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Postponed: January 25, 2021
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-013
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF ALASKA
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS) TO INCLUDE
THE CHIEF OF POLICE POSITION IN PARTICIPATION
WHEREAS, on January 1,1979, the City entered into an agreement with the State of
Alaska relating to the participation by the City in the Public Employees' Retirement System of
Alaska (PEAS); and
WHEREAS, Seward City Council has amended the agreement ten times since the original
agreement was approved for purposes of including or excluding specific classes of employees from
participation in PERS; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police position was previously excluded from participation when
the 9`s Amendment was approved via Resolution 2006-040, and the City now wishes to allow this
position to participate; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to the agreement requires a resolution by council, and this
resolution represents the 1 lth Amendment to the agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby reinstates the position of Chief of Police of the
City of Seward (Employer 182) to include participation in the Public Employees' Retirement
System.
Section 2. The city manager is hereby authorized to execute Participation Agreement
Amendment No. 11 between the City of Seward and the State of Alaska, Department of
Administration.
Section 3. This resolution shall be retroactive to December 21, 2020.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this P
' day of February, 2021.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-013
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
risty Terri Mayor
AYES: Baclaan, Osenga, DeMoss, McClure, Casagranda, Seese, Terry
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: January 25, 2021
To: City Council
Through: Norm Regis, Acting City Manager
From: Sam Hickok, Acting Finance Director
Agenda Item: Reinstatement of PERS coverage for the Chief of Police position
BACKGROUND & USTIFICATION:
The City of Seward entered into an agreement with the State of Alaska to cover eligible
municipal employees in the Public Employees Retirement System ("PERS"), beginning January
1, 1979. Since that time, the Agreement has been amended ten times, to include or exclude
specific classes of participants. The Chief of Police position was removed from PERS through
Resolution 2006-040.
The administration proposes to reinstate the position of Chief of Police into PERS. The former
Chief of Police was hired under House Bill 242 that allowed a waiver for PERS retirees to re
enter the workforce without accruing additional PERS benefits. The City has hired a Police Chief
that was formerly in PERS and wishes to continue to be in PERS. This resolution will be
retroactive to the employee's hire date so there will be no lapse in PERS contributions.
INTENT:
To authorize the Acting City Manager to take all steps necessary to execute an amendment to the
Participation Agreement between the City of Seward and the State of Alaska, Department of
Administration, to reinstate the position of Chief of Police into PERS.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Comprehensive Plan (document solace here):
Strategic Plan (document source here):
3. 1 Other (list):
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Yes 4 No , N/A
FISCAL NOTE:
There is no cost from the State of Alaska associated with adding a position into PERS. The
2020/2021 budget anticipated the possibility of adding the Chief of Police back into PERS, so
contributions for this position are already included in the General Fund retirement account no.
01000-1210-6201.
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No Not Applicable X...
RECOMMENDATION•
Council approve Resolution 2021-, reinstating PERS coverage for the Chief of Police position.