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Oak Grove council raises volunteer fire relief benefit to $6,200
Summary
After a lengthy discussion about retention and funding mechanics, the Oak Grove City Council unanimously authorized an increase in the volunteer fire relief (PERA) benefit to $6,200 per year.
The Oak Grove City Council voted unanimously Monday to raise the city’s volunteer fire relief (PERA) benefit to $6,200 per year, a move council members said is intended to aid retention of volunteer firefighters.
Chief Engler, Oak Grove fire chief, told the council the PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association) volunteer relief account is funded primarily through a state pass-through of 2% of the fire insurance portion of homeowners’ premiums and that the city receives an annual accounting from PERA. "This year's amount of money that was sent last week is $91,000," Chief Engler said, explaining how the pass-through…
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