consumer price index measurement timing and clarify board trustee appointment language.

From the video (2026-10-27)

2026-10-27 - City Council: Council gave final approval to the personnel and retirement systems ordinance updates, unanimously.

Sources

Discussion time

About 3 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).

Meeting Minutes
2026-10-13 - City Council 3

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