Resolution - #99-12-229 - 12/14/1999

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Councilmember Connolly introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #99-12-229 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF DEAN KAPLER FROM GENERAL PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION (PERA) TO POLICE/FIRE PERA WHEREAS, Dean Kapler is the Fire Chief and the Director of Public Works for the City of Rarnsey; and WHEREAS, Mr. Kapler has requested to be changed from the general PERA to the Police/Fire PERA; and WHEREAS, staffhas contacted PERA and Mr. Kapler is eligible to switch from general to Police/Fire PERA with the passing of a Council resolution acknowledging the change. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That Fire Chief/Director of Public Works Dean Kapler has requested to be changed from the general PERA to Police/Fire PERA; and 2) That Mr. Kapler is eligible to make this change with the passing of a Council resolution. 3) That under the 2000 salary, this change will actually cost the City less money. (Example: If left as is - 5.18% of Mr. Kapler's salary would be paid to PERA, along with 6.2% to Social Security, totaling 11.38% or $7,089.28. If changed - 9.3% of Mr. Kapler's salary would be paid to PERA and nothing to Social Security, totaling 9.3% or $5,793.53 [$1,295.75 less]). Mr. Kapler's contribution to PERA will increase from 4.75% to 6.2%. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Gamec Councilmember Connolly Councilmember Hendriksen Councilmember Anderson Councilmember Zimrnerman and the following voted against the same: None