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Destin council adopts FRS membership ordinance and orders budget amendment

City of Destin City Council · November 18, 2025
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Summary

On second reading the Destin City Council approved an ordinance to enroll city employees in the Florida Retirement System effective Jan. 1, and unanimously directed staff to return a budget amendment by Dec. 16 not to exceed $533,130 to fund employer costs.

The Destin City Council voted on second reading to adopt ordinance 25-19-CC, enabling city employees to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with an effective date of Jan. 1 if administrative enrollment proceeds.

Council debate focused on when and how to fund the employer contribution. Councilmember Sandy (identified in debate as a dissenting voice) said the council had adopted a budget without the FRS funding line and opposed approving the…

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