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Council approves first read of volunteer firefighter retirement amendments
Summary
Council gave first reading to an ordinance updating the volunteer firefighter retirement plan; staff said changes set a Feb. 2 effective date and add a one‑time opt‑out requested by the union, with no actuarial financial impact reported.
At its Jan. 7 meeting the Palm Coast City Council gave first reading to an ordinance amending the volunteer firefighter retirement system and trust fund.
City staff explained the ordinance is a negotiated, technical update reached with the career firefighters’ union. The amendments set an effective date of Feb. 2 and add a one‑time opt‑out provision that the union requested; staff said actuarial analysis showed no change to the plan’s financial implications.
Council moved and seconded the ordinance for first reading and opened the item for public comment; no public speakers addressed this item. The council voted unanimously to approve the first read.
Next steps: Staff will finalize documents and return for the second reading and adoption as required by ordinance process.
Source: Palm Coast City Council meeting transcript, Jan. 7, 2025; staff presentation summary in council packet.
