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City discloses costs for proposed early retirement incentive; no approval tonight

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City attorney disclosed estimated costs for a proposed early retirement incentive program: up to 12 participants at $25,000 each (total $300,000) plus payroll taxes; council will consider formal approval at least two weeks later.

The City Council heard a public disclosure July 23 of anticipated costs for a proposed early retirement incentive program required under Government Code section 7507, but did not vote on the program. Under the proposal previewed by special counsel Isabelle Soffy of Best, Best & Krueger, eligible employees who meet CalPERS service-retirement criteria could receive a $25,000 lump-sum incentive. The program would be limited to 12 participants, for a maximum incentive payout of $300,000, with estimated employer payroll taxes of $22,950. Council members were…

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